Nine Springs' sudden words greatly surprised Lin Dingtian, leaving him rooted to the spot. But he had weathered great storms after all, and quickly gathered his thoughts, swallowing the rest of his words before smiling. "Since all you Grandmasters have accepted this decision, let us set out at once. Also, regarding what happened on this island several days ago, I hope you can tell me the truth."
Hearing Nine Springs Ancestor's words, Flying Hound's thoughts turned, and he roughly grasped the man's intentions. He secretly shook his head, then said, "Since the Marquis of Pacifying the Realm wishes to summon us, he must also be concerned about the invasion by the Outsiders. This matter is of great importance and cannot be delayed. We possess methods of Extreme Speed and can hasten to the Imperial City. If the General is at ease, let us proceed on our own, with these consecrated attendants supervising us." Naturally, he had also seen through the origins and true capabilities of the seven people behind Lin Dingtian, hence these words.
Lin Dingtian was focused on another matter. "Could it truly be an invasion by the Outsiders? Then where are those invaders now? Were they driven back by you all?"
Flying Hound and the others had discussed such questions beforehand, so now, following Qiu Yan's instructions, they said, "The Outsiders have withdrawn for the moment, but in terms of strength, we were no match for them. If not for some upheaval in the forces behind them, I fear we would all have perished here!"
"What!" Lin Dingtian's expression changed dramatically. He had already gained a rough understanding of the Daoist Sect and guild forces gathered here, and knew them to be the cream of the entire continent. Without Dragon Qi holding them down, overturning a dynasty would