Dismantling the Altar (5)

Lin Huaixu lounged against the stone table, lightly tapping his chin with his fingertips as he feigned contemplation. His tone carried a hint of uncertain speculation. "The Primordial Unity Sect will definitely come. They've always valued occasions for fellowship between sects. As for Undying Flame, that's harder to say. And the Three Dynasties and Four Clans..."

"They think highly of themselves and have never cared to mingle with sects and aristocratic families like ours. This time will probably be no exception."

Shen Yuxi lowered his eyes and tidied his sleeve, his tone calm and unruffled. "Let nature take its course."

"Not quite. This time, two of the Four Clans will be making an exception and attending. Even the Azure Sea Dynasty, which has always held its head high in the clouds, will send an envoy in person."

The Four Clans had always kept a low profile, while the Azure Sea Dynasty, which dominated the seas, looked down even more on these "cowards" scrambling over scraps of land. They were actually appearing at the same time?

Before Lin Huaixu could digest this sudden flood of information, Shen Yuxi's next inner thought nearly made him lose control of his expression. The corners of his lips rose on their own before he forcibly pressed them back down.

That famously willful little princess of the Azure Sea Dynasty fell in love with Eldest Senior Brother at first sight. After that, she put on one earth-shaking show of forcibly taking what she wanted.

Shen Yuxi clicked his tongue in amazement. *Every day, she blocked the mountain gate and clamored about becoming his disciple, while secretly plotting to tie Eldest Senior Brother up and bring him back to Azure Sea as her prince consort. She chased Eldest Senior Brother halfway across the cultivation world until he