Feng Fei's Lingering Fear

Who was the sect master of the Phantom Star Sect, anyway?

Xi Longxuan's face darkened, and black lines might as well have covered his forehead. His expression grew uglier by the moment.

Put nicely, the Phantom Star Sect did possess two Heavenly Evolution Tokens. Put bluntly, what did those tokens have to do with his branch as sect master? Both were in Shen Miaoyin's hands.

And because of Su Shi'er, coupled with Shen Miaoyin's appearance today, she had plainly chosen to side with the Disciplinary Hall.

If they obtained the inheritance too, would there still be any place for him in the Phantom Star Sect?

Xi Longxuan's gaze shifted, now bright, now dark.

Just then, Situ Zhen stepped forward and asked quietly, "Martial Brother, what should we do now?"

Xi Longxuan narrowed his eyes. His expression returned to calm as he said, "For now, do as Shen Tianyin said. Notify the Golden Cicada Temple and the Wuji Sect."

"But... wouldn't that mean handing the Heavenly Evolution Secret Realm we worked so hard to locate to the other four factions for nothing?"

Situ Zhen hesitated as he spoke softly.

Xi Longxuan said evenly, "Whether we take the initiative or not won't change the outcome. Even if Zhao Mingyuan of the Great Zhao Dynasty hadn't come today, do you think the other four factions would truly sit by while we monopolized the secret realm and grew stronger?"

"There's no way to keep news of the Heavenly Evolution Secret Realm hidden. I'm sure you understand better than I do how a precious jade can bring ruin upon its bearer."

"Besides, with two Heavenly Evolution Tokens in hand, the Phantom Star Sect already has a head start and a considerable advantage. But that will inevitably draw covetous eyes. So, Junior Brother Situ, you must