The Situation Is Grim

"My name is Nangong Yuexia."

Gu Sheng nodded for her to continue.

"The situation is grim."

Nangong Yuexia spoke quickly.

"The Purple Cloud Divine Sect's ancestor seems to have noticed that Lord Xinglan replaced the sect master. Many unfamiliar experts have suddenly appeared at the headquarters, ranging from the Sect Realm to the King Realm, and their origins are unknown."

Miao Muqing added.

"More troublesome still, the major divine sects of Southern Border have all been making moves recently, targeting the Purple Cloud Divine Sect's territory directly. I suspect the Purple Cloud Ancestor intends to trap us here for good."

A sharp gleam flashed in Gu Sheng's eyes.

"Is there a way out?"

Miao Muqing took an ancient jade talisman from her sleeve. It was covered in intricate patterns, and faint spatial fluctuations emanated from it.

"The Great Teleportation Ancient Talisman can instantly transport those nearby tens of thousands of miles away. There is a teleportation formation at the destination leading to various places. As long as we split up, our chances of escaping are high."

She looked at Gu Sheng again.

"If you want to leave, I can arrange for someone to escort you out of the city right now."

Miao Muqing's tone was sincere.

"This upheaval is even more dangerous than I imagined. There is nothing wrong with protecting yourself wisely."

Gu Sheng suddenly smiled, and that smile made Miao Muqing's heart skip a beat.

"I don't like owing favors."

Gu Sheng's voice was soft, yet every word was as hard as iron.

"If the trump card you mentioned is real, then this is not entirely without hope."

He walked to the window and gazed toward Purple Cloud Grotto-Heaven.

"The Seventy-two Divine Sects are gathering at Purple Cloud Grotto-Heaven. The situation may be perilous, but it is also