"Master, the battle at the Heavenly Fox Palace has already begun. The Fragrant Fox Clan is in grave danger. Ying Ting has gone to reinforce them, but still needs some time..."
On the Floating Cloud Platform in the Que Luo Immortal Abode, Nie Yingzhi reported the situation on the battlefield to Li Ling.
Li Ling nodded slightly upon hearing this.
"The Netherworld Sect's attack was unexpected, but it still stands to reason.
Our Sect has developed for so many years. It was inevitable that someone would discover a few of its characteristics and target them."
Nie Yingzhi sighed as well. "We truly cannot underestimate the heroes of the world. They have far too many methods at their disposal."
Li Ling smiled, untroubled. "I have never treated the heroes of the world as fools or believed the Incense Path to be impregnable.
The only reason it was never targeted before was that the Incense Path was still on the rise and had yet to become a true thorn in their side.
The Netherworld Sect's greatest enemy has always been the Heavenly Court. We joined the Heavenly Court's camp precisely to obtain its protection.
Still, I do not believe the Netherworld Sect's scheme will succeed so easily. Even if Ying Ting and the others fail to reach the battlefield in time, the Fragrant Fox Clan has ways to turn the situation around."
Nie Yingzhi paused in surprise. "Why?"
Li Ling said, "Never underestimate the potential a race can unleash in a crisis, especially a race inspired by my Incense Path to embark on the road of self-reliance.
Do you truly think the greatest help I gave those demon cultivators was the resources and treasures they needed to develop, or their cultivation methods?"
Nie Yingzhi carefully savored his master's words before shaking his