Outside Tin Mountain City, in a residence that looked no different from an ordinary aristocratic clan's country manor, Rogue Tai Huang sat in a seat of honor alongside the Heavenly Opener Holy Envoy, one of the Seven-Star Holy Envoys. An Earth Rank rogue cultivator who had once served the Demon Alliance came to pay his respects.
"Venerables, our forces have assembled, but quite a few outside experts have also appeared around Inkcloud Ward. They seem to be reinforcements from the Heavenly Dao Alliance. Once we act, a major battle is certain to erupt. What should we do?"
"There is no need to ask further. Simply follow the plan we settled on earlier. Others will handle the rest."
"Understood. I shall obey your decree."
"Good. You may go. Contact us promptly if anything happens."
The Heavenly Opener Holy Envoy waved a hand, then exchanged a glance with Rogue Tai Huang.
Once the man had left, Rogue Tai Huang finally asked, "Holy Envoy, are you confident this time?"
"Does it matter whether I am confident? They are merely pawns cast out like stones to test the road ahead, buying us time along the way." The Heavenly Opener Holy Envoy lifted his teacup and took a sip, then said pointedly, "Our foundations in the Spirit-Taming World have been all but swept away, and all those former members of the Demon Alliance have joined the Heavenly Realms Alliance. Fortunately, those were only our assets on the surface. The ones who can truly be of use are still our fellow cultivators in the Reincarnation World."
At those words, Rogue Tai Huang's expression grew slightly unnatural. "Our fellow cultivators in the Reincarnation World..."
The Heavenly Opener Holy Envoy gave him a long, searching look. "Indeed."
After a pause, he continued, "Besides, our Sacred Sect still has