Misty Cloud Mountain.
Inside the Misty Cloud Sect's grand hall.
Yun Yun was discussing matters with the elders.
"Sect Master, how should we handle this upcoming Sect Gathering?"
An old man below rose to his feet and asked Yun Yun, who sat at the head of the hall.
Before Yun Yun could speak, the Old Man in White Robes below gave a bitter smile. "With this Sect Gathering being held within Jia Ma, the Misty Cloud Sect will be hosting it. We will inevitably face plenty of ridicule again. Heh, if only former Sect Master Yun Shan were still here..."
Hearing this, Yun Yun pressed her lips together, her heart sinking.
Yes, if Master were still here, his strength would surely let him shine brilliantly at this assembly and spread the Misty Cloud Sect's fame.
"The Misty Cloud Sect no longer has the reserves to stand against outside powers, so we must be careful. If we lose face, so be it. We can reclaim it later. Under no circumstances should you act recklessly at the assembly. With our sect's current strength, we could easily become the target of everyone's arrows."
After a moment of silence, Yun Yun spoke, her gentle voice carrying through the hall like a lark's song.
Hearing her words, the elders exchanged glances, then cupped their hands toward Yun Yun. "Yes, Sect Master!"
Gu He, seated below to Yun Yun's right, spoke slowly, his expression calm.
"There is no need to worry so much, Sect Master. Although this Sect Gathering is being held in Jia Ma, the Misty Cloud Sect is not its target. I investigated earlier. They are coming for Queen Medusa."
"Still, we must exercise proper caution. Those powers are very strong, and our sect lacks the strength to keep them in check. Once they