Tang Yan followed the Fourth Elder back to the Sword Sect and greeted Meng Tingxiao before leaving.
Nothing unusual had happened at Medicine Valley's Spirit Tempering Pagoda, which allowed both men to breathe a sigh of relief.
Back at Reach the Summit, Tang Yan began considering a plan to destroy Medicine Valley.
At first glance, it seemed simple: he only needed to control Yao Zhonglou and Qin Donghai. But actually capturing Yao Zhonglou was far from easy.
After some thought, Tang Yan summoned Shen Tingqin and instructed him, "Medicine Valley is currently putting out word that it wants to reconcile with you.
"Go to Medicine Valley and make a high-profile announcement that you've come for peace talks.
"To be safe, don't meet Yao Zhonglou in person. Speak only with Qin Donghai or their core leadership, and demand a lion's share in compensation."
"Yes!" Shen Tingqin accepted the order and set off for Medicine Valley.
Tang Yan stood at the edge of the island, gazing toward the mainland as he continually devised plans.
The Divine Origin Sect had harmed countless children, an act that already provoked the wrath of heaven and men alike.
If news broke that Medicine Valley was negotiating peace or even forming an alliance with the Divine Origin Sect, Medicine Valley would become the target of every arrow, condemned by thousands.
As long as he secretly steered public opinion, the desire to crush Medicine Valley would surely take root in people's hearts. Assembling a force of experts to attack Medicine Valley would be no Arabian Nights fantasy.
But Tang Yan had yet to decide how to rally those experts to work together.
As he pondered, something suddenly stirred in his mind.
The Windblade Divine Eagle patrolling high overhead sent him a warning: two unfamiliar men were heading toward