Hearing Xu Zimo's words, Lin Ruhu nodded heavily.
"I've long found that Baili Xiao unpleasant to look at. During this time, she's the only one in the Eastern Continent acting so wantonly.
And she even wants to form some Demon-Quelling Alliance," Lin Ruhu said angrily.
"I heard Empress Hongtian issued a decree. Is that true?" Xu Zimo asked.
Lin Ruhu fell silent for a moment before finally saying, "I heard it too—just heard it, mind you.
The Empress did indeed issue a decree, but it wasn't to arrest you. It was to tell the sect not to get involved in this matter."
"What about the Sect Master?" Xu Zimo asked.
"I'm not too sure either. The Sect Master hasn't made his stance clear," Lin Ruhu replied.
"My grandfather said the Sect Master's thoughts run the deepest. Until the very last moment, no one can see through him."
"After all, a single word from him affects the future of the True Martial Sacred Sect. He can't be careless. It's understandable," Xu Zimo said with a smile.
"I never intended to rely on the sect anyway."
"This matter is so huge. What exactly are you planning to do?" Lin Ruhu asked.
"I haven't thought that much about it. With the blade in my hand, whoever blocks my path will be cut down."
Xu Zimo smiled.
"Good. Then let us brothers unite and turn this continent upside down," Lin Ruhu said with a wicked grin.
"Your grandfather probably doesn't want you involved in this, does he?" Xu Zimo said.
"He can't decide for me," Lin Ruhu muttered.
"Rest here for a few days first. I'll gather more information about what's happening outside."
After Lin Ruhu left, Xu Zimo's life became quiet again.
He slept for an entire day. Early the next morning, a