Chapter 15: When the Dead Plot, the Living Must Rise
"Have the Bone Forging Sect or the Crimson Lotus Cult responded yet?"
Wu Li shook his head. "They only offered their condolences—nothing more."
Unlike the Righteous Sect Alliance, the evil factions lacked solidarity and cooperation. Despite relentless attacks from righteous sects, these so-called allies refused to support one another. Instead, each sect acted out of self-interest, leaving them fractured and vulnerable.
Hearing this, Xiao Ning sneered. "Fools. The Evil Alliance has only three Top Nascent Soul Realm Sects remaining. Rather than aiding us, they simply send empty words of sympathy."
The Righteous Alliance was slowly dismantling the evil factions piece by piece. Who knew? Their next target might even be the Shadowclaw Sect itself. Xiao Ning clenched his fists inwardly; he still needed time to recover fully—to reconstruct his nascent soul and stabilize his cultivation. He couldn’t afford to let things continue as they were.
"Elder Wu, send a message to all the sects within the evil faction, including the Bone Forging Sect and the Crimson Lotus Cult," Xiao Ning commanded. "Inform them that the Shadowclaw Sect is convening an urgent gathering—an assembly for the survival of our alliance."
Wu Li’s expression shifted. "Sect Master, are you certain about this?"
Xiao Ning nodded firmly. "Keep the news about my return a secret as far as you can, at least make it looks like a rumour. Also, Announce that the Shadowclaw Sect will suspend all ongoing operations until further notice."
"What? All ongoing operations?" Elder Zhou blurted out in disbelief.
"And what about the missions we’ve already accepted payment for?" Elder Qian added skeptically.
Xiao Ning’s lips curved into a faint smile. "Return the money."