Qin Huai opened his eyes and confidently stated, "The spiritual energy in Qingzhou will undoubtedly grow richer over time. Everything is going according to plan. But what's the latest on the three sects and the Sacred Heart Sect?"
Gou Jie gave a grim smile before replying, "The three sects are feeling the pressure and have started to actively engage on the battlefield, possibly fearing a joint assault from the nine kings and the six royal clans. It seems they have mustered the courage to fight to the bitter end, a vigor that was notably absent when they were 'alive'."
They then shifted the discussion to another pressing matter, "Zhang Youji, the Dao Child, appears to have parted ways with the True Path Sect and is operating solo now. The True Path Sect is already grooming a second Dao Child, likely as his replacement."
