As they went to the lodging that was allocated to them the ones escorting them were as silent as they were before but there was a slight difference. There was a palpable tension and caution in the air between them now.
"I had heard of the Piercing Cloud Sect before, but this was the first time I heard it being referred to as 'the first of the Five Great Sects', though it could also be bragging"
Cao Xiang said with a pondering expression.
"... that is an unofficial ranking between our five sects"
Elder Jue slightly hesitated to speak up, but then decided it would be rude to ignore the words and provided an explanation.
"Hee~ you guys hold a tournament or something?"
Wu Mengqi asked, her eyes flashing with interest.
