The sword immortal put some thought into it.
In this case, even if the attack failed, he could just blame the new faction.
As for the reason, he could just say it was a delegation for diplomacy, but negotiations failed.
Things then escalated into a full-blown conflict.
He would have more leeway and could just wash his hands of everything.
As for the order, he would just place it on one of his sons as the one responsible.
Many sects and families had already started sending people there, so what he did wouldn't seem strange.
"Alright, that's a good idea, we'll do that."
Meanwhile, back at Blood Spire Citadel.
The situation there grew tense.
Many groups of cultivators were now staying at the Citadel.
Some had even rented homes for years.
The tension was growing, as conflict could erupt at any time.
Emily and Luca were walking down the street.
They had just arrived.
