Establishing Prestige

Everyone didn't know how to react to those words. They never expected the Heavenly Demon Sect, the hegemon of the demonic sects, to enter such a predicament. Even though they wanted to deny it, they knew the First Grand Elder's words had merit. 

No one who had cultivated to their level was a fool. They all were people who had seen countless intrigues and schemes. They all have walked out of many dangerous situations that surprised them. So, they know that sometimes things appearing calm are just a prelude to a storm.

"How did we end up here?" one of the elders asked with an ashen face.

"I am still investigating that," the First Grand Elder sighed heavily. "We have made a lot of enemies over the year. But, with our prestige and strength, we have suppressed them until now. But prestige and strength alone will not be enough in the coming days."