Deception and Alliances

With a loud bang, a shield appeared behind Jinhwa Hou, blocking most of the attack.

Jinhwa Hou had anticipated this moment and showed no surprise on his face. He quickly stepped out of their attack range, eyeing Jiheon Yang and Songji Yan, whose expressions had changed instantly.

"Jiheon Yang, cooperating with the Demonic Night Palace—isn't that a risk? Aren't you afraid they'll turn on you in the end?"

Jinhwa Hou stood up straight and let out a casual, mocking laugh.

"Everyone in Mystic Void Continent knows the Demonic Night Palace's nature. You might be allies one moment, and the next, they could stab you in the back."

Jiheon Yang's heart tightened; he'd almost forgotten that the Demonic Night Palace could just as easily turn to cooperate with the Green Lotus Sect, waiting until he trusted them completely before backstabbing him.