Yes, it was them, the Four Cauldron Sect, planning to eliminate these people once they were of no use anymore.
Unfortunately, the deal between the Four Cauldron Sect and Tong Mingshan, concerning the Divine Fire, was utterly irrational. None from different paths could be spared, including the used Tong Mingshan.
"Someone's coming." A disciple from the Four Cauldron Sect suddenly warned.
Just as Lao Changtai and another person turned their heads, they saw a man riding a Wind Scale descend in front of them. It was none other than Shen Moming from the Mingshan Sect.
The three quickly stood up, and Lao Changtai smiled, "Shen, you've arrived. What good news do you have?"
Shen Moming replied, "You seem quite leisurely. Are you sunbathing? Hey, where is the Master?"