The Store Amidst the Gathering Storm

Elsewhere, the news about the Abyssal Forest and the Poison Demon Cult spread rapidly by the City Lord, reaching various factions and sects situated near the forest.

Each of them reacted differently, their responses shaped by their priorities, location, and internal politics. Some started moving right away while others chose to stand by and watch how it would unfold.

Within the grand hall of the Crimson Vale Sect, Sect Master Hong Ying sat on a raised platform, her crimson robes flowed like liquid fire. Her piercing gaze swept over the gathered elders and core disciples, their faces grim as they absorbed the report sent back by the inner court disciple Zhou Rui.