No one present could comprehend why the Heavenly Dao Society turned down a partnership with the Spirit Jade Pavilion. Was it merely because Shi Yuan had provoked them?0

At a distance, Shi Yuan stood frozen, still scheming ways to sabotage the potential alliance between the two factions. But he hadn’t anticipated the Heavenly Dao Society to reject the offer of their own accord, boldly and without hesitation.0

“What do you mean by this? Are you looking down on us? On the Spirit Jade Pavilion?” Long Chen’s expression darkened, fury simmering beneath his voice.0

No one had ever dared to refuse the Spirit Jade Pavilion. Over the years, countless sects and clans had fought tooth and nail to gain their favor. And now, the Heavenly Dao Society had tossed aside that opportunity as if it were worthless.0

“To be exact, it was the Spirit Jade Pavilion that looked down on us,” Xu Yilin replied coldly. His voice carried a chill that silenced the crowd. Ever since the sect had reassigned Elder Qin without explanation, Xu Yilin had held this grudge close to heart.0

With that final remark, he turned and led the entire Heavenly Dao Society out of the plaza without another word.0

Given the temperaments of the Liao and Yuan Clans, retaliation was inevitable. Once their talks with the Spirit Jade Pavilion concluded, they would no doubt launch a direct offensive against the Heavenly Dao Society. They left early as a strategic move, giving themselves time...0