In addition to Stone Cauldron Alms and the Qinglu Academy, the Ning Clan, the East Sea Ye Clan, the Never Falling Geezer Gong Clan and other clans were greatly shaken that day.  

That day, Mind Cleansing Peak was also buzzing with activity. 

In the half a year before Lin Xun’s return, except for Stone Cauldron Alms, the Qinglu Academy, the Ye Clan, the Ning Clan and the Gong Clan, almost no other clans wanted to set foot onto Mind Cleansing Peak. 

After all, Lin Xun was believed to be dead. Once the tree toppled, the monkeys scattered. There was no other person worthy of attention on Mind Cleansing Peak anymore.  

During that period, Mind Cleansing Peak was in a state of isolation. They seemed to be surrounded by enemies, especially since the collateral branches of the Lin Clan began to suppress them with the support of the Zuo Clan and the Qin Clan. 

Under such circumstances, how would the other great clans not gloat over their misfortune? Why would they want to be linked with Mind Cleansing Peak in any way?

Even Stone Cauldron Alms, the Qinglu Academy, the Ning Clan and the Ye Clan were only helping Mind Cleansing Peak in secret.

The reason for...