Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao left the Dao Seeker Hall.

Yaoyao offhandedly said, “That Yuan Hong from Lu Hong’s faction seems to be pretty powerful. Even with the Heavenly Yuan Brush, the current you will not be his match.”

Zhou Yuan did not deny her words, nodding instead as he said, “He’s the first disciple Lu Hong has poured all his efforts into after all. I’ve heard that Yuan Hong was even personally dispatched by peak master Ling Jun. Someone like that is naturally no ordinary person.”

“It’s clear that Lu Hong’s faction is very determined to obtain the chief disciple seat.”

Zhou Yuan’s expression had turned rather grave as he spoke. If the chief disciple seat landed in Lu Hong’s hands, they may ultimately succeed in undoing the seal on the main peak.

If they did, the main peak would fall under the control of Lu Hong’s faction. When that happened, it would become much more difficult for Zhou Yuan to find the second Saint Rune.

In the worst case scenario, Lu Hong’s faction may even...