After contacting Qiangu Dongfeng, Zhang Geyang received the instructions to try and ascertain the new Tang Sect Master's purpose for visiting the Star Luo Empire, as well as to foil his plans as much as possible. 

As such, when En Ci approached Zhang Geyang and asked him to participate in this Trial of Five Gods, he agreed without any hesitation. At the same time, En Ci had consoled him by telling him that the empire still had trust in the Spirit Pagoda.

From En Ci's words, Zhang Geyang could sense that the empire seemed to be trying to strike at the Tang Sect to keep them in check, and that came as quite a relief to him. He had already made ample preparations for this battle; if he could defeat Tang Wulin, then the Spirit Pagoda's status would definitely be significantly elevated, thereby granting them a stable foothold in the Star Luo Empire.

"Please get ready, Sect Master Tang, Branch Chairman Zhang; you may release...