On a mountain peak outside Yongding, fog shrouded the summit where a group of black-robed cultivators had gathered. At their forefront were three figures: Su Tianxin and his senior and junior brothers.0

"Su Tianxin, this is the extent of your brilliant plan? Taking down Xiao Nanfeng in a direct confrontation?" his senior brother asked, clearly dissatisfied.0

"Senior Brother, this is the fastest and most direct way to end the conflict," Su Tianxin replied with a smile.0

"The fastest and most direct way? Su Tianxin, you were always a schemer who looked down on brute force. What changed?" his senior brother demanded.0

"You've misunderstood me, Senior Brother. Right now, all of Xiao Nanfeng's strongest allies are tied up elsewhere, leaving Yongding essentially defenseless. If we don't act now, when will we?" Su Tianxin smiled.0

"You'd better not be mistaken," his senior warned.0

"Don't worry. I'm sure this plan is sound. Let's get going. Once we claim Blue Lantern's bronze compass and seize Xiao Nanfeng's fortunes, this trip will be well worth it."0

"Very well, then—but look at all these formations that...0