Of course, this is not some kind of sinister scheme. It was clearly explained that it is extremely difficult for individual entities to repair the Nanming Fire Furnace. Most factions would need to invest massive resources, yet find it daunting.
So, this is an open conspiracy.
The Righteous Path is playing just this—striking at the opportune moment, clearly showing their intentions, with everything laid out plainly for play.
"Someone like Jiang Ping or Shen Hongyao as the main team doesn't even need to be mentioned, they're definitely receiving strong support from Danxia Peak and the Alchemy Room."
"From the first round, Hundred Herbs Elder has been advancing and retreating together with the Medicine Farmers from Hundred Herbs Peak, and he's already half one of the people of Hundred Herbs Peak. I've sparred with him, and I'm not yet better than him in alchemy."
"I still haven't joined any faction, or else I wouldn't have my current troubles."
