Her tone was tinged with sarcasm. "If they were truly determined to decide a winner, would they have stopped so easily?"
"The process was incredibly intense. Gang Qi overflowed, the lake's surface churned, and the display of power was staggering," Patriarch Sun added, still shaken by the memory.
"Alright, I understand. If there's nothing else, you should head back. Staying too long will arouse suspicion," Hu Mei said with a dismissive wave, her tone indifferent.
As if granted amnesty, Patriarch Sun quickly cupped his fists and hurried away.
Once Patriarch Sun's figure had completely vanished beyond the woods, Zheng Hui couldn't help but ask urgently, "Protector Hu, what do we do now? The Four Sects Alliance has been formed, which is extremely detrimental to our grand plan!"
