"How is the situation?" the Sect Master asked, staring at his son.

Seated inside the conference room of the Thousand Wealth Chamber, all the elders wore grave expressions.

Since their departure from the Northern Region Desert of Fallen, their journey had been smooth sailing.

With the speed of the Lightning Wind Carriage, they arrived at the Southern Region Capital.

The Southern Region was in chaos, but the presence of many Golden Core Experts made it possible to clear a path through the endless sea of vengeful spirits.

While the Southern Region experts rushed to handle their region, Mo Jian and his people used the Skytrack Runner to hurry down to the Western Region.

In less than an hour, they arrived at Dust Valley City and witnessed the city's protective formation on the brink of shattering.

Nevertheless, this made everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

They realized that their ample preparation had saved the city from the evil machinations of the Radiance Sect.

Listening to his father's question, Mo Jian responded calmly.

"Everything is fine. Elder Hang Gang will strengthen the city's protective formation, restoring it to its peak."

"Good." The Sect Master and all the elders breathed a sigh of relief.

They all knew this was just the beginning and there was a lot of work to do. Nevertheless, this was a good start.

"Son, do you need any help?"

"No," Mo Jian shook his head.

Both of them bore responsibility on their shoulders.

The Thousand Wealth Chamber in every city needed coordination, while the Dust Valley Sect elders and disciples needed to be assured of the Sect Master's presence.

"Father, I'll suggest you and Mother return to the sect immediately. Your presence is even more needed there than here."

All the elders nodded. They knew the situation inside the sect would be anything but good.

With Elder Sun at the border holding off the vengeful spirits, the sect would be left defenseless if the protective formation were to be broken.

"Very well." The Sect Master nodded and rose to his feet.

"Since those bastards decided to become an evil sect, I will treat them as such," he muttered, his voice laced with killing intent.

If he had not been soft in the first place and eradicated the trouble at the root, this danger wouldn't have befallen their region.

His wife walked beside him and could feel the fury of her husband. She understood his rage, and she was furious as well.

Now she promised not to leave anyone alive.

With the sect master and elders departed, leaving only Supreme Elder Zhao and Elder Bai behind.

"Elders, why don't we destroy the Netherworld gateway in the Radiant Sect for a start?"

"That's my thought," Supreme Elder Zhao responded. "As long as we destroy the Netherworld gate, the vengeful spirits wouldn't pose any more threat."

Elder Bai Delan nodded. "I guess a Shadow Lurker will be guiding it."

"So what? It's not like it is the first time we've dealt with them."

Supreme Elder Zhao was brimming with confidence. Truly, it was not the first time they had dealt with the Shadow Lurker.

They were experienced in dealing with them.

"Alright." Mo Jian nodded, his voice filled with confidence.

Just then, Zhao Tian rushed in.

"Young Master, I've secured the blacksmith, and they've begun forging the weapon using the Ember Flame."

"So quick," Mo Jian said, slightly surprised, and nodded.

"Very well. Keep the chamber orderly while I'm away. I want to know our losses when I return." He tapped his shoulder twice and left the room.

Outside the Thousand Wealth Chamber, a crowd had gathered.

When they saw Mo Jian and the Dust Valley Sect elders, they widened their eyes in disbelief.

Everyone knew Mo Jian and the Dust Valley Sect had left the region to attend a powerful gathering outside the regions.

However, when the news came that Mo Jian and the Dust Valley Sect had suddenly returned to the city, many did not believe it and came to see for themselves.

"Ah! We're safe," a young man muttered, his face bright with confidence.

"Hahaha. With all the powerful experts back, what is a mere vengeful spirit? Just watch—every vengeful spirit will be dealt with."

Listening to the confident words from the crowd, Mo Jian's expression remained unreadable.

The Thousand Chamber Warriors assembled and departed from the city.

The city, which had been on lockdown, opened for them.

They cut through the Wisp Spirit, Restless Phantom, and many Wailing Revenants.

The group did not bat an eye as they raced toward the Radiant Sect.

Among the vengeful spirits, Radiant Sect disciples were stunned.

"Is that not the direction of our sect?" an average-looking boy muttered.

"Of course it is. Quick, let's report to the elders."

These were disciples lurking among the vengeful spirits, waiting for an opportunity for Dust Valley City's protective formation to break and release their frustration and anger.

But to their shock, instead of the formation breaking to pieces, all the cracks disappeared as if it had never been damaged at all.

It was not shiny, as if it had been renewed to perfection.

And now they saw many carriages rushing toward their sect's direction.

How could they not be alarmed?

Whoosh!

Lonely Spear jumped out of the coach driver seat and struck the incoming strike into pieces.

Hmm?

Receiving the information from the disciples through the voice transmission talisman, the nearby Radiant Sect elders rushed to intercept the carriage.

They must not allow the carriage to reach their sect. They could imagine their plan.

But to their shock, a Peak Core Refining warrior's palm strike was cleaved into two by Lonely Spear.

Since they had embarked on the evil Dao, their strength had increased by leaps and bounds.

They did not think the Dust Valley Sect stood a chance against them.

But now…

This expression turned unsightly.

The aura emanating from Lonely Spear was the aura of a Half-Step Golden Core Expert.

How could this be?

When did they have such an expert?

"So, it's a few rats," Lonely Spear said with disdain.

"Humph! Ignorant, just because you are a Half-Step Golden Core Expert, you think you can take us down?" one of the Radiant Sect elders scoffed.

Too lazy to speak with them, Lonely Spear vanished from his spot and appeared before the arrogant Radiant Sect elder.

What!

Before he could react, the gleaming sharp spear had already arrived at his neck.

"Noooooooooo!"