373 The Jiang Clan

Qin Huai was deeply absorbed in his practice of the clasping vitality and defending one technique. By the time he awakened, it was already past midday.

He opened his eyes and began to traverse the forest, his steps light. Each time he touched down, two 'selves' would diverge in separate directions, only converging again upon landing. It was the same technique he employed during his initial encounter with Yang Tianhan - the power of the ancient azure illusion scripture.

Shortly thereafter, Qin Huai arrived at the mountain wall. The atmosphere was noticeably tense. The usual unified congregation was replaced with seven groups, each maintaining a cautious distance from the others.

Lan Zhengtu, the array master, was clutching a severed head, his gaze emanating deadly intent. Before Qin Huai had a chance to inspect the scene further, Yang Tianhan, who had been lingering at the periphery, hurried over.