Activating Seven Layered Array Formations

Suddenly, a flurry of activity in the distance snapped him back to the present. His heart skipped a beat as he saw not just the Iron Hammer Sect cultivators approaching, but two additional groups – the Wyvern and Fox tribes! This wasn't part of the plan. A cold sweat prickled his skin.

'An alliance with the beasts? No…that can't be…' he thought, his mind racing. 'The Iron Hammer Sect must have formed an alliance with the Shadow Blade Sect!'

It was the only explanation for the presence of these powerful beast species.

The Shadow Blade Sect, known for their stealthy tactics, were likely lurking in the shadows, waiting for the opportune moment to strike.

Anxiety gnawed at him.

Had he made a grave mistake? He was the one who had indirectly set this catastrophe in motion, feeding the Iron Hammer Sect misinformation about Jiu Lan's injuries.