After consecutive defeats, having lost a Holy Son and a clone, and now faced with the mysterious curse technique, the Thunder Clan elder was filled with both anger and uncertainty. What kind of person was Gu Lan? How could someone from an Earthly Realm force have so many legacies and techniques?
The Thunder Clan elder now knew Gu Lan's true self was in the Earthly Realm, leaving only a clone in Immortal Realm. If he could attack the Snow Clan ruins and the developing Lanyan Royal School quickly, it might be effective. However, this would mean losing the chance to secretly acquire the Destiny that Lanyan Royal School obtained in the Great Competition of All Clans.
Contemplating his options, the Thunder Clan elder attempted various methods to remove the curse but to no avail. The curse mark seemed to have no offensive properties but remained like a permanent mark on him.