Observing the situation at Dragon Bone Ridge, it was clear they had suffered a sudden assault, one without any prior signs or warnings. This indicated that the assailants had headed straight for Dragon Bone Ridge and possessed considerable strength.
Back on Great Black Mountain, the few members of the Jiangzhou Lin Clan privy to the situation exchanged dismayed glances, their expressions momentarily complex. The first thought in everyone's mind was the natural suspicion that information had been leaked.
Clan Chief Lin Che steadied himself. Though surprised, he showed no outward disturbance, maintaining his composure as he turned to the man beside him. "Fifth Brother, come with me to take a look."
Standing beside him was a tall, robust middle-aged man who resembled a Martial Artist more than a Confucian scholar. He gave a steady nod. "It would be my honor to accompany you, Third Brother."
