The moon was bright, the stars few.
Inside the main camp of the Celestial Profound Sect.
Sect Leader Qian Hui's expression was grim. Two days ago, the Celestial Profound Sect had fought a major battle with the Shuofang Army in the mountains, resulting in a crushing defeat.
It had long been rumored that Bai Yuan had brought many Demon Hunters from the Southern Border.
Now, it was confirmed.
Those Demon Hunters' methods were far too bizarre. Combined with the enviably well-equipped Shuofang Army, their forces were terrifyingly strong, despite their small numbers. Unless the Celestial Profound Sect deployed an army formed from its Inner Sect Disciples, they simply weren't a match for the enemy.
But the Inner Sect Disciples were the sect's most precious assets, with too many vested interests tied to them.
