Chapter 54
The brothers who had killed the black-clad man and the innkeeper they met at the inn cautiously entered the old shrine.
The other members were already gathered. After the youngest quietly closed the door and sat at the far end, someone asked him.
“Any trouble on the way here?”
The youngest replied calmly.
“No, nothing happened.”
A man brought in a large map and spread it on the floor. The leader said,
“Everyone gather around.”
The squad leader pointed at the map and explained.
“Our short-term objective has changed. We’re heading to the Gully Ravine. Wait there. Once the Dragon Peak Grand Assembly ends and the late-stage cultivators begin returning to their respective factions, kill them.”
“Yes.”
“Since it’s a route frequently used by the Pyo-guk, just let them pass.”
“Yes.”
“At least three sects from the Martial Alliance must pass through Gully Gorge. Similar operations will unfold elsewhere. The Sword King has vanished from his secluded retreat.”
The squad leader said, looking around at his members.
“Therefore, eliminating the late-stage cultivators to throw the Martial Alliance into chaos integrates with the operation to lure out the Sword King who suddenly vanished from his residence. You understand why the operation changed, right? The target remains the Sword King.”
“Understood.”
“Of course, we won’t confront the Sword King ourselves. We lack the strength for that. We just need to faithfully play our role as bait. Wherever he is, the Sword King won’t ignore his junior from the righteous path.”
