"We're old rivals, thoroughly acquainted with each other. Speed is of the essence in warfare, so I'll lead the people from the Hall of Rewarding Virtue and set off first. Later, you'll gather the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining cultivators from our sect and head towards the border of the Lei Kingdom. We might even have to invade the Yan Kingdom and have a fierce battle with the folks from Hanshan Peak."

Chu Zuoshu chuckled confidently, then began to lead Yue Zutao and Chen Mobai back to the Hall of Rewarding Virtue.

[I had originally wanted you to cultivate in peace, waiting until your sharpness was honed before unsheathing your cold light upon the entire Eastern Desolation.]

Just as Chen Mobai was about to leave, he suddenly heard the sigh-laden telepathic message from Sect Leader Meng Hong.