Chapter 33: The Hall's Shadow
The warehouse base buzzed with purpose. Lin Xuan formalized the Soul Lamp Hall's hierarchy, appointing Xiao Fen as lieutenant for reconnaissance. He taught the recruits Celestial Wrath Elbow and Vein Fortress Body.
Liu Yue transformed a corner into a frozen training ground. Liu Yang wielded his blood sword with precision, hinting at a deeper legacy.
Lin Xuan planted agents within the Ji and Bai Clans using encrypted spiritual echo stones. His efforts revealed a shadowy noble family funneling intelligence on Ji Yunjing, a rising Ji Clan figure tied to the Ironfang Kingdom.
That afternoon, a Royal Investigator arrived at Liu Yue's inn. Lin Xuan sensed the inconsistency in his qi. He used Phantom Lotus Palm illusions to uncover a false identity—a spy for the Ironfang network. He planted a soul-marking curse on the man.
Following the cursed trail, Lin Xuan reached a shrine in Ji territory where Ironfang envoys convened. He watched from the shadows as they discussed a plan to destabilize Ji Yunjing's coronation. A veiled Wudu Clan noblewoman was among them.