Ascent of Hero on the Dragon Throne

Richard's eyes flashed with anger. He decided that he would not show the traitor any mercy once he found out who it was. However, this was not the right time to pursue that matter just yet.

"Chief Richard, you have until tomorrow to think this through. As soon as you come up with a decision, send someone to inform me. We'll be staying in the Breeze Tavern in the Wankong City. I look forward to working with you soon." Seth had finally achieved the purpose of his visit, so he stood up from his seat and left with his men.

In his anger, Richard slapped the arm of his chair hard right after Seth took his leave. Nobody in the hall had seen their patriarch this infuriated, so they did not dare to say a word.

Of course, they all could understand why Richard reacted that way. Their clan had always had a hard time struggling among the great clans. Now that they finally found a legendary chose one, they were hopeful that they could turn the tide and change their fate in the upcoming trip to the Ethereal Valley—until the Myriad Spiritual Hall learned about their secret and was now using it to get the better of them. Surely, such trickeries could thr

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to sneak and capture the chosen one," a premium-stage Spiritual Emperor quickly suggested.

"Are you sure you can do this?" With knitted brows, Seth took interest in this plan.

"They won't have any idea what's about to hit them. Besides, we were told that the chosen one is merely a Spiritual King. We'll make a feint to distract their people, then we'll capture the chosen one. It can't go wrong!" The Spiritual Emperor sounded so confident.

"Alright. Now, go get ready. Do not fail me." Seth sharply ordered.

The Spiritual Emperor bowed in respect, then left in a hurry.

Later that night, even though the entire Wankong Clan residence was still alive with lights, silence filled the air. No one was out except for the night patrols.

Slowly, a dozen figures crawled up a high wall on the east side, and then jumped inside.

They sneaked into the first and second tiers of the Wankong Clan residence without getting noticed.

Not long after, some of the buildings in those areas suddenly burst into flames. As the fire spread quickly, lots of people either got burned to death or severely injured. The havoc soon alarmed the entire clan.