C321 The Figure of Flesh and Blood

"For this? Just for this?" Xia Rong's words nearly burst through clenched teeth, her voice seething with hatred.

"Indeed, just for this," the elder replied, taking over from Lee Xingyun with a note of detachment in his voice. "The moment we uncovered this rule, the plan was set in motion."

His tone remained steady, betraying no change as he seemed to sink into a reverie. "Back then