The current situation in Skyreach Territory was a razor's edge, strained beyond measure.
Tensions between the Wisteria Cloud Valley and the Azure Origin Dao Sect had reached unprecedented heights, simmering just beneath the fragile calm. The looming specter of looming conflict hung heavy, promising chaos and bloodshed in the not-so-distant future.
Althea, the Peak Master of Sword Peak, was acutely aware of the storm ready to erupt.
In the face of this gathering tempest, she was driven by a fierce urgency to strengthen herself—to be ready for the inevitable.
More than that, she knew the stakes: If she failed to grow stronger, she risked becoming obsolete in Ethan's eyes.
The gap between them could widen too far, and one day, she might be cast aside like a shadow forgotten.
"I understand. I will go check it out in a few days," Althea answered, her voice steady with resolve.
