The only ones who might stop the Nangong Immortal Thieves are perhaps the Three Elders and Four Ancestors of Emei.
But it seems that those old men have also seen through it all, and have despaired.
With the rise of the Taishu sect, and the decree of fate unchallenged, the number of Emei's warriors decreases while the Nangong thieves slain increase, continuing this way there will eventually be a day when they are utterly defeated, so they might as well grit their teeth, make sacrifices, ascend to another realm, and concede defeat...
Ah... too weak, still too weak... new power is needed...
"Jingji remains inadequately governed, which concerns Lord Hou, and I've come to apologize."
Li Fan reined in his wandering thoughts, glanced sideways at Li Hong Xian, who had rushed over in haste and was kneeling at his feet, and said unkindly,
"The Imperial Censor, a personage busy with important matters, has much yet to do; no need to personally visit me all the time."
