In the absence of a Demon Emperor, the Mist-Shadow Dao Soldiers are synonymous with invincibility. They might not be able to defeat a genuine Nascent Soul cultivator or a Demon Emperor, but when it comes to dealing with Demon Kings, they are as efficient as a knife through butter.
The Xuanyang Sect, for its part, has turned a blind eye to Jiuyue True Monarch's defiance of their decrees. They have not taken a single countermeasure, appearing utterly helpless against a high-ranking official like her.
However, Yu Xian and Yue Jiu both understand one truth: a barking dog does not bite. The calmer things seem, the more it signals an incoming storm.
Chapter 294