Having successfully defeated Wang Hao, the members of the Alliance had no time to properly savor the joy of victory before they were enveloped by the shadow cast by that mysterious letter. Inside the Alliance hall, the atmosphere was so heavy it felt as though it could drip water. Lin Chen sat grimly at the head of the table, his furrowed brows revealing his inner anxiety, while below him sat the core members of the Alliance, every face written with unease and confusion.
"We know nothing about this mysterious force called the Shadow Guard. But judging by the tone of this letter, they mean us no good." Lin Chen's voice broke the silence of the hall, echoing heavily in the spacious room.
An elderly member, known for his steady composure in ordinary times, could not help frowning at this moment, saying worriedly, "Leader, we have just been through a bloody battle, and our vitality has not yet recovered. Now we must face this unknown new threat. What are we to do?" His voice carried a trace of exhaustion and helplessness.
Chapter 38