章 650: The Number One in the World

The tactic was crude but undeniably effective. 

Suddenly, Qin Huai and the Qingzhou Alliance found themselves center stage, with the world's attention riveted on them. The quiet and underestimated Qingzhou was now set to become a known power.

"What a dilemma." Qin Huai sighed, aware that the Sacred Heart Sect likely confirmed the news of the white-robed king's demise at his hands. 

Having slain one of their king realm experts, hostilities between them were inevitable. The veiled hint in the rankings about joining the Sacred Heart Sect as a Holy Son didn't escape him. However, there was no question of aligning with such a fanatical group. His priority now was strategizing against the Sacred Heart Sect.

Reflecting, he surmised, "There's only one reason for all of this: King Cheng."