Lin Yanyu quietly departed for Pillfire City after three days. Jiang Chen, however, wasn’t in such a hurry. He was the young lord of Sacred Peafowl Mountain. It was a position where even the smallest decision could lead to great repercussions. He had to straighten out some problems in Veluriyam Capital before he could leave. The capital might seem calm on the surface, but trouble lurked underneath. Emperor Shura and his faction were as ambitious as ever. He was summoned by Emperor Peafowl immediately after he returned from Taiyuan Tower.

“Jiang Chen, I will be departing for the desolate wildlands tomorrow. The responsibilities you have to shoulder will become much greater from now on. Be prepared.” 

“So soon, Your Majesty?”

Emperor Peafowl sighed gently. “I would have left much earlier if I hadn’t waited to see your accomplishments in the Veluriyam Pagoda.”

Jiang Chen didn’t know what to say. The ancient demons had become a thorn in Emperor Peafowl’s heart.

“Your Majesty, please be safe on your journey.” He knew that the emperor wasn’t easily swayed by others....