The Miao in the south yet dared not cross their borders, and thus heroes descended from Emei.0

Perhaps Li Shentong had been waiting for this moment for a long time… waiting for the opportunity that Di Muzhi’s departure from the heart of Shu would provide!0

He could not secretly develop a vast hidden force like Maitreya—he only had so many followers. How could he conquer cities and seize territory? Even the bandits of Mount Liang could barely hold a city after breaking through its gates; ultimately, they were forced to retreat back to their mountain and once more reduced to mere bandits[1]…0

To attack Chengdu[2] directly or quietly take off Di Muzhi’s head might have been easy for Li Shentong. But there was a lurking threat—a venomous snake in the shadows.0

Snow Owl was an assassin. As long as an assassin remained hidden, the level of threat they posed was at its greatest. Thus, Li Shentong had endured, waiting for his chance.0

It was only a dignified, open confrontation that could break that threat.0

In a clash of armies, an assassin would have no choice but to draw their sword and face...0