"This is a good thing!" Gu Shan sighed in relief. "Why do you still look so worried?"
Moon Shadow sighed. "On the surface, things have eased. But in the shadows… it's become even more dangerous."
She tossed a Jade Scroll out from the black mist, and it hovered before them.
"Our spy in the Great Yan Kingdom has reported back. Due to the stalemate on the main battlefield, they've changed their strategy. They dispatched a group of assassins who have secretly infiltrated the territory of our Great Chu."
"These people have only one goal: to assassinate the young geniuses of our Great Chu's various Sects and Noble Families! The more famous and full of potential, the more of a priority target they are!"
"What?!"
Lei Wanjun flew into a rage, slamming his palm on the armrest of his jade throne. "These barbarians! How dare they resort to such despicable methods!"
"To strike at our very foundation… Their intentions are damnable!" Gu Shan's expression also darkened.
