Li Tiangang's furrowed brow did not change as he heard the battle report. He merely nodded slightly.
Then he looked toward the dark land beyond the vast territory.
"These demons have been harassing us repeatedly to probe our military strength in the east."
"Fifth Brother guards the western side. The demons discovered that long ago. They may come from the north or the south..."
At the mention of the south, his eyes narrowed.
Heaven's Gate Pass lay to the south of Liang Prefecture.
Thinking of that pass brought to mind the stubborn, unyielding figure of a young man, and those equally stubborn, icy eyes.
The creases between his brows deepened.
"Marshal, the young master killed the Lesser Demon King in Great Yue City earlier. Surely the Old Demon King of Ten Thousand Mountains won't let that go easily."
Beside him, Li Fu spoke with a worried expression.
Looking at the wounded and maimed soldiers all around them, he thought of the young man at Heaven's Gate Pass. He knew all too well how fierce the wind and snow on the frontier could be.
Li Tiangang's expression remained unchanged. "That Lesser Demon King possessed peerless talent. The Old Demon King of Ten Thousand Mountains will never let this rest. He may join forces with other demons to invade."
"Then..." Li Fu could not help glancing at him.
Li Tiangang said calmly, "Hao has someone in the Four Establishments Realm secretly protecting him, an old friend of Second Uncle's. With that Qilin from Tan Palace Academy as well, he should be safe."
"Now that I've led the army to Liang Prefecture, I've temporarily entrusted all matters in the residence to my eldest sister-in-law. With no one watching Second Uncle-and no one capable of keeping him in line-he'll most likely be unable to