The Sky Changed, the Wind Rose

Blocked by Shao Dengyun of Northern Province, the Imperial Court's forces gathered in the north could not withdraw unless they fought their way out in a bloody battle against Northern Province's troops.

When the news returned, Shang Jianxiong and the others were greatly alarmed. Wasn't the Shao Clan at odds with Niu Youdao? How had they come to obey Shang Chaozong's orders as well?

The three major sects were likewise enraged upon hearing the news. They were furious that Shang Jianxiong had dared secretly transfer northern forces behind their backs. If the northern defensive line weakened and provoked an attack from Han Kingdom, how could that be tolerated?

Shang Jianxiong and the others had intended to turn raw rice into cooked rice, but the rice never even made it into the pot.

The three major sects were also fortunate that Shao Dengyun had suddenly stepped in. The situation was obvious: Shang Jianxiong had plainly acted without regard for the pressure from the three major sects. Even if the three major sects could intercept them on the road, it would be difficult to stop them. Lu Congsheng commanded thousands upon thousands of troops; surely the three major sects could not go to war with Lu Congsheng using only that handful of men? At such a time, having their own people fight internally was absolutely no good thing. But with Northern Province's forces under Shao Dengyun blocking them, things were different. Then, with the three major sects pressuring the cultivators from various sects accompanying Lu Congsheng's army, the Imperial Court's northern troops were immediately suppressed and unable to withdraw.

Shang Jianxiong's actions had thoroughly angered the three major sects. The result was that he was practically placed under house arrest. Disciples from the three major sects were assigned to follow him closely