Meng Zhao's probing did not arouse Si Peng's suspicion. After pondering for a moment, he said,
"This man was indeed renowned throughout the Jianghu Martial Arts World. He was Long Cheng, a Martial Dao Heavenly Pride who had risen from humble origins.
What made his story most legendary was that Shen Tianci of the Jinling Shen Family had once lavished praise upon him. That had made his name shake the world, carrying it across north and south of the great river, turning him into an object of admiration and worship for countless commoners and Jianghu Underdogs.
Xiang Qing and the others intended for Long Cheng to take over the Divine Might Army camp, command the guards, and vie for the realm."
Just as I expected. Though Meng Zhao had already deduced most of this, hearing Si Peng confirm it still left him somewhat worried.
Previously, he had merely guessed that Long Cheng was problematic and likely connected to the Rebel Army in Hu Mountain. It had all been rather vague.
Now, however, he had received a definite answer. At the same time, he understood even more clearly what Long Cheng was plotting.
Long Cheng was hiding within Lingwu City, drawing in factions and forces loyal to him. Meanwhile, the more than thirty thousand Rebel Army soldiers in Hu Mountain were poised for action, sleeping with their weapons at hand, ready at any moment to leave the mountain, march south, and assault Lingwu City.
The two forces would strike from within and without, seize Lingwu City, and make it the Rebel Army's first foothold.
With this gateway to the three provinces as their base, their strategic space would broaden enormously, allowing them to advance or retreat as they pleased.
Long Cheng could then use this great achievement to silence those who