Opportunities always arrived quietly, when least expected.
From the very beginning, Meng Zhao had resolved never to be the prominent bird, never to serve as a pioneer for a king, draining the dynasty's reserves with his own strength only to make a wedding dress for someone else.
In truth, he had done exceedingly well. He built up his own power, strengthened his foundations, and continuously improved himself. Only thus could he remain at ease in any environment and under any circumstances, free to make his own choices.
Three months after the Zhang Family was destroyed, several more forces similar to the Zhang Family, all born of powerful and aristocratic clans, stirred up storms of rebellion. They raised the banner of purging evil from the emperor's side, their momentum surging like a sweeping river. The Imperial Court's armies could scarcely contend against them and nearly collapsed at the first touch.
These forces had clearly seen that the Tian Yuan Dynasty had already reached its final years. Its prestige and strength were both far inferior to what they had once been.
At the end of an imperial dynasty, the histories of old became vivid, classic scrolls that lingered in the hearts of Ambitious Persons.
The world was thrown into chaos, heroes rose together, mighty lords contended for the realm. The land and rivers were so enchanting that countless heroes bowed beneath their beauty.
They had once submitted to the Tianyuan Imperial Clan, but that did not mean they lacked even the slightest desire to resist or covet the throne. In the past, the great tide had not yet turned and their strength had been insufficient, so they had suppressed those ambitions. Now that the situation had changed, to refuse what Heaven bestowed would invite calamity.
Naturally, they made the same choice as