At the same time, the Human Realm Nine Provinces were roiled by upheaval, and the trend of dynastic change became increasingly apparent.
The current hegemon was Wei.
Yet in Qin State, Shang Yang, and in Han State, Shen Buhai, were each vigorously carrying out reforms according to their own philosophies.
Within Qin territory, laws were strict, the military merit nobility system gradually took shape, fields were measured, and the people farmed in orderly fashion;
Within Han State, Shen Buhai taught King of Han how to control his ministers through administrative techniques. Undercurrents surged in the court, and schemes of power emerged one after another.
Yunmeng Marsh was vast, its waters shrouded in mist.
Xuantian looked at the young man before him and reminded him:
"Sun Bin, your senior brother Pang Juan has come to invite you again?"
Sun Bin bowed slightly, his expression respectful. "In reply to teacher, senior brother has sent people several times.
This student has studied for many years and also wishes to leave the mountain and put what I have learned to use."
Xuantian looked at him, his gaze narrowing slightly. After a moment, he slowly said:
"In the past, when Pang Juan left the mountain, I cast a divination for him and gave him the eight-word adage: 'Prosper upon meeting sheep, wither upon meeting horses.'
"Today, you wish to leave the mountain. I will not stop you, but I will also give you a warning."
Hearing this, Sun Bin gave a deep bow. "Please enlighten me, Master."
Xuantian said solemnly, "Always keep your guard up. Do not trust others too easily."
He had already cast a divination for Sun Bin in his heart.
This trip would not threaten his life, but hardship was inevitable, and he would surely suffer in body and bone.
That was