The Seven Guards of the Spy Bureau's Shamanic Arts, Occupy Handan!

"Feng Li speaks the truth."

Moon Maiden, her silver hair cascading to her ankles, stepped through the air as if bathed in moonlight. She landed behind Feng Li and offered a graceful bow to Zhao Cheng, "General, my name is Moon Maiden. I wish to abandon the darkness for the light and follow you."

"I am skilled in the Moon Shadow Shamanic Arts. I can use strands of hair to reflect the moon, creating illusions or manifesting lunar blades to slay enemies."

Thump, thump, thump.

As the ground trembled, the mountain-like, burly Shi Man arrived with dozens of sturdy Hu Spies, kneeling before him like collapsing golden mountains and jade pillars.

"I am called Shi Man, skilled in the Earth Vein Shamanic Arts. I possess the strength to move mountains and lead the Earth Vein Tribe to follow you, General!"

Hearing the claim of having the strength to move mountains, Zhao Cheng grew interested.

"Come, push me. If you can move me, I shall reward you with the antidote right now!"

Shi Man's eyes lit up. Without a word, he stood up and planted his feet firmly, as if rooting them into the earth. The ground beneath him seemed to writhe like water, lending him its momentum.

The next moment, he charged forward like a massive boulder, both hands thrusting toward Zhao Cheng.

Zhao Cheng stood firm, meeting Shi Man's palms with one hand.

His True Essence stood guard like a mountain, holding Shi Man at bay three feet away.

Boom!

Shi Man's body sank, the earth beneath his feet rolling backward like waves on a lake.

Yet, Zhao Cheng remained unmoved.

Shi Man was struck with terror—what kind of monstrous strength did this man possess?

"Roar!"

Veins bulged on his neck and forehead, and his rock-carved arms swelled as