"Then use it! After keeping it hidden for so long, it'll be worth it if we can kill the Huan Emperor!" While everyone stared in astonishment, Liu Bang pondered the matter with apparent seriousness before speaking in a tone that sounded casual yet brimmed with confidence.
This left those present even more bewildered. They simply could not understand where Liu Bang and Old Immortal Nanhua found such confidence.
Zhang Liang sighed inwardly and finally could not restrain his curiosity:
"My king, State Preceptor! Forgive my impertinence, but this concerns our Kingdom Ascension Ceremony, and even the Huan Emperor, our mortal enemy. If you trust everyone here, would it not be better to explain openly? At least that would help us discuss countermeasures. Otherwise, there is no need to gather everyone for a discussion!"
Zhang Liang's words carried a faint suggestion that he intended to take his leave. First, he had assisted Han King Liu Bang for a long time and could be considered to have fulfilled his master's instructions. Second, the woman he loved had already become an imperial consort of the Great Huan Dynasty. His continued efforts had merely been driven by a desire to compete, but now his chances of suppressing the Huan Emperor, let alone killing him, were growing ever slimmer, leaving Zhang Liang somewhat despairing. Third, even when Liu Bang had openly shown his displeasure with him before, he had still given him sufficient trust, and their cooperation had been reasonably pleasant. Now, however, that trust was clearly gone, and his presence seemed to make no difference. What point was there in Zhang Liang staying?
As shrewd as Liu Bang was, he naturally understood the meaning behind Zhang Liang's words. Displeasure flashed through his eyes, but he forced a smile and said warmly, "You speak too