Li Shimin and the others were not inside the command tent, so when they heard the noise and looked back, all they saw was dust billowing into the air!
"Your Highness, this..."
At the sight, Zhangsun Wuji's expression changed. Fear and worry crossed his face. He glanced at Li Shimin and said quietly, "The army has barely moved, and the command tent has already collapsed. I fear it's an ill omen!"
Li Shimin merely laughed, not the least bit concerned. "This is what it means to smash the cooking pots and sink the boats! We have no choice but to take Luoyang!"
Zhangsun Wuji froze. Seeing Li Shimin's resolve, he knew further persuasion would be useless. Just then, the ground trembled again, so he changed tack and whispered, "These unceasing tremors seem strange. Why not summon an Attendant or two, just in case? I saw an intelligence report saying Wang Shichong has recruited many wandering swordsmen, including some extraordinary figures. They must have a few tricks up their sleeves. Once such people make a move, they often catch you off guard. If we have someone on our side, we can at least guard against trouble before it strikes."
"There's no need." Li Shimin shook his head and lowered his voice as well. "Fuji, have you heard the saying, 'Believe in it, and it exists; disbelieve, and it does not'?"
"I have, but we both know cultivation is real, and Wang Shichong has recruited extraordinary people. How can we pretend nothing is happening?" Zhangsun Wuji looked utterly baffled.
"What that saying really means is that if we do not provoke people of Transcendence, certain restrictions prevent them from casually striking at a mortal Dynasty! An army on the march is especially rich in blood and vitality, which can restrain Spellcraft. That