Over the next several days, the Princes' Coalition Army renewed its assault on Bloodfang Pass.
They continually sent out their vassal lords to mount fierce attacks on this strategic stronghold guarding the Capital Region. Even Martial Kings, Grand Confucians, and Demon Kings took to the field several times, thoroughly probing one another's strength.
These battles varied in scale. Both sides maintained a cautious standoff, neither committing their full strength, which gave some minor lords eager to win merit and make their names a chance to shine.
This was their arena of fame and fortune. Most fighting took place between Innate Martial Masters and Great Martial Masters. The Great Powers each had their own missions and had yet to enter the fray personally.
But once a Great Power took the field, this arena of fame and fortune would swiftly become an asura purgatory. Before a true Great Power, Innate Martial Masters and Great Martial Masters were little different from the ordinary martial soldiers who died at their hands.
Li Chen kept a close watch on developments. At dusk on the fifth day, he summoned a scout through Hu Ze's Avatar and asked, "What movements have the princes made lately?"
The scout replied, "Reporting to the Great General, we can essentially confirm that the Rebel Kings and all five hundred contingents of lords are here before Bloodfang Pass. We also just learned that Prince Gu, who had been missing for some time, has been found."
Hu Ze's Avatar said, "Oh? How is he now?"
The scout said, "He has already led his trusted followers to join the coalition."
Nie Chen said, "Great General, that explains the additional strand of royal aura that suddenly appeared these past few days. They have all arrived."
Hu Ze's Avatar said, "These Rebel Kings have laid out