Great Qian's eastern border, Autumn Wind Plain.
It was still high summer in the Sacred Capital, but here, desolation reigned, and all things beneath Heaven seemed shrouded in boundless loneliness.
The army led by Hu Ze's Avatar was encamped here, supposedly waiting to ascertain the situation before taking action. That was merely an excuse. The real reason was that a drastic upheaval had already struck the Sacred Capital, and Li Chen had turned more of his attention there.
Before long, however, loud laughter rang out from Hu Ze's Avatar inside the Central Army Tent.
The personal guards ordered to wait outside and allow no interruptions wondered what had made the Grand Preceptor so happy.
Hu Ze's Avatar called, "Han Li, come in."
Hearing his summons, Han Li entered with her sword in hand. "Master."
Hu Ze's Avatar looked her over and nodded. "Do you still remember what I told you before, about acting on Heaven's behalf and how the strong reign supreme?"
Han Li said, "Your disciple has kept it firmly in mind and has not dared forget. But why do you suddenly bring it up, Master?"
Hu Ze's Avatar said, "You will understand in the future. Do not ask too many questions today, though. I have a secret mission for you."
With that, he took a Secret Talisman from his robes. It was a Divine Travel Talisman capable of spatial transfer and teleportation.
Hu Ze's Avatar instructed her, "Travel a hundred thousand li west, then find an opportunity to use it..."
Han Li accepted the Secret Talisman and asked hesitantly, "Master, what exactly is this for?"
Hu Ze's Avatar said, "I have already left my divine sense inside the talisman. Once you reach the destination, you will know."
Although Han Li did not quite understand, she agreed nonetheless after