This letter had been written specifically for him by Venerable Longevity of Longevity Hall, and contained much of the information Li Ling had wanted to uncover.
From it, he learned of the Lion Race's movements, as well as the situation throughout the Bashan Demon Kingdom and even the Gathering Grotto Continent.
Longevity Hall had already waded into these muddy waters and was preparing to join forces with the Lion Race for a major war.
This was the condition the Heavenly Court had set for admitting them into its camp. Their resolve needed no further explanation.
The Tiger Race had deep reserves. With the Heavenly Court entering the fray, the Netherworld Sect had also begun stepping into the open, openly gathering experts from all quarters to reinforce the region.
The Gathering Grotto Continent was finally showing the same signs of chaos as the East Sea.
After reading the letter, Li Ling fell into thought.
His previous plan had been to enter the region through the commercial expansion of the Money Dao, purchasing property in every market ward he reached and conducting business within the rules laid down by the local powers.
Paying taxes was secondary. The real obstacles were the various restrictions, both overt and covert.
Acquiring any blessed lands was also unlikely. His holdings could only take the form of shops, workshops, and the like.
Thus, when this unrest erupted, Li Ling saw an opportunity for change. His order for the people in Xuguang Town to withdraw had also been intended to allow a temporary reorganization while he waited for the right moment.
Whether to wade into these muddy waters, when to enter the fray, and how much capital to commit-all were pressing questions he needed to consider.
With the right decision, the Incense Path might spread westward and establish