Six Prefectures, Daxing.
The border fortifications towered high, facing the distant Great Desert to the north. The light of Li Fire Double Radiance rose ceaselessly, burning fiercely. Behind the fortifications stretched ranks of military formations and temporary palaces, though no low-level cultivators were in sight.
Even the long-drilled [Li Axe Army] had withdrawn to the rear and did not intervene directly in the fighting here.
Apricot-yellow Li Fire burned leisurely around a vermilion treasure hall. Red pheasants, apricot blossoms, and intricate patterns adorned its surface, and the aura of a divine ability faintly emanated from within. A voice charged with killing intent rang out.
"Buddhist cultivators have arrived. Which branch do they belong to?"
Seated at the head of the hall was a man clad in crimson armor patterned with feathers. His sharply defined features looked as though they had been carved with blades and axes, and he carried the stern, murderous air unique to military ranks.
True Person [Zhu Ju], Song Shiqing, the son of the King of Misty Mountain.
As a younger member of the Great Li Song Clan blessed with destiny, he had smoothly broken through to Purple Mansion and attained the divine ability [Falling Snare]. Now, the True Person raised the dossier in his hand, his brows lifting slightly.
The Sky-Thunder Emissary waiting beside him grew somewhat solemn and said:
"I sent men to investigate. Laments and sorrowful vows are often heard in the Yellow Ram Great Desert. I fear a Buddhist cultivator from the Rebirth Dharma Dao has arrived. In my judgment, it should be a great adept."
A trace of worry colored Qing Lang's voice as he continued:
"Since the True Person of Tip-Feng Mountain is willing to come, we will have two Purple Mansion middle-stage cultivators with the Calamity-Splitting Sword Immortal. There should