That night.
Outside Dian Prefecture.
A vast, densely packed army stood ready for battle.
The Coalition Forces, made up primarily of troops from Kou Island and Mianbang, had readied their weapons and horses and massed at the border.
Their leader was an old acquaintance of the people from Chun Prefecture.
Seimei.
Kou Island's only onmyoji at Eight Awakenings.
And the man leading the Mianbang troops was none other than Le Suifeng of the Le Family.
One had to admire his skill at currying favor with the powerful.
Young Luo had only been captured a few days ago, and he had already found another powerful patron.
"Lord Seimei, my men are ready."
"Just give the order, and the Mianbang troops will serve as the vanguard, capture Dian Prefecture, and present it to you."
Le Suifeng smiled fawningly at Seimei, who was studying a map.
"That... would be excellent."
Seimei looked Le Suifeng over curiously and remarked, "If everyone in the Dragon Kingdom were like you, the world would have been at peace long ago."
"We on Kou Island dislike war more than anything."
"Of course. It's the people of the Dragon Kingdom who don't know what's good for them," Le Suifeng flattered him with an ingratiating smile. "I've always thought that a country with as much land as the Dragon Kingdom ought to share it with the world."
"You are a man of great compassion, Mr. Le."
Seimei smiled and patted his shoulder.
But the disciples beside him all wore looks of contempt and disdain.
Le Suifeng simply chose to ignore them.
"My lord, shall I personally lead the Chamber of Commerce's senior members into Dian Prefecture now?"
"Heh, there's no rush. We must keep casualties to a minimum." Seimei raised his watch and checked the time, his gaze sharpening. "The