The border between the Dingbo Marquisate and the Changning Marquisate was a stretch of unbroken mountains.
Yet amid the thick mist deep in those mountains stood the sprawling Mountain Villa, secluded and elegant, rich in Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy, and enveloped in the light screen of a grand formation.
Inside the villa, pavilions and towers dotted the grounds, artificial hills mingled with flowing streams, and spirit birds swooped low through the air. It was like a paradise beyond the mortal world.
At that moment, atop the pavilion built on the summit, which commanded the highest view.
A tall, slender young man with jade-like grace, dressed in a pale blue brocade robe and a cape embroidered with auspicious clouds, lowered his gaze toward the distant southeast.
That was the direction of Xilin Commandery in the Feather Transformation Marquisate.
"It should be about time."
The young man gazed into the distance, his eyes seemingly unfocused, and murmured to himself.
At his side, one pace behind him.
A middle-aged man and woman, both of whose cultivation had reached the Saint Master Realm, exchanged a glance.
The middle-aged man's eyes lit up.
"Second Prince, southwestern Xilin Commandery has likely fallen completely. The time for us to launch our full offensive is almost here!"
The middle-aged beauty beside him, who still retained her charm, looked somewhat doubtful.
"Second Prince, although our two commanderies have joined forces and deployed every Saint Master level expert apart from the two of us.
"Behind Xilin Commandery stand the Feather Transformation Marquisate and the Fourth Prince. Would they really remain indifferent and watch our Two Great Marquisates set foot on their territory?"
At her words, the brocade-clad young man's lips curved into an attractive smile.
"Commandery Governor Yin, Commandery Governor Huang, why worry? It isn't that they don't want