The handsome young man in the white robe was actually Li Yuan's second son, Li Shimin.
Ever since news of Ming's invasion arrived, Li Shimin had disappeared. Apart from Li Yuan, no one knew where he had gone.
No one had expected him to appear suddenly now, bringing someone back with him. Clearly, Li Yuan had made preparations long ago.
But everyone was somewhat puzzled. Who was this "senior" Li Shimin spoke of?
Could this person's arrival resolve their current crisis?
Everyone stared intently outside the residence.
Suddenly, a grating chuckle rang out. "Hehehe... a mere Yu Huatian frightened you this badly? Li Yuan, you truly disappoint me!"
Their expressions shifted slightly. Before they could react, light and shadow flickered inside the residence, and a dark figure appeared within it in an instant.
They looked up, unable to help feeling a little startled.
The man wore a black robe, his long hair hanging loose. An ice-carved mask covered his face, leaving only two holes for his eyes. He looked utterly sinister.
"Who are you?!"
Startled, everyone rose to their feet and watched the masked man warily.
Song Que, in particular, went rigid. A tremendous saber intent erupted from him, and his tension reached its peak.
Besides being the Song Clan's leader, he was the renowned "Heavenly Saber" Song Que of the Jianghu. His saber arts had reached perfection, and his martial cultivation had reached the fourth layer of Heavenly Being.
Yet facing this masked man, he felt an indescribable sense of danger!
Clearly, this man's strength had to surpass his own!
"'Heavenly Saber' Song Que? Kekeke..."
The masked man cast Song Que a disdainful glance, then ignored him and turned toward Li Yuan in the seat of honor.
By then, Li Yuan had already come forward. With a face full