Naturally, it was best to keep as low a profile as possible.
But for now, their first priority was to meet up before doing anything else.
At a place extremely far away.
Eight great shamans came riding the wind together; they made a conspicuous passage, sweeping straight past the defensive line at Sun Moon Pass, openly and without concealment.
The defenders here did not even look up. They were all seizing the time to rest.
They had received their orders long ago...
Besides, with these eight fellows moving together, going up to intercept them would be nothing short of asking for death and delivering themselves to it. There could be no other outcome!
Behind them, three more great shamans followed closely with their troops.
And among the first group, Great Shaman Liehuo was the most animated.
"I haven't been out in ages. This time, I'm going to have all the fun I can."
"Mm, this really is a rare opportunity!"
"Exactly. That fellow Zuo happens to be away. The timing couldn't be better." Great Shaman Liehuo and his wife were in high spirits.
"Now that we're over here, we absolutely have to visit a big city and do some proper shopping."
Great Shaman Liehuo's wife was brimming with enthusiasm and had long since decided on a shopping spree. "When it comes to everyday necessities, this place is so much better than ours."
"That's certainly true."
"Sister-in-law, Brother Liehuo really didn't mean to lose you in that bet last time. Don't take it to heart," Great Shaman Bingming counseled.
Liehuo looked utterly bewildered.
What did that have to do with anything? It's been so many years, and we're all having such a good time right now. You fucking... call this counseling?
Sure enough.
The moment this was mentioned, his wife