Some time later.
Immortal Breath Heavenly Lake.
Eastern Dawn Void Sea Army Group General Headquarters.
The Grand Marshal's temporary residence.
As the Grand Marshal's temporary residence, this estate was already the best in Eastern Dawn's general headquarters. Yet compared to the estate of the God King Who Pacifies Heaven in Eastern Dawn, it could only be considered shabby. Never mind spiritual energy or Spirit Veins—even its grounds were not particularly large.
If there was anything worth praising, it was that the residence was guarded with extreme strictness. The soldiers coming and going were elite troops steeped in killing intent, all immensely powerful at a glance—veterans tempered through a hundred battles.
There was no helping it. This was a battlefield. Even as a rear command center, its conditions could not possibly be much better.
Forget luxurious mansions—servants, handymen, and maids were all rare sights here. It was inferior even to the Ji Clan's Branch Residence on their estate.
Still, though the conditions were simple, those responsible for tending the residence had clearly put considerable thought into it. Aside from making it as comfortable as possible, they had carefully maintained a large garden within. Though it lacked any especially precious immortal flowers or exotic herbs, it was lush with greenery and flourishing blooms, carrying a refined charm.
At this moment.
Night had already fallen, yet the pavilion at the center of the garden remained brightly lit.
Within the pavilion, Wang Fugui and Ji Taichang sat facing each other. As they savored sacred tea, they leisurely played a game of Go.
Tea fragrance curled through the air, and the atmosphere was exceedingly tranquil.
Neither played quickly. Back and forth they went, the situation deadlocked.
Judging from the board, Grand Marshal Ji appeared to hold a slight advantage.
He calmly placed a stone, his