Chapter 817: The Start of a War
Ever since the incident in the Fuyao Kingdom, everyone had expected the Penglai Supreme Sect to make a move. They would never allow any external influence to encroach upon the forces within their own territory.
Due to the pressure from the immortal sects’ public opinion, Penglai likely wouldn’t send troops directly into the Fuyao Kingdom. However, they would undoubtedly resort to covert tactics with assassinations being the most probable. That was why Han Lingshou had been so cautious, using a body double to attend events in his place.
However, this time, the Penglai Supreme Sect had gone a step too far.
Inciting internal strife in other nations was nothing new for the Penglai Supreme Sect. However, they had likely foreseen that the Mount Shu Sect would, at the very least, exert public pressure in response. Yet, they still brazenly orchestrated a coup and assassinated the king’s double within the palace, showing an unprecedented level of audacity.
Chu Liang keenly sensed that this was not just a matter concerning the Fuyao Kingdom.
He reassured Han Lingshou, “Your Majesty, stay at Mount Shu for now. We won’t let this matter go unanswered. Once I’ve spoken with the sect leader, we’ll determine how to seek justice for you.”
"Alright," Han Lingshou replied pitifully.
The Fuyao Kingdom had once been a formidable kingdom in the East Sea, strong enough to rival the Yu Dynasty at its peak. However, its power had always depended on the support of the Penglai Supreme Sect—a backing that came at the cost of absolute obedience. The moment the Fuyao Kingdom defied them, its fragility became painfully clear. Dependence on others was never a path to lasting strength.
After settling Han Lingshou into his accommodation, Chu Liang wasted no time in heading to Heaven-Reaching Peak to report the matter to Venerable Wen Yuan. The Penglai Supreme Sect had been lying in wait for too long, and this was unlikely to be their only move. He had to warn the higher-ups of his sect to keep a close watch on Penglai’s actions.
Under normal circumstances, he wouldn’t have been this cautious. However, ever since Lu Cang had warned him to “Beware of Penglai,” he had remained especially vigilant.
However, the moment he stepped out of the pavilion at the Red Cotton Peak, he caught sight of a familiar figure.