Reincarnated Swordmaster

Confrontation with the White Lotus Cult Leader.

Zhuge Sa's words were suddenly forcing an adventure upon me, but this time I didn't panic. That was because I'd anticipated it to some extent the moment I decided to take down the Vermilion Bird. After pondering deeply, I replied.

[Is this checkmate?]

[You understand the situation.]

[I figured the Cult Leader would notice I've gained new power, starting with Moon Yao.]

Zhuge Sa chuckled at my response before speaking.

[If you grasp that much, you're good. All that's left is your resolve.]

[...]

I couldn't answer rashly.