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Chapter 64 Launching the War [Seeking Monthly Votes!]

Actually, ever since that incident in Fuyao Country, everyone guessed that Penglai would definitely take action. They couldn't possibly tolerate any infiltration by a force at their doorstep.

Perhaps prompted by the public opinion of the various Immortal Sects, they wouldn't directly send troops to Fuyao Country, but it was certain they would secretly place some stumbling blocks, with assassination being the most likely. That's why Han Lingshou had been so cautious, using a body double to move around in his stead.

However, the matter that Penglai had instigated this time was a bit too significant.

Inciting civil strife in another country was a common tactic for Penglai, but they should have anticipated Shu Mountain's intervention, or at least expected some pressure from public opinion. They went so far as to directly stir up rebellion and assassinate the Monarch, which seemed rather unrestrained.