As the war between Western Liang and the Great Xuan took a break, the world enjoyed a time of temporary peace.
The dominant Western Liang pulled in its horns a little bit rather than pushing any further.
But the public didn't underestimate Western Liang because of its restraint. On the contrary, the quieter Western Liang was, the scarier it seemed to the public.
Maybe they had been planning for something big in secret.
Not many people knew about the bet between Western Liang and the Great Xuan. Thus, the world was free from disturbance for a while.
However, some perceptive people could always feel the strong undercurrent surging underneath the outward calmness.
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The Great Xuan.
Tianhan Gate.
Snowflakes danced in the sky above the Tianhan Gate. The endless snow made the ancient gate tower appear even more frigid and lifeless.