However, he could still sense the undercurrents surrounding him, as if various factions were moving like clouds.
But... none of that concerned him anymore.
He was just a scholar.
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...
At that moment...
On the northern wilderness of the State City in Cyan Wood Province, Liang Shigu's armored horsemen rushed with galloping hooves, pounding like drums, pursuing bandit forces.
However, this was merely a facade...
After the brave charging cavalry, dust billowed.
But this billowing dust was nothing more than branches tied to the horses, riding back and forth, raising clouds of dust, making it look like a great army in pursuit, chasing farther and farther.
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...
West of Cyan Wood Province, by the sea.
The headless Great Buddha sat solemnly amidst the coastal woods, towering and majestic. Though headless, many devout believers gathered beneath, praying sincerely.
Mats were spread out, tens of thousands of pilgrims raising incense, some for blessings, some to fulfill vows.
