The war council hall was silent. Dozens of generals stood on both sides of the enormous jade chamber, each one wearing heavy battle armor marked with scars from countless campaigns.
A giant map floated above the center of the hall, displaying mountains, rivers, and ancient teleportation arrays as every important territory of the Upper Realm glowed with different colors.
Cassian stood before the map with both hands behind his back while no one dared speak first. An elderly minister finally stepped forward, pointing out that the Silver Leopard Clan had moved again.
A point of silver light flashed on the floating map to show they had occupied another mountain pass.
Another general frowned and added that their scouts also reported several wandering clans joining Patriarch Wang. Cassian's golden eyes remained calm as he asked for the numbers.
