While the empress was gathering more troops from the surrounding cities and towns, the grand commander led a small group of Transcendents towards Rabu. Their goal was to confirm that the Buddhist temple was involved in the heretic cult.
"My lord, above that mountain is the Buddhist temple." One of the imperial guards pointed at the top of the mountain before them.
The Grand Commander looked up and furrowed his eyebrows.
It had been years since he last set foot on this mountain. The vegetation had become denser, and it looked untouched by humans for a long time.
However, if one were to look closely, they would see a hidden pathway within this lush vegetation.
"Tell our men to spread out and don't let anyone climb down the mountain. I will go up alone." The Grand Commander told his men.
"We follow your commands!"
After giving a few more instructions to the warriors, the Grand Commander climbed up the pathway.
