Fang Yuan, still sore from the brutal "training" that had nearly torn his body apart, sat cross-legged in silence as the jade slip's glow faded.
A voice lingered in the air:
"This is Xiao Pei. I've picked up some troubling news—the Azure Phoenix Kingdom has begun moving in the shadows. The peace talks between the two kingdoms have collapsed, and war is already looming on the horizon.
The Eastern Region lies closest to their borders, which means it will be the first to feel the brunt of their armies. Consider this message a reminder to be on guard.
If conflict breaks out, your Fang Clan could easily be caught in between, sandwiched by both kingdoms.
Prepare yourselves in advance. Also me and Du Juan, we decided to get married, so you can tell Lin Zhaoyue to worry no more."
The jade slip dimmed, the voice fading into silence.
For a moment, the training hall was utterly still.
