Chen Feng had already been at this Gorge Gate for over a month, during which time the friction between Shi Xiong and Yan Xiu became increasingly frequent.
The main reason was that Shi Xiong's forces frequently crossed boundaries, escalating from provocations once a week to now having conflicts almost every two days. During this month, both sides had casualties.
Shi Xiong's ambition was evident beyond doubt. Even though Wang Duan had fallen in battle, Shi Xiong, as the leader, managed to stabilize people's hearts in a short time. However, Yan Xiu was only at the Silver Peak, and with Li Hongyi and other high-ranking members dead, the already restless hearts of people became even more unstable. In this month alone, many had fled to surrounding forces, and even the number of traitorous professionals reached as many as twenty-one. For a time, the entire force was in a state of panic, and morale was about to hit rock bottom.
