Wei Jinzhong sat upright on his horse, his expression cold and resolute.
He knew the outcome of this game of power would be decided at any moment.
However, he didn't realize that Fang Yue had already seen through his plan and was fully prepared to counter it.
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In a dense forest not far from the border of Gongzhou Prefecture, Fang Yue lay in ambush alone, concealed by the thick foliage.
He stood so still that he seemed to merge with the surrounding trees and grass, becoming nearly impossible to spot.
Fang Yue's gaze was sharp as a hawk's, fixed on any movement on the road below. Though the night grew darker, his vision remained completely unaffected, as if he could pierce the darkness and see everything.
After all, at his level of cultivation, his five senses were preternaturally sharp. Seeing in the dark was a trivial matter.
Seconds ticked by, then minutes, yet the road remained silent. However, Fang Yue felt not the slightest hint of impatience or anxiety.
