At the end of last year, the Great Snow Mountain Lotus Sect saw the rise of a new venerable figure, causing chaos across the world. They entered Northern Court, slain two saints, dealt a heavy blow to the Great Khan, and sparked panic among the people. Later, they attempted to plot against Dashun; King Huai, Dragon Elephant King, King Chong, and Prince Su intercepted before the Yellow Sand River, beheading the new Lotus venerable, earning great merit. The Holy Emperor granted amnesty throughout the realm, and additionally opened special examinations this March.
Scholars and martial masters from across the land came upon hearing the news, converging at the Imperial Capital.
Parents and close friends, sect disciples, powerful nobles, and travelers from the north and south arrived in succession, gathering tens of thousands of carriages, moving swiftly together. The carriages like flowing water, steeds resembling wandering dragons.
