First-Class Daoist Gate.

Summary

Li Yuan discusses a strategy to gain the Emperor's trust by rescuing him from the Turks, despite the risks involved. He believes that assisting the Emperor can elevate the Li Family's status over rival aristocratic families. Li Shi Min is reluctantly tasked with leading the rescue, aware of the dangers posed by Shibi Khan's forces. Meanwhile, Yang Guang confronts Shibi Khan at Yanmen Pass, where the Turkic leader mocks the weakened Sui Dynasty. Yang Guang's attempts to harness his True Dragon aura are thwarted by the aristocratic families' preparations, revealing the precarious state of his rule and the shifting power dynamics in the region.

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