The Gate of Great Rebellion.

Summary

An Zheng is disturbed by the violent rituals of young murderers, recalling the historical manipulation by You Wang through the Divine Society to maintain power. He misjudges Mu Chang Yan as a coward but realizes he is a cunning manipulator, using the suffering of Ye Da Niang to gain influence. An Zheng and Du Shou Shou feel like outcasts among the cult-like young men. They discuss the safety of Ye Da Niang and Qi Dao, ultimately deciding she should stay until she recovers. An Zheng contemplates the political landscape, particularly the Empress Dowager's control and military logistics, as tensions rise with the Ghost Country. Wang Kai Tai reveals the Great King's harsh strategy of sustaining war through seizing resources from the enemy, raising concerns about the impact on innocent civilians.

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