Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

As dusk descended, the taverns near the Southern Market overflowed with martial artists attending the Heroic Meeting. Unable to find a table at the Tian Si Ge restaurant, Zhang Xuan and his companions opted for a private room at the Jiang Shang Village tavern, where they shared laughter and stories about their amusing opponents. Wei Chi Gong gained respect for his hard-fought victories, prompting a toast from the group. The atmosphere was lively until General Wang Shi Chong entered, seeking to toast Zhang Xuan and discuss future military support. The following day, the Heroic Meeting resumed with only two hundred competitors, drawing a large crowd eager to witness the matches, highlighting prominent families and warriors, including the Li Yuan and Yu Wen families, as well as the generals of the Flying Eagle Army.

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