Epilogue: Embers

The west wind passed, and the fierce horse galloped rapidly.

A tall and robust man was seen, galloping on horseback across the vast land.

His name was Mu Liyan, an undercover agent of the Five Spirits Sect.

Twelve years earlier, he had followed a direct order from the former Sect Hierarch, Yi Shixiong, and infiltrated the Justice Sect. Starting as an ordinary disciple at the lowest level, he searched for opportunities to approach Shen Youran while monitoring his every move.

Now, with the death of Shen Youran, his mission had finally come to an end.

He rode a steed provided by his fellow disciples from the Five Spirits Sect, carrying a package containing the head of Shen Youran, rushing day and night toward the current headquarters of the Five Spirits Sect—Zhenling Mountain.

Since eleven years ago, after the death of Yi Shixiong and the destruction of the headquarters, the Five Spirits Sect had been severely weakened and had since then been lying low in secret.