Traversing Thousand Sorrows

A woman holds the hand of a young boy, teaching him how to write the character for 'Shi', thus giving him a last name.
Mountains and seas hold up lanterns, competing with the bright moon!

Lighting Lanterns in the Mountains and Seas

Before dawn broke, the rhythmic sound of heavy knocks echoed through the mountains and wilderness.


Over three thousand rested troops quickly assembled at the call of Shi Chun and set off once again.


Many grumbled behind his back, griping that it wasn't even daylight yet, and they were traveling at night as if rushing to be reborn.


These were just complaints, though. The unease and tension of imminent combat had vanished from the day before. Everyone had seen through the Master's intentions; he only targeted the weak and pitiful, and disliked chewing on tough bones, preferring to prey on the weak.


They had no choice but to consider themselves unlucky, being dragged around once more.


By the time they neared their destination, the sky had lightened.


Only after surrounding their targets did they realize that today was not like yesterday; they were facing a troop of nearly two hundred.


This troop had also rested overnight, preparing to set out at dawn.


Chapter 165: Killing Intent