Zhang Yuquan was taken aback. "We shall strike first?"
The thought had never crossed his mind. Outside, thunder rumbled and the winds howled suddenly, shielding the whispers of their debate from prying ears.
"Yes, that way we can learn more about what is going on around here instead of running through the maze of their deception as if we are mules being led by a carrot before us. We should just take hold of one of them and interrogate him for answers," said Meng Qi behind the mask of the Heavenly Primogenitor. He spoke as if they were talking about trivial issues such as their schedule instead of something of such magnitude.
"But, would this not stir the rest of the provincial governors?" Zhang Yuquan said with a hesitant frown. "This might give them an excuse to unite and incite a revolt..."
This transgression was a burden he could not bear.