The key to warfare lies in the seamless coordination between the arm, hand, and finger. Within the Daoist Order, Tiangang Hall functioned as the central command of the armed forces. The Daoist soldiers were the Spirit Guards, and Tiangang Hall commanded the largest number of them. Daoist priests were equivalent to civil officials, and the one responsible for all personnel’s appointments, promotions, and discipline was none other than Ziwei Hall, the head of the Nine Halls.0

All halls were housed within Xuan City, except Ziwei Hall, which was located within the Purple Mansion closest to the Golden Tower, separated from the rest.0

So if Qi Xuansu wanted to visit Ziwei Hall, he first had to make his way into the Purple Mansion.0

It was his first time setting foot in the Purple Mansion, and rumor had it the layout was far more convoluted than Xuan City, like a labyrinth one could easily get lost in. Having been to the Purple Mansion, Zhang Yuelu volunteered to lead the way.0

By convention, Qi Xuansu ought to have gone with his superior, Lei Xiaohuan, to visit...0