After some thought, Hou Xiaochen dialed a number. “Li Hao may not go to the central region for the time being. If he doesn’t, have his Demon Hunters stand guard over the Moon Sea.”1

“The Demon Hunters number less than fifty. Is he able to adequately protect the shoreline?” asked a voice on the other side.0

“We’ll see.”4

“Understood.” The call ended. Hou Xiaochen rose and walked over to the window. He looked down to see Li Hao leaving the building. The look in the man’s eyes shifted rapidly, his thoughts unknown. He watched Li Hao leave headquarters before sighing. The eight families… the guardian clans… Perhaps they were long forgotten after countless eons.3

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Li Hao quickly returned to the Silver Moon Guards barracks. Golden Spear and the others were absent—possibly hunting the three great organizations. There was only one troop of one hundred left at the complex.0

The young man sought out a large training hall and summoned the Demon Hunters. He took up residence in the small central room and had the others sit outside. Li Hao prepared himself to extract elemental energy. This time, he wanted to thoroughly improve himself and use all the treasures that he could.2

With the departure of Hou Xiaochen...0