Indeed, Batu had initially overlooked one crucial issue.0

He assumed by default that the temple would not interfere in tribal disputes. Even when previous battles had been brutal, the temple had remained silent. Even when Timur had massacred many tribes as he established the Golden Horde, the temple had not intervened.0

Due to personal connections, Chi Li was also somewhat inclined to support him. When he was unifying the Warring Lion Tribe, Chi Li had even spoken in his favor, making the consolidation process smoother.0

Since the temple had not taken sides, Batu felt that as long as there was someone who assumed the role of khagan, he had nothing to fear. If Timur could become the Khagan of the Golden Horde, so could others!0

However, he forgot that backstabbing Timur was different from an open declaration of war—it was considered betrayal of the Grasslands.0

The temple would not tolerate such an act.0

Upon returning to Huangsha Market and finally stabilizing the chaotic situation, Chi Li learned from Ubalu’s personal guards the reason behind Ubalu’s assassination.0

Batu had bypassed Huangsha Market and was heading straight for the rear of the khagan’s army, seemingly planning to backstab Timur. Ubalu had just begun to muster forces to intercept Batu when he was assassinated. They had not even managed to send word to the khagan.0

Chi Li felt a chill run down his spine. He could not believe Batu would dare do such a thing!0

If Batu truly went through with this, then he, who had helped Batu in consolidating the Warring Lion Tribe, would be accomplice to a great crime!0

Unfortunately, Chi Li neither had command over the troops nor knew how to lead an army. Therefore, he had to rely on Ubalu’s subordinates to muster the troops and march. He had no idea if the...0