The crowd was fervent, while Pudu Zen Temple schemed both overtly and covertly.
The reputation of the Taoist School among the commoners remained irreparable, and they faced suppression from the authorities. Everyone was targeting them—how could anyone endure this?
Of course, they had to swallow this silent loss.
But there was one last hope, and that was for Crown Prince Yangg Yong to ascend the throne.
If that happened, they could surely turn the tide.
After all, the rules restricted Pudu Zen Temple from taking action no matter how much the Emperor messed around; they were simply forbidden from intervening.
Crown Prince Yangg Yong, known for his magnanimous nature, was falsely accused by Empress Dugu and Yangg Guang, and reduced to the status of a commoner—a plot entirely orchestrated by Pudu Zen Temple.
The Three Great Demon Sects rallied their loyal disciples to attack Chang'an, with Li Qing of the Meridian Heavenly Gang Sect also leading his forces.
