Emperor Kangwu, mounted on his horse, squinted at the alpha wolf standing atop a massive boulder. He said in a deep voice, "Indeed. The alpha's eyes are suffused with red, unlike those of any normal beast. It is possible that some substance in these mountains has clouded their minds."
"Your Majesty, have no fear. We shall carve a path forward; you need only ride on," Dantai Lie declared, gripping his longsword tightly. He raised his arm and shouted, "Charge with me! Clear the wolf pack for His Majesty!"
"Understood!" the Golden Scale Guards cried out, raising their weapons.
Chapter 134