The unrest within Snow Territory, and the successful rise of those Elder Men seeking promotion, stemmed from the fact that Snow Territory was no longer the peaceful haven it once was.
Gone were the days when Snow Territory could isolate itself within the confines of its distant boundary.
In recent years, various schools, led by Huayin, had repeatedly launched attacks on Snow Territory. Initially, they paid little heed to these intruders, confident in their ability to repel them. A few guards were sufficient to keep them at bay within Snow Territory.
However, over the past couple of years, their adversaries had grown stronger and more formidable.
Several months ago, many of their guards and civilians suffered injuries in a skirmish.
Fear began to seep into the hearts of Snow Territory's inhabitants.
A large-scale battle loomed on the horizon, threatening to engulf Snow Territory.
