Wang Li had managed to put out the fires of rebellion in several of the sects where his secret mistresses resided, albeit temporarily. The battles had been hard-fought, but each one ended with the rebellious elders subdued or fleeing under the might of Wang Li's martial prowess. However, the victories felt increasingly hollow. Each time they quelled an uprising, the sects remained on edge, and Wang Li couldn't shake the feeling that the true threat was still lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike.