sorry been busy working weekdays from 2pm till 11pm and also I moved so it is kinda hectic. so my release date would be on weekends.

Feizei Tan really dislikes Princess Hua Xing Wu, she is headstrong, gutsy, and independent. She is not your typical female, she can fight well or at least was able to defend herself. Feizei looked at her waving a bloodied knife while asking for an escort to her home. She is going to be a handful for her future husband. But in same way you got to respect her, she is a women ahead of her time. Since she asked us to help her, we the royal family cannot disregard someone in need. It is principle, help those in need, situation gets out of hand help them get out of it. The Crown Prince gave her some scale armor and a sergeant helmet disguising her as a male. Then he placed a mannequin with her outfit in the carriage. This should be good disguise he thought.

“Well, let’s get a move on, we don’t want to stay standing in this area like a bunch of donkeys.” Said Hua Xing Wu.

“Agreed, let’s move out.” Feizei tan said.

The Princes got on their mounts and a mount was given to Hua Xing and she mounted her horse. The group heads south east towards ravine of Motra. Pit of Motra is a sacred place that descendants of Langcardia go to on religious pilgrimages. It also house a bottomless pit of despair. It serves as a religious icon but in the past criminals were brought here and kicked off. This place is an executional proving ground. Criminals were given a choice: execution by blade or trial of luck in the Ravine of Motra. There are countless holes and pathways in this pit, there seems to be only one way in. but the pathway out is deceptive and hidden. There are countless treasures hidden within the pit. There are enlighten entities in these holes that would take on disciples before ascending. There are many more holes with just monsters and demons. Only criminals and unfortunate are allowed in here. The kingdom states of Langcardia dare not to raid the pit because it is overseen and run by the divine. Dragons and other divine beast in human form patrol the checkpoints and guard the pit.

Their duty is to protect the place from looters and to keep order around the pit. First there is a ravine that leads deep into the pit. These divine beast are not responsible for the outcome of personal vendettas, this place is neutral ground. Any battles that do occur they must let it play out because they must not interfere in the affairs of mortals. If these battles endanger the holy site the combatants will be wiped out. In general fighting here is discouraged. This place is also a prison for many high ranked entities like Sun Wu Kong (monkey king), trouble makers are kept here to prevent disturbance in the mortal and divine realms.

This place holds great value to all clans and kingdoms. The grave plaque of ancestors are placed here and are prayed to for guidance and prosperity. Each clan have its own room to store their ancestors grave plaque in the temple of Motra, this way no rival clans will dare attack other plaques. This place is run by holy monks of lesser ranked saints. Some figures go into the pit of Motra for training, but they have to get approval from the divine beings. There are monsters in the pit to test and kill criminals. But based on certain situation or severity of crime different types of monsters will come face the criminals.

This place is in the center of the country each major kingdom has a border that leads to this Ravine. Therefore this place is the best area to drop off the princess but also dangerous if enemies set up an ambush. The princes plan on offering pieces of their hunt to ancestors as a token of respect.

The group along with 215 soldiers and 25 wound approach the first road check. Divine beast Sun Yun of the Loin turtle clan greets them.

“What doth the clan tan has with the temple of Motra?”

“Great inspector Sun Yun we were on a boar subjugation task from our father. We came along assassin from kingdom state Zhou chasing the Princess of Wu. We killed the assassin and are now on a quest to return her to her country. We also want to offer our ancestors white tusk boar meat, hide, and bones as a token of our gratitude.” Said Feizei.

“Thee may pass, here is a seal of approval and passage” Sun Yun hands tablet of ruby encrusted jade to the Crown Prince. “Show this to the rest of the road checks along the way they will let you pass and then return this at the temple.”

“Yes, oh great beast, Thank you” the group bows.

As they continue they slowly see the emergence of the temple in the distance. The group walks near the proximity of the Ravine of Morta, as they walk forward an old man dressed in red garb walks up to them.

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“I am Re Han of the red trope of death, I request an audience with the Prince.” The Crown prince steps forward.

“Princes of the royal Tan, we beseech you to hand over the whore of Wu. We want to settle this peacefully without the prospect of bloodshed. Either that or death, we advise you to choose oh Crown Prince of the exhalted Tan. Re Han the red said.

“We the tan never go back on a promise, we will see through to the end. Therefore we will decline your audacious offer and seek death for honor. May our ancestors bless us. Shields and swords at the ready.” Exclaim Feizei.

*shek kank* the sounds of swords drawn and thumps of foots can be heard as men get into battle position.

“I see, may my sword strike true and may your death be swift and painless young patawan. Arrows Jatalindo away!!!”

Arrow and javalins are arched into the air and strikes the group. The carriage is rattled with arrows. “Ha the whore is dead, now deal with these rats, attack everyone!” yells Re Han the red.

A second volley of jatalindo rain down on the group, piercing shields and body armor, screams can be heard amongst the ranks of soldiers.

“Infantry advance, horse archers flank enemy archers, shocka Calvary flank 35 degrees east, archers rain death on enemies, and servants provide support. Ready and out.” Commanded Feizei.

The skirmish phase of the battle has started, heavy infantry and medium infantry slowly advanced with shields raised up towards the assassins. Horse archer troops were wiped out my ten volleys of repeating crossbow. The shocka Calvary trampled the range corp from the death trope. Metal clash and clank as the infantry met the assassin in close quarter combat. Archers continue raining arrows down on the assassins. Throats of the soldiers were being cut open while assassins get stabbed by uniform trust of spears followed by slash of swords. Assassins started to move around flanking the position and backstabbing the infantry. Archers were sniping at the backs of the flanking assassins. The Calvary started to charge the assassins but their horses cartwheel flipped, some buckled and skid on the floor due to anti horse traps placed down by assassins. The remaining shocka Calvary plumbed the assassins. The force of the charge flung assassins backwards and into the walls, crushing the assassins.

The result of the first engagement is that half of the troops of tan died or was wounded, while only 25% of the assassins perished. The second clash was under way. The depleted shocka Calvary dismounted and joined the infantry. The assassin sent give experts to deal with the Crown Prince. The 3rd and 7th Prince join the battle while the Crown Prince stayed behind protecting the Princess.

“Kill the Crown Prince, but show respect and attack without dishonor. Vengeful spirits of the dead will not be upon us.” Ordered the leader of the detachment of assassins.

The detachment of assassins slashed their way thru the personal bodyguards of the Crown Prince. One assassin crumble as a spear ran through his innards, then a sword decapitated him. Another assassin went down when she got impaled by a spear, a spear was trust upward from under here piercing her vagina and spear head came out of her mouth. Going through her intestines, stomach, esophagus, and finally out of the mouth. She died standing up leaning on the butt of the spear for support. The three remaining assassins pushed forward as the Crown Prince, the Princess and personal bodyguards slowly retreat.

As the assassin push the group back, the group slowly approach the edge of the ravine. Another assassin fell, shield bashed left him dazed and down as the shield rim is brought down crushing his windpipes. The remaining two assassins picked up shields from fallen guards and bum rushed the Crown Prince’s troops and pushed them off the ledge. The Crown Prince and the Princess of Wu hugged each other in fright as they fell deeper into the Ravine. The personal bodyguards, 50 down to 10 surrounds the Prince and Princess. These guards will defend the Prince as they fall down from the assassins. The two assassins started throwing projectiles at the group, hoping to score a lucky hit.

“Elder Brother!!! We will find you, stay safe!!!!” yelled the brothers.

Sound of retreat is heard from the death trope.

“We accomplished our deed, now let’s retreat and report back to the king.” Assassins rejoiced.

Third and seventh Prince of Tan hastily decided to return to father and report to him on the treachery of the kingdom of Zhou. With the remaining 41 personal they rushed back to the capital. A group of servants rushed to the temple to return the seal and to place the white tusk boar parts on the family alter.