Shen's fists flew, the guard was no match. Shen's kicks, encased in energy shot forth as quick as darting koi from passing shadows. The guard hit the ground, his skin charred as well as his armor, and stared up at Shen. "Master Weiwu..." he whispered, and Shen bowed deeply.
"Ran Bin Rui. My teacher. Yes."
The guard got up, rubbing at his jaw. He gave a nod. "Open the gates."
"What? Duizhang, you know the rules..."
The Duizhang wheeled around, his eyes narrowed. "I gave my word, now open the gates."
Shen mounted his horse as the gates rumbled open. Nothing but fog could be seen as he nudged his horse into a walk. The energy around his feet and hands went out as the guards watched the young man move ahead. Slowly, in swirling eddies, the fog swallowed the young man and his horse.
