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Bai Xian collapsed onto his throne, his lifeless eyes staring blankly at the ornate ceiling above.
The grand hall, once alive with celebration, was now a scene of carnage. The last flickers of life faded as the assassins completed their grim task. The lead assassin surveyed the destruction with a cold, detached expression before signaling his comrades to withdraw.
As the figures vanished into the shadows, the palace fell into an eerie silence, broken only by the faint crackle of dying flames and the distant wail of the wind.
Far away, in the Heaven and Earth Sect, Jason sat in serene meditation within a chamber illuminated by the soft glow of ethereal light. Before him floated dozens of translucent strings, each pulsing with faint light, representing unseen connections to various parts of the world. With a slight flick of his fingers, the strings danced, vibrating in a symphony of control. His every movement orchestrated the unfolding chaos across distant lands.
The door to the chamber opened silently, and an elder entered, bowing deeply. "Sect Master, the operation was successful. The royal family of Kalise has been eradicated, and the kingdom now belongs to the Heavenly Bow Empire."
Jason's eyes opened, revealing a calm, piercing gaze. A faint smile curled on his lips. "Good. Ensure no trace of their lineage remains. Loose ends invite misfortune."
The elder hesitated. "What of the ministers and nobles? Some may pledge loyalty, but their intentions are questionable."
Jason's gaze hardened. "Kill them. All of them. I want every seat of power in Kalise emptied by dawn. As for the people to fill those spots, let Emperor Di Fengling worry about that."
The elder bowed again. "It shall be done."
As he turned to leave, Jason's voice rang out, icy and precise.
"Ensure the evidence implicates the Blood Red Hall. Let the world see them as villains while we claim the moral high ground. By the time they realize, it will already be too late."
The elder nodded, awe and fear mingling in his expression. Jason leaned back, his fingers brushing the strings once more.
"Let the fools dance to my tune," He muttered.
The skies over the Kalise border churned with dark clouds, heavy with an impending storm.
Three figures flew through the air, their overwhelming auras distorting the atmosphere and sending ripples of energy through the clouds. These were Heavenly Emperors of the Blood Red Hall, their reputations feared across the continent.
Leading them was Hua Xiang, a man clad in crimson robes embroidered with ominous sigils. His expression exuded disdain as he gazed at the horizon.
"The Heavenly Bow Empire will crumble beneath our might," He declared, his voice resonating with absolute confidence.
Beside him, Yan Mei adjusted her black veil, her beauty sharp and menacing. "With the Heaven and Earth Sect busy consolidating power, they won't even see this coming. Bai Xian's celebration might be premature, but it's not unwarranted."
The third, Zang Wei, a towering brute with fists like boulders, grinned savagely. "Crushing their defenses will be the highlight of this campaign."
As they neared the border, a group of figures emerged, their auras powerful enough to halt the trio mid-flight.
Twelve elders of the Heaven and Earth Sect stood in perfect formation, each radiating the might of the Heavenly God Realm. Their presence was an unyielding wall of power.
Hua Xiang's sneer faltered as his eyes narrowed. "Who dares block our path?"
The lead elder stepped forward, his expression calm yet commanding. "You trespass on forbidden territory. Leave now, or face annihilation."
Zang Wei barked a laugh, his voice like rolling thunder. "Just some clowns! You overestimate yourselves. We are Heavenly Emperors!"
Before the elder could respond, Zang Wei lunged forward, his massive fist encased in blood-red energy. The force of his attack tore through the air, creating a sonic boom. But his confidence shattered as the attack slammed against a barrier of golden light, scattering harmlessly into sparks.
Yan Mei's amused smile vanished. "Heavenly Gods? How can there be so many of them here..."
The elder who had deflected the blow raised a hand, his calm voice belying the power behind it. "You were warned. Now, you will face the consequences."
The air crackled as both sides surged forward. The elders moved as one, their coordinated attacks forming a symphony of destruction. Blades of light, torrents of fire, and waves of pure energy clashed against the dark, malevolent techniques of the Blood Red Hall.
Hua Xiang's crimson blade sliced through the air, releasing waves of blood-colored energy that twisted and screamed. An elder countered with a barrier of crystalline light, shattering the attack before retaliating with a beam of searing energy that forced Hua Xiang to retreat.
"You bastard! Don't you have any shame? Ganging upon us like this..." Hua Xiang snarled, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth.
Another elder answered by summoning a storm of swords made of pure energy, each one homing in on Yan Mei. The veiled woman weaved through the onslaught with uncanny grace, her hands releasing streams of shadowy poison that corroded the very air.
"You'll regret this arrogance," Yan Mei hissed, her voice venomous.
Zang Wei, meanwhile, roared as he clashed directly with two elders, his brute strength shaking the heavens. Yet, no matter how many earth-shattering blows he unleashed, the elders countered with unyielding precision, their combined might forcing him onto the defensive.
Blood sprayed into the air as Zang Wei took a heavy blow to his side. He spat out a mouthful, his expression twisting in rage and desperation.
"Damn you all!"
Despite their overwhelming power, the Heavenly Emperors found themselves outmaneuvered. The elders' coordination was impeccable, and their formations were flawless. Each attack seemed to anticipate and counter the next move of their opponents.
Realizing the battle was slipping from their grasp, Hua Xiang roared, "Retreat! We'll regroup and—"
Before he could finish, a golden chain shot through the air, wrapping around his torso and binding him tightly. The chain pulsed with divine energy, rendering his struggles useless.
"Fools!" Hua Xiang bellowed as he thrashed against his restraints. "You think this will end us? The Blood Red Hall will rain hell upon you!"
Yan Mei attempted to flee, her body dissolving into a cloud of toxic mist. But an elder clapped his hands, summoning a vortex of wind that sucked the mist back together, forcing her to revert to her human form. Before she could recover, she was struck by a barrage of energy blades, falling to the ground in a bloody heap.
Zang Wei tried one last desperate charge, his body glowing with a suicidal burst of energy.
"I'll take you all with me!" He roared.
But the elders were ready. A dome of golden light enveloped him, absorbing the explosion and leaving Zang Wei kneeling, blood streaming from his mouth.
As the dust settled, the three Heavenly Emperors were subdued, their bodies battered and their energy drained. They knelt in chains, their defiant glares the only remnants of their former arrogance.
Hua Xiang glared at the lead elder, his voice hoarse. "Who... are you?"
The elder smiled faintly, his aura radiating authority. "We are the shadows that protect the light."
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