Feng Xuan stood at the edge of the Sunfire Hall, the radiant light of his sect's sacred flames illuminating his face. The tension in the air was palpable. His forces, vast and eager for revenge, were ready to march into the territory of Wang Jian and crush whatever stood in their way. Victory seemed inevitable—until the messenger arrived.
With hurried, frantic steps, a young warrior entered the hall, his face pale and his breath ragged. He knelt before Feng Xuan, bowing his head low.
"Young Sovereign," the messenger gasped, his voice trembling. "We… we have uncovered something… something far more critical than the battle ahead."
Feng Xuan frowned, his pride quickly overridden by a surge of curiosity and unease. "Speak," he commanded. "What have you discovered?"