I don't keep useless people around me.

The imperial guards, loyal yet fearful, instinctively took a step back. Their hearts raced as dread pooled in their stomachs. They had believed the imperial lord to be a terrifying imposing figure.

But now, they realized, the crown prince was an even greater force of nature. Xiang Yu stood before them, a chilling tempest, his calm demeanour hiding a storm of rage.

A sneer curled Xiang Yu's lips, sharp and mocking. "Who is supposed to stop me?" he queried his voice a low growl that reverberated through the hallway. "You?"

The guard flinched, shaken by the intensity radiating from Xiang Yu. At that moment, the reality of his fury churned the air like a brewing storm. He stood there, unyielding and unfathomable, a true embodiment of power that promised chaos. The resolve of the guards crumbled away, and an unspoken understanding swept through them like a cold wind.