The price of blood

Black Shadow Foundation

Zhong Xinling and Liu Xiatian moved through the shadows of the Black Shadow Foundation, their presence unnoticed by most of the organization's members. They left a trail of destruction in their wake, cutting down anyone who dared to stand in their path. The halls that had once been filled with whispers of power now echoed with the cries of those who met their end at the hands of the two.

Zhong Xinling's face was a mask of determination, his eyes cold as he led Liu Xiatian deeper into the heart of the foundation. The weight of their mission bore down on them, and neither spoke a word as they moved forward, their swords stained with the blood of those who had served the ruthless organization.

When they reached the final chamber, Liu Weilong, the man responsible for so much death and destruction, sat awaiting them. His eyes flickered with a mix of surprise and malice as he looked upon his daughter and her companion.

"You came for me, daughter?" Liu Weilong's voice was filled with mocking amusement, though there was a tremor of fear beneath it. "You're no better than me. I taught you how to survive in this world of bloodshed."

Liu Xiatian's grip tightened around her blade, her eyes burning with hatred. "No, father," she said, her voice low and deadly. "I've come to end this, to make you pay for the pain you've caused."

Her gaze flickered to Zhong Xinling, who stood silently by her side. His face betrayed nothing, but there was a certain understanding between them—this moment was inevitable. The world had brought them here, and there would be no turning back.

Without another word, Liu Xiatian stepped forward, her blade slicing through the air with precision. Her father barely had time to react before he was on the ground, his life slipping away with each breath. As the life drained from him, Liu Xiatian's heart felt heavy with the weight of her actions. But she knew it had to be done. Her mother's death, the countless lives ruined by Liu Weilong's greed, had led them here.

Zhong Xinling stood by her side, silent, his thoughts a storm of conflicting emotions. He had been part of the bloodshed, but this was different. This was not a fight for power—it was personal. And the truth of death of Zhong Xinling's father came to light the person behind it was just Liu Weilong and Lu Taiyang was one of the hidden members of Black Shadow Foundation.

Kingdom of Chan

Back in the Kingdom of Chan, the political landscape was beginning to shift as Prince Yan Chan uncovered a devastating truth. In the privacy of his chambers, he read a letter that revealed his wife's affair with Prince Zhou Hong of the Northern Kingdom. The revelation was a knife to his heart, and his anger flared as he processed the betrayal.

"How could she do this to me?" Prince Yan Chan muttered, his fists clenched tightly around the letter. His face was contorted in rage and disbelief. "How long has this been going on? With my enemy?"

The news shattered him. His once-solid trust in his wife was now nothing more than ashes. He couldn't let this betrayal go unpunished, and the knowledge that it involved Zhou Hong only made it worse. He had to act quickly. The Northern Kingdom was already a threat, and this affair was another complication he could not afford.

Northern Kingdom

Meanwhile, the team of Deng Min Chi had entered the Northern Kingdom, their mission clear but fraught with danger. They had crossed the border in search of answers, knowing the conspiracy that ran deep in the kingdom would be difficult to unravel. They had to find the truth before it was too late.

"We need to stay focused," Deng Min Chi said, his voice steady but filled with urgency. "We've come too far to turn back now."

Lin Xuxu nodded in agreement, her eyes scanning the surroundings. "The truth is closer than we think," she said. "We just have to find the right pieces."

The Northern Kingdom loomed ahead of them, and with each step they took, the weight of the impending confrontation grew heavier. But they were determined. The truth would be uncovered, no matter the cost.

To be continue....