The atmosphere in the Revenant Council's stronghold was heavy with tension. Four figures kneeled before a grand throne, their forms exuding overwhelming power.
At the center sat Lord Xelthar, ruler of the Revenant Council. His gaze was cold, emotionless, yet filled with an undeniable authority.
He looked down at the kneeling warlords, his voice cutting through the silence.
"Your mission is clear. Locate the so-called 'Shadow Emperor' and eliminate him. His domain must fall."
The first warlord, a towering figure clad in dark armor, clenched his fists. "It will be done."
This was Garron, the Bone Tyrant, a warrior renowned for his unmatched physical strength and resilience.
Beside him, a hooded figure smirked. "Brute force isn't always the answer, Garron."
She was Velra, the Soulweaver, a specialist in spiritual manipulation and illusion magic.
A third figure, silent and motionless, finally spoke. "I will handle this in my own way."
This was Silas, the Shadow Blade, a master of stealth and precision strikes.
The last figure, a woman with radiant yet unsettling energy, nodded. "I will see this mission through."
She was Astra, the Fallen Radiance, a former champion of light who now wielded power beyond mortal comprehension.
Xelthar's gaze remained unshaken. "Go. Do not disappoint me."
The four warlords vanished into the void, heading toward their target.
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Back in the Crestfall Domain
Xuian sat upon his throne, reviewing reports from his intelligence network. Thanks to his newly gained Shadow Emperor Title, he could monitor activity across neighboring realms.
Suddenly, an alert flashed before his eyes.
[Warning: High-Power Entities Approaching]
Garron, the Bone Tyrant – Threat Level: Extreme
Velra, the Soulweaver – Threat Level: High
Silas, the Shadow Blade – Threat Level: High
Astra, the Fallen Radiance – Threat Level: Severe
Xuian chuckled. "So they're sending their elites already?"
Liriel, his strategist, looked alarmed. "This is serious. They're not underestimating you anymore."
Xuian's smirk remained. "Good. That means we're making progress."
He stood, summoning a panel displaying the status of his forces. His domain had evolved significantly, granting him access to elite guardians and enhanced defenses.
He turned to his lieutenants. "We're not just defending. We're fighting back."
Arvok, his spectral knight commander, grinned. "Finally, a real challenge."
Lysara, the ice mage, nodded. "We must prepare for a full-scale confrontation."
Karthos, the fire warrior, cracked his knuckles. "Let's see how tough these warlords really are."
Xuian's eyes glowed with a mix of power and excitement.
"Then let's get started."
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The Revenant Warlords Arrive
A sudden tremor shook the Crestfall Domain. The sky darkened as four figures emerged from swirling void rifts.
Garron landed first, his massive frame causing the ground beneath him to crack. His deep voice rumbled through the air. "Show me your strength, Shadow Emperor."
Velra hovered above, spectral energy swirling around her. "Let's see how long you can resist."
Silas's presence barely registered, his form blending into the darkness. His voice was barely a whisper. "This will be over quickly."
Astra descended gracefully, her radiant energy illuminating the battlefield. "Your defiance ends here."
Xuian stepped forward, his Celestial-Abyssal energy radiating power.
"Then come and test me."
With that, the battle for the
Crestfall Domain began.
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End of Chapter 28