Chapter 69: War of the Great Clans

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The Gathering Storm

The battlefield grew silent as powerful presences descended from the heavens.

Hundreds of flying warships filled the skies, their banners representing the mightiest families of the three realms.

The Heavenly Sword Sect, the Eternal Radiance Clan, the Storm Dragon Pavilion—all had arrived.

At the forefront were dozens of ancient patriarchs and supreme elders, their eyes burning with hostility.

An immense pressure blanketed the battlefield.

Then, one of them spoke.

"Lucian Valcrest… your sins have reached their limit."

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Lucian's Calculated Response

Lucian stood unfazed as he faced the combined might of the great clans.

He smiled coldly.

"Sins? You speak of balance and righteousness, yet all of you stood aside when the so-called Chosen trampled over others."

The Elders' expressions darkened.

"Enough words!" the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect declared. "Today, we erase the Valcrest name!"

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The Valcrest Family's Response

Suddenly, an earth-shaking presence erupted from deep within the Valcrest family estate.

A massive warship, gilded in black and crimson, tore through the void.

Atop it stood Lucian's father, Duke Reinhardt Valcrest, his aura overwhelming.

Behind him, over 500 Valcrest Elders and the family's elite forces emerged, their armor gleaming under the heavens.

A chilling voice echoed:

"If you want war, then so be it."

The battle had begun.

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