The grand doors had been sealed with colossal, ancient forces capable of halting almost anyone below the Dao Absolute realm, even holding back a few weaker Dao Absolutes. Yet Kai Syaoran simply pushed the massive barriers open, completely unbothered by the barrage of furious attacks pounding against his defense at that very instant. Beyond the threshold lay a sweeping hall, crammed to capacity with terrified onlookers.
They all stared at him with sheer dread in their eyes, their bodies trembling uncontrollably. Kai Syaoran stepped into the sanctuary, the heavy click of his boots echoing like a heart-pounding war drum. He had not intended to traumatize these people, yet his mere presence instilled something far deeper than ordinary fear.
"What do you want from us?" an elder rasped, his voice trembling with defiance. "The Southern Lords gave us a full week to provide our answer! Must you be so despicable as to launch a surprise attack upon us at this exact moment?"
