After much investigation and gathering of information, the talents of the twelve families finally identified the force behind the scenes; unsurprisingly, it was the four great families of the Sky Domain.
However, even though each of these twelve families was individually weaker than any of the four great families of the Sky Domain, when united, they still had a fighting chance.
Thus, having uncovered the mastermind behind the scenes, these twelve families took action.
Of course, they wouldn't confront the four great families of the Sky Domain directly; such underhanded dealings were not to be openly discussed.
Therefore, the key to the power struggle lay with Lu Hong and Lock Fan.
As long as the twelve families could suppress Lu Hong and Lock Fan, the victory would be theirs.
Conversely, if they could successfully protect Lock Fan and Lu Hong, it would be a victory for the four great families.
Thus, the first round of combat unfolded in the court of the Nine Realms Dynasty.
