It was a calamity that threatened to engulf the world.
On the battlefield, chaos reigned.
Prince Long Hua rode at the forefront of his troops, his eyes blazing with unyielding determination.
The general of Xie Lingyu's army stepped forward, his voice echoing across the blood-soaked plains: "Surrender now, and we will spare your lives."
Prince Long Hua's voice rang out, firm and resolute: "Who do you take yourselves for? Do you think we will bow so easily? Never. Your wish will not come true."
The general's eyes narrowed. "So be it. Attack!"
Xie Lingyu's armies surged forward like a tidal wave, meeting Prince Long Hua's forces in a brutal clash. Heavenly soldiers joined the fray, their divine energy clashing with the mortal armies. The earth trembled under the weight of the battle. Blood flowed freely, and screams of warriors filled the air. Slowly, the heavenly soldiers began to falter.
Prince Yulong and Princess Li Long arrived with reinforcements, joining Prince Long Hua. Their combined strength turned the tide, if only slightly, as the battle raged with relentless intensity.
Meanwhile, in the celestial realm, Empress Xiao Yufan ran through the halls, her robes billowing behind her.
"My lord! What are we to do?" she cried, panic in her voice.
Chief God Hei Ping's expression was calm but grave. "Do not worry. Wait here. Demon God will return shortly, and all shall proceed according to plan."
After a tense pause, the Demon God Zou Chou appeared, holding an ancient, ominous tome: The Secret of Power Destroying. "Here it is," she announced. "According to this text, you must absorb your power. The process will take five days."
"But… what of the battle below?" Empress Xiao Yufan protested. "If I do not go—if I remain here—the world will suffer!"
Hei Ping placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Do not fret. Long Hua will manage the battlefield. Trust in him."
Demon God Zou Chou's gaze hardened. "No further argument. Wang, see to it that no one disturbs this place for the next five days."
"Understood, Your Highness," Wang replied, bowing.
"And the prince?" Empress Xiao Yufan asked.
"Lin Zhang will ensure his safety," Zou Chou said. "Everything else is beyond concern."
Wang departed to carry out his orders.
Day One:
The Demon God and Chief God worked tirelessly to guide Empress Xiao Yu Fan through the complex and dangerous process of absorbing her power.
Below, the war tore mercilessly through the lands. Humanity groaned under the weight of destruction. Prince Wen Yili fought valiantly, but the devastation was overwhelming. Just as despair threatened to engulf him, Princess Lin Zhang arrived.
"What are you doing here?" Prince Wen Yili demanded, surprised.
"I am here to help," she said, her voice firm yet calm.
"I told you to wait for me… I promised I'd return."
"This time," Lin Zhang said softly, "I am here to stand by you. Trust me. Together, we will protect them."
With a sweep of her power, she conjured an impenetrable protective net over the city. Her strength shielded countless civilians from the relentless assault, a beacon of hope amid chaos.
Days passed. The war showed no sign of ending. Soldiers on both sides were relentless; surrender was unthinkable. Prince Long Hua, battered and exhausted, continued to fight with unwavering resolve.
Finally, the fifth day arrived.
Xie Lingyu's forces were on the brink of defeat when the skies darkened, and the Demon King descended in a tempest of fury.
"How dare you harm my people!" he roared, his voice like rolling thunder.
"Demon King," Prince Long Hua called, standing tall despite his wounds, "surrender now. Stop this bloodshed."
Prince Wen Yili joined him, his tone imploring: "Father… please, surrender."
"I will never surrender," the Demon King bellowed. "Perhaps I should begin by ending you!"
A cataclysmic battle erupted. Prince Long Hua and Prince Wen Yili fought with all their might, but the Demon King's power was overwhelming. Each strike sent tremors through the earth, and even their combined strength barely held him at bay.
In the heavenly realm, Empress Xiao Yufan neared the final stage of her power absorption. Suddenly, Xie Lingyu's armies broke through the outer defenses. Wang fought valiantly but was soon overpowered. Demon God Zou Chou and Chief God Hei Ping intervened, driving the attackers back.
Amid the clash, Empress Xiao Yufan completed the absorption ritual, her aura erupting like a supernova. Across the battlefield, sensing her newfound power, she knew what must be done—Prince Long Hua, already gravely injured, was in desperate need of her intervention.
With a surge of celestial energy, she prepared to descend, her determination burning brighter than ever.
To be continued.