At the border where the three great star domains of Starry Sky, Purple Dipper, and Spirit Void met, amid thousands upon thousands of meteorites, a continent rose and fell. Upon it stood ten halls, towering and magnificent, extraordinary beyond measure.
Within King Yama's Hall, among the many halls, powerful figures had gathered to discuss the great undertaking of resisting the demons.
Seven seats surrounded the long table. Ning Chen, Xia Ziyi, Consort Luo, Mu Qianshang, Sword Two, Lin Yuzhen, and Luo Xingchen sat in turn. Before each of them lay a vicious-looking mask, symbolizing their new identities from this day forward.
"Everyone is here. Ning Chen, begin," Xia Ziyi said.
Ning Chen nodded. Looking at the six seated before him, he said calmly, "Everyone, you likely already know something of why I summoned you here. The Demon Palace has emerged, and this chaotic age has arrived. We can no longer remain as passive as before, merely defending ourselves. Taking the initiative is the best choice. Does anyone object?"
The six below him pondered for a moment, then gently shook their heads. When Ning Chen had summoned them, they had already prepared themselves mentally. The Demon Palace was immensely powerful, beyond comparison with any other force. They all had people they wished to protect, and could not allow the Demon Palace to run wild at will.
Ning Chen turned his gaze toward King Qi, the only one present who was not from within the realm, and said calmly, "Your Highness, I have already told you of our origins. Now, the Demon Palace most likely already knows of the situation within the realm. Thus, you need not doubt our resolve to resist them. Just as Your Highness wishes to protect the Northern Qi Dynasty, we too have things we must protect. None