The Eternal Blossom Sect was no more but their facilities still stood. Unlike Kun City, the elders had betrayed it from within quite effectively. The Shandor Syndicate had been well prepared and with the boost from the caravan from the Eternal Flame Sect, easily drove out or killed their foes.
The disciples had been all ensnared due to the unique nature of the sect. The Dao of Nature was not kind so battles between elders were not unheard of. Disputes aside, there was always the rivalry of instincts vs conscious thought egging them on.
Different races reacted strongly to others or simply dynamics of those in power being challenged by the next generation trying to rise up.
When the coup happened, it just seemed on a larger scale at first but when the fiery robes of powerful Immortals and other realms showed up, they knew things had become an invasion.
It was far too late when death began to spread from those fighting back.
