The disciples turned to face the newcomers, their eyes filled with malice. "You're too late," one of them sneered. "Our master has already claimed the Immortal Emperor's power for himself."
Li Xuan's heart sank as he realized the gravity of the situation. If Master Qiu had the Immortal Emperor's power, then he would be unstoppable.
But before he could even think of a plan, a beautiful woman stepped forward from the shadows. Her eyes met Li Xuan's, and he felt his heart skip a beat.
"Li Xuan, it's been a long time," she said, her voice like music to his ears.
Li Xuan recognized her as one of Master Qiu's most powerful disciples. He had never spoken to her before, but he had always been drawn to her beauty.
"What do you want?" he asked, his eyes fixed on her.
She smiled. "I want you, Li Xuan," she said. "I've watched you from afar for many years, and I've always been intrigued by your power and your spirit."
Mei Hua stepped forward, her eyes blazing with jealousy. "He's mine," she said, her voice firm.
The other disciples laughed. "You think you can protect him from us?" one of them said. "You're nothing compared to our master."
But Mei Hua wasn't intimidated. She stood tall and proud, her hands glowing with magic. "I won't let you take him," she said.
The beautiful woman laughed. "We'll see about that," she said, and with a wave of her hand, a wall of flames erupted between the two groups.
Li Xuan and Mei Hua stood back to back, their swords drawn and their minds focused. They knew that they were outnumbered and outmatched, but they refused to give up.
As the flames raged around them, Li Xuan felt a surge of power within him. He knew that he had to use the dragon's power if they were going to have any chance of winning.
With a roar, he unleashed a burst of dragon's fire that incinerated the wall of flames and sent the disciples flying.
Mei Hua followed suit, unleashing a barrage of magic that sent the disciples reeling.
The beautiful woman was the only one left standing. She looked at Li Xuan with a mixture of desire and anger. "You'll regret this," she said, and with a burst of speed, she charged towards him.
Li Xuan braced himself for the impact, but before she could reach him, a figure stepped in between them. It was the Immortal Emperor, his eyes filled with determination.
"You won't touch him," he said, his voice firm.
The beautiful woman sneered. "You're too late, old man," she said, and with a wave of her hand, she sent a burst of magic towards him.
But the Immortal Emperor was ready. He unleashed a burst of power that sent the woman flying, her body crumpling to the ground.
Li Xuan and Mei Hua rushed to his side, their hearts filled with relief and gratitude. "Thank you," Li Xuan said, his voice filled with emotion.
The Immortal Emperor smiled weakly. "I'm glad I could help," he said. "But we're not out of danger yet. Master Qiu still has my power, and he won't stop until he has complete control over the world."
Li Xuan nodded. "We'll stop him," he said, his voice filled with determination.
The Immortal Emperor smiled. "I believe you will," he said, and with that, he closed his eyes and took his last breath.
The disciples turned towards the group, their eyes filled with malice and hatred. "You're too late," one of them said. "Our master has already succeeded in his plan."
Li Xuan's heart sank as he realized the gravity of the situation. Master Qiu was a powerful sorcerer who had been exiled from the Immortal Realm for his dark magic. He had been plotting his revenge for centuries, and now it seemed that his plan had finally come to fruition.
Mei Hua's grip on Li Xuan's hand tightened, and he knew that they were both thinking the same thing. They had to stop Master Qiu, no matter the cost.
But before they could even take a step forward, a sudden flash of light engulfed the room. When the light faded, they found themselves surrounded by a group of stunningly beautiful women, all with looks of admiration and longing in their eyes.
Li Xuan felt a blush rise to his cheeks as he realized that he had stumbled upon a harem of girls. His heart raced as he felt their soft touches and gentle caresses, but he knew that he had to remain focused on the task at hand.
"We have to stop Master Qiu," Li Xuan said, his voice filled with determination.
As the battle raged on, Li Xuan could feel his heart pounding with excitement and fear. But with Mei Hua by his side, and the girls supporting him, he knew that nothing could stop him.
In the end, it was Li Xuan who landed the final blow, his sword piercing through Master Qiu's chest.
The group stood there in silence, their hearts filled with a mixture of relief and sadness. They had won the battle, but at a great cost.
And as they emerged from the palace, with the sun setting in the distance, Li Xuan looked at Mei Hua with a smile on his face. "We did it," he said.
Mei Hua smiled back at him, her eyes sparkling with love and admiration. "Yes, we did," she said, leaning in to give him a kiss.