Suddenly, a figure appeared before them. It was the beautiful woman who had fought against them earlier, but now she was different. Her eyes were filled with tears, and her voice was soft.
"I was wrong," Xiaoli said. "I followed Master Qiu blindly, but now I see that his power was corrupting me. Please forgive me."
Li Xuan and Mei Hua exchanged a glance, unsure of what to do. But then Li Xuan stepped forward and offered her a hand.
"It's never too late to change," he said, his voice gentle. "Come with us. We'll help you find a new path."
Xiaoli nodded, and together they set off into the sunset, leaving behind the ruins of Master Qiu's palace and the horrors that had occurred there.
As they walked, Li Xuan felt a sense of peace wash over him. He had always believed in the power of redemption, and now he had seen it in action. He knew that the world was full of darkness and danger, but he also knew that there was always hope for those who sought it.
Mei Hua leaned her head on Li Xuan's shoulder, and he felt a surge of love for her. He knew that they still had much to face in the future, but for now, he was content to be with her, and to know that they had made a difference in the world
But their moment of peace was short-lived as a deafening roar echoed through the mountains. Li Xuan knew immediately what it was - the ancient dragon, awakened by their presence.
He turned to his harem and commanded, "Prepare for battle!"
Mei Ling, Wei Ying, Zhang Lei, and Liu Fang stepped forward, each one ready to fight with all their might. Li Xuan took a deep breath and unleashed the power of the dragon, his eyes glowing with an otherworldly light.
The dragon descended from the sky, its scales gleaming in the sunlight. Its eyes were fixed on Li Xuan, and it let out another roar that shook the ground beneath their feet.
Li Xuan stood his ground, his own power flaring up to meet the dragon's. Mei Hua's voice echoed in his mind, reminding him to stay focused and use his power wisely.
The battle was fierce, and Li Xuan's harem fought bravely beside him. Mei Ling's fists were a blur as she struck the dragon's weak points, Wei Ying's magic created powerful barriers, Zhang Lei's sword glowed with a fierce energy, and Liu Fang moved with deadly precision.
But the dragon was not easily defeated, and it unleashed a barrage of fire that forced them to scatter. Li Xuan was caught off guard and knocked to the ground, his body singed and his powers drained.
As the dragon descended upon him, Li Xuan knew that he had to do something drastic. He reached deep within himself and unleashed the full power of the dragon, transforming into a magnificent creature that towered over the battlefield.
His scales were like burnished gold, and his eyes glowed like the sun. He let out a roar that shook the very earth, and the dragon recoiled in fear.
Li Xuan's harem looked up in awe as their leader took on the dragon single-handedly. Mei Hua's voice echoed in his mind again, reminding him of his goal to become a new god in a world of ancient gods.
Li Xuan felt a surge of determination flow through him. He knew that this was his chance to prove himself, to rise above all others and become the god he had always wanted to be.