Alm and Bruno surveyed the desolate battlefield, tinged red by spilled blood. Bruno sighed inwardly, once again they were immersed in a river of blood... but at least this time, they were in the right. The city inhabitants hadn't made mistakes; they simply sought a peaceful life, free from conflicts.
On the other hand, the twelve families surely knew the whale was dead after the incident at the sect. Upon discovering the city in the desert, they used the investigation mission as an excuse to invade and loot anything useful. They spared no effort; millions of planet cultivators were used to kill the puppet. A desperate war that spanned a hundred years ensued, they had time to reflect on their actions and did not.
