One fateful day, the empire awoke to a shocking discovery—the imperial family, including Xiaotian and his beloved wife, along with their three children, had vanished without a trace. Panic spread throughout the realm as rumors swirled about the fate of their beloved rulers, leaving the empire in a state of shock and uncertainty.
With the disappearance of the imperial family, the twelve majestics found themselves thrust into positions of unprecedented authority, their roles evolving from mere guardians of martial halls to lords tasked with governing the empire in the absence of its rightful rulers. Though they were unprepared for the weight of responsibility that now rested upon their shoulders, they knew that they could not shrink from their duty, for the fate of the realm depended upon their leadership.
As the days turned into weeks and the weeks into months, the twelve lords worked tirelessly to maintain order and stability within the empire, their leadership guided by the principles of justice, compassion, and unity. Yet despite their best efforts, the shadow of uncertainty lingered over the land, casting a pall of unease over its people as they waited anxiously for news of their missing rulers.
And then, just when all hope seemed lost, a glimmer of light pierced the darkness—a clue, however small, that hinted at the fate of the vanished imperial family. With renewed determination, the twelve lords rallied their forces and set out on a quest to uncover the truth, their hearts filled with a burning resolve to bring their beloved rulers home, no matter the cost.