Due to their overly arrogant actions at the time, the entire empire resented the Sand Palace. Consequently, Bai Qianli, the old head of the Kartis family, and Seng Kiando, the old sovereign of the imperial family, seized an opportunity when Hee Zun was severely injured and launched a surprise attack with fierce tactics.
Ultimately, the two managed to kill Hee Zun at the cost of their own severe power decline.
This incident was a secret not commonly known outside of Snow Storm City.
It was precisely because of their deep understanding that Wun Ling and the others felt a profound fear. One was the Kartis family, at the peak of its power, and the other was the entrenched royal family. These two colossal forces made it impossible for them to even entertain the thought of revenge.
Thus, Blaze Regret's merciless words were akin to ripping open their wounds, instantly igniting a furious killing intent within them.
