As Shenlong returned to his clan, he knew he had only a short time to prepare. The Black Veil Sect would not sit idly by as he united the clans. He could sense that a storm was brewing, and he would need every bit of his strength, intelligence, and alliances to face it.
He spent the following days training intensely, honing his newfound powers and refining the techniques inherited from the pendant. The legacy of the ancient dragon was not just a source of strength—it also carried deep knowledge of battle formations, alchemy, and the ancient arts of war. Shenlong committed every piece of knowledge to memory, knowing it could be the key to victory.
Meanwhile, the allied clans began to gather in the Qin Clan's territory, their warriors filling the training grounds and preparing for the impending conflict. Each day, more clans arrived, bringing warriors, supplies, and ancient artifacts that could aid in the battle against the Black Veil Sect.
On the evening before the council's assembly, Shenlong met with the leaders of each clan, forming a strategy that would utilize their combined strengths. Together, they reviewed maps, planned ambushes, and crafted countermeasures for the sect's dark techniques.
But even as they planned, Shenlong's mind wandered to the deeper mysteries surrounding the Qin pendant. He couldn't shake the feeling that his connection to it was only the beginning of something far greater. The revelation about his origins, the ancient legacy, and the secrets of the pendant all hinted at a destiny beyond even this war.