Days later, scouts reported the first signs of the Black Veil Sect's movements. A sect force was approaching the allied clans' territory, likely a test to gauge their defenses. Shenlong saw this as an opportunity to strike a blow and show the sect that the clans would not be easy prey.
He led a team of elite warriors to intercept the sect's advance. As they arrived at a narrow valley, Shenlong and his warriors lay in wait, hidden by the natural cover and enhanced by Gu Clan's concealment formations. The valley would be the perfect location for an ambush.
Soon, the sect's forces entered the valley. Shenlong observed them closely—these were not ordinary disciples. Each wore dark robes lined with silver, marking them as part of the sect's elite force. He could feel the sinister energy emanating from them, and his anger flared. These were the very agents of darkness threatening to upend the realms.
With a swift motion, Shenlong signaled his warriors. They leaped from their positions, launching an array of attacks that took the sect's forces by surprise. Shenlong himself unleashed a wave of Dragon Qi, his energy swirling like a tempest as it struck the sect members with crushing force.
The battle was fierce but short-lived. The sect's elite warriors, though powerful, were no match for Shenlong and his allies. Within moments, the valley was silent, the Black Veil Sect's forces defeated and scattered. Shenlong knew this skirmish would not go unnoticed by the sect. They would respond, and the full force of their darkness would soon descend upon them.
As he looked over the battlefield, Shenlong felt the weight of the impending war. This was only the beginning, and the road ahead would be filled with blood and sacrifice. But he was ready. With his allies by his side and the ancient legacy guiding him, he would fight to the end to protect his people, uncover the mysteries of his past, and forge his path to greatness.