The golden pillars of the Red Silk Immortal Palace trembled slightly as a loud BOOM echoed within the royal throne room.
A heavy jade wine cup lay shattered across the marble floor, the crimson wine splattered like blood.
Emperor Kai sat on his grand throne, his expression stormy. His aura raged like a thunderstorm, and the court officials standing before him all lowered their heads in fear.
At the center of the hall, a kneeling soldier, battered and bruised, trembled under the Emperor's gaze.
"Kent King dared to do what?!" Emperor Kai's voice thundered, sending shockwaves through the room.
The wounded captain swallowed hard and bowed even lower.
"Y-Your Majesty… when we arrived at the King Family estate to retrieve the sword, Kent King refused."
"And?"
"He… He attacked us."
Gasps filled the throne room.
The Emperor's hands tightened on the armrests of his throne, his knuckles turning white.
"Attacked royal guards? That fool… does he think himself above my authority?"
