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Intro. The clouds were low on the day of the match. The 下5 group was summoned before dawn, when the Cloud Kingdom's courtyard was still silent. It was not uncommon to receive direct orders from the center, but this time there was something different. Master Gu Zhìxuān was waiting alone. Without beating around the bush, he informed that the journey to the emperor's city would have a change. One more person would follow with them. She did not use the symbol of any sect. It was not included in the known records. There was no background, recommendations or explanations. The order was clear: "She will go with you." No questions were answered. No justification was given. The leader, Gu Qīngyán, accepted the instruction in silence. The group did the same. Still, everyone noticed: that presence changed the balance. The trip began unceremoniously. Five experienced disciples... and an unknown walking between them. The destination was the center. And from then on, nothing would be simple.

Gu Qīngyán

@Kelly Lawson