Came Because of Our Song ✔️

Understanding: With&Without You

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The fall of a dynasty is no small event. It's something which is marked in history, the start of a new rule, the rise of a new power.

The fall of Wang dynasty was much the same.

People talked and soon the neighbouring kingdom got wind of how the entire palace was massacred in a day, of sun hiding behind clouds, the rule of darkness on the land as the entire sky turned pitch-black with resentment.

The wind carried the words over distance, and soon a missive was sent to three places: Yiling, Gusu, Yunmeng.

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"The Emperor of West seeks audience with the demon of Yiling. He requests Jiang zhongzhu's aid in defeating the being. The Kingdom of West will forever be indebted to Yunmeng Jiang for their help."

Jiang Wanyin doesn't know whether he should be bemused or angry.
Just as everything started to look good, another problem has to knock his door. Just great. He doesn't know how in the whole world did the King of West managed to locate Wei Wuxian or the 'demon of Yiling' as the messenger says while thinking said demon would listen to a mere missive.
He is just thinking about kicking the man out for the blatant disrespect he has shown in front of him (like eyeing the Lotus Discussion Hall with disdain and speaking like he was talking to some wall and not a Sect leader) when Wei Wuxian shows up.

He is once again wearing the weimao hat with the black Cape on and Jiang Wanyin debates just hurling everything in the waters and be done with it.
It's Wei Wuxian who decides for him.

Before Jiang Wanyin could stop him, pitch-black tendrils shot towards the foolish man, wrapping around his arms loosely. The man stops speaking, his whole body rigid as his eyes slowly lock onto the teasing swirls of smoke before giving a shrill cry.

" Tell that king of yours that the Yiling Patriarch wishes he at least lives till the visit."
Wei Wuxian pats the stunned man on his shoulder once, before going away. Belatedly, Jiang Cheng notices the man goes limp after his brother's touch, nodding once before going away with a perfect bow. Jiang Cheng is stunned.

"Jiang Cheng, hey, what happened?"

"Wei Wuxian! What did you do to him?"

"Me? Nothing. Just some precautionary steps."

Before Jiang Cheng can ask him about those precautionary steps, Wei Wuxian slips away and remains like that for the whole day.

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"Long live the emperor! The son of Heaven, Huangshang has arrived!"

Watching the hall of people kowtow to him, Li LongGuang smiled with satisfaction. His life was truly blessed; both sons ready to assist in ruling, his kingdom at peace and defences strong, the astrologer's prediction of a new light only heightening his happiness.

"Rise."

The court starts and Li LongGuang notes that the hall is a bit quiet.
Perhaps Dao er was planning something? Might as well enjoy the peace while he can.

Snap. The light suddenly vanishes from the hall, a sudden disappearance.
In it's place, ominous and oppressing darkness fills the air, seeping into thudding hearts and scared minds.
An abrupt silence, a loud absence- even his arm guard which is made of gold and studded with gems-supposed to glitter in dark doesn't seem visible.

A strong gust of wind perhaps?
But he didn't feel anything.
The candles and lamps probably ran out of oil and wax, but not all of them could run out of it at the same time. Someone was bound to notice.
Speaking with a confidence he didn't feel in himself, Li LongGuang tried to assure the others.