Dark clouds rolled across the sky above the imperial palace of the State of Chu, accompanied by rumbling thunder as though heaven and earth were roaring in fury over this brewing storm. Violent gales swept up fallen leaves from outside the palace walls, whirling them through the air amidst a flurry of dust, casting an oppressive and menacing atmosphere over the entire palace.
Before the Hall of Supreme Benevolence, the Imperial Insignia Guard stood in strict formation. Their long spears flashed with a chilling gleam under the glare of the lightning, yet they could not entirely conceal the tension on their faces.
"Your Majesty, watch out!" cried the new commander of the Imperial Insignia Guard, Xuanyuan Jie, his voice laced with panic. Yet it was already too late.
Chapter 344