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"How could he lose?! He was so strong!" the Sunblade Damsel exclaimed.
"Unfortunately, my daughter, in this world even Immortals can fall," the Sunshine Empress replied, her glowing red eyes sharp with authority. "This is why the Murim Alliance was formed—to fight together and maintain control of the world. But certain individuals, such as the Heavenly Demon, tried to break this perfect balance. Instead of leading us, he rejected our kindness and opposed our rule. That is why we had to act, to keep this world under control. Imagine what would happen if the Murim Alliance or the Heavenly Jade Palace didn't exist! It would be a lawless land full of bandits and barbarians. There would be no flourishing business, no cities, no empires!"
"I understand, mother..." the Sunblade Damsel nodded, though she seemed weary of her mother's sermons. "But what happened to the sect?"
