Darkness, however, never sleeps.
The Dark God's corruption reemerged in the form of shadow-born assassins — the Obsidian Veil, twisted creatures that hunted divine bloodlines.
One night, beneath a moon drenched in crimson, Katsui faced them.
The air thickened with malevolence as the first assassin lunged. Katsui's eyes flared gold — the Eclipse Solstice Blade materialized in his grasp, surrounded by radiant chains of energy.
"Let's finish what you started, Gramps."
With one sweep, he unleashed the Celestial Impalements — spears of divine energy striking from every direction. The cave exploded in light, and silence followed.
But the echo of that battle reached the world beyond. And with it, the long-forgotten order stirred again.
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