The tension in the meeting hall was palpable. The air crackled with unspoken words, the weight of the impending conflict hanging heavy in the atmosphere. Lord Wufang, his hand resting on the hilt of the Crimson Dawn, radiated an aura of power and determination. His challenge to Sovereign Feng Tianming had sent shockwaves through the assembled leaders of the Crimson Flame Belt.
Feng Xuan watched the scene unfold with a growing sense of dread. He understood the gravity of the situation. If his father-in-law were to engage in a duel with his ancestor, the Sovereign, it would have devastating consequences for the Radiant Sun Sect's prestige.
While his own personal standing might not be directly affected – after all, his father-in-law wouldn't intentionally demean him – the reputation of his Feng clan would be severely tarnished. The Wufang clan would rise in prominence, overshadowing the Feng clan, making a mockery of their long-held dominance over the Crimson Flame Belt.
