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on Empress Unleashes Power
In the ancient city of Xiulan, where stone dragons guarded the imperial palace, a mysterious mist shrouded the bustling streets. The air hummed with an otherworldly energy as the celestial convergence approached, a rare celestial event that occurred once every century. In the heart of the city, the sacred temple of the Five Elements stood, its golden roofs glistening under the pale moonlight.
Within the temple, disciples clad in silk robes practiced the intricate movements of the Flowing Crane style, a martial art that harnessed the power of the elements. Li Mei, a young disciple with ebony hair and piercing jade eyes, trained diligently, her movements harmonizing with the gentle rustle of cherry blossoms outside.