It was still too early for night to fall.

Lanterns were just beginning to light up around the residence, and the sky was tinged with the colors of dusk, waiting for the moon to rise.

A cool breeze swept through, signaling the arrival of autumn.

In a small storage room on one side of the residence, several individuals had gathered.

Each of them stood out with distinct traits, their appearances so varied that no two seemed alike.

Their genders, martial arts styles, and even the clothes they wore were completely different. Yet, they all had one thing in common—

They …