March 1189.
Uprisings erupted across the provinces of the Great Spirit, with insurgents donning red turbans on their arms, storming cities, burning, killing, looting, and massacring the populace.
Those claiming allegiance to the Thousand Teachings Alliance led red-turbaned insurgents to resist the Spirit Army.
The border regions, only recently conquered a few years ago, also seized the opportunity to revolt once more, leaving the Great Spirit engulfed in conflicts, the imperial throne vacant, and the situation extremely perilous.
Mu Li King's Mansion.
Units of elite heavy-armored soldiers gathered in formation in the open space in front of the mansion.
"Your Grace, Cosimo." King Mu Li stood at a high vantage point in the mansion, overlooking the scene, and glanced at Cosimo beside him.
Both were clad in golden armor, with black cloaks draped over their shoulders, accompanied by elite guards.
"Is everything ready?" King Mu Li seemed uncertain.
