The Jade Emperor, ruler of the Heavens, surveyed his celestial court. His gaze, usually unwavering, held a flicker of unease. For centuries, a delicate balance had been maintained between the mortal and immortal realms. But the whispers, faint at first, like the rustling of silk in the wind, had grown into a chilling chorus, echoing through the Jade Mountains and into the heart of the Heavens. They spoke of the Obsidian God, a being of immense power, whose fall had shattered not only his own being but the very fabric of existence. The remnants of his power, fueled by lingering rage and insatiable ambition, stirred in the desolate lands beyond the Jade Mountains, threatening to unleash chaos upon both the mortal and immortal realms. The Jade Emperor knew he couldn't face this threat alone. He needed the immortal Yang Li, a warrior of immense power, whose fiery spirit had once quelled demonic hordes and protected the mortal realm. But centuries of solitude, of bearing the heavy burden of immortality, had left Yang Li a fading echo of his former self. His power, once a blazing inferno, now flickered like a dying ember. The Jade Emperor knew he had to awaken Yang Li, to remind him of his oath, of the responsibility he bore to the world he had sworn to protect. The whispers were not just a warning; they were a summons, a desperate plea for the salvation of all realms. The fate of Heaven and Earth, the Jade Emperor knew, rested on the weary shoulders of the Immortal Yang Li. The time for slumber was over; the time for action had arrived...
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