However, the mystery and power of the Ember Gate made all the other heirs yearn for the position of Sect Leader. This was much like the emperors of old, who all desired to ascend the dragon throne and become the sovereign ruler of all under heaven. Thus, the direct heir's situation was perilous, always at risk of assassination by their siblings.
The direct heir chosen as the next Sect Leader generally bore the emblem of the Ember Gate—a golden flame—which signified the Sect. They also wore a valuable necklace with the character "Reyes" on it, representing the status of the head of the Reyes Family.
If any collateral heirs could snatch the flame emblem and the necklace bearing the "Reyes" character from the direct heir, they could command the entire Ember Gate and become the next Sect Leader.
On this cold winter night, under a pitch-black sky, a massive villa hidden in a remote region of a certain country was also eerily silent.
