Deep beneath the jagged mountains of the southern border, within the hidden stronghold of the Demonic Forces.
A massive sacrificial altar of black stone stood in the center of the chamber, surrounded by eight channels of blood. Above the crimson pool, heavy iron cages hung from the ceiling. The captive mortals inside were drained of their blood and vitality to feed the demonic altar.
Standing upon the altar platform, a young woman clad in crimson robes looked down at the pool with cold satisfaction. A twisted black mark pulsed on her forehead.
She was another vessel, a possessed elite of the Heavenly Phoenix Sect carrying the soul seed of Demonic Ancestor Mo.
Following the exposure of Cang Yun and Zhou Heng at the tournament, the righteous sects were bound to strike back. Yet Ancestor Mo remained confident in his preparations.
