In the deep, shadowy space, rolling dark red storm clouds hung overhead. They drifted so low that they seemed within reach, their oppressive weight stifling the air.
Ink-black red clouds covered the entire sky. Lightning serpents slithered through the clouds, erupting in brilliant flashes from time to time.
The land within the mysterious realm looked barren and desolate. The terrain rose and fell unevenly, the naked earth exposed to the air. There were no lush trees or blades of grass, only charred remnants of trees, scattered white bones and skeletal remains, and trickling streams of blood.
At a certain moment, the entire secret realm suddenly began to tremble.
"Aah!!!"
A shriek sharp enough to pierce eardrums echoed through the deathly silent space. Crushed stone on the ground began to shake violently, while the clouds overhead churned wildly.
Dark purple evil energy and dark red killing intent, rising from nowhere, began to fill the entire space. Things that could once only be sensed had now condensed into tangible forms.
As though summoned, they began gathering toward the center of the mysterious realm. Strands of evil energy and killing intent seemed to possess intelligence, darting about excitedly before finally settling onto a figure.
The magnificent Empress's robe had lost its former splendor and looked dull in this dark space. Her noble bearing and peerless beauty had also vanished without a trace, replaced by ferocity and madness.
No one would have connected the person before them with Bibi Dong, the former Empress of Spirit Hall.
Her fair, delicate skin had turned bluish gray, like old bricks weathered beneath gloomy skies. Her exquisite, beautiful face was not only bluish gray, but also covered in dark purple demonic markings, completely ruining its former beauty.
"Huff... huff..."
Bibi Dong lowered her head and panted heavily. Her