Side Story: Prequel

Demon Realm, Nether Domain

The Nether Domain, a secret realm left behind when the ancient Demon Realm was first carved open, was the dwelling place of the ancient Nether Clan.

While searching for the final Ancient Demon Stone Fragment, Ning Yechen led Yue Qingyou and the others into the ancient Nether Domain.

Following the guidance of the Ancient Demon Stone Fragment in his hand, Ning Yechen arrived before an ancient, solemn Divine Shrine.

Here, the reaction from the Demon Stone Fragment in his hand grew increasingly intense, proving that the final Ancient Demon Stone Fragment had to be within the Divine Shrine.

At the entrance to the Divine Shrine, a woman dressed in dark green shrine maiden robes sat with her eyes closed before the gates.

Resting across her knees was a long, elegant blade.

The blade was longer than she was tall. Though it remained sheathed, it faintly exuded a sharp, chilling gleam!

When Ning Yechen and the others approached, the shrine maiden opened her eyes, gripped her long blade, and slowly rose to block their path.

She wore her hair in a high ponytail, and her brows carried a heroic spirit no less imposing than a man's. Yet her lovely face was cold and calm, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, as she silently watched Ning Yechen and the others.

"Your Nether Clan Chief has already permitted us to enter the Nether Domain Divine Shrine. Step aside."

Chi Huan strode forward and shouted at the shrine maiden with a frown.

Yet the shrine maiden merely cast Chi Huan an indifferent glance before shifting her gaze to Ning Yechen. She gave no response and said nothing.

"You dare ignore me!"

Chi Huan flew into a rage and hurled the Crimson Blade Golden Rings in her hand without hesitation.

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