Atop the main peak of Heavenly Measure Mountain stood an enormous stone hall.
Waves of beast-like roars came from within the stone hall, filled with madness and brutality, as though driven by an urge to destroy everything in existence.
"Roar!"
"Where is the blood? Why has the delivery been delayed today? It has been so long, yet no blood has arrived."
Quite a few Black Feather People stood around the stone hall. Their legs trembled, and their faces were thick with unease. They could all hear the savagery in that voice, as if it might lose control at any moment.
At last, a Black Feather disciple with a numb scalp said in panic, "Mountain Lord, please wait a moment. I'll go to the side peak and urge them along."
Having said that, he spread the wings on his back and prepared to fly toward the Blood Pool Hall on the side peak, urging the disciples there to quickly deliver today's fresh blood offering to the Mountain Lord.
He was practically ready to curse aloud. They dared delay even the blood meant for the Mountain Lord? Were they tired of living?!
Yet the instant this thought arose, a tremendous crash burst from the stone hall, and countless chunks of stone and shattered bricks sprayed outward.
bang!
A grotesque tentacle smashed through the wall of the stone hall, stretching out at incredible speed before accurately seizing the Black Feather Person who had just taken flight.
"Mountain Lord... it's me!"
"No!!!"
The Black Feather Person ensnared by the grotesque tentacle had eyes filled with terror and despair. He tried to struggle, but it was all in vain.
Without the slightest ability to resist, the Black Feather Person was dragged straight into the stone hall.
Crack! Crack!
The next moment, chewing sounds came from