Southern Yue, the secret realm of the Fire Worship Cult's sacred grounds, Eternal Night Filth Land.
Tong Moli stood in the Starlight Chamber on the highest level of Heavenly Decree Palace. Before her stretched a dark land illuminated by 65,536 Beacon Towers. Beneath them, the lights of millions of households had come ablaze, like a sea of lamps with no visible end.
"Cult Master." A voice suddenly sounded in the Starlight Chamber. "This subordinate has an important matter to report."
"I really hope you've brought good news, Zimi." Tong Moli did not turn around. With her hands behind her back, she gazed at the myriad lights outside.
"Sorry." Shang Zimi spoke expressionlessly. "This subordinate just learned that the clan head has been secretly communicating with Flawless Demon Lord all along."
"Flawless Immortal Lord killed the previous Cult Master," Tong Moli said softly. "Could Shang Youli be planning to kill me?"
Shang Zimi hesitated. "This subordinate doesn't believe the clan head intends to assassinate the Cult Master... The clan head was probably bewitched by Flawless Demon Lord and the people within the clan. They believe that the current Fire Worship Cult has fallen, and that the True Fire Sect founded by Flawless Demon Lord is the true orthodox lineage."
"They're insane. Flawless Immortal Lord is merely a Mortal World Immortal. What right does she have to establish a Calamity Lord's lineage? The Fire of the Fire Worship Cult is the Eternal Candle. Only the Fire Worship Cult recognized by Candle Lord is the true Fire Worship Cult!" Tong Moli's voice trembled faintly with anger. "Flawless Immortal Lord betrayed the cult and murdered her master. They're making a pact with a tiger!"
Shang Zimi remained silent. After a moment, Tong Moli calmed down. "Go back and continue monitoring the Shang Family. Report