Within a blood-red space.
A burly figure sat cross-legged, his red hair blazing like fire. Countless black runes covered his brown skin, almost filling every inch of his body, even his face.
These black runes flickered like living things, devouring the energy within the blood-red space. Suddenly, his eyes opened, his blood-red pupils gleaming with bloodlust.
The void rippled like a mirror, and an image appeared.
The image showed the black-haired woman within the Ashen Space. Sensing the disturbance, she opened her black eyes.
"Kane, has something happened on your end lately?"
The black-haired woman's voice came through, clear displeasure in her eyes.
Kane said gravely,
"Alicia, something has happened. Those ants suddenly attacked my domain. They seem intent on razing this place. I suspect they might have discovered our tracks."
Alicia's eyes flashed, surprise crossing her face. Then she shook her head. "Impossible. Unless we expose ourselves, the Savage Ancient Clan's will cannot possibly track us down. It may be a coincidence!"
But Kane shook his head.
"It could be a coincidence. But once they occupy Ten Thousand Star Mountain, they may discover the space I condensed!"
Alicia said urgently,
"Then what are you waiting for? Withdraw immediately! Why are you still contacting me? If you're discovered, my location will be exposed too!"
Kane said gravely,
"Flee? A bunch of ants think they can make a Holy-tier being like me flee? Absolutely not!"
Alicia said sternly,
"What are you planning? Don't be rash. Arnos is dead, and Withered Spirit is dead too. We cannot afford another loss, or we won't be able to complete our mission!"
A bloodthirsty gleam flashed through Kane's blood-red eyes. "I'm only one step away from Holy-tier. If I abandon this place, I'll need more time to condense the power of the Great Dao. Perfect.