Shattering the Heavenly Demon, Projection into Blood Purgatory

Northeast corner of the Imperial Palace, beyond the walls.

This was a secluded yet central place.

It was secluded because few people ever came here; it was central because the patrols of soldiers passing through from time to time constantly proclaimed the significance of this land—this was the very heart of the dynasty. Even its outskirts could not be overlooked.

It was precisely these sturdy patrolling soldiers that kept others from approaching lightly, making the place seem deserted.

But at this moment, something different arose in this place rarely trodden by ordinary people. Invisible ripples suddenly burst through the air, and a sinister aura spread out as a point of utter blackness appeared from nowhere in the sky!

Immediately afterward, the black dot rapidly expanded, becoming a Black Hole in the blink of an eye. A sinister aura gushed from within, spreading into the surroundings, growing ever heavier and denser! The next moment, ripples spread outward from this place.

Such a sight would have been called an anomaly anywhere else, drawing attention, yet a squad of guards not far away turned a blind eye to it.

The leader stood tall and straight, his bearing calm and solemn. Sharp light flickered in his eyes; one look was enough to tell that his martial arts had reached profound heights.

When the black point appeared, the man slightly furrowed his brows and ordered the soldiers behind him to stop. He surveyed the surroundings but found no disturbance. During this time, his gaze swept over the ever-expanding Black Hole in the air, yet he showed no reaction whatsoever. In the end, he continued leading the soldiers on patrol, and before long, their attention was drawn by changes in the spiritual energy in the distance, prompting them to gather there.

There was not much spiritual