Deep within the canyon, the mountain rock had been hollowed out, and a vast hall stood within it.
Several figures sat in the highest seats, while numerous Soul Masters stood below. Dim flames reflected off blood-red patterns covering the walls, and an indelible stench of blood permeated the entire hall.
"What did you say? Blood Bear's base was a complete mess?"
The speaker was a Soul Saint, glaring at the kneeling Soul Emperor below as a dark, gloomy aura radiated from his body.
"Y-Yes... Lord Blood Butcher."
All the Fallen Soul Masters present shuddered.
Blood Butcher, the second leader, a seventy-fourth-ranked Soul Saint. His methods were cruel, and even his own people feared him.
"Damn it."
The chief leader, Blood Soul, who stood nearby, abruptly changed expression. "There's a high chance Spirit Hall's Angel Legion has discovered this place."
"Retreat. Quickly."
"Isn't it a little too late to think about leaving now?"
A voice suddenly echoed through the vast cavern.
"Who is it?! Stop hiding and get the hell out here!"
The two Soul Saints roared at the same time, their martial souls instantly possessing them.
The Blood Demon Blade and Blood Cherry Tree appeared, eight soul rings lighting up beneath the two of them simultaneously.
The Fallen Soul Masters around them also released their martial souls, filling the entire hall with the glow of soul rings and sinister aura.
Boom!!!
A thunderous explosion came from the stone gates. Rubble flew everywhere, and several boulder-sized rocks slammed into the crowd, sending several Soul Elders and Soul Ancestors who failed to react flying. They crashed hard into the distant rock walls, vomiting blood and losing consciousness.
A stern shout rang out. "Blood Butcher, Blood Soul, your crimes have caught up with you!"
Several figures emerged from the dust and rubble.
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