Iron chains pierced the Demon Clan Envoys' hands and feet. Some even entered through their spines and emerged from their chests. Blood flowed down the frames that held them, soaking their clothes and dripping into the snow, staining the ground beneath them red.
When they saw Ning Ke, a glimmer of life finally returned to their dull eyes. They parted their parched lips and called to him hoarsely, "My lord..."
"Save us..."
Ning Ke's eyes widened as far as they could, bloodshot and betraying emotions on the verge of collapse.
"No..."
His heart cramped with pain, sending spasms through his entire body.
He nearly rose from the chair, only for the large hand behind him to pin him firmly in place.
Lou Yunxiao's icy words seeped into every crack, crushing what remained of Ning Ke's awareness one word at a time.
"Do you see?"
"These people were all chained here because of the hatred between you and me."
"You destroyed everything I cherished, so I'll repay you twice over."
"Watch these members of the Demon Clan today. I'll slice off their flesh piece by piece and make them die before your eyes in the most agonizing way possible."
"I want you to keep your eyes wide open and see exactly how they..."
"Died because of you!"
With that, he gave Ning Ke no chance to speak. He formed a hand seal, and the Pale Silver Sword split into more than a dozen blades that flew toward the Demon Clan members, slicing away pieces of flesh.
Blood spattered onto the snow.
The Demon Clan members' screams rang out without end.
They pierced the air and branded themselves deep into Ning Ke's soul.
They dredged up the bloody memories buried deep in his heart.
It was all because of him!
*Everything he