A Month Later

The Southern Region and the Western Region had become peaceful, and the horror of the Vengeful Spirits and Evil Sects had become a thing of the past.

It was only casually mentioned in tea houses and taverns.

Now, everyone was talking about the magical Spirit Link and the Hi-Cloud. Those who could not afford the Spirit Link were racing to save money to get one.

Inside a tavern, a group of young and old discussed with bright smiles.

"On Hi-Cloud, I already have over ten thousand followers," a girl in her mid-twenties said proudly.

Hmm?

Everyone seated around the table looked at her with bright eyes.

"How did you do it?" a man asked.

"Why should I tell you?" Her voice was filled with pride.

"We're all friends; can't you just tell us the secret?"

Feeling their pleading gaze, the girl was pleased. "For the sake of our friendship, I'll tell you."

All her friends nodded, their eyes brightened.

"You just need to post regularly and engage with people. This is what I learned from the people of the Western Region."

"Why do you think I sold all my belongings to upgrade my Spirit Link to the Noble Grade?" she scoffed.

"Every time I post a picture, at least a thousand people would like it and comment." She took out her Spirit Link and showed them her Timeline.

"So that's the secret." A man with broad shoulders nodded with a look of realization.

"So that's why the Frost Moon Sect elders and disciples were more popular on the Hi-Cloud."

"My next plan is to join many groups and participate with them. I heard there are hundreds of groups already created by the Westerners with hundreds of thousands of members."

"As long as we engage, it wouldn't be long before we're popular with the top names."

"I heard there are many ways to make money in the Western Region as long as one is willing to work hard," the man added.

"I also heard that… Unfortunately, we can't go to the Western Region."

"Who knows, things might change in the future," the broad-shouldered man added.

"Who do you think is more popular now in our region?"

"Frost Moon Sect Master." A tall man shouted from the other table.

Hahahaha!

Many laughed.

Many had never seen the Frost Moon Sect Master before, but they had the Spirit Link. They had the chance to see her enchanting figure.

Thus, a lot of young and old men followed her in hopes of catching her attention.

While the Southern Region and Western Region had become peaceful, the two other regions were far from it.

The Northern Region had become a den of evil sects and cultivators. A thick dark veil hung over the region, as if trying to swallow it whole.

The region was believed to be more prosperous than the Southern and Western Regions, but now...

In the cities, dry and fresh corpses were scattered everywhere. Those alive moved with panic and fear.

On the streets, the only people that could be seen were the evil cultivators. Some carried coffins with pride, while some evil cultivators had people in chains.

Ordinary people had turned into livestock.

At the center of the street, an open auction was going on. A fat middle-aged man stood on a small podium.

"These are our latest products." He pointed to the people in cages behind him.

They were men and women, old and young.

"There are a few Core Refining Warriors among them. Buying them, you can find a way to refine them into human pills."

"As if you need help, you can contact us after the purchase."

"Look at the girls, they are all virgins with thick, strong Yin energy. I believe many of you know how important they are."

All the evil cultivators nodded; some even licked their lips with a bright smile.

Quickly, the auction began, and the evil cultivator bid with bright smiles. This was the fate of all the inhabitants of the Northern Region.

In another city, a massive sacrifice was taking place. At the center of the city, thousands of people were piled up at the center of an ancient formation.

Surrounding the ancient formation were cultivators dressed in red and yellow robes. Their faces were filled with fanaticism as they watched the ancient formation activate.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!

Various miserable screams echoed in the air as their lifeforce was drawn away. Over the city, thunder cackled, and the thick veil over the city thickened.

"It's working!"

"Hahaha. The legend is true!" An old man with hollow eyes laughed.

Around him, smiles appeared on everyone's faces.

"Pass my command. I want the sacrifice activated across the region," he commanded, his voice filled with anticipation.

Watching thousands of innocent lives' lifeforce be drained away, their bodies shrinking, turning into skeletons, none of the evil cultivators cared.

To them, ordinary people's lives meant nothing.

With the legend confirmed, they couldn't wait to begin capturing people.

…

The Central Region.

The situation was only a bit better than in the Northern Region. Clans with deeper foundations were still fighting with their might against the terror of the evil sects.

Some clans that had joined the evil sects began to oppress ordinary people.

Red Stone Town had turned into a haven for evil cultivators. Cultivators from the Northern and Central regions gathered there.

For the Imperial Capital, the battle was still raging. Although the ancient Wu clan, Zhou clan, and the Silver Wei sect had betrayed everyone, the capital's foundation ran deeper than that of any other city.

Even at that, the capital was split into two.

A part of the Imperial Capital was controlled by righteous sects and clans, while the Evil Sects and cultivators controlled the other half.

While the powerful clans managed to reduce their losses, mortal lives were the sacrificial pieces between the two forces.

Every day, thousands of ordinary people were killed by the evil cultivators. The once imposing capital was gone.

Now, a thick darkness hung over the Imperial Capital and grew with each passing day.