Preview:
As the dust settles from the shocking revelation of the "Heavenless True Sect Leader," the fragile alliances forged in the crucible of the second exam begin to crack. The swordsmen who once celebrated their survival now stand divided—haunted by the Sect Leader’s chilling proclamation: "This exam was never about merit… it was a hunt for sacrifices."
Keuk, grappling with the darkness within him, must confront a harrowing choice: embrace the demonic whispers that promise power or risk annihilation in the coming storm. Meanwhile, whispers spread among the survivors—Why were the weakest candidates spared? Some suspect a hidden hand manipulating the Sect’s hierarchy, while others fear they’ve unwittingly become pawns in a game where loyalty is a blade pointed at their throats.
Tensions erupt when a defiant faction led by the enigmatic swordswoman, Ryu, vows to dismantle the Sect’s twisted legacy. But their rebellion is met with brutal force as the Heavenless True Sect Leader unveils his final gambit—a nightmarish ritual that merges sword aura with ancient, forbidden magic. Amidst the chaos, a traitor emerges, their blade aimed at the heart of the rebellion…
Will Keuk master his inner demon before it consumes him?What price will the Sect Leader demand to unleash his "Absolute Sword"?And who among the survivors is truly prepared to pay in blood?
The next chapter ignites a clash of swords and wills, where every strike could unravel a secret—or end a life. As the line between ally and enemy blurs, one truth becomes clear: In this Sect, even victory tastes like ashes.
Teaser line: "You think you passed the exam? No… the exam was merely the bait. Now, the slaughter begins."
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