With the night as dark as ink, the "conflict" at the edge of the Nether Abyss seemed to ignite a long-dormant war in the cultivation world, filling the air with tension and unease. At this critical juncture, the shadows of the Shadow Council crept closer, their target extending far beyond the Jiuyou Jade Bi to the chaos and turmoil of the entire cultivation world.
Samael stood in the center of the Shadow Council's secret chamber, wreathed in dark magic, greed and madness flashing in his eyes. "Arthur, pass down the order. All members of the Shadow Council prepare to move. Tonight, we shall make the cultivation world witness true despair."
Arthur acknowledged the command and left, though he silently prayed in his heart that everything would go as smoothly as planned without getting too out of hand. He knew all too well that once the Shadow Council's actions were exposed, it would inevitably draw a joint crusade from every sect in the cultivation world.
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