"Dammit, dammit, dammit!" a man from the Hell Clan roared in a fit of utter rage, his voice echoing through the grand hall of a massive castle deep within the Gu Sect. His bloodshot eyes were locked on the holographic projection displayed on the ceiling. The virtual screen showcased the raging battle where Cain and Elder Azure's group faced off against an army of Divine Beasts.
The Hell Clan member clenched his fists so tightly that his nails drew blood. Fury pulsed through him, his frustration evident as the battle tipped further in favor of Lady Azure's group. Next to him sat a diminutive old man from the Nether Clan, a figure Cain would instantly recognize as the one he frequently encountered during his visits to the Gu Library.
The tiny old man, perched atop a massive hunting dog, remained stoic, his half-lidded eyes glowing faintly with soul force. Despite his size and seemingly frail demeanor, he radiated an aura of overwhelming power.
