A scream was heard, and chaos ensued moments later.
Boom!
An explosion sounded and loose gravel flew into the air, followed by several angry shouts.
Mo Tie used a movement technique, transforming into a puddle of blood and moving backwards several meters. When he reformed, one could see that he was clutching his neck which seemed to be wrinkled from lack of moisture and blood.
The disciples of the Sacred Blood Palace and the Everlasting Temple spread out and formed a circle around the stone stele they had found.
All around the area, they could see traces of digging which revealed sets of stairs as well as miniature altars which connected to the stone stele.
The monstrous carving on the stone tablet moved about, seemingly alive as it crawled around using its multitude of limbs. Lastly, its beady eyes glanced around erratically, with its leech-like mouth wiggling.
