Traveling with The Fire Demon and his disciple, Ye Yang, journeyed for months until they reached a secluded mountain peak pulsating with potent yang energy.
Meanwhile, Elara's family had forged an alliance with righteous sects, launching a relentless hunt for the Fire Demon, his disciple, and Ye Yang.
They dispatched spies to track their movements, but the Fire Demon proved an elusive predator, swiftly eliminating every trace. This, however, did not deter their campaign of vilification.
Rumours spread like wildfire, painting the Fire Demon and his companions as monstrous villains who had committed unspeakable acts of violence against innocent women.
The righteous sects, eager to join the hunt, eagerly amplified these fabricated tales, bolstering the Nobel clan's influence and rallying support against the formidable Spirit Core Formation cultivator.
