Kaida's mission was dangerous, but she was determined. Disguised as a rogue cultivator, she infiltrated the outskirts of the Shadow Sect's territory. The air there was thick with dark energy, and whispers of the sect's plans reached her ears.
She discovered that the Shadow Sect was preparing a massive ritual to corrupt the Eternal Flame. If completed, it would unleash devastation across the realms.
Kaida barely escaped with her life, returning to the Phoenix Sect battered but alive.
"They're planning the ritual at the Obsidian Spire," she reported. "We have to stop them before it's too late."
The sect mobilized immediately. Aarik, Kaelen, and Kaida led a team of elite disciples to the Shadow Sect's stronghold, their determination unwavering.