One could say that the entire Fire Eagle Nest was a super large sacrificial altar, and at the heart of the altar was its lowest point.
The hundred thousand pits had all been created by Nosdite Cultists using some Secret Technique. They collected ferocious remnants of souls from everywhere and poured them into the pits, nurturing them with a chance to reconstruct Soul Power and obtain brand-new spirits.
According to the scriptures of the religion, there were three such altars in total. Every time one was activated, it would open up a channel, connecting to the Higher Realm. At the Fire Eagle Nest, they had just collected about half when Gu Yu found his way to their doorstep.
The High Priest was decisive, deciding then and there to keep him at any cost. Not only could it greatly weaken the strength of the Kingdom of Jushi, but it could also make up for what was missing.
Therefore, at that moment, the woman took a leap down into the realm.