The dense crimson blood aura billowed around High Priest Gui's tall, imposing frame, filling the dark library with the heavy, copper smell of an open slaughterhouse.
Su Rou leaned against a wooden bookshelf to keep her footing, her left hand trembling as she stared at the glowing red eyes of the ancient demon standing before her.
"The Blood Moon Sect..." Su Rou whispered, her breath catching in her throat. "The grand evil cult of the southern wilderness... you have been hiding inside the Azure Cloud Sect?"
"Hiding?" High Priest Gui let out a smooth, rolling laugh that sounded like dark wine pouring into a silver cup. "We built this mountain, little lady. You righteous fools believe your founding ancestors conquered this peak through holy virtue. You believe your grand elders are pure im
