There was one day of the year that instilled a sense of unease across the entire Deep Realm. This day was known as “Cleaning Day,” a time when monsters rampaged uncontrollably. On this day, everyone evacuated to safe zones and waited for the chaos to subside. Even the kings of the Deep Realm, Solomon’s demons, and the Transcendents had no choice but to retreat, as a single monster might not have posed much of a threat, but being swept up by tens or hundreds of millions of them meant certain death.0

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In a thatched home in Mount Yeongryunsan, located in the Deep Realm, Wei Zhongqi and Kiriel were leisurely playing janggi[1].0

Janggi was a game that Wei Zhongqi often played with Do-Jun during his time in the Central Plains. With nothing better to do, he had started teaching it to Kiriel a few days ago to pass the time.0

“Check,” Wei Zhongqi said.0

“Argh! Let’s just go back one move!” Kiriel cried out.0

“Sigh. This is already the tenth time you’ve asked that in this game. No more.”0

“But you’re a pro! I’m just a beginner.”0

“In a game, there’s no room for mercy,” Wei Zhongqi remarked as his rook captured...0