Deep in the Demon Prison, the air was thick with the sound of roars and the clanking of chains. The path below, littered with steel chains and magic circles, seemed to lead straight into the bowels of hell itself. The brutal, angry howls echoing from the depths sent a shiver down the spines of the new demon slayers gathered there.0

Rumor had it that the demons locked up in the Primordial Academy's prison were so twisted by their long confinement that they became especially vicious towards newcomers.0

But for these rookies, turning back wasn't an option.0

The prison gate above, forged from top-notch iron and etched with magical runes, was designed to be impregnable from the inside. Their only way out was to keep fighting until the gate would open on its own.0

Yun Xiao was the last to enter, but he was in no hurry.0

"There's plenty of time," he said, glancing back at the four kids trailing behind him, their faces a mix of nervousness and determination.0

Listening to the demonic shrieks, their complexions paled, but their spirits didn't falter.0

"Brother Yun, you just do your thing. We'll keep up," a particularly neat-looking kid piped up, trying to muster bravery.0

"We won't hold you back... We'll give it our all," the others chimed in, their voices a mix of fear and...0