Events unfolded as most people had expected. In the face of Evernight’s overwhelming advantage, the previously victorious empire stayed low and allowed the enemy to control the Great Maelstrom passage. The Eternal Flame’s arrival shook all experts in the neutral lands. Most of the arrogant experts suddenly discovered that they never possessed the courage to appear before this Great Dark Monarch without the Throne of Blood’s support.

Zhang Buzhou remained in secluded cultivation as he assailed the heavenly monarch realm. However, this isolation of his had more or less become a joke.

Fortunately, the Eternal Flame only stayed for a short while. He even left a bit earlier than the three-day agreement he had made with the Throne of Blood.

With the Eternal Flame gone, the demonkin left together with him. Those who were watching could easily trace the massive fleet as it flew across the neutral lands.

After the departure of this great dark monarch—one who commanded great respect even in the Evernight Council—countless experts felt as though a large rock had been lifted off of their chests. They were finally able to heave...