The world around him vanished, and Long Chen found himself once more atop Devil Cloud Mountain. Countless runic fragments circled the members of the original devil race, waiting to be absorbed.0

Within these runic fragments, Long Chen sensed Niya’s aura, along with traces of her fear and helplessness.2

As the daughter of the original devil Great Sovereign, she had been forced to be strong. Yet, beneath that strength lay a fragile heart. Only after completing her mission and departing this world did she allow her fear to show. She didn’t know if she would ever see her mother again.0

Though she had been powerful,...0