Sixty-eight coordinated assaults broke out across various regions. More than three thousand people were killed, and over sixteen thousand were injured.0

The Dark Faction completed the bloody deeds within half an hour, attempting to prove to the world that on the territories that they had cultivated for years, they were strong enough to commit large-scale massacres at any moment.0

At the forefront stood three great powers: the Blood Race, the Witchcraft Alliance, and the Jialington Group. Following their lead, nearly every force and organization under the Dark Faction took part in the operation.0

Just like the snowfield plane crash incident from before, their preparations had been meticulous, their plans complete. In a short period, they had mobilized more than three thousand cultivators, including nearly all the effective forces of the Blood Race's remaining four great families. Even the two ancient princes surfaced and slaughtered openly, as if venting their rage.0

Their purpose was equally clear: to take hostages. They targeted Hua Republic citizens who were abroad on business or pleasure. The captives were then swiftly gathered and transferred to Aukuili, a mountain range in the northern parts...0