In this world, there are always those who tout their righteousness, yet conduct their nefarious deeds behind the backs of others. As reality unfolds, it surpasses the constraints of morals and ethics, leaving raw human nature free to flourish.
At this moment, within a mysterious valley filled with old and new trees, thick fog filled the valley like a rising tide. It was as boundless as the sea, carrying with it a subtle hint of bloody scent.
In the middle of the valley, cloaked in fog, a magical array was activated. A group of cultivators, their identities concealed by their ensorcelled robes, were standing around the array, performing an ancient ritual.
Holding special candles and bells in their hands, they moved within the array while muttering some kind of mantra.