The consecrated demon startled the boundless sky, the talisman master's divine punishment set the universe in motion.
A forsaken youth, cast adrift by his own kin, found himself in the midst of a savage wilderness. 
From misfortune sprang opportunity; in the depths of despair, he stumbled upon an ancient tome, long lost to the annals of time, revealing the secrets of talisman mastery.
Through three decades of toil and strife, a tale of ruthless ambition and violent retribution unfolded, painting the town in shades of crimson.
In the realm of the Nine Heavens and the Demonic Lands, who holds sway?

Pinnacle of Talisman Mastery

From the very beginning, this competition lacked fairness. Although every defeated disciple couldn't participate again, Flowing Cloud Peak was still struggling. It had only been half a day since the competition began, and Shen Ziyi was severely injured. Gongsun Yang's expression darkened slightly. Even though this girl wasn't his top-priority disciple, she was still a Flowing Cloud Peak disciple.


Shen Ziyi's defeat filled Shen Zifeng with anger. When he saw how injured his sister was, he turned abruptly and headed towards the stage.


However, before he could take more than a few steps, Gongsun Yang stopped him. While this competition might be unfair, it was still governed by strict rules. If he were to recklessly go up on stage now, he would face consequences from Yan Chi.


At that time, not only would Flowing Cloud Peak lose a participating disciple, but Gongsun Yang would also be mocked by his fellow disciples.


A Deliberate Dilemma