In the mountains.
Inside a cave, the flames from the oil lamps swayed and diminished into smoke.
A huge jar in the center of the cave shook violently.
The huge jar with scriptures carved on its surface looked ancient, with dark marks all over it.
Two figures quickly scurried over to the huge jar and peered into it.
Inside was a ghastly mixture of crimson red liquid and human tissues floating around.
The red liquid was unsettled, twirling in the jar.
They raised their hands and injected Qi into it.
A bright glow engulfed the jar, and slowly the liquid became calm.
Both heaved a huge sigh of relief when they saw the liquid become still.
"Dark Lord?" one of them spoke with a concerned voice.
They looked at each other as they waited for a reply.
After a moment, the Dark Lord's voice replied softly, "Prepare to move to the Northern Realms."
"Northern Realms?" the same person asked.