Pushing a species into extinction was never part of Lu Yun’s plan; he always left them with a bit of hope. He’d shown mercy even to the connate demon gods that Fuxi had so deeply hated, refraining from eradicating them completely.

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The three dao palaces had fully surrounded Witherdew Major. Though Lu Yun and the others had modified the structures, they were still designs from the creatures of chaos at the heart of things. Perhaps items of the realm wouldn’t be able to fully exterminate these akasha ghosts, but the treasures of the chaos could deliver devastating blows to them and ensure their eradication.

Most importantly, three magnificent treasures flickered into existence in the sky over Witherdew Major—a...