Before long, Guo Huai sent over all the data he had collected on World’s Edge. Nie Yan skimmed over the documents. It told of a grand city in the sky the angels had constructed in World’s Edge, one of their territories. The lord was Archangel Tallod’s older brother, Upton. When the demons launched their assault, Upton defended the city with his life and dealt disastrous losses to them. In the final battle, he pierced Demon King Utred’s heart with his blade. In turn, with his dying breath, Demon King Utred cast a curse on Upton.

Peace returned to World’s Edge. But as time passed, Upton was gradually taken over by the curse. His temper became more explosive, and he drove Tallod out of the...