The sky above was dark and the ground below was silent.0

The mountain-like purple demonic stone emanated a greenish-black radiance, which grew increasingly dense and oppressive over time.0

Pang Jian stood near the foot of the demonic stone and bathed in its radiance. It felt like he was submerged in an endless ocean.0

As he stared motionlessly at the demonic stone, he noticed the demonic energy radiating from the stone was starting to drift outward like a smoky haze.0

The dense demonic energy appeared to be seeping through the shimmering barrier enclosing the Demon Abyss, into the outside world.0

A chill ran down Pang Jian's spine.0

Demonic energy could twist hearts and tempt people toward evil. It had been confined to the Demon Abyss to spare the inhabitants of the Demon Abyss Continent from its corrupting influence.0

This was the reason only those prepared to withstand its temptations were permitted to enter the Demon Abyss to cultivate.0

However, even with such restrictions, cultivators often fell into madness and succumbed to the wicked thoughts...0