His voice was low and hoarse, evidently repressed with much difficulty for fear that the bodyguards outside would hear what he was saying.

It was eerily silent in the temple hall.

Nobody said a single word. Everyone glanced around tensely as similar images surfaced in each of their minds. They bit down softly on their lips with great apprehension.

“And if she’s a demon god, then… why can’t there be other demon gods in existence?” After a long time, Director Kim continued wearily, “Haven’t you guys been following the news in Cathay? The series of supernatural events plaguing Cathay have already begun to draw interest from other countries. I reckon that… she must be an evil spirit that has escaped from the clutches of Hell! So long as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is willing, he can definitely take her with him!”

“Therefore, I ask you to pray together with me in earnest!” He clasped his hands once more and shut his eyes, “Don’t forget that this is an opportunity that is hard to come by! Do you think we can conceal such instructions from her watchful eyes for long?!”

Nobody had any further reservations. At once, they shut their eyes and began to chant softly under their breaths. But, just then, loud thumping sounds suddenly came from the doors to the prayer hall.

“What’s going on now?” Director Kim opened his eyes in frustration and turned around reflexively, only to realize--...

Pak! Pak! Pak! The doors to the prayer hall were all slamming shut!

And this was without any form of human intervention. In other words, they were slamming...