Chapter 402: The Ancient Temple's Demonic Lair

The moon hung high and cold in the night sky, casting long, skeletal shadows across the desolate mountains on the outskirts of the city. Here, nestled in a forgotten valley, lay the ruins of the Lingquan Temple. Once a place of serene worship, it was now a crumbling testament to the passage of time. Weeds grew thick and tenacious through cracked flagstones, and collapsed roofs opened to the indifferent stars. A chilling wind whispered through the dilapidated halls, carrying with it the scent...