James continued his cultivation. The extent of the violent energies in this place suited him well.

Hiss! A cold wind blew toward him. Following an uncanny growl, James stood up immediately and left the Time Formation. He looked toward the distance from the peak of the mountain he was on. A cloud of black mist could be seen. The mist transformed into different shapes, first resembling that of a human and then followed by an animal.

James was slightly taken aback. “What’s that?” Emperor Jabari from the Celestial Abode answered him, “It’s a fiend.”

“A fiend?”

“Yes”. Emperor Jabari confirmed and elaborated on his answer, “This place was once a huge realm inhabited by many living beings. When they died, they left their soul sigils. These sigils continuously merged with one another, forming a fiend as time passed. In other words, what you see in front of you is an evil spirit.”

James understood upon hearing the Emperor’s elaboration. Prior to this, the reason why the Sanctuary headed t