Liora led Kael to the edge of Ashfall City, a sprawling fortress of flame walls and iron laws. Kael felt the tremble of power beneath the stones—this city thrived on ancient fire.
They entered under false names. Kael kept his core hidden, but every cultivator he passed made his blood burn. Something within him hungered.
Liora warned him. "Ashfall is ruled by flame clans. If they find out what you carry... you'll wish the Tribunal had killed you."
Kael smirked. "Let them try."