The battle had finally ended. After eight days of relentless clashes, the war cries had given way to a heavy silence, broken only by the crunch of monster carcasses beneath the survivors' feet.
Many believed it was the work of the ancients to test the new generation. But in truth, it was the doing of Hu Fei. He had unleashed a wave of frenzied monsters with his foul aura, repulsive even to the beasts themselves. BaiShe, issuing the command, sought to gauge the abilities of the most powerful among the younger generation, especially Qing Long. He was the only one for whom BaiShe had yet found no means to kill. The man even bore the Yin-yang symbol on his forehead. His destiny and potential were far too monstrous for his current power.
