Suddenly, a bolt of nether lightning cleaved the void, tearing open the gloom-shrouded space as if ripping the very flesh of reality into a void-black maw. It was as if a malevolent eye had opened in the night sky.

Two shadows of inky blackness, like wandering spirits, traversed the emptiness and materialized in this wild land, saturated with chaotic spiritual energy.

The phantoms solidified, revealing two figures clad in black armor. One was towering and powerfully built; the other appeared delicate and petite, with the figure of a young maiden.

Both sets of armor were deep black, emanating an air of profound, eerie mystery. The intricately carved styles were astonishingly complex, laced with ornate patterns that marked them as far from ordinary. Though the forms of the two suits differed greatly, their shared style hinted at a singular origin within the same powerful faction.

Adorning the breastplate of each armor set was an insignia resembling a sharp, blood-red fang, confirming this assumption.

The bulky figure was ashen-skinned, his bald head inscribed with arcane, indecipherable runes and images of demonic beasts. A deep, diagonal scar marred his face, further accentuating the grim ferocity of the ugly, winged man.

Yet, this intimidating and powerfully imposing figure lagged half a step behind the petite woman. Given that strength determined status, the small woman clearly held the higher position.

She barely stood a few feet tall, resembling an undeveloped young girl. Her skin, though pale, possessed a healthy flush, and her light green eyes blinked with clarity and brightness, suggesting a complete lack of artifice. She flapped her small wings and flicked a cute tail. However, anyone across the Three Realms familiar with this seemingly harmless maiden's true nature would turn ashen-faced with terror and retreat three leagues immediately.

Viper Fang was this woman’s sobriquet. Her true name had long been forgotten. Originating from the Asura Clan, she practiced specialized cultivation techniques that maintained her body in its youthful state.

The Asura Clan was one of the mightiest war races under the High Demons. As the most loyal hounds of the Demon Race, the Asura were an ancient and formidable lineage that had participated in the Primordial Wars. They were second only to the High Demons in martial prowess. Although the clan had never produced an expert of the Venerable (Zun Zhe) level, those at the Integration Stage (He Ti Qi) had appeared countless times throughout history.

And Blood Fiend Fangs was an organization renowned throughout the Three Realms, composed purely of Asura powerhouses. They served their High Demon masters by committing acts of atrocity and bloody slaughter across the realms. This woman, Viper Fang, might have developed psychological flaws due to her demonic cultivation, and while her strength might not rank at the absolute peak within Blood Fiend Fangs, her methods and skills in torturing captives undoubtedly placed her within the top ten.

The Asura of the Three Realms were incomparable to those residing in the Asura Domain, one of the Six Domains and Nine Continents. In truth, many races experienced radically different circumstances after the Three Realm Sovereign signed the Great Covenant that divided the world.

When the Three Realms and the Six Domains/Nine Continents were split in two, all beings below the Soul Transformation Stage (Hua Shen) were confined to the Six Domains and Nine Continents, which gradually evolved into their current structure. Those qualified to enter the Three Realms continued to enjoy access to more abundant celestial resources, allowing them to grow stronger. Meanwhile, the Six Domains/Nine Continents suffered from a scarcity of chaotic spiritual energy, making advancement to the Void Refining Stage (Lian Xu) exceedingly difficult. Naturally, the division was not absolute; when the Three Realms separated, many low-level existences already residing there retained their status, forming the broad foundation of the Three Realms.

Of course, this did not mean the Three Realms were teeming with Void Refining experts. In fact, after eons of proliferation, many low-level beings still populated the Three Realms.

In the cloud of experts within the Three Realms, those at the Void Refining Stage were still formidable entities, capable of dominating regions or serving as elite generals under great powers.

Ultimately, regardless of the setting, strength followed a pyramid structure. Experts at the Integration Stage were exceedingly rare even within the Three Realms;