The air grew thick with the scent of ozone and grave dust as he mastered the forbidden rites—calling forth spectral legions, refining Yin souls, and consecrating the Ten Thousand Ghost Banner with blood sacrifice. Witness the ascent of Lei Dong, from a nameless nobody swallowed by the shadow sects, as he clawed his way upward, transforming from a common youth into an earth-shattering Archdemon whose dominion spanned the mortal realm. Obey, and thrive; defy, and perish.