At the same time, cracks began to spiderweb across the ground of the Mad Blade Sect, accompanied by violent tremors.
As the tremors continued, a massive mound of earth gradually rose up in the small courtyard.
Once the giant mound broke through the surface, its true form was revealed.
It was a vermilion coffin. Dark, black patterns were etched upon it, flickering in and out of sight as they pulsed with a cold, sinister light.
And as these dark patterns flashed, wisps of a terrifying aura spread out, utterly annihilating everything in the vicinity.
All one hundred-plus buildings of the Mad Blade Sect were reduced to dust by this destructive aura.
"CRACK!"
A crisp sound echoed from the coffin. Immediately after, deep cracks appeared on its lid.
A withered hand emerged from the lid, gripping the edge of the coffin.
The coffin lid disintegrated into ash, and a mummified figure sat up from within.
