The atmosphere surrounding the Gu Sect had always been heavy with tension. It was a place where danger constantly lurked, and the boundaries between friend and foe blurred until one could never be truly sure who might stab them in the back.
Such was the harsh reality of a demonic sect that openly welcomed members from both the Light and Dark Races. However, recently, the oppressive aura of anxiety and dread had intensified dramatically, reaching an almost unbearable level.
This time, the overwhelming fear gripping the Gu Sect did not originate from internal power struggles but rather from a terrifying external threat—a single individual.
Cain Laurifer, "The Monster."
The fear among the sect members had grown so intense that many desperately wanted to flee and abandon the organization altogether. However, the Patriarch forbade any departures, commanding all disciples and elders to remain firmly within the Sect's walls and even recalling those currently outside.
