The Great Winter Forest covered roughly 9.3 million square kilometers, almost the same size as the landmass of Huaguo from Yumo’s previous life.

Trying to locate the precise position of the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons inside such a vast forest using only fragmented historical records was obviously absurdly difficult.

As a result, the overwhelming majority of adventurers who entered the Winter Forest searching for the Hall ended in failure. Simply leaving the forest alive was already considered one of life’s greatest blessings.

Even if someone possessed tremendous strength and enough luck to reach the deep eastern regions of the Winter Forest—

Finding the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons was still practically impossible.

Because the Hall itself was concealed beneath a supreme-grade barrier along with a special mist capable of confusing intruders.

Unless Yumo personally allowed it, nobody could locate the Hall through their own abilities alone.

If Yumo wished, she could effortlessly cause anyone approaching the Hall to lose all sense of direction, trapping them inside the Winter Forest forever.

Either freezing to death—

Or becoming food for Abyss Demons.

Recently, Yumo generally chose to ignore these intruders.

She neither allowed them to enter the Hall nor actively dispatched Abyss Demons to attack them.

She simply left them to fend for themselves.

But today—

After thinking for a moment, Yumo decided to allow them inside the barrier....

Thus—

The Abyss Demons that originally intended to attack this group all hid their claws and fangs.

The mist that bewildered minds gradually dispersed.

Even the trees themselves began shifting positions, constructing a wide pathway through the forest.

And just as Yumo expected—

The people who had intruded into the eastern forest followed that road toward the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons without hesitation.

—

After traveling for dozens of exhausting hours, the middle-aged man named Biluomu finally stepped into the sacred land he had dreamed of his entire life!

Looking at the ancient ruins surrounding him, overflowing with killing intent and icy aura, as well as the towering pillars covered in unknown script—

Biluomu’s heart filled with overwhelming excitement!

His blood boiled violently through his veins!

Even his heart felt as though it might leap straight out of his chest!

I?!!

I... I succeeded!!

Great Demon God!!

Your faithful believer has finally reached the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons!!

Haha~ Hahahaha~!

This... this is unbelievable!!

As expected, this must be the Demon God’s blessing!!

Had he not already entered the Hall itself, Biluomu would’ve practically started dancing in excitement.

At the same time—

Biluomu and his subordinates also noticed the gigantic snow-white wolf lying beside one of the stone pillars, radiating terrifying killing aura.

The instant he saw the giant wolf, Biluomu felt his entire body tremble and his spine turn cold.

Even though the wolf merely lay there quietly observing them without releasing any pressure—

Biluomu still felt overwhelming oppression crushing down upon him.

This pressure was far beyond anything those Saint-tier knights of the Church could compare to.

Biluomu was almost completely certain—

This giant wolf was the legendary Demon King-class existence—

Snow Devourer.

Even a Demon King-class being was quietly lying here resting.

If this ruined palace wasn’t the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons, then what else could it possibly be?!

And more importantly—

A violent Abyss Demon like Snow Devourer hadn’t attacked them after seeing their group?!

This absolutely had to be because of the Demon God’s instructions!

After all, only the Demon God could command Demon King-class existences!

‘As expected, we are people blessed by the Demon God! Our devotion must have moved the great Demon God!’

Biluomu thought excitedly to himself.

In the next moment—

Under the cold gaze of the white giant wolf, Biluomu hurriedly led his companions toward the center of the great hall.

Without hesitation, they all knelt upon the ground, raised their hands, and assumed a posture resembling prayer.

After reciting a string of obscure, incomprehensible words, Biluomu continuously kowtowed toward the throne while loudly shouting:

“Great Demon God, we are your loyal believers! We have come all the way from the Crimson Lotus Leaf Empire to this sacred place! Thank you for granting us your protection! We have specially prepared perfect offerings for you! We hope they will satisfy you!! If you are pleased, then we beg the great Demon God to grant us your blessing!!”

The moment Biluomu’s words echoed through the hall—

A trace of viciousness appeared in the white wolf’s eyes.

And at the entrance of the hall, the dozen or so figures wearing black robes visibly trembled....

Meanwhile, after finishing their speech, Biluomu and the others knelt nervously in anticipation and excitement.

The entire hall fell into complete silence.

The only sound that could be heard was Snow Devourer’s low breathing.

Time slowly passed second by second.

The emotions within everyone’s hearts fluctuated violently.

These so-called ‘devout’ believers gradually began glancing around uneasily.

Everyone except Biluomu.

The blond middle-aged man continued kneeling quietly on the ground with both hands raised high, the devout expression on his face remaining completely unchanged.

‘Since the great Demon God guided us here, then the great Demon God will definitely meet us!’

He firmly believed this from the bottom of his heart.

And—

As it turned out—

Biluomu was actually correct about that.

In the next instant—

The group suddenly discovered that dozens of butterflies glowing with crimson light and bearing scarlet patterns had appeared above the previously empty hall without anyone noticing.

Under the confused and nervous gazes of the crowd, the butterflies slowly descended from above and circled around Biluomu and the others.

At the same time—

A mechanical voice devoid of gender suddenly echoed directly within everyone’s minds.

“What exactly is the offering you mentioned?”

?!!

That voice?!

The Demon God responded?!

Those red butterflies... were they symbols of the Demon God’s will?!

In an instant, Biluomu became ecstatic with joy.

He hurriedly turned toward the kneeling believers behind him.

“Quick!! Show the great Demon God the offerings we prepared!!”

“Yes! Right away!! Great Demon God, please wait a moment!!”

Hearing this, one of the kneeling muscular men immediately stood up and violently yanked the chains on the ground, directly dragging the dozens of black-robed figures standing at the entrance into the center of the hall.

“Quick!! Take off your hoods!! Let the great Demon God see you!!”

The muscular man roared mercilessly.

Faced with his intimidation, none of the thirty-three black-robed figures dared resist.

In the next moment—

The chained captives tremblingly removed their hoods, revealing their true appearances underneath.

As expected—

Every single one of them was a beautiful man or woman.

There were all kinds of body types and styles.

There were even elves and beast-eared girls among them....

The youngest appeared to be less than ten years old.

Looking proudly at the high-quality slaves behind him, Biluomu ingratiatingly turned toward the crimson butterflies before him.

“Great Demon God, these are all top-quality living sacrifices! Many of them were specially cultivated by our Heavenly Punishment Holy Church! Their flesh is tender and delicious! And we even brought offerings from multiple races and all kinds of tastes! There will definitely be something you like!!”

After hearing Biluomu’s words—

The other ‘believers’ beside him also began enthusiastically chiming in.

Meanwhile, the slaves restrained by chains in the distance wore expressions utterly devoid of hope.

They could only stare blankly at the ground, their eyes already emptied of all life, filled with nothing but deep despair....

....

....

Listening to the flattering words of these so-called believers and looking at the hopeless slaves—

Yumo, transformed into the blood-red butterflies, gradually felt her mood darken.

Fuck.

Who the hell started this rumor that sacrifices could earn her blessing?!!

At this point, counting even the people who failed to reach the Hall itself, there had probably already been thousands trying to bring her offerings?!

And most of these were talented children!!

Couldn’t these idiots just raise them properly instead?!

If they kept doing this, then how the hell were they supposed to eliminate the Abyss Demons in the future?!

Seriously—

I’m gonna die from anger here!! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻