Chapter 2560
- The Dark Nether Sect was a seventh-rate force within Windfall Nation, and even among forces of the same rank, it stood near the bottom. Its strength was barely enough to secure its position, making it one of the weakest sects recognized in the region. The entire sect possessed only two Saint Stage powerhouses, a number that highlighted its fragile standing. However, what truly defined the sect was not its strength, but its nature—nearly eighty percent of its members were Devil Cultivators. These practitioners of dark and unorthodox arts formed the core of the sect, while ordinary cultivators were few and far between.
- The estate of the Dark Nether Sect was hidden deep within a vast mountain range, nestled in the heart of a sprawling valley. This valley was not just their home—it was their lifeline. Beneath the land lay a seventh-rate Saint Stone reserve, a precious resource that fueled cultivation and power. The importance of this reserve could not be overstated, as Saint Stones were essential for training, breakthroughs, and maintaining influence among other sects. Every day, countless individuals labored within the valley, mining these valuable stones under harsh conditions.
- Unlike ordinary sects that assigned their disciples to mine resources, the Dark Nether Sect operated in a far more brutal and ruthless manner. As a Devil Dao sect, it followed no moral constraints. Instead of relying on its own members, it captured people from surrounding regions and enslaved them, forcing them to work in the mines. These slaves were treated as expendable tools, valued only for their labor. Because of this merciless system, the sect’s mining operations were highly efficient, allowing them to extract Saint Stones at an impressive rate. This efficiency enabled the Dark Nether Sect to rival, and in some cases surpass, other seventh-rate forces in terms of Saint Stone reserves, despite its otherwise limited strength.