The power struggle for the Taoist inheritance had begun to tilt in Tian Changwen's favor.
Originally, Tian Changwen had to counterattack defensively, responding to Shi Ji's moves step by step. But now, with the Slaughterhouse in his control, he instantly turned the tide, shifting from passive to active dominance.
The trajectory of the struggle became increasingly subtle. Even Shi Ji stopped acting excessively, seemingly preparing to preserve the remaining strength of the Puppet Cultivators.
However, even so, minor clashes were still inevitable.
Particularly, some smaller groups of Puppet Cultivators, working in teams of twos and threes, focused specifically on ambushing lone Beast Cultivators, trading their heads for various resources.
Deep within the thick fog, ruined shops could occasionally be seen lining the path.
