The beast tide from the Forest of Resentment is a phenomenon that occurs annually.

The Forest of Resentment has an incredibly unique ecosystem.

Previously, this place was just a barren land.

No grass or trees could grow.

No animals dared to come close.

The land was poisonous, it devoured all living beings.

At that time, the Yaoguais were still reigning.

The Yaoguai God was expanding territories and ordered the Yaoguai Emperor and Yaoguai King to come here to cleanse the land.

Creating more living space for the Yaoguais.

Unexpectedly, this cleansing process caught the attention of an ancient deity in this place.

The Forest Wolf, Silvacanis.

A gigantic wolf glowing with a pale blue light, its fur swirling in the night breeze.

It was as large as three or four houses. Normally, its expression was extremely calm, and with intelligence, it did not give anyone who encountered it a sense of wildness.

Meeting The Silvacanis elt like meeting a revered deity.

The Forest Wolf was very pleased with the efforts of the Yaoguais at that time.

It spewed a gem from its mouth.

The gem sank into the ground as if into water.

Then it dissolved.In the blink of an eye, countless plants sprouted.

In a short time, birds and forest animals began to appear.

In a single night, the barren land transformed into a sacred forest.

The forest greenery at that time was lush and vibrant throughout all seasons, not the dark hue of the current foliage.

It became a new home to many of the Yaoguais.

Back then, the place was called the Ancestor's Forest.

The Forest Wolf was known as the Guardian God of the Ancestor's Forest.

Until one day, a bird-shaped yaoguai named Strange Wing appeared in the forest.

He discovered a special property of the Ancestor's Forest.

If one stayed long enough in the forest, ate the fruits from within, and drank the spring water, the physique of the Yaoguais would be refined to the utmost.

Their bones would turn to jade, their skin impenetrable, their eyes could see for miles, and the strength of a Yaoguai King, nurtured by the Ancestor's Forest, could rival even a Yaoguai Emperor.

Thus, he brought his ambition, training in the Ancestor's Forest.

The Ancestor's Forest, being benevolent, would not hesitate to shelter those simply seeking a home.

But Strange Wing did not seek a home.

He sought to satiate his insatiable greed.

He claimed all the fruits in the forest for himself.

He drained the springs dry.

He consumed all the forest animals.

He alone hoarded the resources of the entire forest.This made him grow stronger day by day.

At that time, this matter reached the ears of the Yaoguai God.

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He sent three Yaoguai Emperors to suppress him.

However, Strange Wing, who had just reached the Yaoguai Emperor realm, suppressed all three simultaneously.

It was feared that given more time, he would truly defeat the Yaoguai God.

This matter enraged the Forest Wolf.

For the first time, the inhabitants of the Ancestor's Forest witnessed Silvacanis in anger.

For the first time, its fangs were bared.

Its eyes glowed a blood-red.

Its fur turned jet-black.

As the Forest Wolf transformed, so did the forest.

Plants became poisonous.

The trees bore deadly fruit.

Animals became bloodthirsty to the extreme.

The Forest Wolf then tore Strange Wing into pieces and devoured him wholly.

One would think that was the end of a greedy yaoguai, but the Forest Wolf was unaware.

The Inner Demon of Strange Wing still existed.

Strange Wing's flesh, containing the Inner Demon, seeped into the body of the Forest Wolf.

Transforming it into the Forest Wolf Yaoguai.

A wolf that devoured everything in its sight.The people in the forest also transformed due to the mutation of the forest.

They were turned into demons by the poison of the plants and fruits.

The beasts, accustomed to the forest's toxins, became extremely berserk.

The Forest Wolf Yaoguai, because it still retained a portion of its consciousness and hadn't been completely possessed by the Inner Demon, put itself into a deep sleep.

Each year, there would be a short period when it awakened.

It would consume all the creatures in the forest, then spit out a gem, creating countless new yaoguai for the forest.

Then it would fall into slumber once again.

At that time, it would be when the beasts in the forest fled.

Creating a Beast Invasion.

Since then, this place has been known as the Forest of Resentment.

Every year, this occurs. It usually affects the surrounding areas.

Later, when humans ruled, The Dim City was established.

The main purpose was to protect the borders of the King's Mark.

If the yaoguai and monsters from the Forest of Resentment weren't stopped at U Minh City, they would invade the King's Mark.

Dai La City lies in a different direction, generally only encountering a few stray creatures.

So each year at this time, Unholda Kaiser would lead troops to support The Dim City.

However, unexpectedly, halfway there, he realized something was amiss.

Too many monsters were straying towards Dai La City.

Thus, he immediately rode back to Dai La City.

Now they are facing an unimaginably large number of monsters, increasing day by day..

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"O lost souls, return here, return here."

"Bring all your resentment, send it here, send it here."

Geogre was reciting the incantation for the Demon King's creation ritual.

"Send immeasurable resentment to a single being."

"So he may turn to the Demonic Path, bearing witness for you all."

Unholda Kaiser was coughing up blood.

He lay collapsed on the ground, his body covered in wounds.

"Your Majesty...?"

Geogre put a finger to his lips, signaling silence.

He then took a dagger and plunged it into Unholda Kaiser's heart.

"Unholda Kaiser, you are a beacon to the people of the King's Mark."

"Now, you will be duly rewarded."

"To live with the King's Mark for all eternity."

Geogre smiled, a devilish grin appearing once more.

His eyes glimmered with excitement, as if eagerly awaiting what was to come next.

Unholda Kaiser glanced to the side.

It was the city gate.

Countless yaoguai were pouring into the city.

"Ah!!!"

"Don't come here!! Aah!!!"

"Run, my child! Run quickly!!!"

Desperate, anguished cries echoed throughout the city.

Dai La City had fallen.

Unholda Kaiser's eyes were bloodshot.

He summoned all his remaining strength to try to stand.

"Wife."

"Child."

His legs could no longer move.

Paralyzed on one side.

The heart that had been stabbed was bleeding.

"Wife..!"

He dragged his body towards the city gate.

"Child...!"

Drip, drip.

Raindrops began to fall.

Drops of rain as red as blood.

The Blood Rain.

A phenomenon that occurs when the ritual to create the Demon King is underway.

The blood and flesh of the sacrificial offering would ascend to the sky.

Then disperse into streams of rain.

Unholda Kaiser’s face was in utter despair.

Countless words he wished to speak, but his mind wouldn't allow it.

"Wife...!!! Child...!!! Hurry...! Save...!"

His fingers clawed at the ground, bleeding.

He kept crawling forward like that.

Tears flowed down his face.

"Don't struggle, at this point, they're probably no longer alive."

Geogre casually stood observing the ritual scripture, reading the next steps.

"Don't worry, their souls will be merged with yours; you'll get to live with your wife and child forever."

Geogre smiled, holding a vial, opening it and pouring its contents over Unholda Kaiser's body.

"Grrraaaahh...!!!"

His body was corroded by that chemical.

His hand reached down, preparing to touch Unholda Kaiser’s head.

Slash.

In the blink of an eye, that hand was severed from its body.

"Wife...?"

Emily stood there holding Unholda Kaiser's great sword, dressed in her simple attire.

Her eyes were filled with utmost wrath.

Her body was drenched in the blood rain.

Somehow, her small hand had enough strength to wield that enormous sword.

Her gaze of hatred never left Geogre for even a moment.

Whoosh.

The great sword swung again.

This time Geogre was prepared and immediately blocked it, though he was still sent flying by the force.

"Tsk."

"General Emilia Braveheart."

"Are you truly intending to commit treason?"

Emily was furious, her aura now soaring into the sky. Her aura was a brilliant green, starkly contrasting with the current blood rain. Tears welled in her eyes as she looked at Unholda Kaiser, who was barely clinging to life.

Unholda Kaiser's eyes were tearing up.

"Wife...! I've finally found you...!"

Those words were the clearest Unholda Kaiser had spoken in a long time.

"The King's Mark with you as Emperor, should not even exists!!"