Chapter 173 - The Gaze of the Evil God
“Explain in detail.”
Upon hearing Manager Ying mention a trait suitable for Dark Crow, Lu Ran couldn’t help but become intrigued.
“You probably already know the history of the Stellar Moon Continent, correct? Unlike on the Blue Planet, humanity isn’t fragmented by nation-states constantly engaging in overt and covert conflicts.
“Without a world-ending crisis, unity is impossible. However, Stellar Moon Continent is different. The human race there is relatively united because other Transcendent creatures have been developing for far longer. With danger present both within and beyond the continent, they could only band together for survival.
“Although the Beastmaster Empire has seen many emperors over the years, some with Eastern features, others with Western features, and even some of mixed heritage, it has always been regarded as the legitimate authority of humanity, and that has never changed.
“And throughout the history of the Beastmaster Empire, during the era of fending off foreign enemies and expanding territory, there was one war that stood out as the most devastating and challenging.
“The enemy came from beyond the Stellar Moon Continent—Evil Gods. The origin of this species is unknown, but their powers were bizarre. They excelled in Dark and Spirit attributes, specializing in manipulating minds and employing curses.
“In fact, even before the Beastmaster Empire had direct contact with these Evil Gods, humanity was already plagued by individuals they had bewitched.
“Among their most infamous lackeys was an organization called the Witch Council. The female beastmasters within this group were all empowered by the Evil Gods and were able to employ terrifyingly evil methods.
“Ah, speaking of which, the witch who cursed Principal Shi Zhen was one of the Witch Council’s members—a beastmaster bewitched by the Evil Gods.
“Shi Zhen and some other first-generation beastmasters entered an ascension realm for a mission related to the Evil Gods... Although they successfully completed the mission, Shi Zhen was cursed by the Witch Council and became a target of their resentment as they exited the realm.”