Chapter 3418: Declaration of War

The Thunder Zephyr Pavilion was perched atop a towering peak in the heart of the Desolation Domain, its majestic form piercing the clouds. In a side hall at the summit, Michael Leach sat in the center, eyes closed in meditation.

The hall was lined with a dozen alchemy furnaces, each glowing red-hot. The wood fueling the furnaces was specially crafted, causing the flames to burn with a purple hue. After half a day had passed, several members of the Thunder Zephyr Pavilion entered the hall,...