Chapter 544

The sacrifice continued as usual. Only Madison and Walter could clearly see Ellen, who had turned into a vengeful ghost. Her entire being was consumed by a towering air of resentment. A chilling atmosphere enveloped all the villagers present. The villagers remained kneeling, oblivious to Ellen's presence or the corpses on the platform. They chanted prayers for the revival of the sacred tree. Walter recited incantations and formed hand seals. The vengeful spirits on the platform were all absorbed into the sacred tree. Ellen, the last to be pulled in, let out a blood-curdling scream, "I'll kill you! I'll kill you all! I'll kill you all!" A tidal wave of resentment converged on Ellen's spirit. Even the oblivious villagers began to sense something was amiss. The once-clear sky, bright with stars and moonlight, seemed to be obscured by an invisible shroud. A fierce wind swept through, carrying an eerie wailing from the forested mountains. Terrified, the villagers looked around. A cre