Chapter 77

Madison stood in front of the altar, her gaze fixed on the distant stele. She lifted a talisman paper between her fingers and whispered a few incantations. As the talisman paper quickly extinguished, the candles on the altar ignited with a bright flame. The moment the candles were lit, the previously gentle breeze seemed to be controlled by an invisible force. The leaves ceased to flutter, and the chirping of insects and birds gradually faded. Everyone present felt an overwhelming pressure, causing their heartbeats to quicken and their breaths to become labored. Mia noticed Yara's eyes flickering between red and black and asked worriedly, "Yara, are you alright?" Yara shook her head, her eyes fixed intently on the stele. "I'm fine." Madison slowly picked up the peachwood sword. With a deft motion, she brushed her fingers along the blade, which then took on a deep red hue. Then, she pointed the sword at the stele. If her spiritual energy hadn't dissipated, she wouldn't have neede