Snow Ashes, Radiant Dawn

Gentle, powerful gong × sickly, devoted dog-like shou

“I took you in. I didn't want you to become another shadow of mine.”

The aloof Immortal Venerable Xie Wuchen broke with convention only twice in his life. The first time was when he guarded the Demon Abyss for a thousand years for the sake of all living beings. The second was when he found a blood-soaked boy smiling at him amid a mountain of corpses, and took him in.

Everyone said that Xie Wuchen's disciple was gentle and well-behaved, a flawless reflection of his master.

Only Xie Wuchen knew what boundless hatred and near-mad possessiveness lay in the eyes of the boy who curled up beside his bed at night.

“Master, they all say I'm your downfall.”

“Then let them see how a downfall can be put to use for you.”