Before the world changed, Jacob was researching a mysterious element known as L37.
After the shift in reality, he gained an anonymous yet powerful presence and became a well-known figure in the realm of Dao cultivation.
At the Sect of Uaan, located in the eastern mountain valley of Harin, he was seen as the chief of the sect. He showed a video, and upon watching it, a devilish smile spread across his face.
He turned to one of his sect masters and ordered, "Bring that girl here, and take a few disciples with you."
"Yes, Lord," the master replied.
They began their journey toward Sky City.
Meanwhile, the girl fell into a deep sleep. Soon after, nursing staff arrived and admitted her to the hospital.
Doctors examined her, and the chief doctor said,
"Don't worry. She's okay. This likely happened due to overuse of power and heightened emotions."
"Okay, thank you, doctor," someone replied.
Kell and his family entered the hospital room and looked at Jiya, filled with concern.
Three days later, her eyes finally opened.
In her bedroom, Ru sat by her side in the middle of the night, holding her hand. When he saw her eyes open, his face lit up with joy.
"What happened to me? How much time has passed? Did I win or not? Kell bet so much money on me."
"Don't worry. Everything's fine. You've been asleep for three days. You gave your best—and you won the match."
They talked for a while, and Ru showed her the video of the fight. As she watched, worry crept into her expression.
Just as she was about to say something, a black mist spread through the room. Ru collapsed, unconscious—and Jiya followed soon after.
The next moment, Jiya opened her eyes and found herself face-to-face with Jacob.
"Oh, so the little girl misses her uncle, or not? I've missed you so much, dear," he said with a cruel grin.
Her hands and feet were bound with spiritual ropes.
"So, tell me—where is Element L37? And how did you use it? I want all the details."
"I'll never tell you anything. If you want to kill me, then go ahead."
Jacob tightened the ropes, and she cried out in pain but refused to break.
"Lock her in the prison. Torture her. Do whatever it takes to get the information about L37," he commanded.
The disciples dragged her to the prison and began torturing her. For seven days, they repeated the same cycle: torture, healing, then more torture.
Her condition became dire—she was barely surviving. Hope was slipping away when Jacob appeared again.
"Oh, dear... why are you bearing so much pain? Just give me the information about L37. I promise I'll let you go safely."
"If you're going to kill me, do it. I'll never tell you anything about L37."
"You're just like your grandfather. But he had weaknesses—and so do you," Jacob said, clapping his hands.
Some disciples brought in Kell's mother and father.
"Auntie, Uncle... you stupid man! Once I'm free, I'll kill all of you!" she shouted.
"I know you won't give me the information easily," Jacob sneered. "That's why I brought them. This is your last chance. Otherwise, they'll join you... in hell."
The torturers turned their attention to her parents, who began screaming in agony.
"Wait! Give me time—I'll tell you. But please, don't hurt them," Jiya cried out.
"Oh, so you're ready now? Then speak."
Suddenly, a loud noise echoed through the sect.
A large force of warriors had surrounded the Uaan Sect.