Kael Hale's parents murdered by Gideon Gore of Blood Demon Sect. He inherits Heavenly Vessel, accelerating Cultivation. He defeats Gore, achieving Foundation Establishment. Gideon Gore massacres village; Kael Hale kills him, saves Ancestor Yara Sterling. Kael Hale fights Beast Tide, Blood Demon Sect, discovering Heavenly Vessel's backlash, hidden secrets. Blood Demon Sect Golden Core Elders launch manhunt. Kael Hale retreats to mountains to break through to Golden Core Realm.