Shadow of a Shattered Soul

The Third Force Season Two - Demon Slayers

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Background

The Order of the Seventh Moon is one of the rare sects named after a YinShar that has not been crushed by the power of Skydow. Though many elite fighters of the Order roam the martial world, its leader remains unseen—whether in hiding from something, or waiting for something, none can say.

The incident within the forbidden grounds of Shiva allowed Master Spirit Core to confirm a long-held suspicion: the leader of the Order of the Seventh Moon is in fact the long-lost YinShar, who has merged with the Wooden Relic. Most likely, the Essence Core of the Seven Hands had already sensed that familiar, subtle pull within the Order.

To fully absorb the relics left behind by the Body Core, Master Spirit Core brings you to the sacred altar of the Order of the Seventh Moon—prepared to extract the Wooden Relic hidden within the sect leader, even if it means doing so by force.

Doom of the Altar

Briefing

Arriving at the Red Sun Altar of the Order of the Seventh Moon, you find it tightly encircled by mercenary disciples—former subordinates of MazShita. It’s clear they were stationed here by the Essence Core of the Seventh Hand, both to guard the altar and to secretly monitor the sect leader’s movements.

You must break through their defenses and reach the heart of the altar—there, uncover the truth and bring the sect leader to light.

Map: Red Sun Altar - Doom
Faction: The Third Force
Players: 1–2 players
Melee abilities: Up to Lv.2 abilities
Goal: Search for the Seventh Moon Leader

Requires Doom of the Altar

Tranquil Valley

Briefing

Yinxin, carrying a body whose identity you could not discern—whether it was the YinShar or Master Spirit Core—left the Red Sun Altar heading south with you.

Along the way, Yinxin revealed the origins of the Order of the Seventh Moon. It was built by MazShita, who, possessing the body of the YinShar, used his undead nature and the powerful aura of Skydow to attract many masters, including numerous elites from the Skydow faction itself. However, the YinShar as the sect leader seemed unaware of his own past and remained indifferent to the many operational restrictions set by MazShita. Thus, within the Order, two factions gradually formed: the inner altar sect loyal to the Skydow lineage, and the outer altar sect composed mainly of mercenaries—which in reality answered to MazShita.

Yinxin recounted that she and the YinShar were childhood playmates. After the YinShar disappeared, she could no longer remain in her old life and set out on a journey to find him. When the Order of the Seventh Moon emerged, she rushed to confirm the truth. Despite differences in appearance and manner, Yinxin recognized at first glance that the sect leader was indeed the YinShar. She joined the Order as a servant, hoping to help the YinShar recover his lost memories.

Yet in the following days, Yinxin was surprised to find no trace of confusion or amnesia in the YinShar’s eyes. He firmly believed himself to be destined, awaiting someone who could draw out the infinitely proliferating power within him, trusting that through this, he would enter the realm of emptiness and gain insight into the mysteries of the universe.

Now, with both the YinShar and Master Spirit Core rendered speechless, you lead your group to the secret residence of Qingsong-Idler in the Demon Cavern Mountains, hoping this old friend of the master can illuminate a path forward.

Map: Tranquil Valley
Faction: The Third Force
Players: 1–2 players
Melee abilities: Up to Lv.2 abilities
Goal: Finding the way to awaken Master Spirit Core
Failure: Yinxin dies

Requires Tranquil Valley

The Bloodbath Requiem

Briefing

After Master Spirit Core absorbed the Essence Core, he was but one step away from achieving the unification of the Three Cores. MazShita now intended to perform the Soul-Severing Ritual once more.

Departing from ancient methods, MazShita devised a new ritual based on the profound truths of the Six Cycles—insights he had gained through twice wandering the threshold between life and death in his spirit form. From this understanding, he created a technique designed specifically to sever the will of the YinShar from his physical vessel: the Soul-Cleaving Rite.

The purpose of this rite was to cut the blood-bound connection between the Wooden Relic and the YinShar. In doing so, Master Spirit Core would be able to absorb the Wooden Relic and reconstruct his physical form, while the YinShar might finally reclaim his lost memories.

But what would actually happen once the ritual began—no one could foresee. For both MazShita and the YinShar, it was a gamble with no room for retreat, and an outcome no one could predict.

Having been freed from the Mind-Binding Technique, Yinxin was told of MazShita’s plan—and chose to lend her aid. After all, the fate of the YinShar remained the matter closest to her heart.

Map: Changping Battlefield
Faction: The Third Force
Players: 1–2 players
Melee abilities: Up to Lv.2 abilities
Goal: Fulfill the Soul-Severing Ritual
Failure: Yinxin or Gina dies