In the aftermath of Gu Mang's defeat of the Demonblood Beast, Mo Xi rallies Chonghua's troops to face the Liao Kingdom. But there is little hope for victory. The blood pool left by the beast's death draws ever closer to the city walls, and the wicked Hua Po'an appears unstoppable. Just as all seems lost, the enigmatic Jiang Fuli reappears with an astonishing magical item--an ancient artifact with the ability to alter the past. Mo Xi is presented with one last chance to avert Chonghua's tragic future and save everyone he's lost, though the cost to himself could be unimaginable. He is faced with a choice: How much more can he sacrifice for his beloved, and for the nation they both call home? BURST The stunning finale to Remnants of Filth contains a bonus novella and an exclusive new afterward by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou.