The Devil-controlled human gathering areas fell into two types.
One was closer to the Holy Dynasty.
These gathering spots served several purposes.
For instance, they conducted trade with the Human Clan and welcomed those who had been "exiled."
Additionally, they could lure strong human fighters into attacks, acting as a bridgehead.
Another reason was to suppress the morale of the high-level cultivators of the Holy Dynasty.
A large number of humans were right under their noses, yet they dared not mount a rescue, for fear of provoking a retaliatory wave from the demons.
Over time, these high-level cultivators from the Holy Dynasty would gradually become helpless and despondent, finally giving up and adopting an indifferent attitude, caring only for themselves regardless of others' fates.