As she spoke, Empress Nuwa's gaze fell onto the Soul Requiem Stone in Archfiend Antigonus' hand.That looked like the fiend race's prized treasure.Was her master's fairy soul trapped in it?Just as Empress Nuwa pondered that, Archfiend Antigonus stood up and let out a full-bellied laugh. "Very well. After today, the fiend race shall be undefeatable. We're going to take over the Godly Region in no time."As he spoke, Archfiend Antigonus' emotions were impossibly carefree.He would get Darryl Darby in exchange for the Soul Requiem Stone. Then he would take the man down, and the fiend race would be free of all troubles. On top of that, the Ancient Ancestor's fairy soul would still be with the fiend race. They would win the battle against the Godly Region."Brilliant plan, Your Excellency."Thoth and the other Fiend Martyrs got down on their knees and cheered loudly.In the face of the situation, Empress Nuwa had no choice but to bow as well so she would not be exposed, despite th

'D*mn!''What's going on here?'Darryl was stunned, and his thoughts were a complete mess.'Why did he attack when everything was just fine? What were they playing at?'"Master Magaera!"Archfiend Antigonus roared and glared at Master Magaera. "How dare you play dirty?" Archfiend Antigonus was incredibly furious. He never thought that Master Magaera would attack them in the open."Master Magaera!"The Nine Heaven Emperor shouted, "Have you gone crazy?" Master Magaera was too impulsive. If the ambush failed, his master's fairy soul would be in danger.The Nine Heaven Emperor still had no idea that the Soul Requiem Stone did not contain the Ancient Ancestor's fairy soul. Neither was he aware that Empress Nuwa was the one who told Master Magaera to attack.Just as both sides lashed out verbally, an attack struck Empress Nuwa's shoulder, and a muffled groan ensued. Empress Nuwa staggered almost a dozen steps backward, and her face had turned pale.However, Master Magaera had good

"Nine Heaven Brat."Archfiend Antigonus could not be bothered to talk nonsense and said coldly, "Since neither side is sincere, our exchange will be voided."Buzz!Then, his figure lunged forward and headed straight for the giant pit.Archfiend Antigonus darted into the bottom of the deep pit like a shooting star. He grabbed Darryl quickly before returning to where he stood earlier.As he passed by Empress Nuwa, he grabbed her with the other hand and brought her away too."We're leaving!" Archfiend Antigonus yelled toward the group of Fiend Martyrs that included Thoth and Ganon.After receiving that order, the other Fiend Martyrs followed closely behind Archfiend Antigonus and flew into the distant sky.When Archfiend Antigonus was high in the sky, he deliberately turned around to taunt the Nine Heaven Emperor. "Oh, Nine Heaven Brat, you're nothing without your Ancient Ancestor. Remember this—the Godly Region will perish when the fiend race makes a comeback."The Nine Heaven E

'Hmm?' Archfiend Antigonus frowned upon hearing Empress Nuwa's words. "Why do you advocate against killing Darryl? Are you betraying me?" he asked coldly.Blaise Fiend Martyr's words and actions had become increasingly suspicious and Archfiend Antigonus began to lose trust in him.At the same time, the other Fiend Martyrs looked at Blaise Fiend Martyr with a convoluted gaze.Empress Nuwa calmed herself down and looked panicked as she said, "Please don't be angry, Your Excellency. I wouldn't dare betray you! I just think that we don't necessarily need to kill Darryl despite the Innate Spirit Stone's prophecy. Keeping him around might be useful for the future.”She spoke in a respectful and serious manner.Archfiend Antigonus's face sank and he scolded, "That's ludicrous! Darryl is the fiend race's biggest obstacle. There's no use keeping him, and you don't need to persuade me otherwise."He then turned to the Thoth and said, "Send Darryl to the Infernal Shadow Prison and do not

Morticia was wise though. She knew that it was difficult for her to do it alone and complete the monumental task Archfiend Antigonus gave to her, so she decided to have a discussion with the officials.At that moment, Morticia took a leisurely sip of tea and said with a smile. "Why is everyone panicking? I won't harm you as long as you serve me wholeheartedly, and I'll even give you riches and glory for the rest of your life! You'll enjoy it immensely."The officials all smiled sheepishly when they heard that and displayed an indescribable sense of humility and respect.Morticia was very satisfied to see their response. "I called you over because I need your help to figure out how to recruit talents from the world of cultivators," she said, smiling.Her delicate face beamed with confidence when she said that but she still felt somewhat worried. Morticia was actually very powerful, being one of the Twelve Fiend Martyrs. Unfortunately, she was alone and her influence would still be