"Yes, Master!" the Nine Heaven Emperor said, and he immediately ordered his generals and soldiers to demolish the execution platform and untie the demons. He was reluctant to do that, but he knew that he could not defy his master's order.

Once freed, the White Tiger King excitedly rushed toward the Ancient Ancestor and bowed deeply to him. "Thank you for saving our lives, Ancient Ancestor!"

"Thank you for saving our lives, Ancient Ancestor!" the other demons said while bowing in unison.

The Ancient Ancestor smiled and nodded. "You may drop the formalities. Let's put the past behind us and do your best to assist Darryl from now on."

"Yes, Ancient Ancestor!" the White Tiger King said with a nod.

As one of the four innate beasts, the White Tiger King had a proud personality and had never obeyed other people's orders, but the Ancient Ancestor was different. His existence was second only to the Great God Pangu, so he dared not defy his orders. More importantly, Darryl was the one wh