Master Magaera did that to minimize casualties, but little did he know that after half a day, there were only less than 10,000 of them who successfully returned to the Imperial Sky Palace. General Grunt, the other Grand Weapons and generals had completely lost contact with Master Magaera until then.

The Nine Heaven Emperor glanced around and said coldly, "Is there any news on General Grunt?"

Immediately, the officials there kept their heads down in silence.

Suddenly, Master Magaera scurried over and knelt before the Nine Heaven Emperor.

"Your Majesty, it is my fault for what happened during the war at the Sealed Fiend Mountain. If it wasn't for me underestimating our enemies, Archfiend Antigonus wouldn't have brought the dead back to life. And now, we wouldn't be so…" he said, ashamed.

The Nine Heaven Emperor sighed and waved his hand. "It's fine. Though you made mistakes, I can't blame it all on you."

Suddenly, an overwhelming aura came from above and the sunny sky turned gloom