"What a terrifying Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor."
Saint Lan Heavenly Venerate's expression was incomparably grave as he poured all his strength into the Great Thousand Palace Hall, resisting the surging, heaven-devouring demonic flames.
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's strength had somewhat exceeded his expectations.
This fellow was not merely one or two levels stronger than him; he was far above him.
That level of strength even made him feel a trace of despair.
"I was too overconfident. I should not have led the army to attack the Demonic Realm so rashly."
Saint Lan Heavenly Venerate thought to himself.
The Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's formidable strength made him question whether this operation had been the right decision.
Could someone with strength like the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's truly be defeated?
"No!"
As he pondered, Saint Lan Heavenly Venerate suddenly stiffened, realizing something was wrong.
"Dao Venerate Your Excellency must know the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's strength. He also agreed to attack the Demonic Realm that day."
"Since they have fought before, Dao Venerate Your Excellency must know that the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor is stronger than this old man."
"Dao Venerate Your Excellency has always planned before acting and never does anything without certainty."
"Although he did not specifically mention the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor's exact strength, he must have already made preparations."
"Otherwise, he would not have refrained from acting personally, unless he knew the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor could not stir up any great waves."
"Then what trump card did Dao Venerate Your Excellency leave behind?"
Saint Lan Heavenly Venerate's thoughts raced as he continued to speculate inwardly.
Since Lu Yunxiao had allowed them to come, he must have left behind a contingency plan.
But what was that contingency?
For a moment, Saint Lan Heavenly Venerate could not think