As the illusion faded, the surrounding scenery sank into boundless nothingness, and Xiao Yan and the others' eyes filled with realization.
No wonder the Pill Tower Ancestor had chosen to appear just as they were about to enter the Demonic Flame Space. It turned out he had already made an agreement with the Netherworld Demon Sage.
"So, there was a misunderstanding between the Netherworld Demon Sage and the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame?" Lei Jing folded her arms, her lips trembling slightly. "The Netherworld Demon Sage had meant to protect the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame from others coveting it, but the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame thought the Netherworld Demon Sage had betrayed him."
As she spoke, even straightforward Lei Jing could not help but let out a breath.
"What a tragedy."
Honestly, there was no way to blame the Netherworld Demon Sage from his perspective. With how ignorant the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame had been, someone could have made up any lie and tricked him into handing over the Origin Child Fire. If not for the protection of the Demonic Flame Space, the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame would likely have been swindled out of everything long ago.
The Netherworld Demon Sage had been right. The Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame's power was far too great, yet conversely, he had absolutely no ability to protect himself with that power.
Yet upon hearing Lei Jing's words, Xiao Yan shook his head.
"No, the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame did not misunderstand."
"Hm?" Lei Jing raised an eyebrow and looked at Xiao Yan in confusion. "No misunderstanding? Then..."
"Even if he had initially believed that the Netherworld Demon Sage betrayed him, once he calmed down, he would have noticed something was wrong considering how long they had known each other and their relationship."
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