The Black Emperor seized temporary control by leveraging the slight advantage he had gained from absorbing Xiyuan Zhang.
"Enough! Dongbo Yueren, Bei Ming Guizang! I accept your terms... We coexist and take turns controlling the Ancestor Shell! What matters most now is wiping out these unworthy descendants, gradually restoring the ancestor's body, and establishing a Demon Land in this world!"
After that shout, the Rock Emperor and Azure Emperor finally settled down for the time being.
The Black Emperor panted heavily, his face twisted as he stared at Bai Pu.
"You destroyed the Roots of the Galuo Ancient Tree in the Root Palace; you arranged a contingency plan in the Profound Water Palace and destroyed my Azure Springs; at the Crystal Throne, you played along with Xiyuan Zhang and destroyed the Crystal Sky Pillar... In the end, you cut off the Skull of Dark Sky's supply of demonic power!
"Were all these within your calculations, Steel Heart?"
"When experts play chess, isn't it normal to see three moves ahead after making one?"
Bai Pu said matter-of-factly, "And you call yourself someone who has uncovered the World Mystery, someone who knows of Awakened Ones and Spirit Realm missions. The Spirit Realm Will had actually made it quite obvious already. The reward for Main Quest One was the unlocking of Main Quest Two, and the contents of Main Quest Two were practically spelled out...
"As a qualified Awakened One, it is only natural to plan ahead for Main Quest Two."
Leien's expression was complicated, his face full of frustration.
Liya tugged at his arm. "Maybe Steel Heart's standards for 'qualified' are simply too high. It's perfectly normal that we can't meet them..."
Salacia, on the other hand, was rather excited.
*This was the domineering CEO I had always envisioned—always in control, always