The Underworld God had originally intended to use Bone Proud's hand to kill Xiao Xie instantly, then take Xiao Xie's corpse.
That way, the Underworld God might be able to take the Chief God Artifact on Xiao Xie without anyone noticing.
As long as he had a Chief God Artifact, the Underworld God would no longer need to remain on the Beastman Continent. Even if he went to a higher-level plane, he could become a regional overlord.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, although that brat's cultivation is only at the peak of the Lower God realm, he possesses some unusual abilities and is extremely troublesome. General Bone Proud, please use your full strength when you attack later. Do not let the brat escape!"
Hearing the Golden Hou King's words, the Underworld God knew that one wrong answer would expose the secret of the Chief God Artifact, so he answered cautiously.
"Oh? Unusual abilities? Bone Proud, go capture that little fellow. I would like to see what abilities he possesses!"
The Golden Hou King swept his eyes over the Underworld God for a moment, a trace of mockery flashing through them, before turning to order Bone Proud.
The Golden Hou King naturally knew that the Underworld God was hiding something from him, but none of that mattered. As long as Xiao Xie was captured alive, he would naturally learn those secrets.
"This subordinate obeys!"
Upon receiving the Golden Hou King's command, Bone Proud transformed into a streak of silver light and shot toward Xiao Xie.
The Underworld God's heart immediately leaped into his throat. If Xiao Xie were captured alive by Bone Proud, the matter of the Chief God Artifact would probably no longer remain hidden.
"...Sigh."
Xiao Xie had not intended to make a move, but since they had come knocking