In the abyss, within the Red Blood Hall established by the Red Eye Ancestor, the Abyssal Demon Ancestor gathered with several other Thousand Layer Dao Realm experts.
"Things are progressing smoothly now. I originally estimated that gathering Demon Spirits would take at least two, perhaps even three months. Yet it was completed in less than a month, and beyond the required amount!" The Abyssal Demon Ancestor was in an excellent mood. "Red Eye has also made contact with several other factions..."
"Over the next period, I will officially begin creating the demon seed. Once the demon seed is refined and I devour it, breaking through into that legendary realm will only be a matter of time!" The Abyssal Demon Ancestor smiled smugly.
"May the Demon Ancestor break through soon and unify the abyss!" the group shouted in unison.
Late at night, the Abyssal Demon Ancestor awakened Gu Ding and released him from the universe.
Gu Ding was extremely displeased at having his cultivation interrupted. He had been just one step away from advancing to the Spirit Emperor Realm.
Since he was not restrained, Gu Ding had nothing to fear. He asked directly, "Why exactly did you capture me?"
The Abyssal Demon Ancestor's hollow eye sockets fixed upon Gu Ding, as though admiring some precious treasure. Only upon hearing Gu Ding's voice did he return to himself. "I captured you so that you and I may become one and create a great future together..."
"You make it sound so nice, but you just want to seize my body, don't you?" Gu Ding's face was full of mockery. "Don't blame me for not warning you in advance. Many people along the way have wanted to seize my body, and none of them ended well."
"How could I do something as lowly as