The demons passed information very quickly.
In fact, the instant Maudgalyayana unleashed his divine powers, the Devil Lords had already relayed the news among themselves, informing every collaborator.
"Maudgalyayana discovered it."
"Trouble... how long until the plan fully begins?"
"Originally, thirty years remained."
"Must we force it into motion?"
"Yes, we must force it. Maudgalyayana's divine powers are too penetrating. Moreover, both the Heavenly Eye and Heavenly Ear can hear thoughts. There is no way to hide."
"Thirty years... that is far too much missing. How is Li Shiwei's side?"
"It has already been arranged."
"Begin immediately."
"If we begin now... there will still be many flaws."
"Who knows what madness seized Maudgalyayana? He actually damaged his own cultivation just to observe underground."
"Enough. Stop complaining. Conducting reconnaissance was what they ought to have done in the first place."
"But we made preparations too. Who could have known that this man would disregard the risks so completely? If we had not done so, this move of his would have cost him dearly."
"But we did prepare, did we not? He gambled correctly. Stop complaining and get to work."
The Devil Lords chattered all at once, passing along their opinions. Yet after the final "get to work" was spoken, the entire cluster of demonic thought exchanges fell silent.
The Devil Lords had begun to act.
Over the next two hours, they did everything possible to make the arrangements as perfect as they could.
All that remained... was an east wind.
Looking toward the battlefield—
Facing the intrusion of heavenly demon thoughts, Shariputra wielded the Pure Method and stood immovable, like a steady rock amid crashing waves.
There was simply no point through which to break. Shariputra was far too steady.
Meanwhile, Maudgalyayana faced the thoughts of the Affliction Demon.
He stood