Lucifer's expression froze. He wanted to say something, but had no words in reply.
He had lived for countless years, after all, and had personally witnessed Gaius's absurd rate of growth.
Since Gaius dared say that, it meant he was confident he could break through to Heaven Level within ten years.
A Heaven Level being less than a hundred years old—compared to that, the accumulations of thousands, tens of thousands, millions of years, or even longer by people like them were simply a joke.
Even reincarnation was a technical skill! Was Gaius's bloodline really this unreasonable?
Fortunately, Witchcraft Demon had died early and could not hear Lucifer's inner monologue. Otherwise, he would have been consumed by jealousy.
They were both second-generation descendants, yet one generation of Gaius's family surpassed the last, while he... was destined to be controlled by his Old Father for his entire life.
"Is that a threat?"
"No, not a threat. A deal.
This time, you really screwed me over. The entire universe knows I came here.
But as long as you do not get in my way, I can let it go."
Lucifer curled his lip and was about to say something when he suddenly froze. "What perfect timing!"
A golden portal suddenly opened, and the Sorcerer Supreme, Ancient One, stepped out.
She first gave Lucifer an impassive glance. "Lucifer, you have had enough fun, haven't you?"
"Fine, fine, Sorcerer Supreme. I'll leave now." Lucifer gave in readily. "But shouldn't you thank me? I helped you find the person you were looking for."
"I do not like this method, and neither would anyone else."
"As long as it works, why worry so much about it?"
"You should return to Hell." Ancient One spoke coldly as the Eye of Agamotto on her chest slowly opened.
"Hehe! No