Rear Lord's Intent

Beneath the Fusang Ancient Tree stood the Demon Ancestor. Demon Emperor Jin Buyi led his people beneath the tree, with his most trusted Chief Physician, Yuan Qi, by his side.

Demon Emperor Jin Buyi was somewhat uneasy. He looked around, but saw no sign of Xu Ying.

Suddenly, the chubby young man beside him revealed his true form, transforming into a thousand-li-long serpent. Throwing back his head, he called, "A Ying—"

A voice came from the Heavenly Abyss, calling back, "A Ying—" as if echoing him.

Yuan Qi looked down into the Heavenly Abyss and saw another huge serpent within, staring back at him.

He jumped in fright and hurriedly transformed into human form, drifting lightly downward.

"Chief Physician, be careful. Don't look directly into the Heavenly Abyss."

The Demon Ancestor remained perfectly calm and said, "You are looking at the Heavenly Abyss, and the Heavenly Abyss is looking at you. Be careful. If you look at it again, you may fall in. During the Demon Court Era, countless great demons were executed here. Even Great Luo Golden Immortals died in droves within it."

Yuan Qi jumped again and hurriedly squeezed closer to the Demon Ancestor. The Demon Ancestor looked slightly disgusted and took a step to the side.

Demon Emperor Jin Buyi asked, "Demon Ancestor, what do you think are Xu Ying's chances of winning against the Radiant Venerable?"

The Demon Ancestor said, "Xu Ying is the founder of the New Dao. He created the New Dao Fourteen Realms, possesses immeasurable merit and heaven-reaching divine power, and has accomplished deeds that shake the ages. But against the Radiant Venerable, he has no chance of victory."

He had praised Xu Ying too fiercely at first, so the single "but" afterward made Jin Buyi's heart sink.

The Demon Ancestor continued, "Your