Yamcha and Krillin seized the first opportunity, charging straight down the path that had been opened for them. Son Goku followed close behind as the three headed directly for the deepest part of Demon God Castle.
More Demon Soldiers tried to stop them along the way, but they posed no pressure at all. After easily dealing with them, the trio pressed onward until they reached their destination.
Here, Lucifer, Ashura, and countless Demon Soldiers had been waiting for them for quite some time.
"To make it here after breaking through the solid defenses of our Demon Soldiers, I have to admit that you humans are quite capable. Come to think of it, it has been a long time since I tasted the blood of powerful humans." Lucifer's greedy gaze swept over the three of them as chilling killing intent spread. He licked his lips, exposing his true nature without reservation.
Drinking the blood of these powerful humans might allow his strength to increase.
It had been many years since he last felt the desire to grow stronger.
If it worked, he would become the supreme ruler of the Earth Demon Realm. He might even be able to kill Ashura.
Ashura remained silent beside him. His gaze passed over Krillin and Yamcha, fixing squarely on Son Goku.
It was this human brat who made him feel deeply uneasy.
"Tch! You sure talk big. Anyone who didn't know better would think you were some kind of monster! Leave this nasty bastard to me." Yamcha cracked his knuckles and volunteered first, facing Lucifer alone.
"Then I'll take the other one. We can't leave every opponent for you to handle, Goku, right?" Krillin was just as confident as Yamcha and stepped forward first, locking onto Ashura.
The two assumed fighting stances, each fixing their