The moment Li Yun killed that Evil Spirit.
Deep in the Dark Abyss Ninth Layer, endless black mist coiled around a magnificent palace built entirely of Primordial Dark Black Divine Rock.
Unlike the lightless world outside, the palace was bright as day and brimming with life. An ancient evergreen tree even stood within it, towering proudly over all.
At the center of the hall, a man wearing a black jade ceremonial crown and the Azure Emperor Robe sat in the seat of honor. He slowly withdrew his gaze from across the nine layers of the Dark Abyss, his expression profound and calm.
"It seems this guy didn't discover the Evil Spirits' secret. He even took the Evil Spirit's deliberate revelation of its identity for the ravings of a Sinful Criminal..."
"Just as well. That saves us from further complications."
He tapped a finger lightly against the armrest and gave an order.
"Pass the word. Hand over the batch of Black Heaven Devotees we captured recently. Let the kid finish his mission as soon as possible and leave the Dark Abyss."
After a pause, his tone grew more solemn.
"Also, tell the clan that unless it's necessary, outsiders must not be allowed into the Dark Abyss again. Anyone who does enter is to be treated as a Sinful Criminal."
"Otherwise, if the secret of how the Dark Abyss creates Evil Spirits gets out, the Evergreen Ancient Domain will likely become a target for every faction. We aren't strong enough yet to stand against all the top powers of the Hengwu Domain!"
A man in black-patterned battle armor stood below the dais. He bowed, cupped his fists, and answered gravely, "As you command!"
Before his voice had faded, his figure dissolved into the black mist within the hall, departing to carry out