What Satan had said about the secret treasure crystal ball possessing a "locating" function was by no means empty alarmism. Before long, he used that locator to project an incarnation here through space.
What arrived was not merely a projection. Its power steadily grew stronger, and it soon became his true body.
Feeling the pressure emanating from the strongest pseudo-god in the Demon Realm, Chen Rui silently circulated his Star Power, bringing his state of mind into complete stillness. "Welcome, Lord Satan. This time, we will work together to destroy the Despair Main Altar."
"'Cooperation' is not the keyword between us, even if we share a common enemy." Satan's cold, harsh gaze locked onto Chen Rui as an invisible pressure of the soul surged forth. Chen Rui clearly sensed Satan's killing intent. He had long since secretly prepared every means of defense and escape, yet outwardly he remained calm, as still as an ancient well.
"Water Elemental Envoy, it has been many years since we last met." After studying Chen Rui for a while, Satan withdrew his killing intent and looked toward Lanboster.
"We are neither friends nor enemies. Acquaintances, perhaps, Lord Satan." Lanboster nodded. "Judging by the strength of this projection, calling you 'my lord' is only proper."
Satan's gaze fell on the Water Ripple Crown. "A Water Origin Fragment? I seem to have seen one in someone's hands before."
Chen Rui had once shown Satan the Water Origin Fragment at Sekeruid Mountain. Knowing that Satan had already become suspicious, he added, "This was a treasure discovered by one of my believers, and it was also the reason I came to know this monarch."
Naturally, Lanboster would not expose him. "Whatever grudges the two of you may have had before, I hope that this time we can all join