"Precisely because of this, although the Ancient Abyss Demon God was decisive and ruthless in battle and commanded awe throughout the Demon Race, he also won their hearts. Many powerful demons willingly followed him and served him to the death. Among the Four Demon Gods of the Demon Race, his subordinates were the most loyal."
After listening to Little Black's account, Qin Yan gained a more rounded understanding of the Ancient Abyss Demon God.
A Great Emperor of the Demon Race who valued loyalty and affection, and was even somewhat "righteous."
Since even Little Black had said so, Gu Yuan's Great Dao oath was probably genuine.
Qin Yan felt reassured.
"Do you understand now?"
Shen Xinglan looked at the three men and said calmly, "The Great Dao oath sworn by the Ancient Abyss Demon God has tied all of us inheritors to the same boat. Bringing Xuantian Valley to greater glory isn't merely about fulfilling our predecessors' last wishes. It's also for our own sake. Otherwise, that world-destroying demonic lightning tribulation is no laughing matter."
Ling Feng and Mu Dong nodded gravely.
Qin Yan also gave a slight nod to show that he understood.
A brief silence fell among the four of them.
"You don't actually need to be so despondent. As long as we develop Xuantian Valley properly, that world-destroying demonic lightning won't come looking for us."
After a while, Shen Xinglan spoke again.
Yet after she finished, she found no change in Ling Feng's or Mu Dong's expressions.
Bitterness covered Ling Feng's handsome face, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
Mu Dong's face was so gloomy it could have dripped water, and he looked as wilted as an eggplant struck by frost.
Still, she understood. Anyone who had been celebrating receiving a top-grade inheritance one moment,