Yan Chihuo rose to his feet, uncertainty stirring in his heart as he glanced at Heaven's End King. Heaven's End King said lightly, "Since the Soul-Seizing Flame fell into your hands, it is yours. How could I snatch a treasure from you? Besides, what difference is there between it being in your hands and in mine?"
Yan Chihuo felt somewhat reassured, then thought to himself, No wonder, when Heaven's End King was defeated and retreated from the cultivation world back then, someone was willing to risk his life to cover his escape. And after returning to the Netherworld, he could still retain his position among the Nine Nether Kings. He truly treats his subordinates well.
Heaven's End King said, "Let's go."
Then he recalled something else, turned to Yan Chihuo, and said, "Remember, do not speak of what happened today to anyone—especially do not mention that Extinction King is dead."
Yan Chihuo acknowledged him, but a chill ran through his heart. Heaven's End King intends to use the same trick again. I wonder whom he will send to impersonate Extinction King this time, to lure in the other Nether Kings.
Heaven's End King's avatar transformed into Nine Nether King once more and departed alone, while Yan Chihuo returned to his residence with Heaven's End King.
After returning, Heaven's End King ordered a full defense against the attacks of Nine Nether King's subordinates, forbidding any rash advances. Yan Chihuo knew that Heaven's End King was deliberately showing weakness. Before long, other Nether Kings would likely fall for it.
Yet this time, matters went completely beyond the expectations of both Heaven's End King and Yan Chihuo. On the second day after their return, astonishing news spread throughout the Netherworld: Extinction King had fallen.
Heaven's End King was shocked and enraged. Not knowing