Guided by the key of the Hell Crucible, Xiao Yan, the Spirit Devouring King, and the Hell Demon Dragon easily arrived at the end of the Senluo Path, where a gloomy, eerie, pitch-black great hall materialized out of thin air.
The entire body of the great hall was engraved with countless ancient runes originating from the Hell Realm. Those runes were bone-chillingly cold, and without a Hell Realm token, approaching this place would likely prove exceedingly difficult.
"Xiao Yan, let us part ways here... The Desolate Ancient Heavenly Palace suffered a failed encirclement this time, and they will surely adopt some new strategies again. I fear turmoil within my clan, so I must return as soon as possible to preside over the overall situation."
"After I stabilize the situation, I will come negotiate with you regarding the matter of saving the Xiao Clan."
"Most of our enemies lurk in the shadows, so remember not to act rashly."
The Spirit Devouring King wore a solemn expression, and the instructions he gave clearly carried a heavy sense of entrusting an orphan to someone's care.
"Mn, take care, Senior."
Xiao Yan nodded heavily, naturally knowing that the pressing priority now was to integrate forces, expand influence... and increase his own strength.
As for those enemies lurking in the shadows, with the deterrence provided by the Spirit Devouring King and the Outer Realm Evil Clan, they likely would not make a move against Xiao Yan for a short time.
After sending off the Spirit Devouring King, the key in Xiao Yan's palm grew increasingly scorching hot, yet he was in no hurry to step into the great hall. Instead, he turned his head and looked at the Hell Demon Dragon aside.
At this moment, the latter had transformed into the appearance of an ordinary