Outside the Cave Abode.
The midday wind in Blazing Lion City carried a dry wave of heat as it poured in from the mountain ravine.
It brought the sulfurous smell of volcanic rock, mingled with the bloody scent of demon beasts roaring in the distant fighting arena, and swirled around the Red-Flame Demon Lord.
The Red Abyss Demon Lord stood still, his gaze passing over the Demon Venerables' heads to the distant horizon.
His red-gold slit pupils narrowed slightly, like two tiny suns compressed to their limit.
He thought in silence.
In his mind, the information the Red-Bearded Demon Venerable had reported churned, shifted, and fitted together.
The Golden Qilin Holy Court... fiercely protective of its own... royal bloodline... Purple Cloud Domain...
Each key point struck sparks against the others deep in his mind.
If the Golden Qilin Holy Court takes action as planned, Cangwu Holy Land will face two Sacred Courts working together. It probably won't be able to hold Purple Cloud Domain.
Once we take Purple Cloud Domain, the Blazing Lion Holy Court's territory will grow from three domains—Azure Flame, Vast Wild, and Molten Fire—to four.
Our overall strength will rise another level.
If something goes wrong with the Golden Qilin Holy Court, we can take a step back and demand an astronomical sum in compensation from Cangwu Holy Land.
Those Demon Venerables can't have died for nothing. If the Human Race can't hand over the killer, they'll have to make up for it with resources.
The Red Abyss Demon Lord rubbed his fingers together inside his sleeve.
Since Qingwu Heavenly Lord, who had slaughtered so many within the Blazing Lion Holy Court's territory, was now hiding in Purple Cloud Domain, he would naturally settle the score with Cangwu Holy Land, which controlled it.
Even if that man