If he were to fall, the clan behind him would be wiped out as well.
And now, a golden opportunity lay right before him.
Mad Python had always been devoted to strengthening his clan. And now, here was his chance.
"Young Palace Master, please."
After a long while of deliberation, Mad Python finally stepped aside and bowed slightly to Little Red.
It was the highest courtesy. For a Dao Integration True Lord to bow to a Spirit Transformation True Person was an exceedingly rare sight.
"Very good. You've made the right choice. I'll ensure the Mad Python Clan endures for generations to come."
Little Red gave Mad Python an approving look, then flew toward the distance.
In the blink of an eye, he vanished over the horizon.
After Little Red had left, Mad Python casually crushed the other three Demon Venerables who had come with him, then began making his way back to the Myriad Demon Palace.
He was a True Lord. Even if others found out he had let Little Red go, they wouldn't dare make things difficult for him. Who would be foolish enough to provoke a True Lord?
"Boss, don't tell me you really caused the upheaval in the Dark Forest?"
On the way, Little Red asked with unrestrained curiosity.
Ye Lin nodded.
"Boss, that was such a fun thing to do. You didn't bring me along—I'm hurt."
Little Red flew along as he bragged to Ye Lin.
Toutian, meanwhile, sat quietly beside Ye Lin. Ever since he learned that Ye Lin was the person in that vision, he hadn't dared to act out.
The future Ye Lin could take on the entire world by himself. Instinctive awe kept Toutian sitting perfectly still.
Little Red was incredibly fast. In barely five hours, they had reached the Human