The Hundred-Eyed Demon King looked at the Centipede Demon King. "Fellow Daoist, may I ask what brings you here?"
The heads formed from over a hundred centipedes let out chuckling laughter.
"I have come to offer Fellow Daoist a heaven-shaking boon."
The two began their false performance, engaging in a battle of tongues and spears as though it were all real.
In the end, as expected, the Hundred-Eyed Demon King gladly accepted the Centipede Demon King's terms.
The Hundred-Eyed Demon King received a blank letter of undertaking bearing the Great Ape King's personal signature and seal. He could write whatever he wanted on it.
The Hundred-Eyed Demon King, meanwhile, produced his pledge of allegiance and directly handed control of the entire fortress formation to the Centipede Demon King.
Having obtained control of the formation, the Centipede Demon King quietly entered the mining site.
He appeared beside the Hundred-Eyed Demon King, a mirror in hand.
With a slight use of magic, the mirror swiftly began to change.
It seemed to be communicating with somewhere far away.
Before long, a face appeared in the mirror—it was the Great Ape King.
"Centipede Demon King, how goes the situation?"
Anticipation flashed through the Great Ape King's eyes. Clearly, he was eagerly hoping this plan would succeed.
A smile hung on the Centipede Demon King's face. "My King, I have not failed your trust!"
"The Hundred-Eyed Demon King has already agreed!"
At this moment, the Hundred-Eyed Demon King also stood beside the Centipede Demon King. He slightly cupped his hands toward the Great Ape King in the mirror.
"My King, from this day forth, Hundred-Eyed shall follow wherever you lead!"
The Great Ape King burst into laughter. "Good, good, good! With the Hundred-Eyed Demon King's aid, this plan can succeed!"
"I will take a detour