The Death of the Green Wolf: A Familiar Feeling (Part One)

In the days that followed, they suddenly entered a strange period of calm. After the brief conflict, Ghost Weary still guarded Bright Hall Palace, unaffected by the "misunderstanding" with the Dongyang Orthodox Sect. During this time, Xiao Limai announced that, for the stubborn Five Peaks Origin Spirit, Sun Demon Lord had proposed a "safe" method: forcibly refine the Five Sacred Peaks True Form Diagram. But the time required would be measured in years. For a Longevity True Man who theoretically possessed an endless lifespan, a few years truly counted for nothing—hardly a price at all. Ghost Weary might once have wondered about that for a while, but now he only spat inwardly: Bullshit! He was fairly certain that the various demon sects had gathered here for something immense, something far beyond what a mere Little Five could satisfy. Finding a few "sacrifices" for the Nine Palaces Demon Domain along the way was only natural. As one of the designated "sacrifices," Ghost Weary would undoubtedly receive considerable attention. What Xiao Limai had offered now was merely a line to keep him steady. The better news was that the sacrificial refinement of this Nine Palaces Demon Domain would take a very long time, leaving them some room to maneuver. Outwardly, Ghost Weary showed a measure of dissatisfaction at Xiao Limai's casual extension of the period during which he had to help, but he understood even more clearly that, in the current situation, demonic titans like Old Crow could afford ample patience toward someone who cooperated willingly. But for a clever, vigilant fellow, wiping him out cleanly was the best option. Thus, most of the time, he was very "well-behaved." Not only could he not reveal any wariness toward the Demon Lord Huiyuan, he had to display the posture of someone gradually walking