"Fell? What happened?"
The Black Fiend Sect Leader's tone turned slightly cold as he pressed for details.
"He refused to help us refine artifacts and tried to escape, so one of the disciples accidentally killed him. This subordinate has already executed that disciple. It was only because there were matters to attend to that I had not yet reported this to you, Sect Leader. Please forgive me."
The bald, burly man Tie Luo spoke in a deep voice.
"Forget it. He is already dead, so what is the point of punishing you? Increase the guard. Do not spare the spirit stones—activate the formation to prevent any accidents."
The Black Fiend Sect Leader sighed, then abruptly changed the subject and gave his order.
"Yes, this subordinate obeys."
Tie Luo, the bald man, breathed a sigh of relief.
He then withdrew. What they did not know was that, under cover of night, two uninvited guests had already entered the imperial city.
Fang Yu and Xin Ruyin flew their artifacts above the pitch-black city walls and looked down at them.
A cold glint rose in Fang Yu's eyes as he said,
"Ruyin, when the time comes, you only need to watch over the battle from the air. Leave those demonic fiends to me."
"Very well. Then this little sister thanks Brother Fang."
Xin Ruyin knew that even though she had now established her foundation, if she interfered, she would practically only be a burden.
Unless she had arranged a formation beforehand. But Fang Yu clearly had no such intention, so naturally, she did not refuse.
Moreover, with Fang Yu's terrifying strength capable of killing Core Formation cultivators, he did not need her assistance.
To put it bluntly, not making a move was the greatest help she could offer Fang Yu.
"Mm. Let's