The moment the words fell, a figure emerged from the darkness behind the man.
The burly figure radiated an oppressive force. As soon as he appeared, he dropped to his knees and called out, "Greetings, Chief Envoy!"
The Chief Envoy held the highest authority among the Heavenly Demon Envoys. He commanded them all and was the one closest to the Heavenly Demon.
Neither the Betrayers of the Forbidden Lands nor the Heavenly Demon Envoys dared act presumptuously before the Chief Envoy.
The Chief Envoy glanced back at the man. "According to my informant in the Mystic Capital, Qin An has reached a secret agreement with Emperor Xuanwu and is heading alone to the nearest Forbidden Land, the Silver Moon Forbidden Land. Send every Demon and False God you know to wait outside it and kill him."
The burly man raised his head and answered respectfully, "As you command."
The Chief Envoy walked the mortal world on behalf of the Heavenly Demon. Whatever his orders, the Betrayers had to carry them out with all their might, without the slightest slackening.
After a moment's thought, the Chief Envoy said, "The Holdouts have opened a passage. I've sensed their movements; they're all heading for the Silver Moon Forbidden Land. Take the utmost care. Have those Demons and False Gods give it everything they have. If Qin An dies, the Heavenly Demon will reward them handsomely."
The burly man hurriedly bowed his head. "As you command."
The Chief Envoy waved him away impatiently.
The burly man immediately obeyed. In a flash, his figure melted into the night and vanished.
Only after the burly man was gone did the Chief Envoy turn toward the pitch-black sea. A shadow crossed his eyes, and his fists slowly tightened.
"If this attempt fails, I'll have to set aside