Only then did Huo Ling nod in satisfaction.
That was how it should be. After layer upon layer of selection, this Marquis was the most suitable traitorous devil Huo Ling had found within Qibos's Demon Army.
For one, his strength was considerable, and he was among the upper ranks of Qibos's forces.
For another, he was extremely receptive. Huo Ling's envoy had not needed to spend much time or effort before winning this traitor over.
Within the dark Demon Army, Huo Ling was not the only one with designs on this devil Marquis. Qibos had designs on him as well.
It was merely that their intentions differed.
Huo Ling wanted to win the devil Marquis over, while Qibos wanted to weaken him, perhaps even find an opportunity to send him off to die in battle.
It could not be helped. Every devil Marquis who broke through to Legendary Level Fifteen was a potential ticking bomb within the Demon Army.
Even the dark demon generals had no idea when such a bomb might explode if left unaddressed.
Thus, even before Huo Ling had begun trying to recruit this devil Marquis, the Marquis's days had already become exceedingly difficult.
Huo Ling had originally intended to select a suitable Marquis from his own Demon Army to replace Qibos.
But his foundation was still lacking. Though he had devil Marquises under his command, none of them were strong enough to break through Legendary Level Fifteen.
That would not do. His heart was willing, but his strength fell short.
"Since you have come, I presume you have already made up your mind?" Huo Ling asked with a light smile.
This Qibos nodded. "That is right. I am prepared."
"Moreover, it is not only I who am prepared. General Qibos has likely made his preparations as