At the sight of this, Huo Ling's heart began pounding uncontrollably.
Asmodeus raised the scepter in his hand.
At that moment, He seemed to become the center of the world. His utterly absent aura transformed into something incomparably powerful.
Asmodeus slowly proclaimed, "By decree... Huo Ling is invested as Purgatory Duke of Avernus!"
The next instant, countless powers of law surged from the scepter, and a dazzling radiance descended upon Huo Ling.
At that moment, it was as though he had been directly filled with the power of laws. Countless Purgatory laws became clear and simple, as though they were within reach.
The last time he had experienced such a feeling was when he had offered a sacrifice to the Purgatory Will.
Huo Ling's consciousness was instantly drawn in by the power brought by this investiture. At that moment, he felt that he did not need to leave at all—he seemed able to advance right where he stood.
The laws and power brought by the title Asmodeus had bestowed upon him happened to provide the final push Huo Ling needed to break through.
Asmodeus noticed this as well and smiled. "Your luck is quite good. There is no need to salute. Comprehend it well and advance as soon as possible. The Nine Hells and Avernus need dukes like you."
After vaguely hearing those words, Huo Ling was completely at ease. From then on, he could no longer spare a thought for rules or etiquette.
He directly immersed his consciousness in cultivation. As the palace where Asmodeus received audiences, this place had formidable defenses. No fool would come to disturb Huo Ling.
Asmodeus soon departed with his personal guards, leaving only the regular guards and Huo Ling, who was immersed in cultivation, within the grand hall.
The guards, who had originally