Black Erosion Realm, palace secret chamber.
Ian stood before the void map, his gaze fixed on the Second Layer.
After venturing into the Second Layer twice, he had gathered nearly all the information he needed. The distribution of the peripheral forces, the scale of the demon settlements, the location of the Demon Dragon's Dragon Domain, and its defensive arrangements had all formed a complete map in his mind.
Now, it was time to take the third step.
"You can't go." Ian spoke without turning around.
Zul was silent for a moment. "I know."
He was the lord of the Black Erosion Realm. Stepping into the Second Layer was equivalent to invading the Demon Dragon's territory.
Lords were extremely sensitive about their domains. The Demon Dragon would immediately sense his presence and treat him as an enemy.
Ian turned around. "Someone has to manage the vanguard and the mines. With my strength, the odds of success are extremely high. You'll be able to use me soon enough."
Zul said no more and nodded.
With his true body entering the Dragon Domain alone, even if he had to face both the Demon Dragon and the Frost King by himself, his chances of victory were still high. No one understood how terrifying Ian's strength was better than he did.
Bringing another person would only add another variable.
Ian took the Mimicry Rune from his robes and pressed it against his chest.
The Chaos Domain contracted within his body, leaving only a thin layer of Abyssal Energy as camouflage.
The Order Rules of the Wizarding World were concealed layer by layer, replaced by dense Abyssal Aura.
A few breaths later, the Demon King standing before Zul was a figure radiating Abyssal Aura from head to toe.
"Let's go."
Ian stepped into the void, and