Hell's Purpose

The remnants of the Clear Origin Domain army remained beneath the stars while Li Xuancang pondered how to return quickly to the Primordial Realm.

"Marquis, someone's coming."

Just then, a group emerged from the Void and approached Li Xuancang and the others openly.

"Careful. They're from Hell."

As the group drew near, everyone recognized the clothing that marked them as members of Hell and went on full alert.

"There's no need to be nervous. We mean no harm."

Their leader was a man with sinister eyes and a chilling aura, like a venomous snake lying in wait.

"We aren't enemies," True Lord Black Snake said with a smile, offering an olive branch. "The Heavenly Court is our common enemy."

"Spare us the rest. State your purpose!" Li Xuancang wanted as little to do with Hell as possible.

True Lord Black Snake took no offense. Instead, he smiled. "Fellow Daoist Li speaks plainly, so I won't beat around the bush either."

"We have a Star Gate connected to the Primordial Realm. You're welcome to use it."

True Lord Black Snake's startling offer shook Li Xuancang.

The Star Gate had been created through the Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor's supreme wisdom. The method of building one was a closely guarded secret held by the Heavenly Court.

The Star Gates had played no small part in allowing the Heavenly Court to lord it over the Star Realm and do as it pleased.

That Hell had gained control of such a vital secret was almost unbelievable.

Li Xuancang quickly cast aside his distracting thoughts and asked gravely, "What's the price?"

Hell had come to them offering use of a Star Gate. It could not be without purpose.

"The Heavenly Court is our common enemy. We ask for nothing else," True Lord Black Snake said, his expression