In the void, before Ao Qing.
A will was transmitted from within this Dragon Scale.
"Follow the Imperial Palace. Proceed to the Land of Annihilation."
Ao Qing lowered his eyes, already understanding.
Among the Demon Race, the Dragon and Phoenix Races each had a Demon Lord presiding over them.
At this time, the Demon Lord of the Phoenix Race had long been stationed within the Imperial Palace.
This was also the only existence within the Phoenix Race that Ao Qing held in some awe.
And now, this Dragon Scale came from the Demon Lord of the Dragon Race.
"I respectfully obey the decree."
Ao Qing bowed with a reverent expression.
As his words fell, the Dragon Scale suddenly bloomed with light before landing upon Ao Qing's body, replacing a portion of him and turning into a brilliant scale forged of gold.
Rumble!
As Ao Qing accepted that scale, the vast Imperial Palace beneath his feet, floating and sinking amid an ocean of magma, began to tremble faintly as well.
Ao Qing's iron-molten eyes narrowed slightly.
"The Phoenix Race Demon Lord is making a move as well..."
"Is that the Demon Race's Imperial Palace? Why has it appeared here?!"
Within the world beyond the Bronze Ancient Gate.
Jiang Shu, the Heavenly Puppet Sect Leader, and the Sword Concealment Sect Leader stood shoulder to shoulder, their blazing gazes fixed upon the Imperial Palace.
Just moments ago, all three of them had been watched by that terrifying gaze.
Without question, that Demon Lord had already discovered them!
"It seems this world holds secrets beyond anything we imagined!"
"Even a Demon Lord has no choice but to act indirectly because of this place."
Jiang Shu spoke in a low voice.
The other two Sect Leaders' gazes were solemn as well, their previous ease