"I knew it. The renowned Bull Demon King was a true-hearted hero. Rest assured, since your resolve not to submit is firm as a rock, we will no longer insist. You may stay out of this, and we can even guarantee peaceful coexistence with Emerald Cloud Mountain, Accumulated Thunder Mountain, and Drillhead Mountain from now on, with neither side encroaching on the other," Black Skull said slowly.
"Spare me the nonsense. What are your terms?" the Bull Demon King asked coldly.
"We have only one condition: hand over the Heavenly Register in your possession immediately," Black Skull said.
At these words, the Bull Demon King's expression darkened.
How does even the Demon Clan know that the Bull Demon King has the Heavenly Register? Shen Luo's heart gave a jolt.
"So this was what you were after all along, after stirring up so much trouble?" The Bull Demon King made no attempt to deny it and sneered.
"You are mistaken, fellow Daoist. Our original orders were to invite you to join us. Only because your refusal was so resolute did we have to settle for the next best thing and request the Heavenly Register," Black Skull said.
"So as long as I hand this over, you will release Jade, furl your banners and silence your drums, and withdraw from Accumulated Thunder Mountain's territory?" the Bull Demon King asked, raising an eyebrow.
Seeing his unchanged expression and hearing his calm tone, Shen Luo's heart sank.
"Correct. As I promised earlier, all branches of the Demon Clan will coexist peacefully with you, your relatives, and their clans. We will never again raise an army against you," Black Skull said with a nod.
"The Heavenly Register is nothing but a relic of the old Heavenly Court anyway. The very sight of it irritates me,