Nothing but a little wind and frost

The God of Slaughter imagined many things.

Ultimately, it was felt that this collaboration was also very valuable for the ruler of the Demon Plane; in a sense, it was a match made in heaven for both sides.

When he first learned that the Ghost Emperor planned to cooperate with the Demon Plane, he had considered whether to use the Demon Plane's resources to advance further. Now it seems that there's no need for that.

If the other party has the capability and the willingness to cooperate, then let's make use of them first.

As for what will happen in the future—heh, when the Abyss Invasion, the Demon Plane will only become nourishment.

For the God of Slaughter, cooperation with the Demon Plane was clearly not genuine.

For Old Yi, this was merely a task for his apprentice.

Their goal has never been about becoming a god or gaining Life energy; it's simply to facilitate a smooth cooperation between the Demon Plane and the Holy Spirit Cult. No matter how the Holy Spirit Cult persuades them or what conditions they offer, they will ultimately agree.

By proactively revealing their needs, they can give the Holy Spirit Cult the illusion that they have grasped their target.

Cooperation is no longer a one-way appeal, but a mutually beneficial exchange of interests, which makes the Holy Spirit Cult feel a little more at ease and allows him to complete his disciple's task as soon as possible.

As he expected, a barely perceptible hint of joy flashed in the eyes of the Demon Empress and the others upon hearing his request.

They weren't afraid that Electrolux had no demands, but rather that he was without desires.

At this moment, the God of Slaughter also informed the Demon Empress and the Ghost Emperor via telepathy that Electrolux's strength was comparable to that of a god, but he was not a god. This made them realize the truth and gave them even more confidence.

"It seems that both our organization and your side are willing to cooperate; this is a good start."

The Ghost Emperor revealed a slight smile, "I just wonder what your intention is in participating in our plan to become a god?"

"Literally, I want to know how you intend to become gods, including the details of the steps."

Is that so?

The Ghost Emperor stroked his chin and said, "There's something I need to remind you of. Our plan to become a god is related to a kind of formation. Although you can participate in the plan, if your goal is the formation data, it will only be given to you as payment after you fight against the Douluo Federation with us."

The Holy Spirit Cult's apparent plan for godhood is to use the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array to make the Demon Empress a god.

After that, these high-ranking members of the Holy Spirit Cult each had their own plans and ulterior motives.

Needless to say, their respective plans were obvious; the Ghost Emperor would never reveal his plans to others on the spot.

As for the method of creating the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array, the Ghost Emperor believed it could be used as leverage to win over the Demon Plane. However, this was something that couldn't be given away for free; they had to ensure that the Demon Plane joined their plan to fight against the Douluo Federation first.

Upon hearing this, Old Yi nodded. "That's a reasonable demand. But since what I value most can only be obtained after the war begins, I won't concede on other interests."

"Of course, you can still take the Life energy from the Demon Plane of the Douluo Continent; the distribution of other benefits can be discussed now."

The Ghost Emperor paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Then, it's a pleasure to cooperate."

"It's a pleasure doing business with you."

After a short while, having discussed the general details of the cooperation and exchanged contact information, Electrolux turned his gaze to Yehui behind him, and the Holy Spirit Cult members also turned their gaze to this Fallen Angel soul master.

The Ghost Emperor spoke first, his tone tinged with probing. "Your Excellency has summoned a large army to the Douluo Plane and needs her assistance. Have you decided how to settle her? If necessary, the Holy Spirit Cult can take care of her."

Old Yi chuckled lightly, the smile not reaching his eyes, "No need. Cooperation is cooperation, but when it comes to crucial matters, I never entrust them to others."

Before he finished speaking, he raised his hand and waved it, Yehui's figure instantly disappeared from the spot, having been sent to the Demon Plane.

With that, Yehui's mission ended, and she was honorably retired.

Electrolux withdrew his hand and said calmly, "From this day forward, I will remain on the Douluo Continent, connected to the Demon Plane. Contact me directly if needed."

Upon hearing this, the members of the Holy Spirit Cult were not surprised.

The Fallen Angel are clearly a double-edged sword. The Demon Plane can use them to attack the Douluo Plane, Douluo Plane can also use them to travel to the Demon Plane. Since the Demon Plane doesn't trust them, they obviously won't give them any leverage.

"So, what are your plans next?"

The Ghost Emperor turned his gaze to the demon army behind Electrolux. "I do not recommend that you provoke the Douluo Federation now and harvest Life energy. That would only alert them and expose you to the Douluo Federation's attention."

"The Holy Spirit Cult is currently far overseas and cannot provide you with timely assistance."

Electrolux's expression remained unchanged. "I have no intention of making a move now. The Demon Plane has waited for so many years; a little more won't make a difference."

The Ghost Emperor breathed a sigh of relief, then said, "In that case, your three thousand troops and the demon army you will summon in the future need a place to be stationed. There are many informants around Mingdu, and the Federation's reconnaissance Soul Tool are constantly on the move. If you hide in the wild, you will be discovered sooner or later."

He paused, then glanced tentatively at Electrolux.

"The Holy Spirit Cult has been operating in the Star Luo Empire and Dou Ling Continent for many years, and has many secret strongholds. Our cult has set up teleportation arrays and supply reserves in those places, enough to accommodate hundreds of thousands of people. If you do not mind, we can temporarily house your army there."

Strategically speaking, what he said made no mistake. The demon army did indeed need a place to be housed. After all, if the dimensional portal was opened during wartime and the army was summoned temporarily, they would be sitting ducks. It was better to summon and house them in advance.

Electrolux did not answer immediately, his gaze fixed intently on the Ghost Emperor, his eyes, which seemed to hold the stars, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

The Ghost Emperor felt somewhat uncomfortable under their gaze, but dared not look away.

After a moment, Electrolux finally spoke, his voice as calm as still water. "You needn't trouble yourselves with that for now. I will take these guards to travel around this plane and find a temporary base."

As soon as he finished speaking, Electrolux raised his hand and waved it. A dark golden light spread out from the object in his palm, like an Formless giant net, enveloping the three thousand demons behind him. The space trembled violently, and the figures of the demons twisted and shrank in the light, as if being sucked into a vortex, and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

The device he carries, capable of holding tens of thousands of people, was something he created in his spare time. His former Tower of Eternity possessed this ability, so creating it wasn't difficult.

After doing all this, Old Yi glanced at the Demon Empress one last time before disappearing from the spot, leaving behind only a single sentence.

"Six months from now, I will travel to the Star Luo Continent to meet with you all and discuss important matters. We will meet again then."

Watching Old Yi's figure disappear, the Ghost Emperor smiled helplessly, "This guy really doesn't trust us."

"And how could we trust him?"

The God of Slaughter's tone was cold, "It's nothing more than mutual exploitation. Since he wants to gather intelligence in the Douluo Continent, let him go. The background of the Demon Plane dictates that he can only cooperate with us. The Douluo Federation will not trust the Demon Plane."

The Ghost Emperor nodded secretly.

The Demon Plane is infamous, comparable to their Holy Spirit Cult and the Abyss Plane. The probability of this Electrolux going to the Douluo Federation to seek cooperation is as low as the probability of their cult leader, the Demon Empress, defecting to the enemy.

No one will believe a group of demons.

However, the Ghost Emperor felt that there were some things that still needed to be guarded against. Electrolux might not cooperate with the Douluo Federation, but he might betray the Holy Spirit Cult.

Now it all comes down to their methods; let's see who has the last laugh.

Thinking of his plan for a divine kingdom, the Ghost Emperor took a deep breath and turned to look at the Demon Empress, who had remained silent with a furrowed brow.

"Is the Master resentful that Yehui was taken away by Electrolux? Well, there's nothing we can do about it. Before this, none of us anticipated that the Demon Plane possessed God Rank powerhouse."

If the strongest being in the Demon Plane is merely at their Limit, the Holy Spirit Cult has plenty of ways to control them. Even if they cooperate, the Holy Spirit Cult will be in charge. At that point, they can completely control Yehui, forcibly drag the Demon Plane onto the war chariot, and even use the Demon Plane as a fallback plan.

But when God Rank powerhouse appeared in the Demon Plane, everything changed.

They cannot arbitrarily control the Demon Plane; whether or not Yehui can be spared depends on Electrolux's agreement.

But the Demon Plane clearly wouldn't leave them this weakness.

In a sense, their plan to capture Yehui this time was a complete disaster.

Although Electrolux and the Demon Plane are powerful allies, they are clearly not easy to control, and they even took Yehui away. As the executor of the plan, it is only natural that the Demon Empress is unhappy.

The Demon Empress snapped out of his daze, glanced at the Ghost Emperor, didn't answer, bowed to the God of Slaughter, and turned to leave.

Her steps were unhurried, her shadow gradually lengthening in the twilight until it merged into the darkness. The Ghost Emperor stood there, watching her leave, his brows slightly furrowed. He felt that something was off about her tonight, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

The Demon Empress walked alone in the wilderness, the night wind brushing her face, bringing the chill of early autumn. The words Electrolux had uttered before leaving echoed repeatedly in her mind, "Your body is truly a fine vessel."

What does this sentence actually mean?

Container? Whose container?

What was that Demon Overlord implying? Or was he trying to sow discord?

The Demon Empress couldn't tell for a moment.

She took a deep breath, suppressing her chaotic thoughts.

Regardless, her ultimate goal—to avenge herself on the Douluo Continent and resurrect her husband after becoming a god—is to be pursued until her death. A few words won't sway her resolve!

However, she kept those words in mind.

After the Demon Empress left, the projections of the Ghost Emperor and the God of Slaughter quickly dissipated, and the members of the Holy Spirit Cult also swiftly departed.

The night wind howled past, stirring up a cloud of gravel and dust.

On the distant horizon, the last vestiges of twilight were swallowed by darkness.

The rocky hills have returned to their former desolation, with only the cracked stones and deep footprints on the ground testifying to a secret conversation that once took place here.

Undercurrents are swirling, and everyone harbors their own ulterior motives.

This alliance was destined to be anything but peaceful from the very beginning.

In Mingdu, looking at Old Yi had returned and Yehui who had been pulled back from the Demon Plane, Huo Yuhao said, "Old Yi, Lord Yehui, thank you for your hard work this time."

Yehui shook her head, "If it weren't for your help, I would still be suffering because of my Martial Soul. This matter is nothing."

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Electrolux waved his hand, his aged face revealing no emotion, and simply said, "It was just playing along with you in a play; it wasn't hard work at all."

While saying this on the surface, Old Yi secretly whispered, "You brat, why are you making such a big fuss?"

Although he casually uttered his famous line, he actually felt somewhat embarrassed after witnessing that scene.

It's just too pretentious.

Huo Yuhao remained outwardly calm, but secretly sent a telepathic message back, his tone carrying a hint of amusement. "Old Yi, isn't this just to give you face? It's rare for you to make a public appearance in the Douluo Continent. If the entourage is too small, wouldn't it be a disgrace to your titles of Calamity of the Undead and Holy Necromancer?"

Do I need to put on such a show? What image do I have in your eyes?

"Um... old in age but young at heart?"

Or rather, a patient with advanced chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) – the incurable kind.

Huo Yuhao thought to himself.

Stop being so cheeky, and don't do that again.

Old Yi withdrew his gaze and stopped transmitting his voice.

Huo Yuhao tactfully skipped the topic, turning his gaze to Yehui beside him, his expression quickly returning to seriousness.

"After this, you will no longer be allowed to appear in the Douluo Continent openly. You will be treated as missing. It's a real injustice to you."

Yehui smiled. "That's how we've always lived, and it wasn't so bad."

It's just a little bit of hardship.

After chatting for a few more minutes, and once Yehui left, Old Yi said to Huo Yuhao, "Yuhao, this time I used the name of the Demon Plane to delay them for six months. During this time, they should be more well-behaved, so you can focus on improving your strength."

"Okay, once I've dealt with Yuanen's matter, I'll go to the Throne of Seal to condense my Third Soul Core."

Huo Yuhao nodded and looked out the window at the Federation Building.

The investigations into Yuanen Zhentian and Yuanen Tiandang proceeded quickly.

After Yuanen Zhentian frankly explained that his connection with the Shrek remnants was only due to their ancestors' request for Shrek to stay for a few days, the Federation Speaker began to consider a lenient approach.

After all, this matter wasn't as serious as initially thought.

However, there is a condition for letting them go: they must completely sever ties with the Titan Giant Ape and Shrek.

The Federation Speaker had thought this matter would be difficult for the two, but to his surprise, they agreed immediately and even swore a solemn oath. Their resolute attitude and practiced manner made it seem as if they had rehearsed it many times, almost catching the Federation Council off guard.

Just then, news came that Yehui had disappeared and that Yuanen Yehui had been attacked by Evil Spirit Master but was saved by a passing powerful figure. The Federation Speaker immediately realized that the Holy Spirit Cult was behind it all.

He never expected that the Holy Spirit Cult's target would be the Yehui mother and daughter, who possessed the Fallen Angel Martial Soul.

In the Speaker's office, the Federation Speaker frowned as he looked at Yu Guanzhi. "Still no trace of Yehui?"

"No, it's probably already been taken over by the Holy Spirit Cult— "

Yu Guanzhi paused halfway through his sentence, sighed, and said, "This was our oversight. What are your plans regarding Yuanen Zhentian and his son?"

The speaker paused for a moment, then said, "They have shown remorse well. Moreover, Yehui disappeared during their investigation, so we all bear some responsibility. Logically and morally, we shouldn't pursue the matter further."

"Then find an opportunity to get reinstated and pin all those 'rumors' that smear them on the Holy Spirit Cult."

At this point, the speaker paused, his expression shifting, "As for those who took advantage of the situation to fish in troubled waters, those who only knew how to fight for power and profit, let's clean them up too!"