The Heart Fallen into Darkness (Part Two)

"Ten years. We've been in this space for decades!"

"But what have we done all this time? Conquered? Slaughtered? Destroyed?"

"No. Nothing!"

"We can only cower in this cramped little place day after day, trembling before the unknown Starry Sky beyond, not knowing what to do!"

"We're like pitiful Tutu Beasts, waiting day after day for death to come!"

In the image, the demons watched Er Dongsheng slowly lower his head. Every demon who had emerged from that space could not help lowering their own heads with him.

Time seemed to stand still. Every demon sank into grief and humiliation.

How glorious they had once been. But what about now?

They were weak beyond belief! How could this be?

Demons could be fiercely proud, too.

The next instant—

Boom!

Boundless, terrifying flames erupted from the Castle, and an enormous Phoenix suddenly appeared in the sky! Vast energy converged. The temperature soared, and the surrounding air crackled.

"Screee!"

Crash! The entire magical image shattered.

Then—

Er Dongsheng appeared atop the Phoenix's head. He threw back his head and roared along with it!

"Awooo!"

"Tell me! Tell me, are you content with this? Content to sink into ruin?"

The demons fell silent. They yearned for slaughter, but when faced with the stronger demons outside, even they sometimes chose to retreat.

"Answer me! Answer me—what is this?"

Boom!

Black flames burst from every trooper, whether they belonged to the Reserve Corps or were captains flying out at speed from behind. The flames linked together, and a terrifying banner unseen for many years appeared in the sky!

"Destruction! Our Destruction Banner!"

"It really is the Destruction Banner!"

"How many years has it been? How many years? At last, we've seen it again!"

Countless demons grew excited. The sorrow vanished from their faces, and they