For now, the Formless Demon Spider and his companions were still far away. Even using a Quasi-Emperor Artifact's extraordinary speed from time to time, crossing the vast Sea of Realms would take them decades.
Jiang Yun considered it. He had nothing to do, and idling would get him nowhere. He might as well use the opportunity to convert some Dark Immortal Kings and bring them under his command as capable subordinates.
After dealing with them, Jiang Yun had come to appreciate just how useful these Dark Lifeforms were.
He could order them around without the slightest pang of conscience. Like utterly loyal servants, they worked tirelessly, carried out every command to the letter, and stopped the moment he told them to stop. They were simply the best tools heaven could have given him.
"My lord, two of my kin are close friends of mine. We once became sworn brothers. If you need them, I'm willing to try..."
The converted Dark Immortal King answered cautiously, his face full of devotion.
"They're fortunate to have a brother like you."
"Good. Gu Xu, was it? I'll remember you. You've earned yourself a commendation today!"
Jiang Yun nodded slightly, satisfaction showing in his eyes.
"It's my honor to serve you, my lord." Hearing this, Gu Xu hurriedly dropped to one knee, trembling with excitement and gratitude.
With an insider working in perfect concert with him, Jiang Yun became a peerless chess player laying his pieces in the dark. Step by steady step, he chipped away at the Dark Lifeforms in this part of the Sea of Realms.
Quasi-Emperor War Spear in hand, he would strike down gods or Buddhas alike if they stood in his way. Sometimes an accomplice helped him; sometimes he acted alone, dealing the occasional surprise blow to a Dark Immortal