"Interesting."
Wrathful Heaven smiled at those words.
That the Mystic Gate's three great sect-clans wished to leave this realm was hardly anything new; it was a situation laid plainly on the table.
But Heavenly Firmament Sect said they wanted to properly "see them off." It was hard to say whether they meant a farewell or a funeral.
"I shall certainly pay you a visit another day."
"We shall congratulate the Devil Master on the joy of his Transcendence another time."
Guo Chen and Bihuo, the two Six Desires Heavenly Demons, did not linger. After exchanging another round of courtesies, they left directly and vanished into the Void.
Only then did Devil Lord Sackcloth drag his heavily wounded body over to offer his thanks.
"Thank you, Senior Brother, for saving my life."
Wrathful Heaven ignored him, merely waving a hand. His fingers traced and pointed through the air, leaving behind one mark after another in the Void, as though calculating something.
Before long, Worry-Free Heaven, Miaogaotian, Kongkong'er, and Gu Yuhan each revealed themselves.
"Senior Brother."
"Separation and Reunion Pavilion offers its congratulations on the Devil Lord's Transcendence."
Kongkong'er casually cupped his hands in salute.
Though their paths differed and they could not scheme together, everyone in Separation and Reunion Pavilion was in business. Proper appearances still had to be maintained.
Besides, these two were old acquaintances from the Mount Zhong Association. Everyone knew everyone else.
"Elder Kong's swordsmanship is indeed exquisite. That sword brushed past old ghost Futu's nose and severed Ling Kong's foundation. It was truly refined to the smallest detail. I would say your proof of the Dao as a Sword Immortal is as natural as water flowing into a channel."
Wrathful Heaven looked Kongkong'er up and down.
He had long guarded the foundations at the Northern Pole and