This time, Amon's sudden attack on Mu Chen served multiple purposes.
First, it was to test Mu Chen's feelings for Di Er Meng, to see whether they could withstand the test of life and death... and adjust the subsequent plans according to the situation.
Second, going through life and death together could further strengthen Mu Chen's trust in Di Er Meng. If she later did something that might seem detrimental to him, his first thought would not be that she had betrayed him, but rather what reason she had for doing it.
Did I misunderstand? Was Di Er Meng actually doing this for my sake...? As long as such a thought surfaced in Mu Chen's mind at a critical moment and made him hesitate instead of responding decisively at once, the situation could develop in an entirely different direction.
Third, it was to put a little pressure on Mu Chen. Although Saint Heavenly Devil Emperor and the others had kept their secrecy tight, sealing off the entire Hall of Ten Thousand Devils, and the presence of Heart Heavenly Devil Emperor made it difficult even for Amon to infiltrate, such abnormal behavior was itself a signal.
He had already guessed that the Outer Evil Clan would likely not act, as in the original work, only at the very moment before the Great Thousand Demon-Transforming Array was activated for the last time. They would most likely make their move in advance.
Pressure was also motivation. It could further unleash Mu Chen's potential and help him grow faster.
Lin Jing returned to the Martial Border through the Spatial Passage. "Dad, Dad... help me, save me..."
She shouted as she ran toward where Lin Dong might be.
Yet the instant she stepped out of the palace, she froze. Ominous demonic clouds filled the