In Nether Soil, the four Lords of Nether Soil trembled as they looked around, their minds in turmoil, terrified that the Demon Emperor might come charging out at any moment.
"Is Nether Soil safe? Should we flee? That fellow must know about this place. If he comes after us, won't he catch us red-handed?"
"It's too dangerous here. Staying is no different from waiting to die. That Demon Emperor is simply too powerful. We're all at the nine heavens of the Saint Realm, and he's only just reached that level himself. How can he be so strong?"
"People had already spread word of how terrifyingly powerful the Demon Emperor was, but I never imagined he'd be even stronger than the legends. Before, I merely thought he was strong. Now, just seeing him makes me feel his strength."
They had already been scared out of their wits. Even talking about the Demon Emperor made them tremble all over.
It had been countless years since they had last felt this way. Only Pangu, back in those days, had given them such an unforgettable sensation.
At that moment, they turned to the Ancestor of Zombies beside them, Hou Qing.
The Lord of Light was somewhat puzzled. "You're Hou Qing, the Ancestor of Zombies, aren't you? I always felt there was something unusual about you. You claimed to be from the Land of the Void, and now it seems you really are different. But how have you changed so much?"
Hou Qing's strength was now downright terrifying. They had been scared nearly to death by the Demon Emperor, yet this fellow had actually plucked chestnuts from the fire and rescued them. Both his courage and his strength were beyond imagination.
Hou Qing shook his head. "To tell you the truth, I was scared to