Meanwhile, those in the Primordial World suddenly felt the pressure ease considerably.
The great accomplishment gods withdrew one by one from the encirclement around the Primordial World.
They charged frantically, fleeing toward the rear.
By then, Demon Emperor Daochen had finished dealing with the Insect God and completed his task.
The Demon Emperor put away the great accomplishment god puppets, then hurried toward the Primordial World under the guidance of the Behemoth Beast Emperor and Nine Heads.
The great accomplishment god dead scattered one after another. They did not actively intercept the Demon Emperor, merely harassing him incessantly from the sidelines.
Demon Emperor Daochen raised his brows slightly, not expecting the effects to show so quickly.
After passing through layer upon layer of blockades, the Demon Emperor finally reached the Primordial World. Gazing at that utterly familiar world, his heart filled with excitement.
"Everyone, I'm back."
The others, who had been rejoicing over the withdrawal of the great accomplishment gods, suddenly realized what had happened.
"It's His Majesty the Demon Emperor! Could His Majesty have driven those great accomplishment gods away just now?"
Human Sovereign Fuxi looked at the Demon Emperor in delighted surprise.
Demon Emperor Daochen smiled faintly. "Actually, I returned some time ago. I've just been searching outside for a particular race."
"The reason these dead were fighting so desperately was that this race was stirring up trouble behind the scenes."
Everyone froze for a moment.
The Wisdom Race's Core Brain said with a smile, "So that's why. No wonder I always felt these fellows were a little too fearless in the face of death. Even if they weren't afraid to die, surely they wouldn't fight so desperately? Destroying us wouldn't benefit them at all."
The Demon Emperor nodded. "Among these dead is a particular race called the