In short, this was a way to exploit the conflict between the Angel Empire and the Abyss Empire and leave both sides battered and broken.
Demon Emperor Daochen thought it over. "So that's how it is. I understand now."
Demon Emperor Daochen looked at the bewildered Empress beside him. "What we need to do now is retreat."
"Retreat slowly and steadily, preserving our strength."
"At the same time, send a signal to the Abyss Empire that we hope to join them."
"If possible, lure the Abyss Empire into attacking the Angel Empire."
There was no need to conceal this little scheme of theirs, so he said it outright. "We must find every possible way to make the Two Great Empires fight."
The Insect Queen's eyes lit up. "In that case, it's actually quite easy. I just need to join the Abyss Empire."
"They kept inviting me to join before. I simply never agreed."
The Dark God King's and the Demon Emperor's expressions changed at once. "You absolutely cannot join them. Do you know why no one ever betrays the Abyss Empire after joining?"
"Because the most important part of the Abyss Empire isn't the word 'empire.' It's the abyssal will."
"Anyone who joins the Abyss will be enslaved by the abyssal will, unable to break free for all eternity."
The Insect Queen froze for a moment. "Oh, is it really that terrifying?"
"I thought all I had to do was say a few words to join!"
Then she furrowed her brows, looking utterly adorable. "What a headache! How can we make those two fight?"
Just then, the Dark God King laughed heartily. "You two have come to the Dark God Clan, yet we haven't even entertained you. How terribly discourteous of us."
"Please come into my Royal Palace for a