After returning, the Abyss Lord had been in seclusion. Somewhat reluctantly, he emerged from his retreat.
Reluctant though he was, he did not defy the Heavenly Dao's command in the slightest.
The Abyss Lord soon arrived at Abyss City.
"Abyss Demon Saints, the great Abyss has made its decision. It is time to begin the final decisive battle."
"The destruction of the Angel Empire is within reach. Everyone, take action and fight this last battle."
The Demon Saints lurking within Abyss City emerged one after another.
"Are we finally making our move? I knew it was coming. The Great Void God Race has been slaughtered, so naturally, the Angel Empire is next."
"I've long since run out of patience. Those delicious angels... I never get to eat my fill."
"Destroy the Angel Empire, and this world will be ours."
"That puny Angel Empire should never have been allowed to exist for so long. The great Abyss has finally made up its mind."
One Demon Saint after another emerged from their secluded dwellings.
One ancient race after another began assembling.
The Abyss Empire possessed eighteen ancient races in total, each with a Supreme Demon Saint.
Every Supreme Demon Saint could reach the World King realm in strength.
By all rights, a force this powerful should have been able to destroy the Angel Empire with ease.
Unfortunately, the races of the Abyss fought endlessly among themselves, while the Abyss Lord devoted himself to seclusion and ignored their affairs.
That was why the Abyss Empire had never had an opportunity to destroy the Angel Empire.
Now that the Abyssal Will had finally been moved to act, they naturally refused to let this opportunity slip away.
The movements of the Abyss's Heavenly Dao naturally drew the Angel Empire's attention.
The Angel Empire had held