Demon Emperor Daochen smiled helplessly and said with deep emotion, "I thought I already stood at the pinnacle of the world, only to discover still higher peaks. Since that is so, how can we stop here? Braving those heights is what we ought to do."
The people of the Primordial World wore solemn expressions. "We wish only to follow in Your Majesty's footsteps."
Demon Emperor Daochen waved a hand, then looked at the people beside him. "These are all powerhouses who once entered the Spacetime Furnace to forge a Great Emperor Body. Although they have failed for now, they have still gained a trace of the potential to become a Great Emperor."
"Whether they accomplish anything in the future will depend on heaven's will."
"Let us go report back to the Spacetime Administration. We will say that we have found the powerhouse in the Spacetime Furnace, and that he is attempting to forge a Great Emperor Body. Whether he succeeds is beyond our control."
The Demon Emperor led the group back to the Spacetime Administration in short order.
They had been gone for quite a long time. Every powerhouse guarding the Spacetime Furnace with the Water Demon Emperor had been wounded. If not for the furnace's cramped terrain preventing the Dark Beasts from mounting an all-out assault, it was doubtful whether they could have held out.
Still, they had managed to hold on for a while, until the Demon Emperor emerged.
As for that ancient Emperor King, he was no longer someone the Demon Emperor could protect.
With so many powerful Dark Beasts surrounding the place, even the Demon Emperor would have been worn down to death.
When the Demon Emperor saw Deputy Director Luo, he was anxiously rushing about.
"Oh, Demon Emperor, you're finally back! I thought something had