Roc and Kong Xuan were both startled.
The lower realm was now at the very moment of the Rise of the Human Race.
The contest between Primordial Heavenly Venerable and Demon Emperor Daochen had reached a critical juncture.
Descending to the lower realm now was tantamount to opposing Primordial Heavenly Venerable.
Even the two of them could not help hesitating.
They were the leaders of the surviving Phoenix Clan, which had only just managed to secure a foothold in the Primordial World. If they offended Primordial Heavenly Venerable, the Phoenix Clan would likely face his suppression throughout the Primordial World.
Their own deaths would be nothing to regret.
But if their actions caused the Phoenix Clan to disappear altogether, the loss would truly outweigh the gain.
Daochen saw their misgivings. "Neither of you needs to worry. The Phoenix Clan is part of our Demon Race, and you two are members of the Heavenly Court. The Phoenix Clan has my protection."
Hearing Daochen's words, Roc and Kong Xuan were overjoyed. "Thank you, Your Majesty the Demon Emperor. We are willing to go and aid the Human Race."
With that, their worries vanished. Daochen was sending them out to gain experience for their own good.
They were both perceptive men. How could they fail to recognize Daochen's good intentions?
Their instinctive hesitation had only stemmed from their concern for the Phoenix Clan behind them.
Now that Daochen had given his promise,
they would naturally return a peach for the plum he had given them.
They would do everything in their power to help the Human Race and bring about its flourishing.
Daochen smiled faintly. "Bring me your treasures."
The two exchanged a glance and took out their bonded Magic Treasures.
Daochen accepted the Magic Treasures.
Dao Resonance flowed through his hands, and