The two men trailing behind Fate fell back.
They exchanged a glance and gave almost imperceptible nods.
Their minds were in perfect accord, and each understood what the other was thinking.
It seemed an alliance might be possible.
Meanwhile, Fate remained perfectly at ease.
After all, the Devil Ancestor's deference felt immensely satisfying.
Of course, his hatred for the Devil Ancestor had not diminished in the slightest.
Sooner or later, he would make those who dared betray him pay the price.
Daochen said to Fuxi beside him, "Take a look around the Demon Realm yourself. Don't worry about us. Go see its inhabitants and observe this world. It will help you establish the Human Path."
At the same time, he said to the Devil Ancestor, "Our visit is mainly for Human Sovereign Fuxi. He is attempting to establish the Human Path, so this is a good opportunity to observe your divine handiwork."
Was creating a world not precisely something a god could accomplish?
Up ahead, Fate listened intently, unwilling to miss even a single word they said.
This time, he had come to the Demon Realm despite the awkwardness of his position.
He had done so to prevent Devil Ancestor Luo Hou and Demon Emperor Daochen from colluding.
Of course, he also feared that the Devil Ancestor might go mad and try to attack Daochen.
After all, the hatred between the two was hardly insignificant. They had every reason to kill each other.
Even setting everything else aside.
The Devil Ancestor had entered the Demon Realm and nearly destroyed the Demon Emperor's realm.
That alone had crossed Daochen's bottom line.
As things stood, Fate.
Neither wanted the Demon Emperor to emerge into the world nor wanted Demon Emperor Daochen to throw his life away.
He could only resort to this