Poor Heavenly Dao Hongjun was in dire straits. He had landed right in the midst of the monsters and was about to be swallowed by the horde.
Heavenly Dao Hongjun suddenly roared, "Save me! I have news of the Demon Crown Prince!"
The Demon Emperor, who had been fleeing, suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Without looking back, he said gravely, "You had better not be lying to me."
Heavenly Dao Hongjun shook his head slightly. "I would never lie to you. Although I don't know the exact location, I do have a guess. I promise to help you find the Demon Crown Prince once we return. If I break my word, may heaven strike me with five bolts of lightning, and may I never break through to the Heavenly Dao Realm in this lifetime."
That was an exceedingly vicious oath. After all, why had the Heavenly Dao taken living form? Aside from becoming a true living being, it was to break through to the Heavenly Dao Realm. Without reaching that realm, there could be no talk of freedom unfettered, and a true breakthrough required considerable preparation.
But in such a desperate crisis, only an earnest oath like this could truly put Daochen at ease and persuade him to help.
"Fine. If you fail to help me find Qingchan, Qingxuan, and the others, you and I will be irreconcilable enemies."
Daochen spoke solemnly, his expression stern.
At that moment, Daochen was thrilled inwardly. He had never expected this fellow to have such a trump card.
It had been a long time since he had uncovered any news of Qingchan or Qingxuan.
This was an unexpected windfall.
Heavenly Dao Hongjun was frantic. He shouted, "I agree to everything! Hurry up and save me! These monsters are too disgusting. I can't handle them!"