"Something's wrong!!!" Black Old Devil watched the enormous Metal Spheres shooting toward them from afar. A single blast from a Black Dragon Cannon blew each one apart, scattering countless crimson flames. Clearly, the Metal Spheres were filled with flames...
But how could something with so little power possibly break through his restrictions? That was what puzzled Black Old Devil. It looked as though they were... baiting the enemy! They seemed to be doing nothing but harassing them. Could they have another objective? After pondering this possibility for a moment, Black Old Devil suddenly barked at the messenger cultivator, "Send down my orders! Watch closely for anything unusual elsewhere. Don't overlook anything suspicious! Report any abnormalities immediately!"
"Yes!!!" the messenger cultivator answered hastily, his fingers swiftly forming hand seals...
Meanwhile, elsewhere!
Above the Heavenly Earth Tower!
Black Demon Young Master, the Third Elder, and several other elders were watching a gigantic mirror in the sky. It displayed the situation at the front, and they were discussing it animatedly!
"Hey, Third Elder! Doesn't it look as though they're stalling for time? I'm sure they have something else up their sleeves!" With Black Old Devil absent, Black Demon Young Master seemed like a completely different person, looking thoroughly confident.
"Ah, naturally!" The Third Elder and the others knew that although this fellow's aptitude surpassed that of ordinary people, few respected his strategic abilities. The Third Elder gave him a perfunctory reply. Anyone with eyes can see that. Do we need you to tell us?
"Uh, Third Elder! Could they be drawing our attention outside while sending people to sneak in elsewhere?" Oblivious to the reception he was getting, Black Demon Young Master continued.
"Sneak in?" The Third Elder paused, then looked at Black Demon Young Master with a faint, ambiguous smile. "Ah, Little