Boom-
The ancient dragon-shaped doors slowly opened, revealing Shendu seated high upon his throne.
His left claw held a slender Dragon Magic Scepter, which he tapped against the floor.
The dragon souls all around him instantly fell silent.
As Shendu rose, his imposing presence swelled without limit. An aura unique to demons rippled around him like surging ocean waves, rolling on without end.
Ebony Maw, standing below the throne, could not help looking grave.
Although Shendu had deliberately guided Ebony Maw into finding him to seek cooperation, Ebony Maw truly had not expected Shendu to possess such majesty and power.
Boundless pressure bore down on Ebony Maw. Shendu seemed like a manifestation of resentment born from countless dragon corpses, every dragon soul adding to his might.
Not everyone had the opportunity to meet Shendu. Only those who survived the so-called trials, overcoming obstacle after obstacle like the Twelve Labors of myth, could do so.
Only then would they have a chance to meet Shendu and have their questions answered.
There were also humans in Shendu's Palace.
The humans prostrated themselves on the ground, worshipping Shendu's statue as though they were his most devoted believers. Even after Ebony Maw entered, they remained on the floor, murmuring their prayers.
"You are the embodiment of flame!"
"You are the origin of all dragons!"
"You are the ruler of the continent!"
"Praise the great Fire Demon!"
Through his narrow eyes, Ebony Maw could clearly perceive Shendu's divine power slowly increasing.
He could not help wondering why he had never heard of Blue Star having so many powerful beings.
First Pain, then the human who called herself King Arthur, and now Shendu before him.
Almost every one of them possessed strength that rivaled, or even surpassed, his own.
And judging by Shendu's steadily growing presence,