Hearing this, Nine Wounds Devil Lord flew into a rage and cursed, "Heavenly Treasure Devil Lord! Are you insulting me?! You have a death wish!!"
As he spoke, demonic qi erupted from him, and shadows of demonic qi swirled around his body. These nine shadows were each missing something-an arm, a leg, a head, or eyes and a nose.
The moment the nine shadows appeared, the entire cavern shook violently. Their terrifying, suffocating wails and roars filled the whole mountain cave with despair. Demonic beasts and Demonic Fantasy Cultivators within dozens of miles trembled in fear.
Only then did Heavenly Treasure Devil Lord say, "Nine Wounds Devil Lord! What are you getting angry for? I was only joking!"
Although Heavenly Treasure Devil Lord sounded calm, his words still betrayed considerable wariness toward Nine Wounds Devil Lord.
Nine Wounds Devil Lord fumed, "My imperial father said that anyone who calls me smart is insulting me! Apologize!!!!"
As he spoke, Nine Wounds Devil Lord roared even more furiously...
Hearing this, Heavenly Treasure Devil Lord fell silent for a moment before saying, "Sorry! Nine Wounds Devil Lord, I didn't mean it! You're clever, not smart!"
Only then did Nine Wounds Devil Lord's anger subside somewhat. He withdrew the nine shadows with their missing arms and legs swirling around him and said, "That's more like it."
Still, clearly shaken by lingering fear, Nine Wounds Devil Lord said, "But! I wouldn't dare covet the Earth Realm's secret anymore. Those fellows aren't easy to deal with. With my current cultivation and strength... I'm no match for them! Your clone is proof of what would happen!"
After a pause, Nine Wounds Devil Lord said dispiritedly, "Anyway, I'm not playing along with you anymore. If you want to play, play yourselves. I'll find somewhere to hide and cultivate