"Hmph, that Houtu must have gained something during her time in the Interception Sect!"
Ghost Chariot, one of the Ten Demon Saints, spoke in such a manner.
Prior to this, Houtu had journeyed to the Interception Sect, never once deliberately concealing her tracks.
Therefore, everyone in the Demon Court clearly witnessed it.
When she emerged from the Interception Sect, she wore an expression of evident joy.
Without needing to ponder further, Ghost Chariot reached this conclusion.
Hearing these words, Di Jun also spoke in a muffled voice:
"Scoundrel!"
"That Gu Changqing is becoming increasingly unbridled!"
"Interacting with the Witch Clan is a clear declaration of hostility toward our Demon Court!"
Di Jun grew even more infuriated.
In the past, Gu Changqing stood up for the Human, went tit-for-tat with the Demon Court everywhere, and even beheaded Demon Clan Beings with his sword.
That much could be forgiven.
After all, Gu Changqing's origin was fundamentally rooted in the Human.
Yet now, he maintained such close ties with Houtu, and the two clearly shared a certain friendship.
There was no doubt about it; in the eyes of the Demon Court and others, Gu Changqing stood in the same camp as the Witch Clan.
How could this not enrage Di Jun?!
Beside him, Taiyi wore a stern expression and a gloomy gaze.
Pondering for a moment, he suddenly looked toward the three Demon Saints: Bai Ze, Shangyang, and Ji Meng.
"How are the preparations for the task this seat assigned to you all previously?"
Taiyi asked thus.
Hearing this, the three Demon Saints turned solemn.
Bai Ze, as the leader, immediately bowed and replied:
"Reporting to Your Majesty the Eastern Emperor!"
"We have already gathered ten million elite troops of the Demon Race!"
"We await only Your Majesty's command to charge directly into