Within the gray space.
After hearing that someone had broken into the Celestial Hall, Lord Skywrath and the others could no longer sit still.
First, the five subsidiary formations of the Yuanhe Five Elements Demon Subduing Formation had been restored, plunging the Sage Ancestor of the Six Paths—who had been on the verge of escaping—back into silence.
And now, with another such upheaval, even several old devils who had dominated the demonic path for years could no longer remain composed.
"This Ancestor possesses a secret talisman. During my great battle against the Three Sages of Mount Yuanji back then, I obtained it from them. It can grant you one chance to enter the Celestial Hall."
After the three-headed giant serpent spoke, it spat out an ochre-yellow talisman, which floated quietly before the Rock Demon.
"Besides capturing those few who infiltrated Mount Yuanji, bring that Demon-Slaying Gourd back for this Sage Ancestor as well. With that treasure, perhaps This Seat can successfully escape."
The burly, bearded man bowed as he received the Ancient Talisman and immediately answered in assent.
"Yes! Please rest assured, Sage Ancestor. Your subordinate will certainly fulfill this charge, help you return to the world soon, unify the Mortal Realm, and sever humanity's lineage of the Dao!"
Afterward.
Gray mist gathered and shrouded the area once more. Spirit Marks glimmered upon the chains of stars, and the three-headed giant serpent promptly sank back into silence.
Before the Rock Demon, Old Devil Skywrath, and the third person departed, they did not forget to glance at White-Scaled Demon Lord and Mu Qingzi, trapped within the crystal wall. Seeing nothing amiss, they immediately hurried toward the Great Sky Dao Palace without pause.
Half an hour later.
The gray space was deathly quiet.
White-Scaled Demon Lord sent a voice transmission to Mu