Thanks to the Purgatory Demon Clan, if it weren't for their silly antics, Leo really wouldn't know where to get such good materials.
Baturu and Black Soluo reappeared almost simultaneously in the blink of an eye, still carrying two mutilated corpses, adding another layer of workload to Leo's already busy life.
"It's a draw again, with only one demon left. This is going to be difficult to decide," Black Soluo said listlessly.
He and Baturu competed three times, and each time the score remained tied.
"The last one is Samael, an eighth-level Supreme Lord. He possesses the cosmic-level treasure, the Red Broken Blade. He's not so easy to deal with. Let's leave him to the Wizard World. You all go about your business."
Leo forcibly ended their duel. Samael was already very strong, and with the added advantage of a cosmic-level treasure, a prolonged battle would be extremely disadvantageous for them.
They only have two Supreme Lord. Although they can be resurrected and possess multiple cosmic-level treasures, their opponents are too numerous.
It's better suited for surprise attacks than for prolonged head-on battles.
Only by exploiting their weaknesses can one strike and kill them instantly, just like when these Purgatory Demon act alone. At other times, one should keep a low profile and be cautious.
"Alright, I'm going back to continue this 'standoff' then. When I get really fed up, I'll just walk right up to them and self-destruct, blowing these annoying bastards to smithereens."
Black Soluo went back to confront the Cosmic Wanderer, one against five; he was exhausted.
After Black Soluo left, Baturu asked Leo, puzzled, "If the two of us launch a sneak attack and one of us self-destructs, there's a high probability we can take down Samael. Don't you want the broken red sword in his hand?"
Leo carefully placed the shrunken demon's brain, which he had covered with sealing runes, and slowly said:
"Our involvement would do more harm than good. Killing him would only gain us another cosmic-level treasure, but keeping him alive would restrain some of the wizarding power. After all, we're not the only ones eyeing that broken red sword."
Baturu understood.
The demon race came aggressively seeking battle, first losing a third of their Demon Lord, and now they have lost six Supreme Lord.
The losses were devastating.
The deaths of the six Supreme Lord, in particular, are far more serious than the deaths of more than three thousand Demon Lord.
Any World Cluster would rather have all its World Lord die than allow one Supreme Lord to be harmed.
Even after losing more than three thousand Demon Lord, Samael could still force a smile and insist on participating in the war, wanting to achieve their goals.
It can be said that the deaths of more than three thousand Demon Lord did not cripple them; given enough time, they could recover.
But the deaths of six Supreme Lord are a loss that no one can tolerate.
Having lost six Supreme Lord, the Purgatory Demon Civilization instantly plummeted to the bottom of the civilization hierarchy. With only seven Supreme Lord left, they were now equated with the Myriad Beasts World, which they had looked down upon.
When there were thirteen Supreme Lord, Samael could still engage in equal dialogue with the wizarding civilization and seek greater development. But with only seven left, they would witness the Wizard World becoming even more greedy than they were.
The red broken sword, a cosmic treasure in his hand, would be like the fattest piece of meat, attracting a group of predators with green eyes.
The days ahead for the Purgatory Demon World will not be easy. Leo left them with extra power so that they would have more ability to protect themselves.
This is the most advantageous option for Leo and his team.
During their casual conversation, Leo happened to see a page in the Fate Wizard Book on his hand, which contained information about the disappearance of the six Supreme Lord the Purgatory Demon.
Bloodline Controller Demiplane
The recently concluded meeting of all Supreme Lord has been convened again.
The Bloodline Controller could no longer suppress his smile. "You've all seen the news, haven't you!"
"Haha, I thought these demons could hold out a little longer, but they're all show and no substance. Providing them with intelligence resulted in such a mistake."
The projection of the Cosmic Wanderer led the laughter, and when he laughed, all the Supreme Lord laughed along with him. Even the Elemental Controller, who never spoke at meetings, were amused by the demon race's foolishness.
Six Supreme Lord died in one fell swoop.
Don't they know how powerful the traitor Atomic Control?
How dare they make such a mistake?
"I've intercepted the intelligence. Samael hasn't received the message yet. Now we need to decide how to deal with him."
"I think they should learn from the Myriad Beasts World and, as a sign of their surrender, hand over the red broken sword handle to us for safekeeping," said the Barrier of Strength.
"What if Samael refuses?" The projection of the Sword of Winter twitched its sword-like eyebrows.
The Wizard World currently only possesses the Sword of Winter, an offensive cosmic-level artifact. If it could also acquire the Red Broken Blade, it would undoubtedly increase the Wizard World's strength.
If other Supreme Lord are unaware of the power of offensive cosmic-level treasures, just look at the traitor Atomic Control.
The reason he can kill Supreme Lord so frequently is because he has replicas of the Sword of Winter and the Red Broken Blade, which greatly enhance his attack power.
"I think Samael's opinion is unimportant; what's more important is who wields that broken red sword."
Blue Heart Demon interrupted the conversation between Bloodline Controller, Sword of Winter, and Barrier of Strength.
If the three of them are allowed to continue their coordinated attack, this cosmic treasure will become their weapon.
All three of them are Body Refinement School wizards. If they were to seize the red broken sword again, it would completely overwhelm their Elemental Wizard School, something their Elemental Wizard School would not allow to happen.
As soon as Blue Heart Demon spoke, the meeting fell silent.
The projection of the Undying Body seemed indifferent, its eyes slightly narrowed. Everyone could see the signs of conflict emerging. This was a weapon that could change the balance between the two major factions, and neither faction would be willing to give in.
Seizing a cosmic-level treasure can also elevate one's status to that of Supreme Lord, just as Black Soluo did when he used the Endless Pot itself to advance to the Supreme Lord.
"The red broken sword needs the support of physical strength to unleash its full power, so I think the elemental wizards shouldn't try to take it."
With a single word, the Sword of Winter canceled all the Elemental Wizard' chance to compete for the red broken blade.
"Heh, Sword of Winter, that's not quite right. I think what I lack is an offensive weapon for self-defense."
Even the Book of Sealing, which rarely speaks, spoke.
"With us protecting you, what offensive weapon do you need? If you really need a weapon for self-defense, I think the Black Peak of the Myriad Beasts World is more suitable," the Sword of Winter sneered.
The meeting, which had just been going smoothly, suddenly became tense. Apart from the two major schools of thought, the other wizards remained silent as if they hadn't attended the meeting at all.
"I fear that with you protecting me, I'll die even faster." The Book of Sealing stared intently at the Sword of Winter. Although both were appearing as projections to attend the meeting, their true forms were in the same place.
If they can't reach an agreement, they're quite willing to fight on the spot.
The Bloodline Controller did not stop it, but looked at the Elemental Controller, who remained silent, neither stopping nor expressing his opinion.
Seeing that the argument was about to escalate into a physical fight, the Cosmic Wanderer sighed softly and had no choice but to interrupt everyone's verbal exchange.
"Stop. It's still wartime. I suggest you put the broken red sword into the World Land of Origin after you get it, and deal with it after the war."
He had no good solution and could only postpone it until after the war ended; this was the best he could do. As for the conflict between the two major schools of thought, he was powerless to resolve it.
The Bloodline Controller looked at the Elemental Controller, their eyes met.
"Can."
"Can."
When Samael received the news, the intense heat emanating from his body instantly dimmed, and his face turned deathly pale for a moment.
Although he managed to cover it up perfectly, how could he possibly fool any Supreme Lord?
"It's not that we didn't want to save you, it's just that we found out too late. Don't worry, as long as we capture the traitor Atomic Control, we will definitely avenge your demon race."
"The Wizarding Civilization thanks you for your help. Although it's a bit unreasonable for us to make this request now, we still hope you can continue to send troops to support us."
Samael looked at the five Supreme Lord before him: the Bloodline Controller, the silent Elemental Controller, and the three Supreme Lord surrounding him.
Although he said he was apologizing, his actions showed absolutely no sincerity in doing so.
At that moment, he regretted it, regretting his rash decision to bring people to join the war in the Wizard World.
The false achievements of the past blinded them and clouded their judgment, leading them to mistakenly believe that the war here was the same as before.
He should have led the remaining demon lords back to their homeland in disgrace the moment more than three thousand Demon Lord died.
Arrogance corrupted his mind, leading him to the downfall of the Purgatory Demon race!
Now, besides him, six Supreme Lord have perished in battle.
The foundation and strength of the Purgatory Demon Clan have been halved!
A loss so immense it could not be recovered even in hundreds of thousands of years!
He couldn't guarantee that the deaths of the six Supreme Lord were unrelated to the wizards before him, but he dared not question them, nor even speculate excessively.
He, and the Purgatory Demon World, no longer have the right to communicate equally with the Wizard World.
"No, I overestimated my abilities and caused huge losses before. I will return to the Purgatory Demon World immediately. I'm afraid I can't help with the war here."
Having lost six Supreme Lord, he still had to express his apologies to the wizards.
In this situation, he should be thankful that he was able to return safely to the Purgatory Demon World.
"We were presumptuous. This is how it should be. Regarding your significant losses, our Wizard World has already proposed compensation measures. We will certainly not let your people die in vain."
The Bloodline Controller seems to be the most benevolent person, not allowing these Supreme Lord to sacrifice themselves in vain.
"Compensation is unnecessary. After all, their deaths have nothing to do with the wizard civilization. You are also at war and need resources more than anyone else."
Even if you gave Samael a hundred lives, he wouldn't dare take anything from the Wizard World; he was afraid those things would be too hot to handle.