"Fellow Daoist, heed a word of advice. Today's overall situation has already been decided. Do not continue this futile resistance."
From within the demonic clouds, the Demonic Dao True Person called out across the distance, "With strength such as yours, remaining in the lands of the righteous path is truly wasting your talent. Our sect's Young Master has always cherished capable people. As long as you nod now, you may join our immortal sect."
"Hehehe, Fellow Daoist, you jest. These old bones of mine are already too aged to move elsewhere."
As he spoke, a trace of resolve appeared in True Person Ku Ye's eyes. "I am certainly fated to have no connection with the immortal sect you speak of. However, I do have some dealings with the gates of the underworld. Today, I shall invite you all to go there together!"
As his words fell, True Person Ku Ye's aura surged once more. Countless withered leaves appeared out of thin air and began to whirl rapidly around his body.
"Young Master, be careful. This old man is about to stake his life on this."
The Demonic Dao True Person sent a Thought Transmission warning to the person beside him. Not far behind and to the right of his demonic cloud, another, denser mass of demonic cloud churned.
Ordinarily, only cultivators at the level of True Person could receive the protection of such demonic clouds. Yet this person possessed only Early-Spiritual Connection Realm cultivation, but he too had such a marvelous treasure.
In contrast, the other two Spiritual Connection Perfection demonic cultivators from the Earth Fiend Demon Cave ahead did not receive such treatment.
Whether from the allocation of treasures or the positions of the four people, it was clear that this person held no low status within the Demon