Chapter 1776 I don't like others playing tricks.

His dark eyes swept over the army of the Primordial Demon Abyss, who were busy wrapping up their work, as well as the prisoners of the Three Pure Immortal Realms who had been imprinted with the Myriad Evil Soul Seal, and he spoke calmly:

"This matter is settled. Issue the order to reorganize the troops, escort the prisoners, and immediately... return to the Abyss of the Beginning Demon."

The order was given, and the battlefield fell silent.

Almost all the cultivators from the Abyss of Beginning Demons who heard this order, whether they were the four late-stage True Immortal Demon Lords or ordinary demon soldiers, were stunned for a moment, almost doubting that they had heard correctly.

Return? Back to the Abyss of the Beginning Demon?

After countless hardships, traversing endless void, ambushing and fighting fiercely, they finally annihilated the powerful second vanguard of the Three Pure Immortal Realms. They were now only ten years away from the Nine Divine Realms, which were said to have abundant resources.

This is the perfect opportunity to advance and plunder... but the commander-in-chief actually said he wanted to go back?

Several late-stage True Immortal Demon Lords looked at each other in bewilderment.

A sense of absurdity and regret welled up in their hearts.

This is like a hunter painstakingly setting a trap, killing a tiger, only to find a flock of fat sheep nearby, only to suddenly pull in his net and go home.

However, no one dared to voice their doubts or dissuasion.

The Demon Lord of Ten Thousand Evils' eccentric nature and terrifying strength were fully displayed in the previous battle.

He can use his Mahayana form to scheme against peak True Immortals, can devour powerful enemies' supernatural abilities to break through barriers and become an Immortal in battle, and can even kill the Ziwei Immortal Venerable in a bad state with a single blow.

His actions are completely unpredictable and he will not allow anyone else to comment.

To defy his will? Look at the fate of the Purple Star Immortal, look at those Three Pure Ones prisoners whose brows are marked with gray-black soul imprints and whose lives are not in their own hands.

"We will obey the Demon Lord's decree!" After a brief moment of astonishment, the four late-stage Demon Lords bowed and accepted the order without the slightest hesitation in their voices.

They quickly relayed the orders.

Although the army of the Primordial Demon Abyss was puzzled and even somewhat disappointed, military orders were absolute, especially those of the newly appointed Demon Lord of Ten Thousand Evils.

They had no choice but to act swiftly, collecting the spoils of war more efficiently and tightening the chains that escorted the prisoners.

The Demon Realm began to change direction, and the massive demon army formation slowly turned, preparing to return along the route they had come from.

After their initial bewilderment, the prisoners of the Three Pure Immortal Realms were overwhelmed by an even deeper despair.

Return to the Abyss of the Beginning Demon?

For these servants who had been branded with the soul mark, it meant endless darkness.

They will lose their freedom and dignity, becoming the lowest-ranking laborers in the Abyss of the Beginning Demon, or even being kept as food for the beasts, never to escape.

In contrast, attacking the Nine Divine Realms might offer a chance to survive amidst the chaos, or even find a slim chance of escape.

The four late-stage True Immortals, Mingjian, Guixu, Lingxiao, and Jinque, exchanged a look of despair.

They knew that once they entered a demonic abyss like the Abyss of the Beginning Demon, they would only be exploited and oppressed even more thoroughly, and escaping would be a pipe dream.

Amidst the pervasive despair, a weak, trembling voice rang out from among the prisoners:

"Wait...wait! Demon Lord! Please...please hear me out!"

The one who spoke was none other than the weakened Immortal Lord Xuanming.

Her aged face was covered in blood, but in her cloudy eyes burned a last glimmer of hope for survival.

Just as the Demon Lord of Ten Thousand Evils was about to step onto his newly formed throne of wicked power, he turned his head slightly upon hearing the sound. His dark, emotionless eyes glanced over, yet they sent a chill down the spine of the Immortal Lord Xuanming, making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his very soul about to freeze.

"Oh?" The Demon Lord of Ten Thousand Evils uttered only one word.

Suppressing the deep-seated fear of those dark eyes and the lingering stinging pain from the soul imprint, Xuanming Immortal Lord spoke quickly with all his might:

"Your Majesty, Demon Lord, your divine might is invincible! This breakthrough is truly a cause for celebration! However... the Nine Divine Realms are so close, within easy reach. To give them up now would be a great pity. Moreover... with my remaining divination power, combined with the ancient secret scrolls of our sect, I can ascertain that the depths of those Nine Divine Realms do indeed conceal the secrets of the Immortal Path! These are not ordinary ruins, but... they are the true path to the Heavenly Immortal Path, a path that may lead to a higher level, even allowing the Taiyi Immortal Venerable to advance further!"

The phrase "giving even the Taiyi Immortal Venerable hope of advancing further" instantly stirred up a storm in the hearts of all the high-level demonic cultivators present!

Taiyi Immortal Venerable, what kind of existence is that?

He is a giant who has evolved his own Great Dao to its extreme and opened up an immortal realm!

It is the true ruling power of the Primordial Demon Abyss and the Three Pure Immortal Realms.

At their level, every small step forward is incredibly difficult, requiring unimaginable resources and a long period of time to comprehend deeper principles of the Dao.

What kind of concept is an opportunity that even the Taiyi Immortal Venerable could "hope to advance further"?

That might be the supreme opportunity to reach the Great Luo realm!

The four late-stage Demon Lords—Burning World, Bone Fiend, Soul Prison, and Ten Thousand Poisons—breathed heavier for a moment, their eyes blazing with undisguised greed and fervor.

Although they were only at the late stage of True Immortal, who wouldn't yearn for the supreme Taiyi realm?

If one could obtain even the slightest clue or item related to this path of immortality and offer it to a certain Taiyi Demon Lord within the abyss, the reward would be enough to make them laugh in their dreams!

Even when I try to become a Golden Immortal in the future, I will have an unparalleled advantage!

The Demon Lord of Ten Thousand Evils' dark eyes seemed to ripple slightly, but remained unfathomable.

He remained silent, watching the Xuanming Immortal Lord, who was barely breathing but desperately trying to keep his eyes wide open.

Seeing that his opponent hadn't immediately killed him, Xuanming Immortal Lord felt a glimmer of hope and escalated the situation, his voice becoming even more urgent:

"My Lord Demon Lord, although the Nine Divine Realms are in ruins, it is precisely because they survived the ancient calamity that they may have preserved some of the most ancient secrets! I can assure you that the Immortal Path clue is not unfounded! As long as you lead your troops there, you will surely gain something! When you return to the Abyss of Beginning Demon with this unparalleled achievement and opportunity, your position will be unshakeable!"

Her words not only pointed out the benefits but also subtly flattered the Demon Lord of Ten Thousand Evils.

The void was completely silent, save for the faint hissing sound of turbulent energy.

All the cultivators of the Primordial Demon Abyss focused their attention on the Demon Lord of Ten Thousand Evils, awaiting his decision.

The captives of the Three Pure Ones held their breath; Xuanming Immortal Lord was their last hope.

After a long while, the Demon Lord of Ten Thousand Evils suddenly chuckled softly. The laughter was very soft, but it carried a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine.

"The path to immortality...Taiyi takes another step forward...That sounds rather interesting." He said slowly and deliberately, "You old woman, you do have some quick wit, knowing how to throw out bait."

Xuanming Immortal Lord felt relieved, thinking he had persuaded the other party.

However, the Demon Lord's next words plunged her into despair:

"However, what I dislike most is... people trying to outsmart me, especially... those who try to use me to achieve their own goals."