Itâs right as the palace guard was about to leave that he called out again: âHold on, go call the rest of the elders from the council, I have something to discuss with them.â
âYes Elder.â
Half a ring later, the other elders of the Demon Realm have all gathered and were walking through the main entrance. Its obvious they still didnât know whatâs happening because their faces were filled with smiles.
âFirst Elder, is there a reason for summoning us all?â
Softly issuing a sigh at his gathered brothers, First Elder began to explain knowing this news wouldnât be what they want to hear: âYes, I got something big to tell you all.â His words promptly removed the smiles from their face.
âPlease donât scare us First Elder, is something the matter? Donât tell me, are those bastards from the Celestial Realm attacking?â Seventh Elder had the smallest courage among the group so heâs the one who spoke with that trembling voice.
âItâs not us here in the Demon Realm, itâs the human world. Iâve gotten wind that the Spirit Realm intends to do something big over there and the queenâs family will also be caught up in the mess. Iâve called you all here because I need you all to be ready.â Pausing to let his words sink in, he continues: âWe will be setting off for the human world in a bit!â
They could ignore the fate of those unrelated humans, after all, they are denizens of the Demon Realm. However, Bai Yanâs human family have to be cared for, otherwise the king would tear them apart after they return from the secret domain.
âUnderstood!â
Fourth Elder also spoke up now after they all confirmed with that cry: âFirst Elder, are we heading out right now?â
âYes, we will go right away.â Showing a heaviness in his eyes, First Elder seems to have remembered another crucial factor: âAlso, this matter must be kept secret from the princess, I do not want her demanding to come with us to the human world. The danger is too great to involve the princess.â
In First Elderâs opinion, Di Xiao Wanâs strength still hasnât recovered to the level of prior years. Even if the girl does follow along, she would only be a baggage and cause more trouble than good. Therefore, the optimal choice would be to keep her in the dark.
Suddenly, the old seniorâs ear pricked up like heâs heard something. Hurrying to gaze upward, a flash of joy sparkles in his old eye.
âFirst Elder, whatâs wrong, did something else happen?â
The gathered crowd did not understand the change in their brotherâs mood and asked in haste.
âThe entrance to the secret domain is open again, His Majesty is likely back!â
In this Demon Realm, the only ones capable of opening the domain other than himself would be Di Cang and State Teacher. Since the entrance was being opened from the other side, it could only mean one thingâ¦
âThatâs great, His Majesty is back!â The rest of the elders also raised a smile on their faces.
In their view, as long as their king was back then those from the Spirit Realm would never succeed.
âSomeone come!â Making a cough to clear his throat, First Elder didnât forget about the anxious lady. âGo bring Miss Liu Qing Yu to the side hall, I will go meet her in a bit.â
Confused by his brotherâs words, Fourth Elder attempts to get more detail: âWho is this Miss Liu Qing Yu?â
âThat⦠she is the daughter of the Spirit Lord. According to her claim, sheâs the queenâs servant. I didnât fully trust her so I had the girl stay in a corner of the palace under close watch. I donât dare to let her wander around until I can confirm the truth in her words.â Shaking his hand to end the discussion, âBut enough of us talking here, letâs go meet the king and queen first.â
The rest of the elder council didnât object to the idea and followed from behind. Theyâre also of the idea to meet Di Cang before continuing this conversation.