"Ethan is the elder of the Sky family, isn't he?" Valerius said slowly, his voice cold and heavy.
"It seems that everything the Sky family said before was a lie."
A faint killing intent spread invisibly.
"Send people to seal off the Sky family," Valerius continued without emotion
"Keep them under constant surveillance. Not even a fly is allowed to escape."
"As for Ethan…" His eyes narrowed. "No matter what, he will co out of the Training Trial Secret Realm eventually. When that happens, he will definitely appear near the exit."
"I'll trouble everyone here to work together with ," Valerius said, his tone commanding.
"We will set up a killing formation at the exit. Once the ti limit of the secret realm expires, we will capture Ethan on the spot."
"By then," A cruel smile crept onto his face. "The nine Hibiscus Fruits, and all the heavenly materials, earthly treasures, herbs, spiritual plants, and inheritances on him—will all belong to our Palace of the Four Cycles."
The air grew heavy.
"What about the people from White Emperor City?" Oberon asked, his voice calm but probing.
"We cannot afford to offend White Emperor City," Valerius replied flatly.
"Let them go."
"As for the Blood Sacrifice Reincarnation Technique, let the news spread."
"With nine Hibiscus Fruits, and with the foundation of our four clans, do you think we can't nurture an Emperor?"
"Even half a step into the Emperor Realm is enough to deter all those forces who covet our forbidden technique."
Valerius's eyes flashed with ruthless confidence.
"In that case," Caspian nodded, "let's begin."
He imdiately issued orders, sending Wind Palace experts to surround and seal off the Sky family.
The other three clans did the sa, dispatching elites to the Sky family's territory without hesitation.
At that mont, Caspian suddenly frowned.
"Why haven't we seen the Saintess?" he asked. "Could it be… that Her Highness has fallen as well?"
All eyes turned toward Ember.
Including Valerius's.
Ember took a deep breath and spoke with difficulty.
"Everyone… I apologize."
"Lunara has betrayed us."
"She colluded with Ethan and took action against us."
"What?!"
The palace masters were instantly shaken.
The Saintess of the Palace of the Four Cycles, the future Chief Palace Master, Had betrayed them?
For a mont, even breathing felt difficult.
If this news spread, the Palace of the Four Cycles would beco the laughingstock of the entire Demon Territory.
"Colluded with Ethan… and betrayed?" Linus muttered in disbelief.
Valerius's expression grew darker by the second.
Suddenly, his eyes widened slightly, as if sothing clicked into place.
"So that's how it is…"
"That woman Lunara… the person she secretly t before... was Ethan."
"I was careless back then. I didn't completely eliminate him."
It all made sense now.
"That damned human brat," Valerius thought coldly.
"When you co out, I will personally cut you into pieces."
"And you, Lunara…"
"I raised you for so many years, only for you to run away with a human."
A twisted smile crept across his face.
"When you leave the secret realm, I'll let you watch as Ethan's hands and feet are severed, turned into a living human pig."
"And I'll let Ethan watch helplessly as you scream beneath ."
The thought alone made Valerius's blood boil with cruel excitent.
"Father," Ember said through clenched teeth, her eyes burning.
"Ethan is covered in treasures."
"Not only the Hibiscus Fruits, but also artifacts and terrifying secret techniques."
"The rise and fall of our Palace of the Four Cycles depends on this one opportunity."
"This ti, we must not let him escape."
"And I want to personally cripple him—destroy his limbs—so that he can neither live nor die!"
Valerius turned to look at her and nodded slowly.
"Rest assured."
"With my strength, the support of the palace masters, and countless Ultimate Demon Lords, this place will beco a sealed domain."
"Even if Ethan has the ability to reach the heavens, he will not escape."
"When the ti cos, he will be yours to deal with."
"Just don't kill him too quickly. Leave him breathing."
"And Lunara…" Valerius snorted coldly. "I'll handle that white-eyed wolf myself."
At this mont, Linus, Caspian, and Oberon stepped forward together.
"Chief Palace Master," Linus said calmly, "Lunara is from your Golden Phoenix clan."
"She was made Saintess despite opposition from all three of our palaces."
"Now that she has betrayed us, you must give the other three clans an explanation."
"That's right," Caspian added.
"Our Wind Palace cannot simply swallow this."
Oberon's gaze was equally sharp.
Valerius remained silent for a mont.
Then he spoke in a low voice.
"When Lunara cos out with Ethan, I will personally cleanse the Palace."
"After Ethan is captured, the Hibiscus Fruits and treasures on him, Your three palaces may take a larger share."
"Additionally, the Golden Palace will relinquish the next Saintess position."
"Your three palaces may re-elect one."
Valerius's hands clenched slightly behind his back.
As Chief Palace Master, he understood clearly.
If he failed to give an explanation, the Palace of the Four Cycles could fracture from within.
Even as a Perfect Demon Lord, he could not suppress the combined will of the other three clans.
After hearing his terms, Linus, Caspian, and Oberon exchanged glances.
This was sufficient compensation.
"Very well," Linus said at last.
"Then this matter is settled."
The three spoke in unison.
With benefits secured, none of them wished to push further.
"Ember," Valerius said coldly, turning back.
"You should return to Blue-Wave Tower to recuperate."
"Leave this place to us."
"I'm not leaving," Ember replied imdiately.
"I'll recover here."
"I want to end Ethan with my own hands."
Eryon stepped forward as well.
"My brother and I won't return either."
"We'll stay here and wait."
Sorrel nodded silently.
Only by watching Ethan suffer with their own eyes could the hatred in their hearts be eased.
Valerius looked at them for a long mont, then nodded.
…
Inside the Training Trial Secret Realm, Spiritual Valley.
As night descended, wisps of crimson mist rose from beyond the valley.
The mist surged and rolled, covering the sky like blood-soaked clouds.
Yet Spiritual Valley was a legendary sanctuary.
The mont the murderous tide touched the pale white fog mixed with green radiance above the valley, it dissipated completely.
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