Before the ruins of the Bureau of Adjudication.

The black-robed Dark Vassal turned his head, his dust-colored eyes surging with imposing light as he gazed in the direction of the Cui Family.

“Why have so many Emperors appeared tonight?” he asked.

The Nine Serenities Netherworld Crow perched on his shoulder let out a strange laugh. “A few days ago, those prominent factions and I made an exchange. Our agreement was simple: I lead my army of evil spirits to attack Ziluo City, and they take down the Cui Family.

“With them holding the Cui Family’s forces back, we’ll have enough time to enter the ruins of the Bureau of Adjudication and retrieve that treasure!”

Its voice carried a hint of smug pride.

“Three of those factions once administered the Hell Bureau, the Hungry Ghosts Bureau, and the Beast Bureau. They once answered to the Bureau of Adjudication. Who’d have thought that now, they’d agree to assist you in taking down the Cui Family? …the world really has changed…” said the Dark Vassal, his voice grim, yet rife with mockery.

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