Previously, in order to travel faster, Heichi Fei and Ma Tian had ordered their subordinates to move on their own. Meanwhile, they used their own respective skills to return to the Fiend King Court more quickly. The two didn’t stop and headed directly for the Imperial Palace.

There was already a servant waiting for them, who quickly brought the two of them to the Imperial Study. Both of them were confused. Could it be that the Fiend Emperor had already emerged ahead of time? Otherwise, who would dare to use the Imperial Study?

After guiding the two of them inside, the servant closed the door behind him. The closing door felt as if it had been slammed on the two men’s hearts. Only then did they notice the situation inside the room, however.

The Golden Crow Crown Prince sat in the main seat. Next to him was his guardian Elder Wu. Both men were quite surprised. Elder Wu’s existence was supposed to be top secret, so why had he shown himself in public?

There were others as well, off to the side: Commandant of Guards Wu Li, Chief...