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"We are newcomers..."
Before North Heavenly King could say more, Dragonblood Marquis solemnly said, "North Heavenly King, are you scared of those sealed fellows? Do you know that when we went there previously, Dizhiluo contacted us in secret to kill you and join them? You don't wish to provoke them, but they never intended to spare you."
North Heavenly King's expression changed.
Dragonblood Marquis continued, "I doubt I was the only person they attempted to recruit. I believe a lot had received the same offer, but none bothered to report it to you. I reckon something will happen if you keep staying low like this, Lord. I am blunt. But I also know that with you dead, things might not end well for the rest of us unless we can produce another heavenly king. But is that possible?"
He sneered and asked, "Lord, are you still worried about provoking those fellows after learning about this?"
Once again, North Heavenly King's expression changed. Dizhiluo had attempted to collude with the marquises under him. That was understandable. But none had actually bothered to inform him about that. This was terrifying. He would still remain in the dark about this if it weren't for Dragonblood Marquis.
He had fourteen marquises under him, but only one had bothered to inform him of this. This...was a bad sign.
Clearly, his patience, the prowess of humanity, and the prowess of the sealed death spirits had shaken the belief of his subordinates. They had all tacitly agreed to keep the matter a secret. They might even be preparing for their eventual betrayal.
North Heavenly King gave Dragonblood Marquis a long stare before laughing, "What nonsense. Dragonblood, I am already aware...
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