Following Emperor Hasi for a while, Ling Fan immediately saw the demon eye sect powerhouses gathered in a strange circle at the core of the Sealed Demon Great Tomb.
Ling Fan was slightly shocked. There were as many as seven fourth-tier Profound Demon Emperors. Among them, one was subtly reaching the peak of the fourth tier, making Ling Fan feel a sense of oppression and threat.
Besides them, there were dozens, nearly a hundred, half-step Profound Demon Emperors and third-tier Origin Demon Emperors. This lineup far surpassed any single force from Hai Chao City, Yu Hua City, Tai Yue Sect, or Ru Yi Sect. Only when those forces joined forces could they barely suppress the Demon Eye Sect.
He never expected this hidden Demon Eye Sect to possess such profound strength and heritage. Countless thoughts flashed through Ling Fan's mind, but he remained outwardly composed, feigning excitement.
"Is that Ha Wen?"
"Didn't Ha Wen die after failing to kidnap the young lady of Liu Wang City? He's still alive!"
"Ha Wen, how did you escape back?"
Some third-tier Origin Demon Emperors and half-step Profound Demon Emperors saw Ling Fan and spoke in surprise.
"I have a great life!"
Ling Fan repeated what he had just told Emperor Hasi.
At first, everyone was skeptical. But seeing Emperor Hasi nod slightly beside him, they gradually suppressed their doubts and began to believe.
"It's good that you're back. You were always a genius of our Demon Eye Sect, cultivating to the peak of the third tier at such a young age. Now, in the face of crisis, you've taken another step forward, reaching the half-step Profound Demon Emperor. You will be even more valued by the Imperial Clan, and in the future, under the leadership of Lord Hassen, you will bring glory to our Nine-Eyed Imperial Demon Clan!"
"Come here now, and let us awaken Lord Hassen's demon eyes and demon soul together."
The powerful fourth-tier peak Profound Demon Emperor made the final decision. When he spoke, the other Demon Eye Sect powerhouses dared not say anything more.
"Yes! I will strive hard and not disappoint Lord Haqi's expectations." Ling Fan feigned extreme respect, placed his fist heavily on his heart, and bowed to the fourth-tier peak Demon Emperor.
Two positions were cleared in the circle. Ling Fan waited for Emperor Hasi to sit down before he sat among the half-step Profound Demon Emperors.
Now that he was closer, he could see clearly. In the center of the strange circle formed by the Nine-Eyed Imperial Demon Clan powerhouses was a bottomless black demonic well. The well churned with what seemed like the darkest, most viscous, and most evil black demonic energy, boiling like water. Under the incantations of the Nine-Eyed Imperial Demon Clan powerhouses, it stirred more and more violently, as if something terrifying was about to descend upon the world again with their calls.
"Such powerful Nine-Eyed Imperial Demon Clan aura..."
Ling Fan followed the Nine-Eyed Imperial Demon Clan powerhouses in chanting the incantations, but secretly overlapped his Heavenly Demon Eye with the eye on his forehead, opening a crack to try and peer into the demonic well. However, the moment his pupil power reached the demonic well, his Heavenly Demon Eye suffered a strong backlash. Ling Fan quickly withdrew his probing gaze, secretly shocked.
"It seems that the half-step Heavenly Demon Emperor is suppressed beneath this demonic well. As expected of a half-step Heavenly Demon Emperor, even after so many years, there is still such formidable power. If this demon recovers, it will likely return to the level of a fifth-tier Profound Demon Emperor very quickly!"
"We must not let him recover, or I will be in danger. But there is a tricky problem here. These seven Profound Demon Emperors are too much of a hindrance, and with so many half-step Profound Demon Emperors and third-tier Origin Demon Emperors, they are also a force that cannot be underestimated."
Ling Fan frowned slightly. This half-step Heavenly Demon Emperor was extremely troublesome, otherwise, he would not have survived for so many years suppressed by a mere half-step Heavenly Emperor. Now, with the interference of these Nine-Eyed Imperial Demon Clan powerhouses, it would be even more difficult to deal with.
"Let's take it one step at a time."
Ling Fan put away his thoughts and performed his role diligently.
As the ritual progressed to a certain point, the anomalies in the demonic well became more intense. The black surface churned and bulged higher and higher. The bulging shape was extremely similar to a sharp demonic claw trying to break free from the demonic well.
"Soon, soon! Everyone, put in more effort!" Emperor Haqi shouted, his four eyes on his head wide open, pouring powerful pupil power into the demonic well. All the other Nine-Eyed Imperial Demon Clan powerhouses did the same.
Suddenly, a scream was heard. The terrifying demonic claw completely broke through the demonic well and clawed fiercely, dragging a third-tier Profound Demon Emperor into the demonic well. Instantly, the person seemed to have fallen into a hell of Asuras, emitting chilling screams. However, the other Nine-Eyed Imperial Demon Clan powerhouses were not surprised or frightened. Instead, they became even more fervent.
"Damn it, what a bunch of idiots." Ling Fan couldn't help but curse. These people were truly brainwashed, severely ill. If they were asked to die for that half-step Heavenly Demon Emperor now, they would not hesitate.
Next, as the demonic claw broke through the demonic well more and more frequently, and the scope of its breakthrough widened, several more third-tier Origin Demon Emperors, and even a half-step Profound Demon Emperor, were dragged in.
"Not fast enough!"
"We must offer ourselves!"
"Quick, offer your lives, your power, your everything, to welcome Lord Hassen's return!" Emperor Haqi shouted fanatically, his face showing an incredibly grotesque expression. Under his call, one by one, passionate young members of the Nine-Eyed Imperial Demon Clan stepped forward and voluntarily jumped into the demonic well.
"Ha Wen, you are a genius of our Imperial Clan. Your bloodline, your physical body, your demon soul, your power, are greatly beneficial to Lord Hassen. Are you willing to sacrifice yourself for the Nine-Eyed Imperial Demon Clan!" Suddenly, Haqi turned his gaze to Ling Fan, his eyes showing a cunning and suspicious look like an old wolf. He did not believe Ling Fan's words.
A third-tier peak Demon Emperor escaping unharmed from under the noses of so many fourth-tier Profound Emperors and half-step Profound Emperors, even devouring a half-step Profound Emperor, was too bizarre and full of doubts. He hadn't had time to investigate carefully earlier. Now, he was too lazy to bother. He decided to sacrifice Ling Fan, and then all problems would be solved.
"Lord Haqi!" Ling Fan feigned surprise.
"What, you're unwilling? You're not Ha Wen!" Emperor Haqi's eyes turned cold, revealing a venomous and insidious gaze like a viper.
"I...!" Ling Fan feigned being flustered, stood up, and took a few steps back.
"Hmph, I knew something was wrong with you!" Emperor Haqi sneered repeatedly. A powerful peak fourth-tier pressure erupted, demonic clouds rolled, and he reached out to seize Ling Fan. The other Profound Demon Emperors were also stirring, ready to attack at any moment.