Published: August 13, 2025
At this moment, Domain Lord Yufa’s eyes flickered, unable to hide his excitement.
As one of the top-tier powerhouses under Lord of the Path of Destruction’s command, in terms of strength, he was far more terrifying than Domain Lord Zhuohuo, having long entered the peak domain lord realm many years ago.
His Domain of Punishment was vast and magnificent. On this great path, he had already reached the very limit of the domain lord realm.
Yet even so, within the abyss, he could only be considered a local strongman, not a true overlord.
In the abyss, only principal deity-level powerhouses could be called regional lords, immortal and indestructible, ruling over endless heavens and earth, living forever through the ages.
Every peak domain lord’s goal was to cross into the path master realm and truly become the supreme existence of this abyss.
However, Domain Lord Yufa was well aware that, as a subordinate of Lord of the Path of Destruction, wanting to become a path master-level powerhouse right under his nose was practically a pipe dream.
Because resources in the abyss were limited, not infinite.
The appearance and fall of any path master would trigger changes in the abyss’s structure, causing significant upheavals. Throughout history, Domain Lord Yufa understood clearly that no new path master had ever emerged within another path master’s territory due to the original path master’s support.
People were selfish and self-interested—why would anyone allow another to sleep soundly on their own bed?
Cultivating a new path master would instead affect one’s own resource acquisition.
Path masters were proud—why would they nurture an uncontrollable existence?
Therefore, Domain Lord Yufa knew very well that breaking through the path master realm under Lord of the Path of Destruction’s guidance was nearly impossible.
On the contrary, cooperating with other path masters could bring some real benefits. Even if it didn’t allow him to truly cross into the path master realm, any improvement was still a step closer to the end of the great path.
Thinking this, Domain Lord Yufa’s eyes flickered. He said, “Spirit Dao Master, what can you offer me?”
After saying this, he glanced at Domain Lord Zhuohuo. “Though Zhuohuo is somewhat of an idiot, he isn’t one to act without cause. Since he brought you here to communicate with this seat, I suppose you have promised quite a lot, perhaps even provided tangible benefits. You wouldn’t just want me to pledge allegiance empty-handed, would you?”
“Zhuohuo’s bottom line might not be high, but this seat has principles. What you ask is akin to making me betray Lord of the Path of Destruction in some way. How could my conscience bear that? Lord of the Path of Destruction has always been kind to me. How could I indiscriminately play such underhanded tricks behind his back?”
Domain Lord Yufa spoke, his words full of loyalty to Lord of the Path of Destruction.
Beside him, Domain Lord Zhuohuo was utterly speechless.
Damn it.
This guy, if you’re going to name your price, then do so. There’s nothing wrong with bargaining, but no need to make a fool out of me. What about his claim of a low bottom line? Does he think his own is so high?
All this posturing is just to see what benefits he can get.
This idiot, Domain Lord Yufa, still looks down on me at this moment—does he feel accomplished?
Forget it, I’ll wait for you!
When you end up a prisoner, you’ll see just how foolish your pretentious act really was!
Originally, Domain Lord Zhuohuo felt uneasy standing by, since he was betraying a friend, but at this moment, all unease vanished.
That guy deserves it!
Qin Chen also smiled and played along: “This seat naturally knows of Domain Lord Yufa’s loyalty. First of all, Spirit Dao Master and Lord of the Path of Destruction are allies. Cooperating with Spirit Dao Master doesn’t necessarily mean betrayal of Lord of the Path of Destruction — it’s just being prepared for the future.”
“After all, no one lives for others; everyone looks out for themselves, right?”