Within the palace suspended midair in the far north, Inferno Devil occupied the lofty seat. above, casting a dominating presence over Lynette, who stood before him.
Next to Inferno Devil stood a woman dressed in pristine white attire. Her face was devoid of any emotion which made her look like a lifeless puppet.
If Jared were to catch sight of this woman, it would undoubtedly send him into a frenzy, for she was none other than Josephine, whom he had been searching for so hard.
“Master, I’ve located the Inferno Devil’s Form. He is a spirit currently inhabiting a vessel and hasn’t fully regained his former strength. I’ve issued orders for him to come to your aid once he acclimatizes to his new form. According to my subordinates’ findings, among the cultivators drawn to the underground altar, one possesses the demonic fire. We’ve yet to ascertain their identity,” Lynette reported meticulously as she kept sneaking glances at Josephine.
“A human cultivator possessing demonic fire? That’s indeed peculiar. Conduct a thorough investigation, and bring him to me if you can. The seal on the altar should be unsealed soon. When the demons are released, the entire far north will fall under our control,” Inferno Devil said with excitement.
“Master, as the Inferno Devil lineage grows in strength, the other demons are sure to submit to us. You will become the most formidable demon, the savior of our kind. Your name shall be etched into the annals of history, and I have no doubt that your legacy will endure for thousands of years.” Lynette’s flattering words brought immense satisfaction to Inferno Devil.
No one would say no to flattery. Inferno Devil erupted in hearty laughter. “As long as the demons are revitalized, each of you shall be deemed deserving and duly rewarded.”
He had been dreaming of escaping this cage to travel the entire Ethereal Realm. Seeing that Inferno Devil was happy, Lynette promptly asked, “Master, who is this woman beside you? I don’t detect any trace of our aura around her.”
Lynette had been curious about Josephine’s identity. Seeing Josephine by Inferno Devil’s side sparked her concern.
If Inferno Devil intended to take another female disciple, it could potentially jeopardize her own position. She was eager to uncover Josephine’s true identity.
“She’s just a weak human cultivator. I crossed paths with her and extended a helping hand,” Inferno Devil said in a composed manner.
“A weak human cultivator? Why did you save her, then? I thought you hated human. cultivators?” Lynette couldn’t fathom why he had saved Josephine’s life.
Inferno Devil said excitedly, “This young lady possesses a unique quality among human cultivators. She possesses an inherent fiery constituent that is ideal for cultivating demonic fire. Her potential matches that of the Inferno Devil’s Form. If we can use this advantage, it will be a great help to us. If the Inferno Devil’s Form can merge with her fiery essence, our path to reclaiming our former might will be just around the corner!”
Lynette asked, “Master, she’s a human cultivator. How could she possibly listen to us?” At that moment, a sense of urgency gripped Lynette. She recognized that with Josephine’s fiery constituent, Inferno Devil would unquestionably hold her in high regard.
“She has lost her memories, and I’ll slowly brainwash her into thinking that she’s one of us,” Inferno Devil assured her with a grin.
“Oh.” Lynette seemed disappointed. Sensing her disappointment, Inferno Devil said, “Lynette, you’ve been by my side for many years, and no one can replace your position. I still value you. Now, go and execute my commands.”
Hearing that, Lynette nodded happily. “Understood!”
