This time, there was no grand spectacle. Sovereign Primus simply pointed gently between Xu Ke's eyebrows, then did nothing more.

Xu Ke touched his own forehead but felt nothing at all.

"When the time comes, you will understand its purpose," Sovereign Primus said.

"What's with all the riddles? How annoying," Xu Ke muttered under his breath. He shot a glance at Sovereign Primus but ultimately lacked the courage to make a scene, and so he swallowed his frustration.

"This matter is concluded. The Southern Abyss is no place for humans to linger. I shall escort you out."

Below, the Myriad Demonic Beasts Assembly had also reached its final resolution.

"We swear to uphold and support the decision of His Majesty Sovereign Pr...