「Earth Magic Elephant Clan.」
In his courtyard, Xiang Shan trembled with excitement, speaking into the empty air.
"Of course, child," Wang Xiu said. Transformed into the visage of Nicholas, he slowly appeared, his expression extremely serious.
"What's the matter, Elder Nicholas? We've succeeded. Aren't you happy?" Xiang Shan asked, puzzled.
"Alas, do you really think we've succeeded?" Wang Xiu sighed.
"We haven't?"
"Of course not. This is nothing but a stalling tactic by Bu Ou and his followers," Wang Xiu said. "They are only doing this to appease you, so that you'll stop causing trouble and peacefully accept the upcoming grand sacrifice."
He observed the entire situation, his objective locked on the grand sacrifice from the very beginning. He easily guessed the thoughts of the Demon Race's high command. They were frightened by the recent, sharp reduction in the number of Foreign Demons and were merely seeking a temporary truce.
