"Curse Blue... you... how did you escape from hell?"
The Holy Master looked at Lucas in disbelief.
Despite Lucas's human form, the Holy Master recognized his former brother instantly!
But this was impossible!
Demons weren't supposed to escape from hell.
After the Eight Demons were defeated by the mysterious Death God, they were sealed in hell forever.
Logically, the demons had no chance of escape since the only way to open the gate of hell was the Pan'ku Box.
However, the Pan'ku Box was left in the human world by the Death God, out of the demons' reach.
The Holy Master was the exception.
He was sent out by the other demons, utilizing some of his power!
In essence, the combined power of the eight demons could send only one demon out!
That's why the Holy Master was shocked—he knew the remaining seven demons couldn't send another one out!
Yet here was Curse Blue...
"What? You don't seem happy to see me out of hell?"
At that moment, Lucas approached the Holy Master, speaking in a teasing tone.
"No... no..."
The Holy Master quickly adjusted, adopting a humble tone.
"My brother, welcome to this world. With your help, we can free our other siblings and rule the world!"
Though the Holy Master didn't know how Curse Blue escaped, it hardly mattered now...
With Julian's help, he could restore his original power!
World domination was within reach!
After all, Julian was the most powerful among the Eight Demons...
As the Holy Master schemed, a powerful force suddenly enveloped his soul.
Before he could react, his soul was forcibly extracted from the Coiling Dragon statue!
"Ah!!!!!"
An agonizing pain shot through the Holy Master's soul, causing him to scream uncontrollably.
Though the Coiling Dragon statue imprisoned the Holy Master, it was the only vessel for his soul!
Only within the statue could the Holy Master remain in this world.
Without the Rat or Sheep Talisman, forcibly leaving the statue would pull him into hell...
As was happening now, he felt hell tugging at his soul...
And the culprit was Curse Blue, not far away!
"My brother, why... why are you doing this to me?"
The Holy Master cried out in pain, looking at Lucas.
Lucas sneered.
"Holy Master, don't think I've forgotten what you did after leaving hell!"
"My six siblings and I risked everything to send you out. You promised to release us once free!"
"But what did you do? You broke your promise and chose to rule the world alone!"
"Until a human magician, Lopez, defeated you and left you in this ghostly state, right?"
Having inherited Julian's memories, Lucas understood the betrayal!
The Holy Master was speechless.
Lucas's words were true; after leaving hell, he forgot his promise to the other demons and ruled alone!
Until he clashed with the accursed magician, Lopez!
Lopez not only defeated him but stripped him of the twelve talismans, trapping his soul in the statue...
The Holy Master loathed Lopez!
"Ah!!!!!"
Suddenly, another wave of pain hit, causing the Holy Master to scream once more.
He felt hell closing in on his soul...