Chapter 257: Against the Envy Devil
The Envy Devil frowned at Aldrian’s sudden appearance. He had not sensed any disturbance in energy or space. It was as if Aldrian had simply popped into existence—something that should have been absolutely impossible, especially within the confines of his domain. Nothing ever escaped his senses, not even the slightest movement of an ant. Yet Aldrian had appeared inside his domain as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
He then noticed Aldrian looking at him with those calm blue eyes. What he saw in those eyes was like staring into the gaze of a dead man. It was quite absurd, considering he could clearly sense that Aldrian’s cultivation was only at the Marquess stage. Yet his instincts and intuition screamed that this man was dangerous. His long-dormant danger sense now blared like an alarm, a warning he hadn’t felt in ages.
Xin Haotian, who felt relieved that Aldrian had returned, sent a voice transmission to him.
"While you were away, this mansion was attacked by a group of assassins. It seems something has also happened inside the imperial palace—the emperor and the first prince were poisoned. The emperor is good, but the first prince’s condition has worsened. His guardian knight is here, requesting your help."
Aldrian nodded while still looking at the Envy Devil. From the curse symbol on the Envy Devil’s palm, he sensed the same sensation as the one inside Emperor Durand. When he used his karma laws, he could finally confirm that there was indeed a connection between his own being and that curse symbol. This had happened because he had already comprehended the curse and, in doing so, established his karma with that symbol.
"Break," Aldrian suddenly said.
In an instant, the Envy Devil’s domain began to crumble. His domain, colorless and transparent, often left his opponents unaware they were already trapped within it. But as it shattered, the space breaking apart like glass.
The Envy Devil widened his eyes as he suddenly felt his soul tremble and a slight headache set in. His soul had been injured from his domain being forcefully broken. For the first time, shock appeared on his face—he had never imagined that his domain could be shattered so easily. The only explanation he knew for someone breaking another’s domain was that the person possessed a stronger domain.
However, Aldrian was still only at the Marquess stage! How could he possibly have a domain?
Then, suddenly, he remembered a message from the Devil Lord not long ago:
"Be careful of a man with lower cultivation, black hair, or a sword technique with strange abilities. However, this may not always be fixed, as it could simply be a disguise. The key is to watch for any cultivator with unusual abilities. If you happen to encounter that man, do not hesitate to retreat."