Chapter 345
Chapter Title: Heavenly Realm
If we eliminate the Vermilion Bird, the path ahead will be smooth sailing. It felt a bit off that we weren't defeating him in direct combat, but deliberately engaging in a tough fight would be foolish. I said to Mangnyang,
"Will you really be alright with this? The Vermilion Bird is your father."
"He is nothing more than a demon lost to the demonic path. If we can't cast aside false familial bonds, countless innocents will die because of it."
Mangnyang continued gravely.
"You saw it, didn't you? Hundreds of millions of people gripped by madness, becoming fodder for the [Ancient Ruler]..."
"......"
I hadn't seen it myself, but the circumstances suggested as much. The descent of the lord of the Demon Subduing Hall meant he had accepted the [sacrifice], and at that moment, the ruler's
"......"