The legendary warrior

After those saints took their leave, Ricky accompanied Wally to the Endless Shadow's headquarters in the Third Sheol City.

A desolate air encompassed the whole city. As soon as Ricky stepped foot inside, he felt the overcast atmosphere settle over him, and when he looked around, he found nothing but arrays, giant chariots, and ancient palaces. Moreover, a strong evil spirit saturated the air inside the city as well.

Of course, that was to be expected seeing as the city led to the Devil Land.

Army troops could be found scattered inside, going to and fro in the depths of the city.

Some armies trod familiar paths into the Devil Land where they continuously fought against the devil race. Meanwhile, others were marching out of the Devil Land and into the city. Some warriors looked elated, celebrating battles fought and won. The others trudged with heavy footsteps, looking dejected. It didn't take someone to know these warriors had lost and were coming home brokenhearted.

The devil race never acted alone. That was why the creatures from the continent opted to fight them in groups. Otherwise, those devils would certainly outnumber them. "Thank you again for your help, sir!" Ricky repeated to Wally again once they had entered a palace.

"Are you offended that I didn't come to your aid from the start? Maybe you feel that I should have helped before those saints hurt you in the first place..." Wally gazed at Ricky with a knowing expression.

'Damn it! Looks like that he knows about my plans, '

Ricky thought to himself, startled. "Of course not," he said to Wally, shaking his head fervently.

"I'm glad to hear that, especially since I held off on purpose. I knew that if I made a move back then, I would ruin your plan. I even asked the saints who wanted to help you not to do anything," answered Wally.

The knowing smile on his lips grew wider as he stared at Ricky thoughtfully.

Upon hearing this, Ricky felt a little embarrassed. Now, he was sure that Wally had seen through his plan.

'Although my plan was flawless, it still didn't fool him, huh?' Ricky thought to himself.

Knowing that he couldn't deny it anymore, he told Wally directly, "I hope I didn't offend you, sir. I had no other choice at that time."

began to change. Suddenly,

hands, and the original Ricky, who had been talking to Wally, transformed into three drops of blood. It was Ricky's blood, which contained a

Shadowy Emperor Replication! I knew it!" Wally

a replica of his. Since his replica had taken the hit for him, the meridians in Ricky's real body weren't

other words, Ricky was not hurt at all.

gain mastery of the

Ricky created through the skill of Flesh Replication was identical to Ricky in every aspect except for the soul. Thus, he was confident that even saints couldn't see

surprise, it couldn't fool the saints

that he knew of Ricky's

saints would hurt his replica and not Ricky himself. He decided that he would only show up once

believe that they managed to destroy his meridians, and they would underestimate him. They would undoubtedly be caught off-guard, and he would be

was Ricky's

long, and yet you've managed to keep me in the dark all this time," the Dragon Intent

show their trump cards unless necessary," Ricky responded with a

believe that you kept it from me,"

Emperor Replication, hearing Ricky admit it was

but you can already use the Flesh Replication. That shows how incredibly talented you are. Even among lords in our sect, the strongest one

demi-spiritual emperor," Wally said, face slack in awe

words, sir. I'm flattered!" Ricky replied respectfully.

offended that he tried to fool the saints. Instead, Wally didn't seem angry

told Wally how he had learned the cultivation method of the Shadowy Emperor

a deep-seated prejudice against the Endless Shadow, and I have taken out a lot of people from this force. I owe you an apology," said Ricky.

his eyes were downcast and regretful.

that, in the martial world, it's inevitable to have some small conflicts. And since we are clear about it now, I'll let it go. Besides, our job is to kill people. Why should I be offended