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."

finished speaking, his shadow began to change. Suddenly, another

original Ricky, who had been talking to

the Shadowy Emperor Replication! I knew it!" Wally gasped in utter

had taken the

was not hurt at

Replication for a while now. Back in the space that Paul had created, he managed to gain mastery of the Shadowy Emperor Replication to an extent. And after half a year of hard work, he could

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

couldn't fool the saints from the prestigious Endless Shadow.

had just admitted that he knew of Ricky's plan.

his replica and not Ricky himself. He decided that he would only show up once the selection had begun.

and they would underestimate him. They would undoubtedly

was Ricky's

notice at all. I've been in your mind for so long, and yet you've managed to keep me in the dark all

Grass, no one would show their trump cards unless necessary," Ricky responded

from me," the Dragon

Ricky admit it was still unbelievable. "Can you tell me how you

you are, at most, thirty-one or two years old, but you can already use the Flesh Replication. That shows how incredibly talented you are. Even among lords

Wally said, face

your kind words, sir. I'm flattered!" Ricky

fool the saints. Instead, Wally didn't seem angry knowing that he managed to cultivate this

asked, Ricky then told Wally how he had learned the cultivation method of

deep-seated prejudice against the Endless Shadow,

and his eyes

apologize. I understand 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