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, another Ricky appeared beside

hands, and the original Ricky, who had been talking to Wally, transformed into

Emperor Replication! I knew

City had not attacked Ricky but a replica of his. Since his replica had taken the hit for him, the meridians in Ricky's real body weren't broken at all. Of

was not hurt at

gain mastery of the Shadowy Emperor Replication to an extent. And after half a year of hard work,

replica that Ricky created through the skill of Flesh Replication was identical to Ricky in every aspect except for the soul. Thus,

couldn't fool the saints

admitted that he

him, making sure that the saints would hurt his replica and not Ricky himself. He decided that he would only show

managed to destroy his meridians, and they would underestimate him. They

was Ricky's plan.

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

Dragon Intent Grass, no one would show their trump cards unless

can't believe that you kept it from me," the Dragon Intent

Wally had guessed that Ricky performed the Shadowy Emperor Replication, hearing Ricky admit it was

That shows how incredibly talented you are. Even

no wonder you were once an incredible demi-spiritual emperor," Wally said, face slack in

sir. I'm flattered!" Ricky replied

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

then told Wally how he had learned the cultivation method of the

want to confess something to you. When I was in the Eastern Land, I possessed a deep-seated prejudice against the Endless Shadow, and I have taken

eyes were downcast and regretful.

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 when you were just doing your job?"