Xu Fang did not believe Luo Hou's words. In fact, due to Luo Hou's contradictory statements, he began to suspect whether the soul within Luo Hou had been replaced long ago.
Despite bearing the title of Ancestor of Devils, Luo Hou, Xu Fang suspected, might also be a transmigrator like himself, operating in secret.
Therefore, Xu Fang voiced his suspicion, fixing his gaze on Luo Hou, trying to find any flaw.
Luo Hou, though displeased by Xu Fang's taunt, quickly regained his composure. Hearing Xu Fang's words, he instead chuckled.
"Xu Fang, is it? I have heard of your name. You are quite renowned in the Primordial Era these past years!"
Luo Hou spoke, and Xu Fang remained noncommittal.
He had helped Patriarch Ming He quell the chaos of the Blood Sea and suppressed Wu Tian and a host of demonic beings.
However, a being like Wu Tian would hardly be convinced so easily. He was certainly still connected to Ancestor of Devils Luo Hou.
And even without Wu Tian, Luo Hou had established the Outer Realm Heavenly Demons. In the vastness of the Primordial Era, it would be easy to find beings with unstable Dao hearts and control them with inner demons.
Therefore, it was natural that Luo Hou knew about his situation.
Luo Hou did not seem to care about Xu Fang's indifferent attitude and continued.
"Xu Fang, I have truly waited for you for a long time. I never imagined that the person I was waiting for would be none other than you, Xu Fang."
Xu Fang could only scoff. *Pretentious, keep pretending!*
You don't even know who you're waiting for, yet you say you've waited a long time. Who would believe that?
"You don't have to believe me, it's the truth."
Seeing that Xu Fang still refused to believe him, Luo Hou decided to lay his cards on the table.
"As you can see, I was defeated by Hong Jun and forced to enter the Sea of Chaos to plot a comeback."
"Upon entering this Sea of Chaos, my heart received a guiding revelation, and I discovered these several Innate Grand Formations."
Luo Hou, regardless of whether Xu Fang believed him or not, continued to narrate his experiences.
Xu Fang remained unfazed but perked up his ears, listening intently.
He wanted to see how Luo Hou would continue his charade.
Luo Hou wasted no more words and recounted his encounter in the Sea of Chaos in detail.
After the Dao-Devil conflict in the West, Luo Hou was forced to self-detonate, igniting the spiritual脉 of the West.
However, Luo Hou had sensed earlier that the Heavenly Dao favored Hong Jun more. Thus, to ensure his survival, he had a contingency plan, which he utilized at the last moment.
Upon entering the Chaos Bead, a strong sensation surged within Luo Hou's heart, as if something in the Sea of Chaos was summoning him.
Subsequently, whether to find a foothold in the Sea of Chaos or to return to the Primordial Era to seek greater power, Luo Hou followed this inner calling.
Eventually, Luo Hou discovered these nine Innate Grand Formations.
"At the time, I thought there might be some peerless treasures here, and I intended to break the formations to claim them. To my surprise, there was no need to break the formations; I could enter directly."
"But, to my great disappointment, these nine grand formations all turned out to be this thing!"
Speaking of this, Luo Hou still seethed with indignation, waving the key in his hand.
Although it did not require much effort, his great expectations were met with such a result, leaving him deeply unwilling.
"However, just as I was about to return in disappointment, another strong feeling arose in my heart. It told me that if I waited here, I would eventually find the opportunity I desired."
Luo Hou spoke, looking at Xu Fang with unwavering determination.
"For so many years, I have been unwavering, waiting for this day. Unless something unexpected happens, you are my opportunity!"
However, after hearing Luo Hou's adventurous tale, Xu Fang repeatedly shook his head, too lazy to respond to Luo Hou's expectations.
"Luo Hou, you are mistaken. I only found this place by way of the Nine Gates of Kunlun Mountain."
"Stop pretending. Whether you wish to fight or make peace, speak plainly!"
This talk of guidance, Xu Fang simply did not believe it. It sounded too fake. With no evidence, why should he believe it just because Luo Hou said it?
"The Nine Gates of Kunlun Mountain? I seem to recall something..."
Hearing this, Luo Hou murmured to himself. Xu Fang immediately inquired.
"What do you know? Or what are you about to confess?"
"The Nine Gates of Kunlun Mountain is... Ahhhhh!"
Luo Hou began to speak, but at the very start, he suddenly screamed.
He clutched his head in agony and crouched down in the void of the Sea of Chaos.
"What!"
This startled Xu Fang. *Must you do this? We were just talking nicely, and you pull this stunt.*
His expression seemed genuinely pained. *Is he that good at acting?*
At this moment, Luo Hou could no longer attend to Xu Fang. He remained hunched on the ground, hands covering his head, in extreme pain. Demonic energy surged around him, as if he were on the verge of qi deviation.
Xu Fang was speechless. *If this greatest master of Outer Realm Heavenly Demons were to suffer qi deviation, would inner demons be born?*
Xu Fang listened intently to Luo Hou's muttering.
"Ahhh! This strange memory is attacking me! What is happening? Has my memory become fragmented?"
"Hahaha! So that's how it is. So it was all that person's doing!"
"I understand now. My feelings were correct after all. This is indeed my opportunity, hahaha!"
Xu Fang listened to Luo Hou's words and watched his demeanor, shifting from extreme pain to wild laughter, even shedding tears of agony, appearing quite unhinged.
Seeing this scene, Xu Fang grew even more exasperated.
*To lure me into his trap, Luo Hou is going to such lengths, disregarding his image?*
*And this 'strange memory attacking you,' you, the dignified Ancestor of Devils Luo Hou, have memory loss?*
Just as he was about to speak, Luo Hou's gaze suddenly sharpened as he looked at Xu Fang, scrutinizing him from head to toe, as if wanting to see through him.
Xu Fang felt a prickle of unease under that gaze, feeling like a beautiful young maiden being stared at by an old pervert who hadn't seen a woman in over a decade.
"Luo Hou, you..."
Xu Fang started to speak, then stopped himself midway, because Luo Hou, without a word, directly knelt before Xu Fang.
Xu Fang was taken aback by this sudden turn of events, stunned and unsure of what to say.
Luo Hou, however, with shining eyes, not only knelt before Xu Fang but also began to kowtow.
"Luo Hou is here, respectfully requesting to become a disciple of True Person Xu Fang. I beg True Person Xu Fang to accept me!"
Hearing Luo Hou's words and seeing him kowtow without hesitation, Xu Fang finally understood.
*This Luo Hou, who fought with Dao Ancestor Hong Jun for control of the Primordial Era, and after his defeat, remained resolute, constantly thinking of returning to the Primordial Era... he actually knelt before me?*
*What is going on here? Can someone tell me?*