"Would you like something to drink?"

Asmodeus stood in front of a cabinet filled with various alcoholic beverages and asked with a smile without turning his head.

This was obviously a room located at the bottom of Baator Hell. Through the window, one could even see endless spires, city walls, and well-organized fortresses, as well as countless high-level devil armies.

Especially the number of Hell Demons, which is probably more than the other eight levels combined.

Moreover, the fortresses, walls and spires here are not as simple, crude and ugly as the bronze fortresses on the first level. One can tell at a glance that they were built for war and defense. Instead, they present an ultimate beauty that is dark, noble and decadent.

The nude sculptures standing everywhere in the form of pillars and decorations are so lifelike that even people who have no appreciation for art can feel the teasing and temptation contained in them.

This is in stark contrast to the so-called "artworks" that ordinary people need long-term and specialized training to understand how to appreciate.

Malshem Hell Fortress!

Although it was his first time to come to the deepest level of hell, Zuo Si could still recognize where he was sitting.

Because this place is so famous, and it is also the largest fortress in the outer plane, bar none.

It is said that the Lord of Hell has gathered here a large army of demons that is sufficient to deal with all kinds of unexpected situations that may occur. If all of them are released, they can even directly push down the first layer of the abyss.

Of course, Asmodeus would not do that.

Because his enemies include not only demons, but also lords from other levels who are ambitious to replace him.

In addition, some lawful evil gods who have made their homes in Hell are also targets that need to be guarded against.

In other words, although the devils appear to be united on the surface and have many allies, their internal conflicts are actually much more serious than imagined.

The "Great Cleansing Operation" that previously caused several level lords to either step down or be punished is the best proof of this.

It's just that the lawful nature of the devil makes them accustomed to forbearance for a long time, and to form alliances and fight enemies through a series of complex conspiracies, plans and political struggles.

Only when they think the time is ripe will they suddenly jump out and bite back.

If the demon lords in the abyss are a group of mad dogs that bite whoever they catch, then the big devil in hell is a poisonous snake hiding in the dark. You can't see anything about them at ordinary times, but a bite from them is enough to be fatal.

Thinking of this, Zuo Si immediately refused with a smile: "No, thank you. I don't want to touch your wine that is made of unknown ingredients or has some evil souls added to it."

"Hahahaha! I told you that you are a born devil. Other mortals can't think of these."

As he spoke, Asmodeus opened a bottle of wine that was as black as ink, poured himself a glass, and then took a sip with an elegant movement, his face full of enjoyment.

Needless to say, he knows that unlike ordinary people who enjoy the relaxation and pleasure brought by the body after drinking alcohol, he tastes the memories, personality and emotions contained in the wine.

When it comes to brewing drinks from souls, the devil can be said to be the undisputed master in the entire multiverse.

Because only they can squeeze out all the memories, emotions and consciousness of a mortal soul that has fallen into hell through horrifying torture and interrogation, leaving only the soul itself blank and without any pollution.

Some devil judges are so skilled in this area that they can even be dubbed "artists of darkness."

It is said that many people in the evil camp would feel an extreme pleasure from body to soul after watching their execution process up close, and they could not stop.

And those things that are squeezed out are excellent raw materials for making wine.

By drinking these soul wines, the devils can taste the mortal's persistent ambition, strong desires, and the joy of winning and seizing power.

Of course, only the big devils are qualified to enjoy these special wines, and those low-level devils are not even qualified to take a look at them.

Zuo Si simply smiled indifferently at the Lord of Hell's "praise" and "compliments", and continued to say: "I believe you should have seen that I am only controlling other people's bodies through some special means, and I have not really come to hell."

"Ah! I knew it the moment I saw you." Asmodeus nodded. "From the content of the contract and the fact that you have several teammates with extraordinary backgrounds, you should be going to the triple realm in the abyss to rescue the imprisoned goddess of wealth, right?"

"That's right. The gods of Faerun could no longer tolerate their kind being imprisoned and humiliated by a demon lord from the lower planes, so they chose to join forces and take some actions. And I thought this was an opportunity, so I came along." Zuo Si explained with a smile.

"Chance?"

There was a strange flash in Asmodeus' eyes, and he obviously understood the subtext.

Zuo Si had a meaningful smile on his face and asked directly, "You should have heard of the Eldrazi, right?"

moment!

A terrifying red light flashed in Asmodeus' eyes, and the corners of his mouth curled up sharply, revealing two sharp canine teeth.

"Of course! I am very interested in these world-destroying disasters from the dark void.

And I also heard that when you were in the Pantheon, you scared away those arrogant gods with just this.

What, are you going to summon and release them in the abyss?

If this is the case, the Abyss Demons will surely be severely damaged, or even fall into chaos. "

"You guessed it right. Considering the risks this rescue operation may involve, I have actually prepared to give Six Fingers a big surprise, and by the way, let the gods also witness with their own eyes the unparalleled destructive power of the Eldrazi. After all, in this dangerous universe, if you want to win respect, you must show your strength, right?"

As he said this, Zuo Si's face was filled with a chilling and dangerous smile.

In fact, he had long ago begun planning to transfer the three Eldrazi titans from Zendikar to other places, so that they would always be under his control and become a terrifying deterrent weapon and tool.

And Graz'zt, the "Dark Lord" and one of the three giants of the abyss, is the perfect object to establish his authority.

As long as he showed no resistance in front of the Eldrazi Titans, or even was dismembered by three of them, other demons, devils, and gods would completely give up the idea of fighting against this thing.

At the same time, Zuo Si, who can control and summon these world-destroying monsters, will be written on the list of people who must not be provoked.

This is like the first country on Earth to invent nuclear weapons. It has to find a place to drop them so that the whole world can see their terrifying lethality and destructive power. Otherwise, how can people really develop a fear of them if they only hear you brag about it but don't see the actual effect?

"Yes. If you want to win respect, you must show your strength.

I'm glad you understand this.

I'm also looking forward to witnessing the power of the Eldrazi and seeing them wreak havoc on the Abyss.

Most importantly, I will have the Devil's Legion cooperate with you to launch an unprecedented all-out offensive, and use this glorious victory to establish your unshakable position in hell."

Asmodeus raised the glass to signal, then tilted his head back and drank it all, not concealing his inner ecstasy at all.

Because he knew that the reason why the Abyss could continuously provide sufficient troops for the bloody battle was that the three giants of the abyss, Graz'zt, Demogorgon and Orcus, formed a restraint and balance with each other.

If one party goes to war with the other and both suffer losses, a third party will inevitably take advantage of it.

Therefore, although the three parties have always maintained a state of hostility and war, they have been very careful to control the scale to avoid causing excessive losses.

But if any one of their forces were suddenly hit hard, the other two would launch a general offensive at all costs, trying to eliminate this dangerous opponent once and for all.

During this process, many demon lords will be involved either actively or passively.

By then, they had no time to care about the bloody battle, and they didn't even care if the first few levels were occupied by the enemy, they would just kill and cause blood to flow like a river.

The devils from hell can take the opportunity to expand their victory and push the front line into the abyss in one breath.

By constantly encroaching on it, the originally chaotically inclined place will become lawful, so that it will eventually be integrated into and become part of hell.

Moreover, if creatures like the Odrachi were really as terrifying and invincible as rumored, then they would be able to continuously consume the number of demons in the Abyss and the power of the Abyss itself from within, laying the foundation for the devil to win the final victory in the bloody battle.

"Thank you for your interest, but I don't want to sign the contract and join Baator Hell anytime soon, so you should give the credit to Bayer or other members of the Eight Demon Generals."

Zuo Si rejected the other party's kindness very straightforwardly.

"Oh? Why?" Asmodeus asked curiously.

As the undisputed supreme ruler of the entire Hell plane, he could clearly feel that the young man in front of him had been interested in his proposal since the last conversation, so he really wanted to find out if there had been any changes, or if Zuo Si was planning some unknown big move.

"Haha, do you remember what I said to you just now?" Zuo Si asked with a smile.

Asmodeus was stunned for a moment, then showed a surprised expression: "You mean..."

"I am studying a very interesting substance called Shuoyou."

As these words came out of his mouth, Zuo Si suddenly let go of control of Davian's body and activated his own clone at the same time, allowing his will and soul to be transferred instantly.

Just a few seconds later, he actually appeared in front of the Lord of Hell.

There is no doubt that this magical power that can transfer the soul and consciousness to a body in an instant instantly aroused Asmodeus' interest.

But before he could open his mouth to ask how this was done, Zuo Si used the card in his hand to summon a suitcase, from which he poured out a dozen biological and mechanical bodies in transparent containers that were infected with sparkling oil to varying degrees.

Especially the last two, which have long been completely "perfected", presenting an elegance and twisted "beauty" that cannot be described in words.

The next second...

The pupils of the Lord of Hell suddenly dilated, and a terrifying light burst out from his red eyes. He stared at the two new Phyrexian creations with black oil flowing on their bodies, and said in an unbelievable tone: "What on earth are these? They actually have life, consciousness, and thinking! But they have no soul!"

"Please allow me to introduce you to the famous Shuo Oil, which was born in another dimension of the universe."

As he spoke, Zuo Si used concise language to describe the birth of Yawgmoth, Shuoyou, and Phyrexia.

In order to prove the unparalleled infectious ability of the Shuo Oil, he even summoned several low-level demons from outside and injected a drop of Shuo Oil into their bodies, allowing the Lord of Hell to witness the process of their being eroded and transformed bit by bit.

When the soul dissipates at the moment of death, it is replaced by a half-mechanical, half-organic form that is endowed with intelligence and memory by the oil. Even the well-informed Asmodeus couldn't help but gasp and immediately asked in an uncertain tone: "You want to introduce this dangerous substance into hell to create a new devil army?"

"No, it's not as simple as just introducing it, but through transformation and reshaping, a whole new group of demons are created based on it.

I believe you have already seen that the essence of Shuoyou is to create an absolute top-down order, a strict hierarchy that cannot be surpassed.

The inherent lawfulness of this world is far superior to the current social form of Hell, and can even be compared with the mechanical realm that represents the ultimate order.

It is like a treasure specially made for the devil, which can make the devil's army invincible and even turn the enemy into its own people through infiltration.

However, due to the short-sightedness and narrow-mindedness of its creator, Yawgmoth, the oil became a tool that merely carried its own character and thoughts, losing its most important characteristic, which was to preserve the souls of those being transformed.

As the Lord of Hell, I believe you should be most aware of the importance of the soul.

This essence of life, which is almost incomprehensible to mortals, is an energy more precious than any substance.

Even the soul of the humblest person may be reborn in the outer planes after death and grow into powerful and feared demons, devils, and celestial beings.

So when I have uncovered all the secrets of the sparkling oil and made it capable of carrying souls, I will bring it to sign the agreement with you.

And bring new sparkling oil as a gift, and create a more lawful, more powerful, and more terrifying demon army in the new dimension.

In front of this legion, demons, elemental beings, celestial beings, and petitioners from the kingdom of gods will all become meaningless.

Because the new Shuo Oil has the power to infect everything and devour everything!

It will gradually transform those enemies who dare to stand on the opposite side into members of the legion.

I will also use my power as a planeswalker to absorb lawful evil souls from different worlds and transform them into new demons.

Of course, I'm not suggesting that you start a war that engulfs the entire multiverse like the demons did, or even that you completely destroy the demons and the bottomless abyss that bred them.

Because order only makes sense when contrasted with chaos, and evil only appears to be contrasted with goodness, in order to reflect the efficiency and superiority brought by its ruthless and iron-fisted rule.

This universe is dynamic, and whoever wants to use force to break the balance will inevitably pay a heavy price.

So compared to violent invasion, destruction, occupation and conquest, spreading ideas, values ​​and ideology and assimilating more mortals into becoming part of hell is actually a smart choice.

Although many people think that the devil is more civilized, elegant, and has a stronger sense of contract than the demon, I think the devil is still too keen on using conspiracy and force.

This can be seen from the fact that countless people remain highly vigilant in the face of demonic invasion.

I think the devil can be more civilized, more elegant, and more contractual.

Even if one promises to give up the use of violence, one can change the thoughts and cognition of a country's people simply by using inflammatory words, language and money.

Let them do the most shameless and selfish things in the name of freedom, democracy, environmental protection, animal protection and other good intentions.

In this way, the seeds of sin will take root deep in everyone's heart until they grow into towering trees.

By that time, when something goes wrong in society, everyone will just shirk their own responsibilities and blame others.

It's like bribery and corruption. Once it starts to spread throughout all levels of society, it will quickly become a tacit unspoken rule.

From the ruling class to the common people, everyone may appear indignant and curse this damn evil trend, but when it is their turn to ask others for help, they will still habitually give the other party some money.

Because if everyone does this and you don't, you will become an outlier in the group and be excluded, suppressed and slandered.

No one realizes that everyone has become an accomplice in the rampant bribery.

They distort the cognition, values ​​and worldview of mortals on a large scale in a subtle way, lower their expectations of kindness, justice and morality, and make them believe that things like money-for-power transactions, bribery and gaming of laws and rules happening around them are normal. This is what a truly evil and lawful devil would do.

When all the mortals in a country or even a plane become like this, the souls of that plane will completely become the property of Hell, which can continuously provide the highest quality evil lawful souls.

As for sending out devils to sign contracts one by one, it is too troublesome and cumbersome. It is far less simple, quick and efficient than directly changing the social structure and form of mortals in a plane..."

The moment these words came out of his mouth, the will of the entire Baator Hell plane seemed to sense something, and suddenly there was a deafening roar, while violently vibrating and spewing out dazzling orange-red magma.

It seemed like they were cheering and also like they were expecting something.

And starting from the bottom layer, Nessus, along with meteorites and fireballs falling from the sky, a new fault slowly appeared between the eighth and ninth layers.

Although this level is still very small and the environment is extremely harsh and unstable, a large number of fallen souls appeared out of nowhere and poured in from nowhere.

Unlike those souls that have signed contracts and are assigned by the bureaucratic system of hell, these are homeless souls who have not signed any contracts but were attracted to hell from all over the multiverse by their evil and lawful characteristics during their lifetime.

They struggled, screamed, and wailed in pain in the boiling lava, but could never get true relief.

Such a spectacular, magnificent and extremely weird scene stunned the devils on the eighth and ninth levels of Baator Hell.

Because since the formation of the Nine Hells, there has never been any large-scale changes.

After all, this is the ultimate plane of evil order, and order means that there will not be frequent terrain and environmental changes stretching for hundreds of kilometers like in the chaotic abyss.

"Hahaha! Did you see that, my young friend! This is the plane's will's approval of what you just said.

It likes, loves, and desires you, even more than any other level lord.

I am now 100% convinced that when you sign that agreement, the Nine Hells will become eleven, twelve, or even more.

Your understanding of law and evil has far surpassed that of all devils except me.

I very much look forward to seeing what colorful new species of demons you create in your newly formed dimensions.

at last……

Congratulations on becoming the new Lord of the Ninth Floor. I think you have obtained the unique devil form bestowed by the will of the plane, right?"

"Well, yes, although some parts of it don't quite match my aesthetic taste, but overall it's still satisfying."

While speaking, Zuo Si slowly raised his right arm and clenched his palm into a fist.

moment!

His body suddenly expanded to about four meters in length, and his entire body was covered with dense blue and red scales. A pair of huge dragon wings extended from his back, and behind his buttocks there was a tail with a sharp barb at the end.

As for the area above the neck, it still looks roughly the same as before, with a pair of curved horns on its forehead, except that the color of its pupils has changed from the original brown and black to one red and one blue.

The red pupils were burning with flames, while the blue ones were flashing with dazzling lightning.

Needless to say, under the blessing of the will of the hell plane, Zuo Si's blue dragon form and devil form were mixed together.

Now he can not only transform into this kind of humanoid devil, but also completely transform into a super Purgatory Lord dragon with two heads.

One of them is a red head that can breathe hellfire, and the other is a blue head that can breathe lightning.

In addition, there are abilities such as immunity to fire and lightning damage, summoning of devils, various damage reductions, additional magic resistance, permanent tongues, rapid regeneration, fear aura, weakness aura, paralyzing gaze, and some other miscellaneous arcane and divine abilities.

To sum it up simply, these are the powers that a lord of the hell level should have, and Zuo Si now has them all.

In addition, he also gained a kind of "divine power" bestowed by the will of the plane.

In the ninth layer, which has not yet been fully formed, one can gain the powerful strength to confront the gods head-on, and can grant magical powers and divine arts to mortals who believe in him.

"Look, what a handsome and charming devil form. I bet all the succubi and other female devils in hell will fall madly in love with you and do whatever it takes to please you." Asmodeus teased in a half-joking tone.

Zuo Si felt the extra power brought by the blessing of the plane's will, and soon restored his human form. He responded in a nonchalant tone: "Are you sure they love me, not the power I hold in my hands?"

“What’s the difference?

You know, in hell, it has been too long since a new level or lord was born. All the devils can only find ways to kill their superiors and wait for their positions to become vacant before they can get promoted.

But your presence is equivalent to making the originally limited pie bigger.

Countless demons will see this as an opportunity and do their best to get a piece of the pie.

What's more, this new level was born because of you, and it only recognizes you as the only lord.

No matter how ambitious other demons are to replace me, it is absolutely impossible for them to succeed, just as if I were the lord of hell.

You can totally enjoy this fun little game and then admire the clowns' performance from above."

As Asmodeus did not try to hide his evil amusement when he said this.

There is no doubt that the "Great Reckoning" that caused violent turmoil in the political situation of Hell and even posed a threat to the Lord of Hell in the eyes of the outside world was just a group of clowns performing hard to please him.

As for the threats...

Sorry! Unless there is a devil whose understanding of lawful evil surpasses Asmodeus, it is impossible to shake the plane's favor for the Lord of Hell.

Through everything that just happened, Zuo Si finally figured out what the most powerful source of power in this universe is.

It is neither magic nor technology, nor the so-called spirit and soul.

Rather, it is an abstract concept similar to philosophical speculation.

No matter who he is, as long as he has a deep enough understanding of his own camp, when he arrives at the plane with corresponding inclinations, he will gain the recognition and blessing of the plane's will, thereby gaining powerful power.

Asmodeus has gone the furthest on the path of lawful evil, and therefore he is the undisputed ruler of the plane of Hell, and no matter how the lords of other planes try, it is useless.

In contrast, the Abyss fully embodies its chaotic nature, and no demon lord has ever been able to gain its full recognition.

Generally speaking, the crazier, more destructive, and more erratic a demon is, the greater the power it gains from the Abyss.

The reason why Demogorgon was able to become the Demon Prince was probably thanks to his two independent-minded companions who often wanted to kill each other.

This contrast makes him more chaotic and disordered in both behavior and thinking than the other demon lords who only have one head and consciousness, and naturally he will be favored by the will of the abyss.

To some extent, the same is true of the gods.

Almost all gods would choose outer planes that are close to or even completely consistent with their own alignments when establishing their own kingdoms.

Because only in this way can they gain recognition and strengthening from the will of the plane.

If a lawful god establishes a kingdom in a plane with chaotic tendencies, not only will he be unable to gain power from it, but he may also be backlashed by the will of the plane.

So when one god wants to kill another god, the best way is to lure the god out of his country so that he cannot gain the so-called "home advantage".

If the situation permits, introducing it to another plane with a completely opposite camp tendency will basically ensure victory.

In the original history of Faerun, Shar and Cyric successfully killed the goddess of magic, who was also a powerful divinity, using this trick.

After figuring this out, Zuo Si quickly collected all the experimental subjects infected by the sparkling oil on the ground, including the low-level demons, turned the box back into a card of the Planeswalker, and transferred his soul and consciousness to another clone.

Then, he controlled Davian's body through the interesting device and said to the Lord of Hell with a smile, "If you don't mind, can you send me back to the first floor of Avernus? You know, my teammates are still waiting in the Bronze Fortress."

"Don't you plan to shape the souls born on the ninth floor into new devils first?" Asmodeus asked with interest.

"No, no hurry. Let them be baptized by the fire of hell first. When I come back with new oil next time, I will shape them according to my own will and ideas." Zuo Si said meaningfully.

"Then you better hurry up! If you encounter any difficulties or need help, you can always come to me."

After saying this, Asmodeus raised his hand and snapped his fingers.

Snap! After a crisp sound, Davian, who was controlled by Zuo Si, disappeared from the Malshem Hell Fortress.

As soon as he was teleported away, a three-meter-tall devil figure slowly walked out from the darkness, walked to his master without saying a word, and knelt on one knee.

Although he looked like a stunted "dwarf" in front of the Hell Demons who were generally more than four meters tall, no lord in the entire Nine Hells dared to look down on him.

Because this devil was none other than Asmodeus's steward - Martinot.

His job has always been to clean up the frequent political chaos in Hell, and more than once he has prevented the outbreak of war between lords through diplomatic means alone.

His extremely calm mind and forbearing character are the behind-the-scenes heroes that enable the entire Hell force to maintain stability.

Of course, when it comes to fighting, Martinot is really quite weak and is no match for even the average horned demon.

Looking at this confidant whom he had promoted, Asmodeus stroked his chin and asked in an emotionless tone: "Those level lords should now know my attitude towards Soth and the birth of a new ninth level, right?"

"Yes, my Lord."

Martinot answered in the affirmative without hesitation.

After all, it is impossible to conceal the fact that an extra level appeared out of thin air.

What's more, the bronze fortress on the first level was already full of spies, so there was no way to keep secret something like the Lord of Hell suddenly appearing and taking away a mortal.

"What about their attitude?" Asmodeus continued to ask.

Martinot thought for a moment and quickly replied, "The Lord of the First Plane, Grand Duke Bayer, seemed a little nervous. He hosted a banquet for Lord Soth's teammates and kept asking for information during the banquet. The Lord of the Second Plane, Grand Duke Dispater, did not have any obvious reaction. He simply downgraded Aegris, who was responsible for capturing Lord Soth in the material plane, to the lowest level of inferior demon. The Lord of the Third Plane, Viscount Mamman, was a little angry and hysterical, and thought that you were too fond of a mortal and did not fit the identity of the Lord of Hell.

The attitudes of Lady Firna, the Lord of the Fourth Level, and Grand Duke Bilaier were very ambiguous. The former seemed to have shown a strong interest in Lord Soth and wanted to have a deeper exchange with him, but the latter was trying desperately to prevent this from happening;

Prince Levistus, the lord of the fifth plane, showed a strong hatred towards Lord Soth. It is said that his anger even frightened the devil who went to deliver the message and made him lose consciousness and faint.

The Lord of the Sixth Plane, Gracia, your daughter, has been secretly planning how to seduce Lord Soth and make him her closest ally or even partner. She thinks this is a great opportunity to expand her power and influence;

As for the Lord of the Seventh Layer, Grand Duke Baalzebub has already sent people to the continent of Faerun to get more information about Lord Soth. As for what actions he will take in the future, it is still unknown;

Mephistopheles, the Lord of the Eighth Plane, is clearly interested in Lord Soth's ability to travel through time and space at will. He has already ordered his palace steward, Adonis, to find a way to collect a divine artifact, hoping to use it as a gift to conclude some unknown secret deal.

"Haha, do these guys know that I plan to make Soth the crown prince, second only to the emperor?" Asmodeus smiled playfully.

It was obvious that he enjoyed this power game of intrigue with lords of other levels and even his own daughter.

Martinot shook his head slightly. "I don't know. But I think your daughter, Princess Gracia, will be very unhappy when this news is announced. Because in her opinion, that position should belong to her."

"Humph! Gracia is too childish and rebellious. She doesn't understand where the devil's true power comes from. She has failed my expectations of her. Compared to Soth, she is just like a little girl who has not grown up."

When Asmodeus mentioned his daughter, his tone became obviously disappointed. He felt that all the years he had spent planning had gone to waste.

You should know that in order to reserve a position for Gracia, the Lord of Hell specially chose a ghost countess who was not even a devil to be the lord after the fall of the former lord Moloch.

Not only that!

When the Hag Countess tried to become a god, he also made some secret moves, which ultimately led to her failure.

But what is the result?

Gracia did not perform her duties properly at all, but instead indulged in all kinds of boring and cheap tricks.

If it were before he met Zuo Si, Asmodeus certainly wouldn't mind giving his daughter more time to grow.

After all, considering the devil's nearly eternal lifespan, Gracia is still too young, and cannot be compared with other insidious and cunning plane lords who have lived for tens of thousands of years.

But after meeting Zuo Si, the Lord of Hell became increasingly displeased with his own daughter and was filled with disgust in his heart.

You have to know that if you compare the two, Zuo Si's age may not even be a fraction of Gracia's.

But the former is far superior to the latter in terms of knowledge and power, as well as the depth and breadth of ideological cognition.

"But she is your daughter after all."

Martinot gave a cautious reminder.

Asmodeus waved his hand impatiently, "Okay, don't mention Gracia. If she wasn't my daughter, she would have been killed many times in the complicated political struggles of Hell.

Now let's talk about our next plans.

Go, inform the Eight Demon Generals and the Lord of the First Level, Bayer, and have them start gathering their troops and getting ready.

Remember, without my order, no legion should act rashly, just defend the current battle line."

"As you wish!"

Martinot bowed his head deeply in obedience.

Soon, under the steward's efforts, Hell's war machine began to operate with unprecedented efficiency.

Each level of lords received additional subscription orders.

Millions of devil armies quickly gathered through the portal towards the bronze fortress on the first layer of hell.

This big move undoubtedly attracted the attention of demons and gods alike.

Because they all knew very well that only one person could mobilize an army of this size across the entire Baator Hell, and that was the supreme Asmodeus.

Asmodeus is also known for his characteristic of never fighting a war without preparation or a chance of winning.

For a moment, all forces were speculating what this powerful devil lord was planning and what purpose he wanted to achieve.

As for their mortal enemies, the demons, the lords of the abyss also increased the supply of troops.

Before long, the number of troops on both sides had reached an astonishing scale.

But what's interesting is that these troops were not used as cannon fodder as in previous bloody battles where they were directly rushed forward.

Just the opposite!

Even the demons, who are chaotic by nature, are constantly reducing the number of troops they deploy at one time to ensure that they have enough reserve legions.

As for the devils on the lawful side, there is no need to mention them.

You know, Lord Bayer of the first level was originally very good at defensive battles.

Therefore, after receiving the order, they completely retreated from the front line and acted like turtles.

This action directly resulted in the demons having to pay a hundred or even two hundred times the price to capture a defensive stronghold.

The devil was not a fool. After discovering the problem, he simply stopped attacking and just sent out some of the lowest-level cannon fodder to charge in as a daily routine and then called it a day.

Anyone who is not blind can sense that both the devil and the demon are planning something.

Once it breaks out in full force, the bloodiness and cruelty of the bloody battle will instantly increase to an unknown level.

Now, all eyes were on Asmodeus.

Many gods were eager to figure out why there was an extra layer between the original ninth and eighth layers of hell...

(End of this chapter)