The newcomer was a demon from the Thunderlight Demon Race, his whole body covered in purple scale armor, crackling with arcs of lightning. When he looked up and saw the Thunder Palm Seal hovering overhead, he hurriedly called out in alarm.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Che paused in his movements, a hint of surprise flickering in his heart. Then, the Thunder Palm Seal suspended in midair slowly dissipated.

"You are a demon envoy? Representing the entire demon race? How will you prove it? If you dare deceive this Emperor, you know what consequences await you?"

Jiang Che's gaze fell upon the demon envoy below, his eyes radiating the might of the heavens itself, so oppressive that the demon envoy, only at the seventh rank, trembled, overcome by fear.

"My lord, upon learning of your existence, the seven premier clans of the Ancestral Demon Realm have decided to discuss matters of the Profound Yellow Realm with you. At the same time, these seven top clans have also prepared some gifts for you.

On this Demon Scroll is written the list of gifts, and imprinted upon it are the Demon Seals representing the seven top demon clans. Upon seeing these Demon Seals, my lord should have no reason to doubt my identity."

Hearing this, the demon envoy swiftly produced a black beast hide scroll from his person, faintly exuding demonic qi and a bloody glow.

From above, Jiang Che reached out with a grasping motion, and the beast hide scroll swiftly flew into the sky, opening several meters away from him.

Gazing at the Demon Scroll, Jiang Che's expression shifted slightly, his eyes narrowing.

At this moment, Jiang Che was not particularly concerned with the list of gifts; instead, his attention was entirely on those seven differently-shaped seals.

Each of these seals carried a wisp of Imperial Realm aura—each distinct, extremely faint, yet undeniably real.

There were only two possibilities for such a phenomenon. One: these seals had been personally impressed by seven Demon Emperors. Two: the Demon Seals used to stamp these marks were relics left behind by Demon Emperors.

Considering all relevant factors, Jiang Che deemed the second possibility far more likely.

After all, had there truly been seven Demon Emperors present, after learning of his existence, there would have been no need to send an envoy for negotiations—they would have simply transmitted themselves over and struck him down directly.

Although this Demon Scroll could not prove that there were presently seven Demon Emperors on the other side, it did reveal one thing beyond doubt: the so-called seven top clans all had, at some point, produced Demon Emperor level powerhouses.

Next, Jiang Che tossed the Demon Scroll back down, gazing at the demon envoy below and slowly asking, "What does your demon race wish to discuss with this Emperor?"

Below, the demon envoy hastily caught the falling Demon Scroll. Hearing Jiang Che's question, his eyes instantly brightened and he hurriedly replied, "My lord, our demon race was previously ignorant of the existence of this spatial channel, causing some clansmen to mistakenly enter and come into conflict with you. These were all misunderstandings, which we will no longer pursue.

Furthermore, the demon race recognizes your strength, my lord, and is willing to equally divide the Profound Yellow Realm with you.

So long as my lord does not oppose our demon race, once our people enter the Profound Yellow Realm, we will occupy only half its territory; the other half shall belong to you."

Upon hearing the demon envoy's speech, Jiang Che could only sneer inwardly.

To propose an equal split of the Profound Yellow Realm—what a clever calculation! To put it bluntly, as the Realm's supreme ruler, the entire Profound Yellow Realm might as well be owned by Jiang Che alone.

Yet the demon race's approach was to use Jiang Che's own possessions as bargaining chips to buy his abstention—how utterly ridiculous.

However, in order to glean more about the Ancestral Demon Realm, Jiang Che chose not to turn hostile right away. Instead, he replied blandly, "To divide the Profound Yellow Realm? That is quite the interesting proposal!

Only, this Emperor knows nothing of your demon race—how could I rest easy partnering with you?

If you don't mind, then start by explaining the situation in the Ancestral Demon Realm to this Emperor!"

Noticing Jiang Che's apparent interest, the demon envoy was inwardly delighted, yet Jiang Che's next words left him in a bind.

"This..."

He was no fool—the situation in the Ancestral Demon Realm was not to be carelessly revealed... especially to an Imperial Realm powerhouse from the Otherworld.

"What's this? You demons won't even agree to such a small request? In that case, this Emperor must question your sincerity in seeking cooperation!"

Jiang Che's expression instantly turned cold as he spoke bluntly.

After hesitating briefly, the demon envoy finally steeled his resolve. In any case, even if he didn't say it now, once the demons launched their assault on the Profound Yellow Realm, the other side would find out sooner or later.

Right now, his top priority was to fulfill the task assigned by the demon race. If he failed, it would truly be disastrous.

"My lord, of course that can be done. Please allow me to explain. In the Ancestral Demon Realm, our demon race is the sole hegemonic species—the realm essentially belongs to our kind.

The entire demon race is composed of countless demon clans! Among them, the highest tier is the Ancestral Demon Hall, formed by the seven top clans; all major decisions concerning the demon race are made by the Ancestral Demon Hall.

I myself hail from the Thunderlight Demon Race, one of the seven clans! The others are the Red Flame Demon Race, the Divine Mountain Demon Race, the Flame Sun Demon Race..."

The demon envoy slowly outlined the situation in the Ancestral Demon Realm for Jiang Che.

Jiang Che's gaze flickered. Although the envoy's introduction was mostly cursory and reserved, Jiang Che had basically grasped the general state of the Ancestral Demon Realm.

Standing at the very apex of the Ancestral Demon Realm were the seven top clans—the elite demon races—who would be Jiang Che's main adversaries ahead.

The reason these seven clans could preside over the Ancestral Demon Hall was that they had each produced a Demon Emperor powerhouse in their history. Only clans who birthed Demon Emperors could rise to the top.

Of course, as to whether any Demon Emperor level experts still lurked within the seven great demon clans, the envoy did not say.

Nor did Jiang Che press him. After all, given the envoy's mere early seventh rank strength, the likelihood of him knowing such secrets was slim.

After all, the seven top demon clans weren't fools—they wouldn't send someone privy to such secrets as an emissary.

"That's the situation in the Ancestral Demon Realm. I wonder, my lord, have you considered our proposal?"

Seeing Jiang Che suspended in the air, silent, the demon envoy could not restrain himself and asked again after a moment.

"What proposal?"

Snapping back to himself, Jiang Che frowned deeply.

"...That is, not obstructing our demon race, and joining us in dividing the Profound Yellow Realm!"

The demon envoy's heart instantly chilled, an ill premonition arising, but he forced himself to speak.

"Hmph! Nonsense! I am the Emperor of the Profound Yellow Realm—how could I possibly bargain with others to divide the realm? What a farce!

This Emperor disdains to join hands with your demon race. Begone at once!"

Jiang Che's face darkened, he snorted coldly and waved his hand impatiently.

To dream of splitting the Profound Yellow Realm—delusions! As long as he held sway, the demons would never lay a finger on the realm.

"But, my lord, you—"

The demon envoy's anger spiked—the damned Otherworld powerhouse was breaking faith! He had just finished describing the Ancestral Demon Realm, only to be rebuffed the next instant.

"Begone!"

Ah—

The demon envoy had just started to argue when Jiang Che sent him flying with a single slap, knocking him straight into the spatial channel.