Once, I wanted to be a good person

As a crucial link in the entire plan, Fang Ze had already deliberated and studied it multiple times when formulating the corresponding plan.

He even consulted the Flower God in detail about the complex relationship between the Outer Realm demigods and Venerables, and specifically patched most of the logical loopholes to prevent any weaknesses in his statements.

According to the Flower God, although there is a strength disparity between Outer Realm Demigods and Venerables, both are immortal, so the subordinate relationship is not strong. Instead, it resembles the patriarchal clan of a feudal society.

They usually act independently, care for each other during dormancy, and only when major events occur or when a new world is to be invaded do they unite as one.

However, because they form a community of interests, it is customary for anyone who acquires something beneficial to their line or helps a specific demigod from their line to first consult the Venerables to see if the item can be internally digested.

Of course, this is not mandatory. If the Venerable and demigod from one's own line offer too low a price, the demigod may also choose to sell it externally after discussions.

But regardless, as long as Dahei Jialuo has a method to control the Divine Fiend, then theoretically, Yuan Gu should 100% know about it.

Unless Dahei Jialuo is not on good terms with Yuan Gu in recent years and wants to break away from Yuan Gu's line, would he so blatantly disregard the unwritten rules.

However.... Dahei Jialuo's relationship with Yuan Gu is almost no secret to those Venerables. Not long ago, Yuan Gu, worried about Dahei Jialuo's safety, expended a vast amount of divine power to descend into the Real World; hence, if Yuan Gu is unaware of the method to control the Divine Fiend, then the whole story doesn't hold together.

And those Venerables, who have lived for who knows how long, simply would not believe Fang Ze.

Therefore, from the very beginning of planning, Fang Ze knew this was a pitfall. A pitfall that he had no choice but to fill.

Luckily, after a long period of contemplation, he finally thought of a reason that could perfectly explain this matter.

Thus, he looked at Venerable Yun Ji, smiled slightly, and naturally admitted to this matter, "Venerable Yun Ji. You are right. Venerable Yuan Gu indeed does not know about this matter."

Upon hearing Fang Ze's admission, many Venerables turned their gaze to him, and Yun Ji also couldn't help but ask, "Then why did you hide this from Venerable Yuan Gu?"

"Are you planning to betray Yuan Gu's line?"

As soon as these words were out, the scene erupted with some sneers: The entire Heaven Beyond the Heavens knows Yuan Gu dotes on Dahei Jialuo. Dahei Jialuo would be out of his mind to betray Yuan Gu's line.

Therefore, they suspected there was more to it.

Hearing Yun Ji's question, Fang Ze calmly took out a box and said, "Actually, it was due to some coincidence."

"Please, Venerables, don't rush, I will explain it one by one."

Saying this, he also opened the box in his hand. Inside rested the Corpse-driving Talisman. He picked up the talisman, displayed it to all the Venerables present, and said, "I wonder if you Venerables are aware of Si Feng among the 102 demigods of the Human Race?"

Seeing quite a few Venerables nodding, Fang Ze slowly said, "This demigod was the first among human demigods to fall. It is said that the soul damage was too severe during his research on the method to eternally banish demigods, which led to this."

"However, though he has fallen, his research results did not disappear. I am very worried if he indeed developed such a terrifying tool, so decades ago, I set up in Xida State of the human world to investigate this matter."

"Later, due to increasing infiltration levels, I indeed discovered some clues."

"Therefore, I collaborated with human traitors to strategize and annihilate all the descendants of the Si Family, transferring their corpses to Tuoya State."

Although these events were secretive, as they happened over a decade ago, the degree of confidentiality has decreased, so the Venerables present more or less have heard or understood.

And now, hearing Dahei Jialuo recount these events, a Venerable slowly spoke, "Do you mean this talisman paper in your hand is the research result of that demigod from the Si Family?"

Fang Ze nodded, "Yes!"

Hearing Fang Ze's words, the Venerable slowly continued, "But, that demigod from the Si Family researched methods to imprison demigods. What does it have to do with controlling Divine Fiends?"

Fang Ze smiled slightly and said, "Please listen as I explain further."

"Actually, upon learning of the Si Family demigod's fall back then, I had a few speculations: If he indeed successfully researched a God-Imprisoning Method, then before his fall, he likely would have handed this method to the Polaris Federation."

"And if he did not succeed in his research, or developed other by-products, he would likely leave it to his descendants."

"Later, sure enough, I discovered this talisman paper and some research documentation within a small space developed in his descendant's stomach."

"From the experimental data in the research documentation and the function of the talisman paper, it's clear this talisman paper is a failed product: because it can indeed seal or even control demigods but..... the effect is extremely limited."

"The souls of demigods are too powerful, and as long as the demigod wishes to break free, they can immediately escape the control of this talisman paper."