A red-robed figure entered the slightly dark room. It was a hiding place. The robed figure walked with a firm, king-like gait. He passed several people who had been sitting at a rectangular table.

As the robed figure began to walk, the martial artists who had been sitting immediately stood. They showed great respect for the robed man.

The red-robed man then approached a single chair on the short side and sat down. The chair was quite majestic, with carvings of dragons and lions. The carvings looked fierce and special, like a king's chair reserved for him.

The man was named Denta, and he continued walking with authority until he reached his chair. He waved his red robe, and a rush of energy seemed to fill the room. Denta sat down in his signature pose.

Denta looked at the ten people still standing in front of him, five on his right and five on his left. "Sit down, glory to Lord Demon Shura," Denta interlaced his fingers, clasped them together, and placed them in front of his chest while his hands rested on the table.

"Glory to Lord Demon Shura!"

"Glory to Lord Demon Shura!"

Their voices almost simultaneously chanted glory to the Lord Demon, Shura. The ten men sat down after receiving permission from their leader, Denta. The meeting was held in response to news of the formation of the Heavenly Troops.

One of them had already received a full report on what happened during the Heavenly Troops test. They would discuss their next steps, now that they had a new group as an enemy.

Besides the warriors, the alliance, the continental security police, and the elders of the white warriors, another group was being formed to prepare to fight the Demon Lord's forces. As loyal followers of the Demon Lord, they also had to prepare to minimize the resistance of the white warriors.

"The Demon Lord hasn't fully recovered yet. We are special forces from one of the divisions, so we must prepare for an invasion to conquer the world before the Demon Lord. We will definitely conquer this world!"

The ten men, still seated in their respective seats, nodded in agreement. They believed in the day when the forces of darkness would rule the entire plains, the entire continent. That was their belief.

"My Lord Denta," the reporter asked permission to speak.

Denta, wearing a helmet and steel armor that covered his forehead and cheeks, looked very fierce. He was one of the Five Gates, the Demon Lord's closest and most trusted confidant.

"Speak, Arnold. What news do you bring?" Denta raised his hand to Arnold, inviting him to report what he had learned.

Arnold, who was closest to Denta's right, nodded. "Well, sir, I have two pieces of information from Mondu. This information is very accurate. First, it's possible that some of the participants possess great combat power. This is because in the second test, when they fought the examiners, they knocked them down. Some of them were able to take down dozens of examiners, including level 6 assassins, in a single strike."

This initial information was quite surprising to Denta. According to valid information, the average Heavenly Troop participant was a young man or woman, all under 25 years old, and at least in their 20s. If this information is correct, then some of them are among the next generation of genius warriors.

Arnold's information is valid. They received this information from Mondu, who is the name of a white warrior who defected and became a traitor. It's difficult to track them down because they possess white energy abilities, but the Demon Lord's influence has reached throughout the country.

The compensation for their betrayal is usually based on their belief in the Demon Lord's victory and world domination. They are prepared to serve the Demon Lord and gain a high position after the world is ruled by the Demon Lord's dark power.

"Is there a possibility that there is interference from the elders and great warriors?"

Denta's question made Arnold think a little. It was true. The powerful elders might have intervened to alert the Demon Lord's followers, who were also serving as spies, to the immense capabilities of the white warriors.

This was to deceive and make the Demon Lord's forces cautious and consider their plans for dominating the martial arts world.

"It could be so, my lord. During the second test, many elders from the martial arts community came to watch their students take the Heavenly Army test. It could be so, my lord."

Denta nodded arrogantly. "That's definitely a possibility. A young warrior couldn't possibly possess such incredible power that he could defeat the assassins in such a short time. It must have been a ploy by the older warriors to intimidate them.

"Okay, Arnold, then what about the second piece of information?"

Denta and the nine people around them were all waiting for the latest information about what Arnold had obtained. Arnold himself was a division that specifically received reports on the developments of the white warriors.

Arnold then glanced at his nine companions and also at Lord Denta, "The second important piece of information is that the next test will be the third test of the Heavenly Troops. The White Sect Leaders will be summoning the Heart Dragon."

Arnold lowered his voice slightly at the word "Heart Dragon." At that moment, all eyes sharpened and focused on Arnold in disbelief. Denta, who had been propping up his hands, immediately raised his head. His eyes widened in shock, and the carved helmet on his head seemed to sway from his sudden movement.

"Heart Dragon!" Denta looked in disbelief.

The Heart Dragon itself is an artifact, one of the three sacred artifacts of the world. The Heart Dragon itself is indeed held by the White Sect, an indestructible artifact, and is said to be a relic of a long-extinct dragon clan.

Arnold raised his right hand forward, "Yes, my lord! The third test will test the mental state of the Heavenly Troops. If they can overcome their dark side powers, they will be declared successful. This time, I guarantee that only one or two will remain."

Denta smiled upon hearing this, "Great news! What reckless warrior could think of using the Dragon Heart on the Heavenly Army participants! Do they really have no intention of passing any of the participants?"

As everyone knows, the Dragon Heart is the supreme artifact of the three world artifacts. The Dragon Heart is held by the White Sect, while the Blood Supreme is in the hands of the Demon Lord. It is a powerful artifact capable of defeating millions of enemy troops and trapping them in their mental illusions.

Denta grinned, "Oh, the world is destined to be in the hands of the dark forces. How foolish of those White Sect warriors to dare show us the Dragon Heart." Denta continued grinning and glared at Arnold, who was wearing the headdress. "Arnold, can you let our men in during the test?"

Arnold frowned, "It does seem difficult, my lord, but it's not impossible. I will ask Mondu for help. What are you planning, my lord?"

"Ha... ha... ha..." Denta laughed rather loudly, breaking the silence of the secret room. "I want to give Lord Demon a great gift. Once he possesses the Supreme Blood, he will become the strongest human being when he possesses the Dragon Heart as well. I want some of our strong men to sneak in and steal the Dragon Heart during the chaos."

The ten people besides Denta's eyes widened. Seizing the Dragon Heart in the White Warriors' headquarters? That would be the most daring and reckless thing to do. However, there was still a good chance of sneaking in as the White Warriors, and of course, Mondu's assistance was crucial.

This was a major mission; lives were at stake. The current situation: Lord Demon was recuperating. However, Lord Demon would soon recover from the wounds inflicted by the war 20 years ago.

With the Dragon Heart added, their King, Lord Demon, Shura, would become the most powerful figure in the entire world. No one else could defeat them. Yes, Lord Denta's idea. It would be the greatest mission if it could be accomplished by Denta's team, one of the Five Pioneers, or Five Gates of the Dark Force.

"I will try to make things easier for my lord, Denta!"

At Arnold's agreement, Denta smiled even more arrogantly. If he obtained the Dragon Heart and presented it to the Demon Lord, he would be the closest to the Demon Lord, compared to the other members of the Five Gates.

"Saga! Drisin! Mora! Junta! Jasum! I will assign you to sneak in. Seize the Dragon Heart when the time is right. However, if you can't take it, just run and save yourselves. But remember, the Dragon Heart will be the deciding factor in the victory between the Demon Lord's army and those damn white warriors!"

"Yes, sir!" shouted the five named by Denta, standing up and preparing to carry out the secret mission. They would wait for Arnold to provide them with the details to steal the Dragon Heart.

Mondu would be their guide, allowing them to take the best opportunity to seize the Dragon Heart.

"Alright, we'll end this meeting. Long live the Demon Lord's army!" Denta stood up and raised his right fist.

"Long live the Demon Lord's army!" The shouts of the ten most important men under Denta's authority resounded. They were Denta's core forces. Due to the importance of the mission to capture the Dragon Heart, Denta immediately dispatched five of his trusted subordinates. The strength of these five subordinates was sufficient to face thousands of level 6 white soldiers at once.

Denta entrusted them with this dangerous mission, as the Dragon Heart was the highest prize in the world. How foolish of the white warriors to show off the power of the Dragon Heart to test the young novices of the Heavenly Army. Denta smiled and left the secret meeting room, striding majestically.

His remaining ten followers dispersed and prepared for their respective tasks.

The dark forces were already prepared in every direction and exerted a significant influence on the world. They had Mondu everywhere to carry out their mission.