Where Did The Energy Go? (2)

So many dead souls. The demon pearl would definitely have absorbed a lot of energy, but…

The old man's face instantly turned grim. According to their plan, the demon pearl should have already absorbed enough energy. That was why they had closed the main doors of the fiendcelestial's tomb.

But…

The old man could not understand. He took out his communication token.

"My lord…" The old man said respectfully.

"Have you retrieved the demon pearl from the Evil Soul Forest?" A deep voice rang out from the communication token.

"I have… already retrieved it."

"Bring it back now."

The old man's face stiffened. Hesitating a little, he finally said, "I have retrieved the demon pearl but… there is a small problem."

"Speak."

The old man continued. "There is not enough energy inside the demon pearl. I can sense that it is still at least 70-80% away from the amount of energy required by my lord…"