Abyss Dominator System-Chapter 984 - 973: Decapitation Tactics (Part 2)

"What! No, no, this is an unreasonable demand!"

"I want to reward you! A grand reward!"

"So, hasn't Bai Yan completely exterminated the Monkey Demon clan? Lead your Tiger Demon clan and become the new Demon King of my Demon Race!"

The Demon Emperor was delighted. He knew Bai Yan in his previous life and had been teased by Bai Yan countless times.

The nickname "Little Dwarf" was made famous by Bai Yan in his past life, which is why he resented Bai Yan.

Now that Bai Yan had died at the hands of his subordinate, he naturally wanted to lavishly reward this subordinate who would bring him great joy, even decades or centuries later when reminiscing.

What he didn't know was that the subordinate he currently favored had already become Bai Yan's most loyal henchman.

"This..."

To be honest, the Tiger Clan Marshal felt that if he hadn't become Bai Yan's Demon Servant, he would certainly have been moved by such a reward and would have revealed Bai Yan's entire plan to the Demon Emperor.

After all, being granted the status of one demon below, yet above trillions of demons within the entire Demon Race, would make anyone extremely thrilled.

So, he acted as though he was very excited.

"Thank you, Demon Emperor! I promise to risk life and limb for you with no regrets!"

The Tiger Clan Marshal, now properly called Tiger Demon King, knelt in the Void, offering his utmost loyal respect to the Demon Emperor. Even though it was just a show, the Demon Emperor was very pleased.

This Tiger Demon King was appointed by him, loyal and devoted, used by him to balance the remaining nine Demon Kings—a chess move from the Demon Emperor.

In fact, the remaining nine Demon Kings were also present. In such matters, their presence was essential because the Demon Emperor was also performing for them, showing harmony between ruler and subjects, wise ruler, loyal subjects.

The Sky Serpent Demon King did not see the shadow of his trusted subordinate, General Black Serpent. His Divine Thought scanned all returning demons, but he found no trace of General Black Serpent.

The other eight Generals had returned, some bearing various degrees of injuries, but only General Black Serpent had not returned.

This left him quite dissatisfied, and he turned to leave.

However, the Demon Emperor stopped him before he could act on that thought.

"Ah... Though we've achieved a great victory, it's a pity about General Black Serpent from the Sky Serpent Demon King's subordinates. A good general—is he just dead?"

"Reporting to the Demon Emperor, General Black Serpent fought bravely. Without him restraining Bai Yan, our losses this time would likely have been greater!"

"Oh! Then the Serpent Clan made significant contributions too! I shall also reward the Serpent Clan!"

"Someone, bring my Star Map!"

The Demon Emperor unfolded his Star Map used for conferring lands, pointing to a huge barren land and addressing the Sky Serpent Demon King, "Sky Serpent Demon King, this land is yours: a total of thirty Star Domains! Much larger than your current land!"

"As for your current Star Domains, how about letting them go to the Tiger Demon King? He can take a hit this time, given your Serpent Clan's considerable losses!"

The Demon Emperor intended to strike at the heart; the Star Domains granted to the Sky Serpent Demon King were vast but nearly lacked any development potential.

In comparison, the seven Star Domains he originally possessed were immensely more valuable, exceeding the worth of thirty barren Star Domains many times over!

But would the Sky Serpent Demon King dare refuse? He couldn't, because it was a reward from the Demon Emperor.

Refusing would mean disrespecting the Demon Emperor, harboring rebellious intentions!

The Demon Emperor had been waiting long for this opportunity to deceive the Sky Serpent Demon King, a dream come true for him.

And the Tiger Demon King helped him achieve that, so he decided to make good use of the Tiger Demon King in the future, albeit while ensuring he remained under his control.

He had no intention of fostering another entity like the Sky Serpent Demon King.

Upon hearing this news, the Sky Serpent Demon King clenched his teeth in fury, looking towards the Shining Stone Demon King and Ant Queen Demon King, hoping for their assistance.

But none was given; all the Demon Kings at this moment ignored the Sky Serpent Demon King—Preserving oneself was understood by all, Few people can achieve mutual dependence under threat.

"You!"

The Sky Serpent Demon King sensed their intentions among the other Demon Kings, realizing his defeat at the hands of the Demon Emperor was almost certain this time.

If he were to rebel, the eight veteran Demon Kings present, along with the newly appointed Demon King, would exhaust every effort to hunt him down, leading to the complete annihilation of the Serpent Clan!

This was because the Serpent Clan was too strong and too prosperous.

They feared the Serpent Clan and coveted its riches.

Thus, the Sky Serpent Demon King could only swallow his grievances and blood—he had no other choice, only a slow plan to proceed!

That was his thought, but unfortunately, he had no opportunity left.

For the Demon Emperor not only wanted him to lose his existing Star Domains but to hand over a hostage!

"These thirty Star Domains cannot adequately express my remorse toward the Sky Serpent Demon King! So, the Sky Serpent Demon King's favorite third son, how about sending him to the palace? Let me, the Demon Emperor, personally teach him! I'll nurture him into a great talent like the Heavenly Pride Demon King!"

"Heavenly Pride Demon King, what do you think?"

"This... My son is actually very dull and clumsy, fearing he might offend you, may I bestow teaching upon him myself?"

Taking my land was tolerable? Now you want my son? No way! Absolutely not!

The Sky Serpent Demon King chose to refuse because, in his heart, his third son held a potential in challenging the Demon Emperor! He was determined to protect him well, as he was the future of the Serpent Clan!

"Then Sky Serpent Demon King's intention is to defy orders?"

The Tiger Demon King hadn't anticipated encountering such a major spectacle; he now naturally laughed heartily three times within, stepping forth to fan the flames.

"Hey~ Why put it that way about the Sky Serpent Demon King? Surely, Sky Serpent Demon King deeply loves his son dearly, unwilling to part is normal! However, Sky Serpent Demon King must know that only I, a half-step Quasi Emperor, am most suitable to teach your son!"

The Demon Emperor patted Tiger Demon King's shoulder, indicating his satisfaction with this support. Bai Yan stood in the Different Phase, also admiring Tiger Demon King's performance with praise.

"This... Indeed, I love my son dearly, so I beg the Demon Emperor not to break us apart!"

The Sky Serpent Demon King had no further arguments, being left with only soft appeals, hoping the Demon Emperor would spare his son in acknowledgment of his war efforts for the Demon Race.

His eyes were full of pleading—the very expression he believed could never manifest upon himself in this lifetime.

But clearly, the Demon Emperor was not satisfied; precisely because the Sky Serpent Demon King was so reluctant, the Demon Emperor was determined to seize his son.

And the Tiger Demon King evidently saw this point, thus he uttered a heart-curdling remark.

"If the Sky Serpent Demon King is unwilling to part with his son, he could move to the Royal Court to live! After all, Sky Serpent Demon King has assets here and surely could accompany his son daily."