Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 1739 - 978: The Great Clans Withdraw, Undead Army Group

A true heavyweight authority figure from the Red Sun Empire would be the only exception.

Understanding the Wolf Lord’s silent cue, the Peak Heavenly Venerate of the Red Sun Empire accepted the Rule-based Sticker with a respectful bow. He then took his leave, preparing for the long journey back to his Home Planet.

As the various Great Clans of the Star Nebula retreated one by one, only the Commander of the Undead Army Group remained behind.

He dropped all pretenses and concealment, allowing his thoughts to be felt by the Wolf Lord through their Soul Connection Talent.

"I offer my congratulations to the Wolf Lord for the unification of The World within this system. I seek no rewards, only that the Wolf Lord and the Wolf Pack Civilization may enjoy everlasting longevity!"

The Commander of the Undead Army Group knelt on one knee, projecting a congratulatory Spiritual Will.

His internal respect for the Wolf Lord—who had just finished slaying two Half-step Taboos in succession—was nearly equivalent to the reverence one would show a Sect Hierarch.

He had personally witnessed the Wolf Pack Civilization’s ascent, rising from a minor power on a Second-class Life Planet to the absolute masters of the three suns aligned in the firmament!

Such a meteoric rise was beyond imagination.

Had it not been for the tracking Mark placed upon him by the Lord of the Undead, he would have pledged his total allegiance to the Wolf Pack Civilization already.

After all, the future prospects of following an ascending civilization like the Wolf Pack seemed far superior to remaining within the Undead Holy Sect.

"Enough with the formalities. Let us discuss your Undead Army Group," Su Lin replied.

Su Lin’s Spiritual Will was steady, yet his eyes held a piercing sense of scrutiny.

Throughout these centuries of bloody warfare, the Undead Army Group had acted as a clandestine vacuum for wealth and power.

They had first devoured over ten trillion Dead Souls that fell during the Jupiter Star Group conflict, and later supported the Wolf Pack Civilization through the consecutive battles of the Radiant Sun Star. Instead of weakening, their strength had reached new heights.

Beyond their combat prowess being refined in battle, the number of Dead Souls under their command had surged to a staggering twenty-seven trillion.

Twenty-seven trillion!

Even with eight trillion possessing Ancestor-level Military Power, they were a force to be reckoned with; in certain tactical aspects, they could even rival the Undying Cockroach Army Group led by the Roach Emperor.

Hearing the Wolf Lord’s inquiry, the Commander of the Undead Army Group quickly prostrated himself: "Wolf Lord, ninety percent of my Army Group was captured and expanded during the third Super Star War. If it is your wish, I will surrender them all, keeping only the original members to report back to the Undead Holy Sect."

The Commander was acutely aware that he was not the strongest among the Great Clan leaders in this system, nor could his Undead Army Group match the Ice Dragon Holy Knight Army in raw power.

The fact that he had survived and expanded his forces to such a degree was due to a mix of luck and the mercy shown by the Wolf Lord and the Wolf Pack Civilization.

If the Wolf Lord hadn't intervened, he would have perished on the Black Alliance Star alongside the Ice Dragon Holy Knight Army, the female Blood Slaughter Float, and the elites of the Fire Clan.

After observing the Commander for a long moment and confirming his sincerity, Su Lin sent back a Spiritual Will:

"I will not be unreasonable since you have shown such intent. A portion is rightfully yours. You shall keep ten trillion Dead Souls for your report, and the remaining seventeen trillion will join my Wolf Pack Civilization. Furthermore, if our paths cross in the Star Nebula and you still wish to align with the Wolf Pack, you will be welcomed. My civilization will also pledge a trillion-level Military Power to fight one war for the Undead Holy Sect in the starry sky. This promise alone will ensure you receive a significant reward upon your return."

Su Lin chose not to exploit his superior status or the Soul Connection to make unfair demands.

He recognized that the Undead Army Group had earned their share.

Moreover, Su Lin viewed the Commander as a potential Undercover Agent within the Undead Holy Sect.

Even though the Undead Holy Sect, located above the Star Core Fragments, did not share a border with the Wolf Pack, having a hidden contact was always beneficial.

Sensing the Wolf Lord’s goodwill, the Commander of the Undead Army Group responded with haste: "Thank you, Wolf Lord! With this, I will surely be given a high-ranking post upon my return. I will never forget this kindness. Should you need me in the future, I will face death itself to assist you!"

To prove his words, the Commander sent a fragment of his Divine Soul into the void of the starry sky: "Let this oath be witnessed by the Starry Sky Will! If I betray this vow, may Thunderfire consume my very being!"

For an Undead, the Thunderfire of the Starry Sky Will is a force that can obliterate any evil spirit.

It was the most terrifying and absolute oath he could swear.

Upon hearing this, the Wolf Lord signaled for him to stand. He gifted him a Forbidden Artifact Scroll containing a single strike from a Half-step Taboo before allowing him to depart.

The remaining seventeen trillion Undead would now serve as a secret military force for the Wolf Pack Civilization.

With a thought, Su Lin summoned the Soul Demon, the Ancestral Dragon Turtle, and the Soul Spirit Demon Spider, all of whom had been waiting for this moment.

The Soul Spirit Demon Spider was one of the eight Followers who had returned with Su Lin from the Purple Brilliance Star Core.

The Twelve-winged Dream Butterfly, the Golden Jade Demon Deer, the Three-eyed Python King, and even the Eating Spirit Crow King and Bloodthirsty Grass had been granted high positions and authority. The Soul Spirit Demon Spider would not be left behind.

Ranking near the top of the eight Followers in both intellect and combat ability—surpassed only by the Dream Butterfly and the Demon Deer—the Spider now possessed the power of a formidable Peak Heavenly Venerate.

Given its specialization in the Dao of the Soul Spirit, it was the perfect candidate to lead this clandestine Undead Army Group.

As for the Soul Demon and the Ancestral Dragon Turtle, Su Lin had discovered residual traps and energies left by "Nightmare" after devouring him.

Had Su Lin's vigilance wavered, "Nightmare" could have triggered these seeds within their minds, forcing them to betray the Wolf Pack and strike Su Lin from the shadows.

However, "Nightmare's" grand schemes failed, and he had already fallen.

Under Su Lin’s control, the energy "Nightmare" left within the Soul Demon and the Ancestral Dragon Turtle was repurposed into a resource for their growth.

Without anyone noticing, these two—once the apex predators of Earth—had quietly broken through to become Heavenly Venerates.

The Soul Demon, in particular, was on the verge of reaching the eighth heaven!

Su Lin designated the Soul Demon and the Ancestral Dragon Turtle as Deputy Commanders of the Undead Army Group.

In the days to come, they would vanish from the public eye of the Wolf Pack Civilization to command this legion. Using a Space-Time Altar taken from the Radiant Sun Tribe, they would become a hidden, lethal blade drifting through the starry sky.

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