Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 1757 - 987: The Grand Banquet—Announcing Heaven’s Mandate!

Furthermore, the Demon Star Lord was greeted by a host of Planet Lords from the Ten Thousand Demon System, Vassal Kings from the primary Vassal Towns, and his own assembly of ministers and generals.

Of greater significance was the discovery that Tian Gui exists as a soul body, and the entire hall had been outfitted with Soul Nourishing Stones!

Such items are incredibly rare and provide the ultimate level of comfort for spiritual entities.

Even Su Lin and his companions, despite their preferences being unknown to their host, were welcomed by a troupe of female exotic beasts possessing diverse charms—ranging from the seductive and enchanting to the aloof and cold.

It is evident that the Demon Star Lord possesses a refined talent for winning over the hearts of others.

This mastery was certainly not merely inherited from his father’s status; much like the Emperor’s Son of Radiant Sun, he wields the genuine capability and strategic insight of a true overlord!

Yet, the starry sky is vast and teeming with endless geniuses!

Internal power struggles within a formidable Star Nebula Great Clan frequently result in staggering numbers of casualties.

"Brother Tian Gui, Brother Mo Peng, I invite you to take your seats. Your assistance is something I truly appreciate. Should I successfully navigate this coup and military transition, I promise you will be rewarded most generously!"

With an air of profound humility and respect, the Demon Star Lord gestured for Su Lin and the powerhouse of the Undead Holy Sect to enter.

Even subordinates such as the Twelve-winged Dream Butterfly and the Black Gold Demon Ape were accorded great hospitality.

Not a single minister or Vassal King under his command dared to display a conflicting spiritual will!

After all, the mere invocation of the Heavenly Destiny Clan's name is often enough to suppress the rebellious thoughts of many exotic beasts.

Furthermore, both Su Lin and Tian Gui are experienced half-step taboo powerhouses!

"Tian Gui, Brother Mo Peng, please sit here."

The Demon Star Lord personally offered the two primary guest seats of honor. Su Lin gave a small nod of acknowledgment, while Tian Gui took his seat in silence.

"Let us skip the pleasantries, Demon Star Lord. We are here to complete a task. I simply wish to know how confident you are in winning this vote? Hmph, allowing a vote to determine the ruler of a powerful Star Nebula Great Clan has truly been an eye-opening experience for this old man. It has been many years since such an event occurred in the Blazing Nebula."

Tian Gui bluntly brushed aside the Demon Star Lord’s polite gestures, bringing everything into the light and forcing the Demon Star Lord to address the actual situation.

Their purpose was to formulate a strategy, not to throw their lives away killing the Demon Star Lord!

If the matter could be settled through peaceful means, that would naturally be the preferred outcome.

In response to Tian Gui’s bluntness, the Demon Star Lord replied with humility: "Brother Tian Gui, we may delve into those details privately later. For now, let us partake in the feast. This wine, distilled from Fortune Essence and Purple Ganoderma, offers a chance at enlightenment for any being below the Nine Heavens. Shall we share a toast?"

"Hmph!"

Tian Gui let out a cold snort, remaining otherwise unresponsive.

Only Su Lin, with a mere thought, drew the essence from a glass a thousand feet long directly into his gullet, causing faint grayish notifications to flicker before his vision.

The logs indicated that several varieties of exotic plants and Fortune Essence had been ingested, providing Evolution Essence that rivaled a Peak Heavenly Venerate Level exotic beast.

This was undoubtedly a valuable resource.

Following Su Lin’s lead, the Twelve-winged Dream Butterfly, Black Gold Demon Ape, Fox-tail Algae, Godspeed Golden Eagle, Dreamy Spiders, Lev, and the others began to drink as well.

With Su Lin smoothing over the tension, the atmosphere grew slightly more relaxed.

Once the massive banquet, which spanned over twelve days, concluded,

Even Su Lin’s Dream Guards and Tian Gui’s army of three hundred thousand Black Robe Undead had received and exchanged numerous high-level consumable resources.

The Demon Star Lord finally dismissed the many attending Vassal Kings and exotic beasts.

With only Su Lin, Tian Gui, and roughly ten of his own ministers remaining in the Demon Hall, he began to explain the intricacies of the succession battle.

"Brother Tian Gui, Brother Mo Peng, prior to your arrival, I held the disadvantage in this upcoming vote. The Ten Thousand Demon System consists of more than just the forces within the nebula; it includes various external vassals and affiliates. The Ancestor-level military strength they hold accounts for sixty percent, while I command only forty. However, with your presence and the prestige of the Heavenly Destiny Clan, I believe the odds have shifted to fifty-fifty!"

"Is that the case? Can you be certain that no one within the system supports the Demon Star Lord? Furthermore, the policies you advocate suggest that the Demon Star Lord would be more successful at winning over the masses!"

Tian Gui once again cut through the Demon Star Lord’s explanation.

A personal commander, a Peak Nine Heavens expert, stepped forward: "The state policy of the Emperor’s Son is inherited from the Emperor himself, so why would the Demon Star Lord be better at winning hearts?"

A ruler’s dishonor demands a minister’s sacrifice!

Tian Gui’s open pressure on the Demon Star Lord within his own territory naturally sparked resentment among the inner circle.

However, the Demon Star Lord swiftly silenced him, telling the commander not to be disrespectful: "Brother Tian Gui, my father’s policies are my own; I will not alter them. Internally, we will strengthen ourselves; externally, we will wait for the chance to take revenge on the Black Sun Clan. As you know, in this Dark Starry Sky, to be isolated is to perish. Are the destroyed remains of once-great Star Nebula forces not proof enough? The Black Sun Clan is a cancer upon the Blazing Nebula, and I will never betray my convictions to preach a false peace!"

The Demon Star Lord had laid his true motives bare.

Yet, he still kept hidden the fact that if the succession failed, he would be forced to make Su Lin and Tian Gui join forces to find a weakness in the Demon Star Lord and eliminate him!

Though the Ten Thousand Demons Ancestor claims to be neutral, he secretly supports his side.

Nevertheless, the Demon Star Lord enjoys massive popularity within the cosmic armies, and his personal power is at the peak of a half-step taboo, necessitating the use of outside help for one final, desperate gamble.

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Standing before the Fierce Tiger, he looked down at it as if observing a cold, lifeless corpse.

A heavy, lethal aura pressed down on the Invincible Fierce Tiger, forcing the gasping creature to struggle for every breath, like a fish on a butcher's block awaiting the White Wolf’s strike. This sensation pushed the Ferocious Tiger to the brink of a psychological breakdown. It could not fathom why the White Wolf hadn't killed it immediately, instead dragging it from the frozen wastes back to the Land of Adventure. Terror of what was to come filled the Fierce Tiger’s heart, but in its broken state, it lacked the strength to fight back. In the White Wolf's domain, resistance was futile.

Su Lin stared at the Fierce Tiger, his eyes filled with the cold indifference of a master inspecting a new slave.

"Owl—" Su Lin emitted a low howl to his Wolf Clan, commanding them to remove the dying Siberian Tiger and keep it under strict watch.

The surrounding wolves obeyed instantly, several of them working together to haul the Fierce Tiger away. Its festering wounds scraped against the earth, leaving a long, seemingly endless trail of blood that stretched from Su Lin’s paws out of the cave.

Su Lin watched the red stain with eyes as still as an ancient well, showing no emotion.

As for the remaining meat of the Variant Species, Su Lin would distribute it based on merit. This was the moment the Wolf Clan lived for; to them, nothing surpassed the importance of food.

Several wolves began to stare at the distant Variant Species meat with hungry, aggressive eyes, appearing ready to abandon all discipline at Su Lin’s word to feast.

Su Lin turned his gaze toward the two large figures nearby. Xiao Hui felt the weight of the Wolf King's stare and immediately stood tall, while the Little Lone Wolf lowered his eyes in a show of deep respect, which pleased Su Lin.

Despite his own immense strength, the Lead Wolf, Little Lone Wolf, still maintained absolute reverence for Su Lin.