Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 1759: 988: Bargaining Chips! (Part 2)

Chapter 1759: Chapter 988: Bargaining Chips! (Part 2)

Without delay, the Demon Emperor’s Son dismissed every follower and confidant from the premises. Even the attendants accompanying Su Lin and Brother Tian Gui were sent away, leaving the grand Demon Hall empty of subordinates.

The gravity of the upcoming discussion was such that no word of it could be permitted to leak out.

Within the secluded inner sanctum of the demons, only three remained: the Demon Emperor’s Son, Brother Tian Gui, and Su Lin.

Now, the negotiations could truly commence in earnest.

The fact that Brother Tian Gui and Su Lin had already unmasked the Demon Emperor’s Son’s original schemes indicated that their continued presence signified a genuine willingness to provide him with aid.

“Brother Tian Gui, Brother Mo Peng, if we achieve victory, I shall grant both of you the authority of two ancestors. Furthermore, you will receive one thousand premium Heavenly Realm Blood Pills and thirty million standard Heavenly Realm Blood Pills. You may also select three treasures each from the Ten Thousand Demon System’s private vaults. However, the Destiny Heaven Seal, the Luck Oath, and the Star Sky Battle Flag are strictly excluded, as they constitute the very bedrock of our system!”

Upon entering the inner hall, the Demon Emperor’s Son offered a respectful bow before transmitting this Spiritual Will.

This was the steep price the Demon Emperor’s Son was forced to offer after his defeat in the voting competition.

He was essentially buying the cooperation of Brother Tian Gui and Brother Mo Peng to help his personal army and the ancestor assassinate the Demon Star Lord during the upcoming victory celebration!

Typically, taking down a Half-step Taboo on the field of battle demands hundreds of specialized killing formations and the combined might of billions of Heavenly Realm experts.

Even in an ambush, it usually requires at least three entities of the Half-step Taboo level to ensure such a powerful being cannot flee.

A prime example was the downfall of the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons, which necessitated the joint efforts of three Heavenly Lords—Hei San, Hei Si, and Hei Wu—to finish him.

Given that those three were elite Power Heavenly Venerates at the peak of the Half-step Forbidden level, the Demon Emperor’s Son knew he had to exhaust his treasury to bring in two more powerhouses to secure the perimeter.

“This is insufficient! Our target is a Half-step Taboo who commands a massive host of tens of trillions, three hundred billion Heavenly Realm elites, and holds immense social standing. Your current offer does not match the risk!”

Brother Tian Gui wasted no time in transmitting his counter-demand via Spiritual Will.

He sensed that Brother Mo Peng might actually possess a method to flip the script in favor of the Demon Emperor’s Son.

While the initial offer might tempt a Half-step Taboo into a standard fight, it wasn't enough to convince one to dive into the treacherous political quagmire of the Ten Thousand Demon System.

“What are your terms? Speak them freely. Provided I can truly claim the throne as the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons, I will give everything I have!”

The Demon Emperor’s Son realized at that moment that these two guests from the Heavenly Destiny Clan truly held the keys to his ascension.

“Five trillion Star Stones, three top-tier Heavenly Realm Blood Pills, a complete set of top-grade Heavenly Realm Treasure and Secret Pills, and two Ten Heavenly Marks belonging to Ten Absolute Strong Persons.”

The price demanded by Brother Tian Gui was staggering.

However, a powerful Star Nebula Great Clan could certainly stomach such a cost.

The Ten Thousand Demon System, in particular, boasted vast reserves since its headquarters had remained largely untouched by internal strife. Their coffers were deep.

After a moment of tense deliberation, the Demon Emperor’s Son clenched his teeth and conceded. “Agreed! I accept your terms; the resources are yours once I ascend! However, I cannot rise to power through a devastating civil war. If the land is scorched, the warriors under the Demon Star Lord, the four Outer Demon Emperors, and the various lords will never truly bow to me!”

Once the Demon Emperor’s Son gave his word, Brother Tian Gui turned his gaze toward Su Lin.

Su Lin gave a firm nod. “I will make the attempt, but you must follow my directives without question during this interval. I will ensure your father’s national vision resonates with the masses. However, in addition to the resources mentioned, you must swear a Starry Sky Blood Oath and a Luck Oath. Furthermore, once you lead the Ten Thousand Demon System, you must grant me one favor of my choosing. Do we have a deal?”

Su Lin did indeed have a plan to assist the Demon Emperor’s Son.

His interest was piqued by the realization that the son’s policy involved a fight to the death with the Black Sun Clan to avenge his father. Su Lin saw an opportunity here.

While he couldn't easily sway other Star Nebula Great Clans, he had influence regarding the Black Sun Clan.

Specifically, the Commander of his Nightmare Army was a formidable Peak Heavenly Venerate from the lineage of Hei Wu.

The Demon Emperor’s Son advocated for total war, reclaiming the Star Core Business, and maintaining a direct confrontation with the Black Sun Clan.

Currently, the majority of the Ancestor-level military leaders, Demon Emperors, and territorial lords—along with the exhausted troops—refused to support such a hawkish policy. They had been mired in conflict for far too long.

Countless brothers-in-arms had fallen, and even their previous Lord had perished in the struggle.

The resentment they felt was as deep as a Blood Sea!

Yet, they were simply tired of the bloodshed.

Their encounters with the Black Sun Clan—a foe defined by treachery and deceit—had left them paralyzed by fear.

This fear currently outweighed their hatred, though the enmity remained.

However, if the Black Sun Clan were to launch a fresh assault, it would validate the Demon Emperor’s Son’s aggressive stance instantly.

In that scenario, the political split wouldn't be a matter of percentages or debate.

The entire system would rally behind him, and the policy of "peaceful coexistence" would shatter in a heartbeat.

As the grieving son of a murdered leader, the Demon Emperor’s Son’s prestige would skyrocket, reaching a point where even the Half-step Taboo strength of the Demon Star Lord could not challenge his legitimacy.

……

The Little Lone Wolf trotted toward Su Lin, letting out a low "howl" that Su Lin interpreted immediately.

Following the Little Lone Wolf's instructions, two Beta Wolves dragged away the remains of the Meng Hu. Meanwhile, the massive carcass of the Mad Thunder Skyhawk required ten Hai Wolves to transport, as its sheer size made it impossible for fewer wolves to move it back to their territory.

The Little Lone Wolf made it clear that the Mad Thunder Skyhawk was reserved solely for Su Lin. Su Lin agreed; he had no intention of sharing such a rare prize with the other Lead Wolves.

There were two reasons for this: first, the Lead Wolves were at too low a Level to process the intense energy within the hawk's flesh; second, Su Lin himself required massive quantities of Variant Species Flesh to Cultivate and level up. He wasn't about to let such a potent source of energy go to waste.

During the trek back, Su Lin led the pack in a thunderous charge. The force of their movements caused the ice beneath them to crack, and the surrounding flora shook violently as the White Wolf Pack’s overwhelming aura swept toward the Land of Adventure.

Predators hiding in the brush watched with trepidation, their eyes locked on the silhouettes of the White Wolves. They felt a ferocity so potent it made their hearts shudder. Had it not been for their primal instincts, many would have knelt in submission under the sheer pressure of the pack’s presence.

Several high-Level Variant Species sensed the massive fluctuations of energy and peered out. They witnessed the sight of several White Wolves hauling the enormous, glowing corpse of the Mad Thunder Skyhawk.

Even in death, the body of the Mad Thunder Skyhawk radiated immense Strength. The wolves carrying it had to grit their teeth against the strain, and the sight left onlookers in a state of pure shock.

They wondered what kind of monstrous species could possibly hunt and slay a creature as awe-inspiring as the Mad Thunder Skyhawk, then brazenly parade its body through the Land of Adventure.

Under the stunned gazes of the forest's hunters, one White Wolf stood out with even more profound power. His Speed was a blur, leaving only a ghostly white trail in his wake. By the time a witness could blink, the White Wolf had already crested a distant ridge, howling toward the heavens and guiding his pack into the frozen heart of the Arctic…

This image burned itself into the minds of every predator that saw it, ensuring that the silver-white legend of the White Wolf would haunt their memories forever.