King of Creation Chapter 1711 - 1696: Strong Ox Demon

"In the battle to annihilate the Luo Prefecture Branch Temple, what achievements have you made?" Prophet Demon Master Jiu Xi approached Longnu, the Bull Demon, with an amiable expression and a gentle manner, though a peculiar glint flickered in his eyes.

"Reporting to Prophet Demon Master, during this engagement, I eliminated eleven Heavenly Temple Divine Masters, seventy-six Grand Spirit Masters, and countless Spirit Masters. However, the true credit for these accomplishments belongs entirely to the innate divine ability assistance provided by Demon Marshal, my lord."

Under the scrutiny of Prophet Demon Master Jiu Xi, Longnu’s demeanor shifted, becoming exceptionally animated. He struck his chest mightily and declared his words without reservation.

Following his declaration, Longnu lofted a storage ring overhead with both hands, presenting it to Prophet Demon Master Jiu Xi.

"Our Bull Demon Tribe has always maintained the tradition of collecting the heads of our vanquished foes. Today, we offer the heads of the eleven Divine Masters from the Heavenly Temple as a tribute to the Prophet Demon Master!"

Witnessing this, Yue Dao, a Divine Master of the Demon Clan, experienced a wave of relief. Fortunately, Longnu had not faltered in their carefully laid plan.

Prophet Demon Masters are formidable beings. They not only wield techniques capable of penetrating the heart but also possess the ability to imbue all demons under their observation with unwavering loyalty!

Consequently, concealing the truth from a Prophet Demon Master presented a significant challenge.

However, Yue Dao, originating from the Demon Body Palace, possessed knowledge of certain arcane secret techniques.

To successfully deceive a being such as a Prophet Demon Master, only one method remained: the complete deception of oneself.

If one could truly convince themselves that they were the architect of the Luo Prefecture Branch Temple’s destruction, who else could possibly remain unconvinced?

In the preceding days, whenever the opportunity arose, both he and Longnu had engaged in rigorous self-hypnosis, repeatedly affirming their supposed role in the annihilation of the Luo Prefecture Branch Temple.

Only by achieving self-conviction could they hope to deceive others.

Admittedly, this unorthodox approach yielded tangible results.

Earlier, when the Prophet Demon Master had sought insight, his own mind had wavered momentarily, yet he had ultimately maintained his resolve.

And his greatest concern, Longnu, had not only navigated the trial flawlessly but had, as orchestrated, produced tangible proof – the heads – to corroborate their fabricated battle achievements.

As for the provenance of those eleven heads belonging to the Heavenly Temple Divine Masters, they were, naturally, supplied by Ye Zhen.

During Ye Zhen’s assault and subsequent annihilation of the Heavenly Temple’s Luo Prefecture Branch Temple, he had lured and dispatched over forty Divine Masters. The remains of these powerful individuals were all securely stored within Ye Zhen’s Mirage Dragon Pearl.

To solidify the fabricated claims of Yue Dao and Longnu regarding the destruction of the Luo Prefecture Branch Temple, Ye Zhen had meticulously prepared the heads of these Divine Masters, placed them within storage rings, and conveyed them to the pair via a minor communication transfer formation.

While the Demon Clan is renowned for its martial prowess, the process of fabricating battle achievements is not as simple as it might appear.

The fundamental strategy for inflating one's accolades lies in establishing a credible baseline of achievements, and then augmenting those numbers incrementally; this approach typically avoids direct scrutiny.

However, to boldly proclaim grandiose achievements conjured from thin air – did they truly believe the Palace Master of the Demon God Palace and the Demon Emperor were mere simpletons?

The heads, along with other corroborating evidence and spoils that Ye Zhen had dispatched using a small teleportation array, were indispensable in lending credence to their fabricated narrative!

"Heads of the Luo Prefecture Branch Temple Divine Masters?"

Prophet Demon Master Jiu Xi exhibited an initial flicker of surprise, quickly followed by evident pleasure. He extended a hand to accept the storage ring; with a casual gesture, eleven heads materialized in the air, arranging themselves into a grim, compact tower.

However, the true significance lay not merely in their presence but in the residual aura of a Realm King Realm expert detected on each head, coupled with their undeniable resemblance to the fallen Divine Masters of the Luo Prefecture Branch Temple.

"Reporting to Prophet Demon Master, this disciple also procured the heads of fourteen Divine Masters, which I present as a special offering!" Seizing the opportune moment, Divine Master Yue Dao spoke and likewise presented a storage ring!

"Good, very good!"

As the twenty-five heads of powerful Heavenly Temple Divine Masters formed a formidable tower above the Demon God Palace, Prophet Demon Master Jiu Xi erupted in hearty laughter. The lingering doubts within the eyes of the Palace Masters, Deputy Palace Masters, and the Demon Emperor from various demon clans who had gathered to greet him dissipated like smoke.

Twenty-five heads belonging to formidable Heavenly Temple Divine Masters – such an offering was beyond the realm of fabrication!

"Not bad, indeed not bad. Our Demon Clan possesses promising successors!" Prophet Demon Master Jiu Xi, his laughter echoing, affectionately stroked Longnu’s head. In that instant, an incandescent radiance erupted from Longnu’s very being.

In what seemed like an instant, Longnu's cultivation soared to the zenith of the Ninth Stage Dark Palace Realm, subsequently achieving a natural breakthrough into the nascent stages of the Realm King Realm.

He progressed through the First Stage of Realm King Realm.

Then the Second Stage of Realm King Realm.

And finally, the Third Stage of Realm King Realm.

Longnu's cultivation ultimately stabilized at the Middle Stage of the Third Stage Realm King. However, with the immense battle cultivation experience and Heavenly Dao insights bestowed by Prophet Demon Master Jiu Ran directly into Longnu's consciousness, his aura underwent another profound transformation, solidifying exceptionally.

Much like Yue Dao, Longnu's future cultivation journey was now set to be one of remarkable ease and unobstructed progress.

Yet, Prophet Demon Master Jiu Xi's tutelage was far from over; he continued to gently stroke Longnu’s forehead.

Initially, for only a few moments, Longnu's physique remained unchanged. But as Prophet Demon Master Jiu Xi's guiding touch extended beyond ten breaths, Longnu's physical form began to swell at an accelerated pace, reminiscent of an inflating balloon.

His muscles surged, forming contours like mountains, his bones expanded with audible creaks, and Longnu's aura visibly intensified. Even the luster of his hair seemed to deepen.

Most striking, however, was the gradual yet steady growth of the horns adorning Longnu’s forehead.

This astonishing development drew gasps of wonder from the assembled members of the Bull Demon Tribe.

Within their tribe, a Bull Demon's horns were immutable once they reached adulthood.

In the Bull Demon Tribe's society, these horns served as a clear marker of lineage distinction.

Before the astonished eyes of all present, Longnu's horns elongated by more than a meter. The horns, once a uniform blend of gray, yellow, and brown, now displayed streaks of white and blue.

Five-colored horns!

Such a display was an exclusive emblem of the core members belonging to the Royal Clan within the Bull Demon Tribe.

This signified that, at this very moment, Longnu had ascended to the ranks of the most revered echelon in the Bull Demon Tribe.

Naturally, this significant enhancement of his bloodline was not solely a direct impartation from Prophet Demon Master Jiu Xi.

Even a powerful figure like Prophet Demon Master Jiu Xi could not conjure something from nothing.

His role was to guide and amplify the existing strength of Longnu's bloodline, reigniting the dormant Ancestor Blood pulsing within him.

Still, the transformations persisted; Longnu's already formidable muscles continued their mountainous ascent, roughly doubling their previous volume.

At this juncture, Prophet Demon Master Jiu Xi withdrew his hand from Longnu’s head, a nod of profound satisfaction gracing his features.

The instant his hand was removed, Longnu’s eyes snapped open, revealing irises consumed by a vibrant, blood-red hue.

A guttural roar erupted!

With this prolonged howl, Longnu raised his colossal fist, like a gargantuan hammer, and brought it down with earth-shattering force upon the ground.

A deafening tremor shook the plaza.

The very ground of the Demon God Palace Plaza, fortified over ages with countless intricate formations, began to quake.

It bears mentioning that the Demon God Palace Plaza, through innumerable enhancements and reinforcements, was impervious to the might of even a Dao Realm expert, let alone merely a Realm King Realm cultivator. Yet, now...

As stunned disbelief rippled through the onlookers, a trace of surprise flickered across Prophet Demon Master Jiu Xi’s countenance. "I have, in fact, awakened the ancient Strong Ox Demon..."

Muttering to himself, Prophet Demon Master Jiu Xi suddenly clasped Longnu’s hand, his voice resonating with authority as he proclaimed, "Effective immediately, I bestow upon you the esteemed title of Strong Ox Demon!"