Chapter 168: Future Demon King Candidate
"What's wrong with you? You don't seem to be in a good mood..."
Leng Xiao glanced at Lin Ze's expression and subconsciously asked.
"It's okay."
Seeing Leng Xiao's worried expression, Lin Ze subconsciously took Leng Xiao's hand. Then he looked at Bai Yue and said, "Sister Bai Yue, I'll leave Xidi in your care."
Hearing Lin Ze's calm tone and the way he addressed Xidi, the three of them were stunned.
What had happened? Why did Lin Ze suddenly seem to have changed?
They had never heard Lin Ze call Xidi by his name before.
Although Bai Yue was a little curious, she still agreed. "Don't worry, Xidi is safe with me..."
"Okay, Xiaoxiao, Yue'er, let's go."
With that, Lin Ze immediately took Leng Xiao's hand and headed out.
Yue Ye was also stunned by the two people who had already left. She looked at Bai Yue and said, "Well, I don't want to accompany this guy, do I?"
Bai Yue laughed. "So you're not going?"
Yue Ye snorted, but hurriedly followed.
She had actually been planning to go with Lin Ze, but Lin Ze's sudden words had left Yue Ye feeling a bit strange.
In the past, Lin Ze would always consult with her, Yue Jie, when faced with certain matters.
It was rare for him to give her direct orders, as he did today.
Ugh~
Damn Lin Ze, how dare he give me a direct order!
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After leaving Bai Yue's palace, Lin Ze, Leng Xiao, and Yue Ye flew all the way to the Undisciplined Lands that the Star Demon Lord Vashak had mentioned.
The Undisciplined Lands had long been covered in magma, with solidified, blackened lava dotting the ground.
However, a significant amount of magma still existed, filling the Undisciplined Lands like streams.
Because of these lava layers, the Undisciplined Lands were practically barren.
Even the sky was perpetually shrouded in flames and ash, creating a deeply oppressive atmosphere.
Four streaks of light streaked across the Undisciplined Lands' sky.
These four figures were none other than Lin Ze, Leng Xiao, Yue Ye, and Xiao An, Lin Ze's six-winged elf, a blend of light and darkness.
The four individuals' strengths were Yue Ye, at the peak of Rank 7; Leng Xiao, at Rank 8, Level 4; Xiao An, who shared spiritual power with Lin Ze through a blood pact; and Lin Ze, at Rank 8, Level 5.
Originally, the Star Demon Lord Vashak had intended to arrange for some demons to accompany Lin Ze, but Lin Ze declined.
Sending less powerful demons would more than double the travel time.
Flying ahead, Lin Ze scanned the area below, finally locking onto a group of strange-looking demonic beasts.
At this moment, Leng Xiao, who was standing nearby, also noticed and instinctively asked, "What kind of monster is that? It looks so strange. Its body is made of wood, yet it's burning with flames?"
Lin Ze replied, "It's a Flame Beast. It has a natural resistance to fire, and its bodies can also produce a rare mineral called Molten Core."
"Molten Core? Isn't that the key to the ruins that Vassago mentioned?"
"Yes, so we need to gather enough Molten Core first. According to the map, we're not far from the ancient ruins. Let's gather Molten Core separately and then reunite here."
Under Lin Ze's command, the four of them also dispersed and began to gather Molten Core.
Most of these Flame Beasts were around level five. Against the strength of Lin Ze and his companions, a single group attack was enough to kill a large number of them.
These Flame Beasts had almost no ability to fight back against Lin Ze and his companions.
In less than an hour, Lin Ze and his three companions had reaped a bounty of rewards.
Meanwhile, within the Demon Emperor's Palace, Star Demon Vashak and Demon Emperor Fengxiu were present.
Star Demon Vashak expressed a hint of concern, "Brother, the Wise Demon Guxin and the Affection Demon Sidi have always been at odds. Sidi severed one of his arms, humiliating him in front of all the other demons. Lin Ze will likely face considerable setbacks if he brings the Demon Pillar to confront him."
Demon Emperor Fengxiu lazily lounged on the throne, shaking his wine glass. "Third brother, you already know everything. Why are you asking so many more questions?"
"Brother, you're joking. I really don't understand."
The Demon Emperor remained silent about Vashak's etiquette between king and subject, not wanting Vashak to speculate on his thoughts.
Seeing this, Fengxiu said slowly: "Lin Ze and Xiao Xiao got married. Although the demon gods didn't say anything at the time, they must have had some opinions in their hearts. This emperor naturally knew the grudge between the Wise Demon God Gu Xin and the Love Demon God Sidi. It just so happened that Lin Ze also needed to establish his prestige through a battle. The Wise Demon God Gu Xin is a good choice..."
"Your Majesty, isn't it a little early? Lin Ze is only at the eighth level and fifth level now. Although his strength can reach a very terrifying level through some secret methods, the Wise Demon God Gu Xin has controlled the Wise Demon Pillar for hundreds of years. The weapons he possesses are countless. I'm afraid..."
"Hehe, if he can't even defeat the twelve pillars, then this emperor shouldn't have high hopes for him."
"Vashak, you should know better than anyone that if Lin Ze really wants to integrate into the demon clan, he must first gain the recognition of the other demon gods."
"And in the demon clan, strength is much more useful than words."
"Otherwise, even if I intend to make him a candidate for the next Demon King, he won't be recognized by the other Demon Gods. Even if I insist on my own way, I won't be able to convince them."
"What!"
Hearing Demon King Fengxiu's words, Vashak suddenly stood up in horror.
He said in horror, "Brother, are you planning to hand over the Demon Race to Lin Ze?"
Looking at Vashak's excited face, Demon King Fengxiu chuckled and said, "I can see you haven't considered that."
Demon King Fengxiu continued, "If he truly has the ability to prolong the Demon Race's survival for a thousand years, then why not give it to him? It just so happens that because of the Demon Race, I've been repeatedly delaying some of my overdue promises..."
As he spoke, a rare hint of tenderness appeared in Demon King Fengxiu's eyes.
Seeing Demon King Fengxiu's expression, Star Demon God Vashak shook his head helplessly.
He understood what Demon King Fengxiu was thinking.
It must be said that Demon King Fengxiu was also a deeply devoted man. He married a human woman and had a daughter, Bai Yue.
Bai Yue's mother, Bai Lingxuan, the wife of the Demon Emperor Fengxiu, had once expended all her strength to completely purify the bloodline of the Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon from Bai Yue's body.
She did so in the hope that Bai Yue would live a normal life after she was born. However, Bai Lingxuan died due to damage to her origin.
Fengxiu even considered destroying his own body to search for Bai Lingxuan's soul in spirit form, but as the current Demon Emperor, he couldn't do that.
He shouldered the future of the entire demon clan.
But things are different now. He had hoped that A Bao could shoulder the heavy responsibility, but unfortunately, A Bao couldn't do it.
But Lin Ze, if he is truly willing to live and die with the demon clan, then the demon clan will reach unprecedented heights!
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