CHAPTER 1782: CHAPTER 1783: GATHERING OF THE DEMONS

"Stop talking nonsense! Is this something you should be asking?"

The Tiger Demon slapped the Lily Spirit on the head, clearly unwilling to delve deeper into this question.

Hearing this, the Lily Spirit wisely kept silent, gazing at Su Chengyu in the distance with greed in its eyes.

The Tiger Demon took note of this sly behavior, having long suspected that the spirit’s intentions were impure. Now it seemed clear that its plan was to lure him here and then take a share for itself.

However, the Lily Spirit obviously overlooked the fact that to be a ruler of a domain, the Tiger Demon couldn’t be a mere benevolent creature. Watching Su Chengyu guarded by Dragon Slayer in the distance, he suddenly spoke.

"You, go over there and take a look."

"Me?"

The Lily Spirit was taken aback, turning to the Tiger Demon in disbelief and fear.

"Yes, is there a problem?"

The Tiger Demon spoke with a cold smile, causing the Lily Spirit to retreat repeatedly.

"Great King... Surely you’re joking. I don’t even have the strength of a Demon King. If I approach, I’ll surely die just like those other creatures around him."

Upon hearing this, the Tiger Demon grabbed the Lily Spirit’s stalk fiercely and said, "If you don’t go, I will kill you right here!"

"Gr-...Great King."

The Lily Spirit, feeling the threat to its life as it was gripped by the neck, realized for the first time how close it was to death.

Images of demons dying near Su Chengyu flashed in its mind, knowing it could not agree to the demands no matter what. Thinking on its feet, the Lily Spirit quickly spoke.

"Please... Let me go first. I’ll call others to help you, they... they can investigate the situation for you, and I promise the information will be far more than I can provide."

The Tiger Demon considered this and then released his grip, looking around as he spoke, "There are other Demon Kings nearby?"

The intention the Tiger Demon uncovered caused the Lily Spirit to shudder, but it nodded, "Yes, although some Demon Kings died near that guy, my clan’s Demon King never acted. If the Great King takes action, I imagine..."

"Your clan?"

The Tiger Demon listened to the Lily Spirit’s words and coldly sneered, looking at the spirit mockingly, "You are quite ruthless, selling out your own clan just to survive."

The Lily Spirit smiled awkwardly, "Great King, I’m just a little demon, with no lofty ambitions or ideals, merely seeking to live."

"Hmmph."

The Tiger King sneered, clearly not believing its words, suspecting the spirit planned to replace its clan all along.

After all, this Lily Spirit was only a step away from achieving the Demon King realm.

"Lead the way."

With the Lily Spirit’s help, the Tiger Demon was spared much trouble.

Yet, what surprised the spirit was that after subduing the Flower Demon clan of this wetland, the Tiger Demon did not stop.

Instead, he used forceful threats to make the Lily Demon King betray all the Demon Kings of this wetland.

Quickly, as a Demon Emperor, the Tiger Demon dominated the wetland, ruling where the strongest was merely a Demon King, slaughtering them mercilessly, and taking full control.

His cruel methods made the Lily Spirit shiver inwardly, realizing the terrifying creature it had unleashed.

"Great King, though I know advising might be futile, I still wish to say, that strange guy isn’t as simple as he appears. For our survival, even if the Great King acts himself, it seems we won’t fare well against that sword."

Offering advice was a Fox Demon native to the wetlands. They, born with water affinity and naturally cautious, had not tested Su Chengyu despite his presence for a while.

"Shut up! What I decide to do is not for you to meddle in!"

The Tiger Demon swatted an elderly fox aside, and the Water Fox Clan next to him showed outrage, ready to rebel.

However, the old Water Fox swiftly blocked them, stopping their actions, aware that this Tiger Demon was beyond their challenge.

Seeing this, the Tiger Demon snorted, "You’re wise. Speaking of which, you surrendered the fastest in this area, with the least casualties, right?"

The old fox hesitated and soon grasped the Tiger Demon’s point, stepping forward immediately, "Great King, if you’re uneasy, I’m willing to serve and scout for you."

"Oh? Now you’re not afraid to die?"

The old fox chuckled bitterly, "Only hope the Great King will treat my clan kindly."

The Tiger Demon snorted but didn’t care, focusing his gaze on the distant Su Chengyu.

Ultimately, he didn’t care about these ordinary Demon Clans in the wetland. His real interest was the sudden appearance of the human in front of him.

"Then go ahead, help me see what that sword can do."

"Understood."

Lowering his head, the old fox took a deep breath, preparing to approach Su Chengyu.

Meanwhile, the Lily Spirit, watching silently, suddenly thought of something, whispering a few words to the Tiger Demon.

Upon hearing this, the Tiger Demon’s eyes sparkled, and he suddenly called to the departing old fox.

"Wait, you don’t need to go."

"Huh?"

Confused, the old fox looked at the Tiger Demon, feeling a bad premonition from the Lily Spirit’s wicked smile beside him.

"Great King? Is there something else?"

"You’re clever; you might be useful someday. Pick someone from your clan to go."

The old fox’s pupils shrank immediately in panic.

He clearly didn’t believe this was a favor from the Tiger Demon, knowing if he were favored for his intelligence, there’d be no need to send his clan to test.

This was the Lily Spirit scheming in the background.

"Great King! Why? I have no ill intentions. I only hope you’ll treat my clan kindly thereafter!"

"Old Fox, if you have no ill intentions, why not follow the Great King’s orders?"

The Lily Spirit spoke coldly, fanning the flames.

"You..."

The old fox confirmed his suspicions about the Lily Spirit.

Though unwilling, he returned to the Tiger Demon’s side.

Scanning his clan, his gaze landed on a young Little Fox.

"Xiaoli, can you do this?"

The Little Fox hesitated, then nodded and stepped forward.

The old fox took a deep breath, approaching the Little Fox to give final instructions.

"Do not fear; this is for everyone’s future."

"I understand."

The old fox nodded with relief and continued, "Do not disappoint the Great King, and do as others wish, understand?"

The Little Fox hesitated, then realized something, glancing at the Lily Spirit, quickly understanding.

"Don’t worry, Grandpa. Xiaoli understands."