Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 1752: 985: Ten Thousand Demon System, Emperor's Son's Struggle for Succession
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“Of course not. This matter does not involve open warfare; rather, it is a request for Mr. Seven and Mr. Eight to provide assistance with a specific objective!”
A strand of spiritual will was transmitted by Qing Ming.
While this spiritual will maintained its characteristic chill, it no longer carried the absolute, overbearing pressure of The World. This shift was partly due to the meteoric rise of Su Lin’s power and influence, and partly due to a change in their relative standing.
Ultimately, Qing Ming served merely as the representative for the “Unspeakable,” and her status could not compare to that of these high-level investors. This was particularly true now that the Wolf Lord had consolidated the Sky Wolf System, transforming into a legitimate entity of investment.
Consequently, Qing Ming’s icy demeanor had softened significantly compared to their previous encounters.
“What sort of help is required?”
Su Lin took his seat and projected a spiritual will that was equally detached.
Following a short silence, a very brief response was sent by Qing Ming.
“Succession!”
This single word caused the eyes of both Su Lin and the powerhouse from the Undead Holy Sect to sharpen with intensity!
Throughout the ages, regardless of the era, the civilization, or the race, there has always existed a path more treacherous than any field of battle. That path is the struggle for the throne.
“Which organization are we talking about? Who are we meant to support? Do you have the specifics?”
The strongest expert of the Undead Holy Sect broke the silence with these questions.
In response, Qing Ming signaled with a clap of her hands. Two highly detailed intelligence dossiers were immediately handed over to Su Lin and the Undead Holy Sect’s representative.
Su Lin scanned the documents, noting the extreme level of detail and the high-security classification; it was clear why this information was only being disclosed now. However, as soon as the name of the faction was revealed, a look of grim gravity appeared on the faces of both Su Lin and the Undead Holy Sect expert.
The target was the Ten Thousand Demon System!
This was a late-stage Level 5 Star System, a prominent power within the illustrious Star Nebula Great Clan.
In recent years, the system had faced significant hardship. The Lord of Ten Thousand Demons had been killed during a brutal conflict with the Black Three Gods, following a treacherous ambush by Hei Si and Hei Wu that resulted in the loss of many top-tier experts. Despite these heavy losses, the Ten Thousand Demon System was fighting to maintain its status among the Star Nebula Great Clan, its ancient foundation still firmly intact.
Furthermore, an ancient half-step taboo ancestor remained within the system. Though this ancestor belonged to the same generation as the fallen Lord of Ten Thousand Demons and had no interest in political maneuvering, they still stood as a guardian of the race’s heritage.
The current conflict for the throne of the Ten Thousand Demon System pitted the Emperor’s Son against the Demon Star Lord!
The intelligence report provided an exhaustive breakdown of the Ten Thousand Demon System’s internal structure. As a formidable stellar power, the hierarchy beneath the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons was dominated by these two figures.
The Emperor’s Son held authority over the majority of the vassal cities and the standing garrison of the Ten Thousand Demons Star System. His influence was backed by vast resources, including star energy research facilities and primary military bases. Crucially, he controlled seventy percent of the system’s foil-level killing weapons.
On the other side, the Demon Star Lord commanded the intelligence networks, three hundred billion Heavenly Boundary soldiers, and expeditionary forces numbering in the tens of trillions. He also controlled nearly seventy percent of the high-end star energy technology, such as mothership fleets and super star stone mecha. Although he only possessed thirty percent of the foil-level weapons, his reputation across the cosmos was legendary, having been the long-time comrade-in-arms of the late Lord of Ten Thousand Demons.
Rumors even suggested that the Demon Star Lord was on the verge of ascending to the half-step taboo realm!
Because of this, many vassal states and auxiliary forces refused to obey the Emperor’s Son following the death of the previous ruler, choosing instead to follow the battle standard of the Star Lord.
The core issue was that the Ten Thousand Demon System did not follow a traditional hereditary line where the son automatically inherited the father's mantle. In this hierarchy, the Emperor’s Son, the Star Lord, the Demon Emperor, and the Ancestor were all technically eligible to take control.
In such powerful civilizations, a succession plan for the peak of power was rarely established. Once a being reached the Heavenly Boundary Species, their lifespan became effectively eternal so long as they had enough resources. Since death was such a remote possibility, no ruler felt the need to appoint an heir early on.
Furthermore, naming a successor often turned that heir into the ruler's primary rival rather than a protector against outside threats.
Even the Wolf Pack Civilization held a similar tenet: if the Young Master proved unfit, the War Emperor could take the throne. Naturally, the sudden fall of a supreme leader inevitably triggered a violent internal power struggle.
After studying the report for a long time, Su Lin and the Undead Holy Sect expert looked at each other, both recognizing the immense difficulty of the mission.
Neither faction in this struggle would be easy to topple. Being dispatched by the “Unspeakable” to secure the Emperor’s Son’s ascension would require massive effort, and success was far from guaranteed.
“The complexity of this assignment seems just as high as the first one. Will there be any support beyond our own forces?”
The powerhouse from the Undead Holy Sect turned his gaze back to Qing Ming.
Qing Ming responded with a negative spiritual pulse. “I am afraid not, Mr. Seven. There is no extra assistance. However, the Emperor’s Son is a brilliant strategist who will grant you his complete confidence. You will have full access to his resources.”
“The sole objective is the successful completion of the mission. For the duration of this task, the ‘Unspeakable’ will not take any share of the resources or loot you acquire. Should you succeed, the Emperor’s Son will provide you both with immense rewards. Additionally, if the mission fails, I have two taboo transmission foil papers for you. These can teleport you across ten light-years and cannot be obstructed by anyone below the taboo level.”