Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 1758: 988: Negotiating the Stakes!

The Heavenly Ghost ceased his mockery and fell into a brief silence as the Demon Emperor’s Son spoke with such unwavering spiritual will.

Both the Heavenly Ghost and Su Lin, along with every confidant in the room, recognized a leader who was putting his life and prestige on the line to uphold his father's grand legacy.

It was clear to all that the national policy championed by the Demon Emperor’s Son clashed violently with the existing order!

The former Lord of Ten Thousand Demons had perished alongside his elite legions, and the star stone veins and core fragments gathered over countless eras were plundered in that final conflict, leaving the Ten Thousand Demon System severely crippled.

Furthermore, the triumphant Black Sun Clan had entered into a voluntary peace accord with the Demon Star Lord.

While this treaty was intended to span ten eras, its activation was contingent upon the Demon Star Lord ascending as the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons.

Given this prospect of long-term peace where neither side held a combat advantage, few remained who supported the aggressive policies of the previous Demon Emperor.

The deep-rooted foundations of the Ten Thousand Demon System were undeniable, possessing a nebula layer that housed a Level 5 Late Stage life star, two miniature constant stars, and thousands of secondary life planets.

The number of first-class life planets was nearly beyond counting.

On the periphery, four great Demon Emperors and more than twenty dukes held sway, effectively consolidating the fragmented stars, minor factions, and rogue experts within a radius of twelve light-years.

Geographically, the Ten Thousand Demon System occupied a position of supreme advantage, dominating a vast territory without facing any legitimate external threats.

However, under the previous Demon Emperor’s mandate, massive armadas had journeyed across the void to seize the star core from the Black Sun Clan, only to face total annihilation.

The immense Ten Thousand Demon System had seen its military strength bled dry, losing hundreds of billions of ancestor-level warriors every year to the relentless cycle of war.

It could be said that every clan had developed a deep hatred for conflict, as many once-proud noble beasts had died alongside the Demon Emperor in the pursuit of the star core.

The price in blood paid by the Ten Thousand Demon System to support the Blazing Flame Clan and avoid subjugation by the Black Sun Clan was staggering.

Consequently, in the face of a decade-spanning peace treaty, few exotic beasts within the system would find reason to object.

Because of this, the "fifty-fifty" chance mentioned by the Demon Emperor’s Son appeared more like thirty-seventy in the estimation of Su Lin and the Heavenly Ghost.

Nevertheless, the palpable resolve of the Demon Emperor’s Son cast a long, heavy silence over the entire assembly.

Su Lin eventually shattered the quiet: “Very well, Emperor’s Son. Since we have come to this, let us speak plainly. What price are you prepared to pay to crush the military revolt and the coup orchestrated by the Demon Star Lord?”

Upon receiving Su Lin’s spiritual message, the Demon Emperor’s Son paused to reflect before answering: “Brother Tian Gui, Brother Mo Peng, I cannot give you a definitive response yet. I can only promise that if you help me secure my succession, then for as long as the Ten Thousand Demon System stands, we will stop at nothing to provide whatever it is you seek!”

“Hah, anyone can make empty promises. Tell us exactly what is on the table! Since you have shown your resolve and we are already here, we intend to help, but we must see the specific price you are offering!” Su Lin countered with a freezing sneer.

After all, every ruler of a major power was prone to such grand rhetoric, yet the reality of the future was always uncertain.

Seeing the Demon Emperor’s Son humble himself before Tian Gui and Mo Peng while enduring such sharp questioning, his personal commander felt compelled to defend his master’s honor.

But the moment the commander moved, a brilliant fluorescence erupted from Su Lin. A crushing wave of soul power struck the commander, slamming him violently into the floor of the great hall.

Fissures instantly spiderwebbed across the surface of the entire Demon Hall.

The intensity of the aftershock caused the expressions of every creature present to shift in alarm.

No one, including the Heavenly Ghost, had anticipated that Su Lin would strike so suddenly and decisively.

“I am conferring with your master. What right does a dog like you have to bark here? Even a loyal guard must know his place. We have come to offer our support; is this how the servants of the Demon Emperor’s Son treat an ally?”

A murderous chill radiated from Su Lin’s form.

This wasn't about breaking his pact with the Heavenly Ghost; he simply realized the Ten Thousand Demon System was in total disarray.

Recalling the past actions of 'Unmentionable,' Su Lin knew that if this endeavor failed, the burden of that taboo transmission foil might fall on his shoulders.

Through his interactions with the Heavenly Ghost, Su Lin understood that being backed by 'Unmentionable' created a debt that was nearly impossible to settle.

The idea of simply paying off his obligations and walking away from 'Unmentionable' was nothing more than a fantasy.

As the current master of the Celestial Wolf System, Su Lin’s debt to 'Unmentionable' had lessened, and he was genuinely willing to assist the Emperor’s Son if the reward was high enough.

One motivation was the acquisition of vast resources; the other was to finally clear his debt to 'Unmentionable.'

Thus, he was now negotiating in earnest with the Emperor’s Son, and he had no patience for the interruptions of a subordinate.

Reacting to Su Lin’s show of power, the Demon Emperor’s Son stood quickly and spoke with deep respect: “Brother Mo Peng, there are too many eyes and ears in this place. Please, let us move to the inner hall!”