Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 1759: 988: Bargaining Chips! (Part 2)

Chapter 1759: Chapter 988: Bargaining Chips! (Part 2)

The Demon Emperor’s Son wasted no time in clearing the area, sending away every follower and trusted aide. Even the companions who arrived with Su Lin and Brother Tian Gui were escorted out, leaving the grand Demon Hall vacant of subordinates.

The sensitive nature of the upcoming conversation demanded absolute secrecy; it was far too dangerous for common ears.

Within the secluded inner sanctum of the demons, only three figures remained: the Demon Emperor’s Son, Brother Tian Gui, and Su Lin.

Now, the atmosphere shifted. This was no longer mere posturing, but a genuine negotiation of interests.

Brother Tian Gui and Su Lin had already unmasked the Demon Emperor’s Son’s hidden agenda. Their willingness to stay and talk further was a clear sign that they were prepared to actually provide him with assistance.

“Brother Tian Gui, Brother Mo Peng, if we achieve our goal, I shall grant both of you the authority of two ancestors. Furthermore, you will receive one thousand premium Heavenly Realm Blood Pills and thirty million standard Heavenly Realm Blood Pills. Regarding other treasures, you may each select three items from the Ten Thousand Demon System’s private vaults. However, I must be clear: the Destiny Heaven Seal, the Luck Oath, and the Star Sky Battle Flag are strictly forbidden. They represent the very Foundation of the Ten Thousand Demon System!”

Upon entering the inner hall, the Demon Emperor’s Son offered a respectful bow before transmitting this Spiritual Will.

This massive bounty was the price he was willing to pay after failing to secure enough votes by traditional means.

He was essentially hiring Brother Tian Gui and Brother Mo Peng to help him assassinate the Demon Star Lord during the upcoming celebration, working alongside his own ancestor and his elite personal guard.

Trying to take down a Half-step Taboo on a field of battle usually demands the use of hundreds of specialized killing artifacts and the mobilization of billions of Heavenly Realm experts.

Even in an ambush, it typically requires the coordinated strike of at least three Half-step Taboos to ensure the target cannot flee the scene.

This mirrored the final downfall of the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons, which required the combined efforts of three Heavenly Lords: Hei San, Hei Si, and Hei Wu. All three were peak Power Heavenly Venerates at the Half-step Forbidden level. This explains why the Demon Emperor’s Son was desperate enough to spend a fortune to bring two more powerhouses into his camp.

“This is not enough. You are asking us to target a Half-step Taboo who commands an army of tens of trillions, three hundred billion Heavenly Realm warriors, and unparalleled fame. Your current offer falls short!”

Brother Tian Gui’s Spiritual Will shot back instantly with a rejection.

He realized that Brother Mo Peng might truly possess the means to flip the script for the Demon Emperor’s Son.

While the offered price might be fair for a simple assassination by a Half-step Taboo, it was nowhere near enough to compensate for the risk of diving into the chaotic internal politics of the Ten Thousand Demon System.

“What are your demands then? Speak plainly. If I can truly claim the throne as the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons, I will pay whatever I can!”

The Demon Emperor’s Son now understood that these two guests from the Heavenly Destiny Clan held the key to his victory.

“Five trillion Star Stones, three top-tier Heavenly Realm Blood Pills, a complete set of top-grade Heavenly Realm Treasure and Secret Pills, and two Ten Heavenly Marks from Ten Absolute Strong Persons.”

The price Brother Tian Gui demanded was staggering.

However, for a powerful Star Nebula Great Clan, such wealth was attainable.

The Ten Thousand Demon System, in particular, had a headquarters that had remained largely untouched by internal strife, meaning their legendary reserves were likely overflowing.

After a tense silence, the Demon Emperor’s Son ground his teeth and agreed. “Very well! I accept. Once I ascend, these resources are yours. But I have one condition: I do not want to take power through a massive civil war. If the realm is shattered by infighting, the warriors under the Demon Star Lord, the four Outer Demon Emperors, and the various lords will never truly submit to my rule!”

Once the agreement was reached, Brother Tian Gui turned his gaze toward Su Lin.

Su Lin gave a slight nod and spoke: “I will attempt this, but for the duration of this plan, you must follow my directives without question. I will ensure your father’s vision for the nation gains the people’s favor. However, in addition to the resources mentioned, you must swear a Starry Sky Blood Oath and a Luck Oath. Furthermore, once you lead the Ten Thousand Demon System, you must provide me with your full, unconditional assistance one time. Do we have a deal?”

Su Lin had indeed formulated a plan to help the Demon Emperor’s Son.

The moment he realized the prince's national policy was centered on a final, decisive war against the Black Sun Clan to avenge his father, Su Lin saw his opportunity.

While Su Lin couldn't easily sway other Star Nebula Great Clans, he had deep ties he could exploit regarding the Black Sun Clan.

Specifically, the Commander of his Nightmare Army was a terrifying Peak Heavenly Venerate from the lineage of Hei Wu.

The Demon Emperor’s Son wanted to prepare for total war, seize control of the Star Core Business, and face the Black Sun Clan head-on once more.

Currently, the majority of the Ancestor-level military leaders, the Demon Emperors, the lords, and the elite legions were against this policy. They were exhausted from endless cycles of violence across the stars.

Too many of their kin had fallen; even their previous Lord had died in battle.

Their hatred was a literal sea of blood, yet their spirits were broken by war-weariness.

The Black Sun Clan’s reputation for cruelty and deception had instilled a fear that now outweighed their desire for revenge.

However, if the Black Sun Clan were to strike first, it would instantly validate the Demon Emperor’s Son’s aggressive policy.

In that scenario, the debate wouldn't be about split percentages of support.

The entire system would unite in a frenzy of survival. The policy of "coexistence" favored by the Demon Star Lord would vanish in an instant.

The Demon Emperor’s Son, carrying the legacy of his martyred father, would see his prestige soar so high that even the Half-step Taboo strength of the Demon Star Lord would be unable to challenge his right to rule.

……

Back in the frozen wastes, the Little Lone Wolf trotted up to Su Lin and let out a low "howl." Su Lin understood the report immediately.

The Little Lone Wolf had commanded two Beta Wolves to drag away the carcass of the Meng Hu. The massive body of the Mad Thunder Skyhawk, however, required ten Hai Wolves to lift and transport back to their territory due to its immense weight.

The Little Lone Wolf made it clear that the Mad Thunder Skyhawk was reserved solely for Su Lin. Su Lin agreed; he had no intention of sharing such a rare prize with the other Lead Wolves.

The lower-level Lead Wolves wouldn't be able to handle the explosive energy contained in the Skyhawk's flesh. More importantly, Su Lin required vast amounts of high-quality Variant Species flesh to fuel his own Cultivation and level up. He wasn't about to let such a powerful source of energy go to waste.

As they moved, Su Lin led the pack in a thunderous charge across the tundra. The ice cracked beneath their paws, and the local flora shook as the White Wolf Pack’s overwhelming aura swept across the Land of Adventure.

Predators hiding in the brush watched with wide, fearful eyes. The sheer ferocity radiating from the pack made their hearts race; had they not been wild beasts themselves, they might have knelt in submission under the intense pressure of the White Wolf's presence.

Several high-level Variant Species sensed the massive ripples of energy and peeked out, only to see the White Wolves hauling the legendary, broken body of the Mad Thunder Skyhawk.

Even in death, the Skyhawk’s corpse pulsed with power. The wolves carrying it had to strain against the weight, but the sight left every watching Variant in a state of pure shock.

They wondered what kind of monster could have slain a creature as majestic and powerful as the Mad Thunder Skyhawk and then claimed its body as a trophy.

As the predators watched in awe, one White Wolf—faster than the eye could follow—distanced itself from the rest, appearing like a ghostly blur. In a heartbeat, it stood atop a far-off ridge, letting out a piercing howl that echoed through the Arctic, guiding the pack deeper into the frozen wilderness.

That silver-white silhouette became a permanent memory for every beast that witnessed it, an image of power they would never forget.