Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 1763 - 990: Awakening the People’s Will, Reigniting the Military Spirit!
Previously on Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf...
Su Lin provided the Demon Son with a definitive confirmation.
In the end, he found himself in agreement with both the Demon Lord and the Demon Son.
He suspected that the Demon Star Lord, and perhaps every top-level beast, had already weighed this perspective. It was possible that the Demon Star Lord and his peers harbored secret agendas, were truly exhausted by endless conflict, or simply hoped to use this national policy to secure the allegiance of every Exotic Beast tribe.
However, the seemingly flawless national policy of peaceful coexistence is unable to withstand any real investigation!
That is its fatal flaw!
Even if ten full Eras of peace were achieved, it would still crumble under pressure!
Once the surface is scratched, the beautiful vision it presents will inevitably fall apart. Even if this failure doesn't convince the most fearful beasts to stop hiding from reality, it will at least drive the passionate beasts who desire a true resolution to side with the Demon Son.
This will further strengthen the Demon Son's current base of support. Beyond the Nightmare Army serving as the final Fatal Strike, such an exhaustive and deep debate could even pave the way for the Demon Son to more effectively consolidate all military units, vassal towns, and lords outside the nebula layer in the future!
"I am deeply moved by this great kindness and virtue, Brother Mo Peng. You have my gratitude!"
The Demon Son grasped the true significance of this strategy, leading him to offer another profound gesture of thanks to Su Lin.
Following this,
Su Lin and the Demon Son turned their attention to the Heart Tower!
The Heart Tower was a Heavenly Boundary Heavy Weapon forged by his father for the purpose of tempering one's state of mind. However, because it had always been under the ancestor's control, it could not be easily gifted to Su Lin.
Nevertheless, the Demon Son presented Su Lin with a Heavy Weapon that functioned similarly to the Heart Tower.
The Serenity Bell!
This particular artifact was a Peak High Heaven Realm Heavy Weapon.
This marked the second significant reward Su Lin had obtained from the Ten Thousand Demon System.
While a standard Peak High Heaven Realm Heavy Weapon might not be extraordinary, one capable of tempering the state of mind was incredibly precious. Such weapons are exceptionally rare, frequently fetching prices dozens or hundreds of times higher than standard gear of the same rank.
In the past, during a top-tier auction hosted by the Heavenly Destiny Clan on the Blazing Star Core, a similar Peak High Heaven Realm Heavy Weapon for state of mind tempering was sold for a staggering 90 billion Blood Stones. This sum is the equivalent value of half a Stellar System.
Thus, acquiring this Heavy Weapon was a major gain for Su Lin!
In the future, while his Blazing Angel and Flame Angel Army Groups could utilize the God Refining Array to temper their state of mind, his other military divisions would also require a method for mental cultivation. Without it, the gap in high-level combat effectiveness would become too wide in the later stages of development.
Having finally crushed the Radiant Sun Tribe, Su Lin was determined to ensure that his Blazing Angel and Flame Angel Army Groups never allowed them to rise again.
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At present, the propaganda regarding the two opposing national policies—peaceful coexistence versus military readiness—has saturated the Ten Thousand Demon System to the point where almost every Intelligence-Awakened Exotic Beast knows them by heart. Many new species have been targeted by these campaigns as well.
Over the past several millennia, the abundance of resources has allowed many new species to ascend to the level of Ancestor Level exotic beasts. Consequently, even these newer groups have become a vital voting demographic in the struggle between the two factions.
As the promotion of these two future paths grew more aggressive, debating voices began to rise from the different camps. This discourse, guided by an invisible hand behind the scenes, rapidly permeated the Ten Thousand Demon Nebula Layer and the regions beyond.
The intensity of the debate escalated until it reached a boiling point where a clear resolution became necessary. Once the fire of this discussion was lit, it swept through the system, making a millennium pass in what felt like an instant.
Inside a temporary palace situated outside the nebula layer,
"Star Lord, the entire system has been locked in a fierce debate over your national policy and that of the Son. It appears to be orchestrated by the Son’s faction, yet it is impossible to suppress. In a clash between two such major ideologies, internal alignments and conflict are unavoidable."
The four Demon Emperors and various lords had assembled within this hall. For reasons they couldn't quite name, the millennium of debate had left them with a sense of impending doom.
Even their own subordinate beasts and War Generals had begun to discuss the Son’s policies in private. It wasn't necessarily out of a desire for war, but out of a genuine concern for the long-term survival of the Ten Thousand Demon System.
"Indeed, Star Lord. Within my own vassal town, there is a small tribe chanting things like 'Better to be the ghosts of a fallen clan than to live as submissive slaves.' I have disciplined them, but their hearts remain unchanged. How should we proceed?"
As the four Demon Emperors and the gathered lords shared their anxieties, the Demon Star Lord sat upon his high throne, contemplating the incoming reports. He suspected that this was not entirely the handiwork of the Demon Son.
The Demon Son was known for his vision and his ability to recruit talent and win people over. Wherever he led, the military and the people stood united like an unbreakable fortress!
This unity was the reason the Demon Star Lord hesitated to use force to unify the system, despite commanding the most elite army of 10 trillion Quasi-Sky Realm warriors, 3 trillion Heavenly Realm experts, and 70% of the high-end Star Energy Weapons. Even the minor skirmishes from thousands of years ago were merely a calculated move to curb the ambitions of the Heavenly Destiny Clan and demonstrate his resolve to his followers.
Only a Commander-in-Chief with the will to win or die can lead his troops in a relentless charge across the stars.
"It is no matter. Continue to emphasize the advantages of peace. If war breaks out, the progress of the next millennium could vanish instantly. If we maintain peace, we might secure safety for ten full Eras. I believe the intelligent Exotic Beast Forces will understand which choice to make."