281: Stand in line

Battle Heaven Extreme seemed oblivious, the heroic expression on his rugged Face growing even more pronounced. With a wave of his large hand, his voice boomed like a great bell: "Old Ghost Ye is right! A good bird chooses its tree to nest, and a wise minister chooses his lord to serve! Mo Luo, you old man, don't be so possessive! A Prodigy of this caliber concerns the future Luck of my Eternal Tribulation Demon Abyss, how can he be confined to the mere affiliation of a legion? Primal Beginning, tell me, are you willing to join my Dou Demon Legion? Under my command, strength is paramount. As long as you nod, resources, Cultivation Technique, and status will absolutely not be inferior to what you have in Black Peak!"

Eternal Life's fingertips glowed with the faint light of a demonic crystal, his voice carrying a captivating rhythm: "Although Devil King Dou is heroic, he is overly rigid. My Eternal Life Legion thoroughly studies all Dao Principles, excelling particularly in the Dao of space, soul Thought, and creation of life. This is most compatible with your newly formed Minor Thousand Worlds Origin. Come here, and I, this King, can open the first three levels of the 'wan fa Demonic Cave' for you. There are also secret texts to help you stabilize your world and nurture your true spirit, which is the true path to ascending to the supreme."

"Old Ghost Ye! What do you mean by that?" Battle Heaven Extreme immediately expressed his displeasure.

Eternal Life merely smiled without speaking, his gaze fixed on Xiao Zhuo.

The conditions offered by the two Devil Kings were enough to drive any Demonic Lord mad, and the verbal clash between them was fraught with hidden currents. The air in the hall almost solidified.

Hei Mo Luo sat to the side, destructive demonic flames churning in the depths of his crimson eyes. The cold aura emanating from his body caused the temperature of the entire Demonic Hall to plummet, indicating his displeasure.

He did not immediately retort, but his gaze, like an iron-forged spike, was heavily fixed on Xiao Zhuo. That invisible pressure was more intimidating than any words—he was waiting for Xiao Zhuo's own attitude.

Xiao Zhuo's heart was already in turmoil.

Three Devil Kings, three insurmountable demonic mountains. The will of any one of them was enough to crush him.

He knew that his choice at this moment concerned not only his future but also his life and death.

Although he had joined the Black Peak Legion for a short time, his victory in the championship battle within the Black Peak Legion and Lord Mo Luo Wang's personal bestowal of the "Ba Xue" title were his overt backing.

If he were to abandon his allegiance now, he would not only completely offend Lord Mo Luo Wang but also earn the infamous reputation of being "indecisive" throughout the entire Demon Abyss. Even if he went to another legion, he would struggle to gain true trust and might even become a sacrificial lamb in the power struggle between the Devil Kings.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the tremor and chill in his heart. His head remained respectfully bowed, but his voice rang out clearly and steadily, echoing through the silent Demonic Hall where a pin drop could be heard:

"Thank you for the profound kindness, Lord Devil King Dou and Lord Devil King Eternal Life! The Opportunities promised by both Lords are all grand Dao Principles for Primal Beginning, making my heart yearn for them. I am endlessly grateful!"

He first affirmed the two Devil Kings' recruitment with an extremely deferential posture, lowering himself greatly and giving them ample Face.

"However," Xiao Zhuo's tone shifted, imbued with an undeniable firmness and a touch of appropriate gratitude, "Primal Beginning has only just joined the Black Peak Legion. Although the time has been short, Lord Mo Luo Wang did not abandon me, promoting me from the ranks and even bestowing a title. This is the kindness of a benefactor! The entire legion has also treated me with the camaraderie of brothers-in-arms. If I were to betray my lord for temporary gain, I would not only be unworthy of Lord Mo Luo Wang's grace but also cut myself off from the iron-clad military rules of the Eternal Tribulation Demon Abyss. Although Primal Beginning is insignificant, I would be ashamed to do so!"

These words were spoken with conviction, attributing his loyalty to "the kindness of a benefactor" and "camaraderie," making it seem sincere. He also brought up "military rules and iron laws" as an insurmountable shield, preventing Battle Heaven Extreme and Eternal Life from openly forcing him to defect.

"To see the esteemed Faces of the three Devil Kings today and personally receive their teachings is already a great honor for Primal Beginning! Lord Mo Luo Wang is Primal Beginning's direct superior. The grace of his cultivation, Primal Beginning holds deeply in his heart. I shall certainly dedicate my loyalty and wisdom, serving Black Peak to repay Lord's profound kindness! I am also willing to pour out my meager strength for the glory of my Eternal Tribulation Demon Abyss!"

Finally, he lowered his posture once more, explicitly pointing his allegiance towards Lord Mo Luo Wang, while simultaneously elevating his own position to serving the entire Eternal Tribulation Demon Abyss. He cleverly tied personal loyalty to the larger picture, leaving no room for criticism.

As his voice fell, the Demonic Hall plunged into silence.

The destructive demonic flames churning in Hei Mo Luo's crimson eyes slowly subsided, and the corners of his stern mouth curved into an almost imperceptible, faint arc.

Xiao Zhuo's response was discerning, knew when to advance and retreat, understood gratitude, and moreover, preserved Lord Mo Luo Wang's Face and the military prestige of the Black Peak Legion. It was truly impeccable.

The admiration in Battle Heaven Extreme's eyes grew stronger. He laughed heartily and no longer insisted: "Good! Loyal and righteous! He's a true man! Mo Luo, you've really found a treasure!"

Though there was regret in his tone, it also carried an acknowledgment of the junior.

Eternal Life's fingers, which were toying with the demonic crystal, paused slightly. His profound gaze lingered on Xiao Zhuo for a moment, finally turning into a light, ambiguous chuckle: "He is indeed a grateful sort. So be it, Mo Luo, this child... is truly your Opportunity."

Since Xiao Zhuo had made his choice, he, a dignified Devil King, could not shamelessly snatch him away, especially with Mo Luo present. Even if he tried to snatch him, he might not succeed.

He said no more, but in the depths of his gaze, he had clearly committed the name "Ba Xue Demonic Lord Primal Beginning" firmly to memory.

If he wanted to know the secrets within him, there would be opportunities in the future.

The invisible pressure suddenly eased.

Xiao Zhuo still knelt on one knee, but his back was already drenched in cold sweat.

He knew that this first hurdle had finally been overcome, albeit barely.

"Primal Beginning," Lord Mo Luo Wang, who had remained silent until now, asked calmly, his tone certain, "You have comprehended Dao Principle. Did that world advance from your Dao Domain world?"

"Your Lord is discerning!" Xiao Zhuo replied frankly.

With that, a flash of light appeared between his brows, and the zizai world instantly unfolded, encompassing the entire room.

The three Devil Kings did not resist, allowing themselves to be enveloped within this nascent world, even intentionally restraining their own power.

Xiao Zhuo's intention was to display the world's structure and his Cultivation Realm. Exposing his strength now was a minor matter; gaining trust was the key.

"Integrating the Dao Fruit into your own world, you little fellow have no small ambition!" Eternal Life showed no surprise at the surrounding changes. He walked to a small tree that had appeared out of thin air, plucked a green leaf, and said with a faint smile.

"When the Dao Fruit is integrated into a Small World and not anchored to the Great Dao of the World Sea, its power is bound to be limited. Even if you cultivate three systems simultaneously, your current power is only comparable to a single-system Demonic Lord who has anchored to the Great Dao." Battle Heaven Extreme frowned slightly, sensing the energy of the nascent Minor Thousand Worlds and the Dao Fruit, appearing somewhat disappointed, "However, if you can advance your world to a Middle Thousand Worlds, you might be able to contend with ordinary three-system Great Dao Demonic Lords."

"How easy is it to cultivate a Minor Thousand Worlds into a Middle Thousand Worlds! With that time and resources, one could already Breakthrough to the Demonic Lord Realm!" Lord Mo Luo Wang also frowned.

Primal Beginning's talent was extraordinary, but his ambition was too great, as he chose the path of world advancement.

This kind of Cultivation path was not without precedent in the Immortal-Demon Realm, but the results were often not as good as anchoring to the Great Dao, and many Prodigies faded into obscurity because of it.

Immediately, his regard for Xiao Zhuo significantly diminished.

However, for such a young Demonic Lord, a small investment was not a problem.

His thoughts shifted, and Lord Mo Luo Wang's tone changed, revealing a hint of a smile: "Primal Beginning, since you have already been promoted to Demonic Lord, you have caught up with a great Opportunity this time! The current war between the two great Demon Abysses is for the scramble for of a Secret Realm entrance. The Blood Prison Abyss has already gained the initiative and sent many people in. The three of us have decided to organize Demonic Lords to enter and explore tonight. This Secret Realm is very likely to involve supreme powerful beings above the Quasi-Saint level, and there must be great treasures. Are you willing to go?"