Chapter 683 - 677: The Straightforward Demon
[Summoning Territory Core requires consuming Tier Twelve Law Crystal Stone x10, would you like to summon?]
On the outermost edge of the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm, a barren land with the most diluted blood aura.
After more than ten minutes of exploration, Lin You finally chose the most suitable place for his territory.
"Summon."
With a response, a vast amount of soul power surged from within him.
In a rumbling boom, the avatar of the World Tree emerged from the ground on the empty land before him.
The surrounding soil and stones constructed a fence outside a kilometer range, encircling this area, creating an independent space.
The reason for choosing this place is because it happens to be in a vortex on the outer edge of the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm.
The terrain causes rotational airflow, expelling the surrounding blood aura, making the blood aura here very thin, and it’s the safest route to the interior of the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm.
After all, Niu Fei had mentioned this before he left.
The blood aura of the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm is formed by the accumulation of the Blood Evil Qi of demons over tens of thousands of years, even a High-tier Lord would be eroded by staying inside for too long, affecting their mind.
He will likely stay here for a long time, biding his time and resources.
Thus, a place with more diluted blood aura is more suitable for him.
Glancing at the distant slowly rotating blood vortex towering between heaven and earth, he turned to the World Tree to check the battle losses.
Along the way, he experienced more than a dozen sieges and pursuits.
A few times he narrowly escaped death, losing countless species.
Calming his mind, he entered the Origin Space, and sure enough, only twelve members of the Royal Family remained, alongside over four thousand Extraordinary Species, less than half of before.
No Legendary Species were left, all dying under the siege of Grand Elder and Elder Seven.
"Just wait."
Lin You clenched his fists, quietly determined.
Then he looked at another newly formed Origin Universe.
According to the information he obtained.
Generally, when a Tier Twelve Lord advances to Tier Thirteen, their Divine Format merges with the Origin Space, forming a continent capable of nurturing life.
The broader the continent’s range, the stronger the lord’s power.
But he had never heard of an even more expansive cosmic space outside the continent.
Which suggests.
His Time Law is granted by this additional cosmic space.
Does this imply that the ultimate for a lord is to evolve a universe within their body, evolving all things?
"If this is true, I should have already met one of the conditions to become a Main God, right?"
Lin You thought silently, simultaneously feeling a bit expectant.
His World Core now just formed a cosmic embryo, without the appearance of a central continent, clearly because he hasn’t advanced to Tier Thirteen.
Nevertheless, even so, his Time Law has still been enhanced.
Once he truly advances to Tier Thirteen, who knows what dramatic changes may occur.
He has a vague feeling.
After Tier Thirteen, these two Origin Universes will usher in a huge turning point, possibly greatly aiding his strength.
After all.
This was inherited from the Main God.
Moreover, with so many powerful forces coveting it, it certainly hides some powerful functions he doesn’t yet know.
"Human, finally found you."
Just thinking about it, a loud shout suddenly echoed.
Amidst the distant surging blood aura, several massive Flood Dragons flew over, landing outside his territory.
The nearby Royal Family members were about to act when Lin You stood up and stopped them.
"What’s the matter?"
Flood Dragon Race demons, coupled with considerable intelligence, this must be Jiu Ying’s subordinates.
Sure enough.
The leader, a terrifying aura filled, Tier Thirteen Three-headed Flood Dragon immediately spoke: "I am Lord Jiu Ying’s subordinate, come specifically to discuss trading matters with you."
Trading refers to the transactions between the Demon Race and the Divine Domain.
Though the two sides hold mutual grudges, driven by interests, there will always be those who take risks, secretly trading for the things they need.
Originally, this was implicitly banned on both sides.
However, Lin You’s appearance and Niu Fei’s support added a twist, letting Jiu Ying’s subordinates smell the scent of profit.
"Speak, what do you want me to do?"
Lin You asked straightforwardly.
"Refreshing." The three heads of the Three-headed Flood Dragon rose, grinning wide.
"You know, our Demon Race is not skilled in planting and crafting, so we often trade Law Crystal Stones with humans for various food and equipment."
"Previously, such trades were forbidden, but now Lord Jiu Ying allows us to trade with humans at your place."
"So, you just need to help us exchange the human goods, we’ll come and pick them up periodically."
"You’re actually using Law Crystal Stones for trading?" Lin You asked in surprise.
"Oh, that thing you ask? We have plenty on our hands, almost no place to store them, not worth much."
"..."
Lin You was utterly astonished; he finally understood why those in the Divine Domain risk so much to trade with the Demon Race.
The mere allure of Law Crystal Stones is enough to make many people flock here.
But no wonder.
The conflict among demons is inherently more intense than among the Lords, and upgrades are generally achieved by killing enemies and devouring their blood and energy. Law Crystal Stones, on the other hand, are useless for them.
Over time, the number of Crystal Stones naturally reached a tremendously exaggerated amount.
Some even said.
If the Demon Race ceased its internal struggles and attacked with full force, the Divine Realm would likely have ceased to exist long ago.
This shows just how vast the influence range of the Demon Race is.
What he’s seeing now is merely the tip of the iceberg of the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm’s periphery.
"How about it? This should be easy to manage, right?"
Seeing Lin You in a contemplative state, the Three-headed Flood Dragon assumed he was in a difficult position and continued, "Of course, we won’t have you help us for nothing. You can make any request, and we will try to satisfy it."
Lin You was now their resource provider and had Niu Fei backing him, so they dared not be too arrogant.
"Can I really make a request?"
"Yes, as long as it’s not excessive."
"Alright, first give me 10,000 Tier Twelve Law Crystal Stones, and then send some teams of fierce Tier Twelve demons to help guard this place. I’m afraid I can’t handle those guys alone; is that too much to ask?"
To be honest.
When making these two requests, Lin You was somewhat anxious.
After all, in his view, achieving either condition would be challenging.
He only made the requests to leave room for negotiation.
But as soon as he finished speaking, he realized how wrong he was.
And extremely wrong.
"That’s it?"
The Three-headed Flood Dragon looked at Lin You with a strange expression, as if hearing a great joke.
"Uh... is it too much?"
"Indeed, it’s too much," the Three-headed Flood Dragon said in a muffled voice, "I’m the Leader of the Three-headed Poison Flood Dragon Race, and offering such a small thing for help would be a joke to others."
"Let’s do this, I’ll increase the Law Crystal Stones to 50,000 for you."
"Humans are very sly, and Tier Twelve isn’t enough. I’ll send two Tier Thirteen underlings afterward to assist you; how about that?"
"..."
Fuck!
Such straightforward demons.
Lin You cursed silently in his heart, suddenly feeling he had lost greatly.
If only he had known, he would have directly asked for 100,000.
Never had he found demons so adorable.
In comparison, the Lords who scheme and play mind games every day seem more like demons themselves.
"Deal! I’ll prioritize preparing what you want when the time comes."
Without hesitation, he quickly agreed to the Three-headed Flood Dragon Leader’s proposal.
"That’s more like it." The Three-headed Flood Dragon Leader grinned again. "I’ll leave now and send the items to you later. There might be other leaders coming to see you, so don’t forget your words."
So that’s how it is.
It was because of competition that the stakes were raised so high?
Upon hearing those words, Lin You finally understood.
This Jiu Ying has quite a number of High-tier demons under him; trying to replace him won’t be easy.
Anyway, it’s good to have these powerful demons escorting him. He’d like to see who dares to come and kill him.
With the safety issue resolved, he could seize this opportunity to enlarge and strengthen his territory, earning a considerable amount of Law Crystal Stones in the trade, which could be used to rapidly enhance his own strength.
Once he reached Tier Thirteen, it would be time for revenge!
Lin You secretly clenched his fist, then busied himself around his territory, preparing some necessary buildings and tools to make it more suitable for trade.
The remaining Legendary Species helped to transport stones and plant vegetation.
Both inside and outside his territory, a bustling scene unfolded.
...
"What did you say?! That Lower Realm Lord actually established a territory on the periphery of the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm?"
In the Pantheon’s Main Hall, a middle-aged man, imposing in his demeanor, suddenly stood up from his seat, listening to Elder Seven’s report below.
"Reporting to Hall Master, I already sent people to investigate, and news just returned confirming it."
Elder Seven was trembling, devoid of his usual lofty arrogance.
Because before him was the Hall Master, who ruled the entire Pantheon and possessed Level 10 True God power.
And on either side of the hall, the Pantheon’s seven elders were all present, clearly indicating that the demon army at the front had retreated.
"The Demon Race actually allows a human to establish a territory on their land?"
The Hall Master didn’t fly into a rage over the matter but instead showed an expression of surprise.
The others intended to mock, but with the Grand Elder present, naturally refrained from saying anything.
After a moment of silence, Elder Three finally spoke: "I suggest sending a few people over to probe. If the Demon Race does not interfere, we could conveniently capture him and bring him back."
"I also agree with Elder Three’s plan. It is said that the Godslaying Alliance and several other factions have already begun acting," Elder Five followed up.
Now that Lin You possessed the World Core, he was undoubtedly the coveted target of countless factions and Lords. Delaying the action would only allow others to strike first; rapid action was crucial.
Therefore, after the meeting concluded, Elder Three and Elder Seven immediately set off, leading a team of Tier Twelve Stewards away from the Pantheon, hastening toward the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm.
At the same time.
Other factions receiving the news also sent High-tier Lords into action, converging in the same direction.
For a moment, the entire Eastern Divine Domain was filled with undercurrents.