Global Lords: My Species Can Mutate

The sudden upheaval caused everyone chasing Lin You to look at each other, halting their pursuit immediately.

Meanwhile, the two elders of the Pantheon had faces as still as water.

The voice just now was from the Minotaur Demon who had previously escaped from their Pantheon, a High-level Demon reincarnated from a Demon Venerable.

They were completely unprepared for the other party to truly keep his promise, saving Lin You, and even going out of his way to this remote place.

"What should we do?" Elder Seven asked.

"The Eastern Extreme Demon Realm is fraught with dangers, not somewhere we can enter casually. Let’s report back to the Hall Master first," the Grand Elder said gravely.

The World Core falling into the hands of the Demon Race was not good news for them.

Even though the item was useless to the Demon Race, retrieving it from them wouldn’t be so easy.

They could only hope that the Demon Race couldn’t tolerate Lin You, this human lord, and would drive him out, giving them a chance to act.

After taking a deep look in the direction where Lin You disappeared, the two turned and headed back in the direction of Pantheon City.

Even those lords who had been chasing him throughout were full of regret, scattering shortly afterward.

...

"Niu Fei, why did you save a human lord?"

On the outskirts of the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm, an eerie voice echoed inside a sinister castle.

Just as the Grand Elder had predicted, Lin You’s appearance as a human lord immediately triggered rejection from the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm.

Especially the ruler of this outer area, known as Jiu Ying—a Nine-headed Dragon Demon—had directly confronted Niu Fei, the Minotaur Demon who saved Lin You.

Jiu Ying’s Level was precisely the same as Niu Fei’s, a Tier Fourteen Lord Level Demon.

In the Demon Race, a demon that reaches Lord Level can be called a High-level Demon, exerting natural dominance over Low-level Demons.

High-level Demons at Tier Fourteen are referred to as Demon Venerables by the Divine Domain Lords, one grade higher than a Demon King.

The hierarchy of demon levels is strict.

But now, Niu Fei hadn’t recovered to his original strength, so Jiu Ying was frank in his complaint about Niu Fei saving Lin You, the human lord.

"You don’t understand." Niu Fei lounged comfortably in a chair made of beast bone, "This human’s background is no small matter, he might very well be of help to us."

Initially, Niu Fei only ever jokingly assured Lin You he would protect him, without genuine intent to fulfill that promise.

But the sights he had encountered along the journey back to the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm revealed Lin You’s extraordinary nature.

Until Lin You appeared at the boundary between the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm and the Divine Realm, Niu Fei finally conceived the idea to rescue him.

"Help? A human lord who opposes us, what help could he possibly render?" Jiu Ying’s nine heads spoke alternately, their voices now much louder.

"No no no, this little fellow is not opposing us— I can feel it; his soul harbors hatred for the entire Divine Realm. Don’t you think, letting a human lord deal with his own kind would be quite interesting?"

"This..."

Jiu Ying paused, looking at Niu Fei somewhat skeptically.

He was well aware that Niu Fei, being a Soul-Locking Demon among High-level Demons, had terrifying soul manipulation abilities.

Since he said so, perhaps this human lord would indeed be useful to them, considering their prolonged battle with the Divine Realm, it was time for a breakthrough.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you."

"On my way back, I heard something else, seems like even the folks at the Peak of the Gods issued a wanted notice for this kid."

At this moment, Niu Fei suddenly remembered something and added.

"Are you sure?"

Jiu Ying’s heart trembled. As the ruler of the outskirts of the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm, his frequent contacts with the Divine Realm made him well aware of what "Peak of the Gods" represented.

Even those folks put this human lord on their wanted list, indicating the matter wasn’t so simple.

But despite everything, it didn’t change the fact that Lin You was a human lord; he could not let a human stay within his territory under any circumstances.

"What? Are you trying to question my decision?"

As if sensing Jiu Ying’s hesitation, Niu Fei suddenly sat upright in his chair, staring at him with a chilling gaze, emanating regal authority.

Jiu Ying trembled all over, at last recalling Niu Fei’s identity before his reincarnation.

After hesitating on the spot for a long time, all nine heads finally bowed gradually, expressing subordination to this Tier Thirteen Minotaur Demon.

But even so, he persistently added: "Letting the human lord stay is possible, but he cannot appear within my territory, or I can’t guarantee those under me won’t devour him."

"Minor issue." Niu Fei waved his hand dismissively, rising from his seat, "Don’t you often have subordinates secretly running off to trade with humans? Let this human build a place outside your territory specifically for trading."

Despite having a higher status than Jiu Ying, Niu Fei knew that getting this guy to comply requires offering some benefits.

Sure enough.

Upon hearing his words, all nine of Jiu Ying’s eyes lit up at once.

"Are you serious?"

Trading with humans was a condemned action among the Demon Race, even he was highly against his subordinates doing so.

But alas, certain things were available on the human’s end but not on theirs, forcing him to turn a blind eye occasionally.

"Relax, I’ll speak to the lord about not interfering with your affairs over here after I return, but I have a condition."

"What’s the condition?"

"Before this human kid matures, make sure he doesn’t die. His hatred toward the Divine Realm is far stronger than many of our kindred. If utilized properly, he might become a significant asset against the Divine Realm in the future."

After speaking, Niu Fei left directly, seemingly with other urgent matters to attend to.

The nine heads of Jiu Ying rose, casting a deep glance in the direction he disappeared, before also walking outside the castle, summoning all his subordinates.

...

"Do you mean to ask me to establish a trade market here?"

On the outskirts of the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm, at the edge of the Endless Wasteland.

Lin You looked at Niu Fei beside him in surprise, completely unprepared for such a decision from him.

"That’s right." Niu Fei nodded, his tone indisputable, "I hope you understand that your life belongs to me. Since you chose to join us, you must follow my instructions."

"Can you give me a reason?"

Honestly, he was very resistant to establishing a place for trading with the Divine Domain Lords.

"It’s simple, because you are a human lord." Niu Fei offered the answer bluntly.

Lords and demons are inherently antagonistic existences.

The endless slaughter has brought their enmity to an irreconcilable point.

"To gain the trust of the Demon Race, you must achieve something. So your first task is to replace Jiu Ying and become the ruler of this peripheral area!"

"Replace him?"

Lin You was shocked.

He had just heard about Jiu Ying, who was the terrifying demon ruling over this peripheral area of the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm.

It turned out that he was to replace him; this Niu Fei was indeed not simple.

It seemed he intended to take control of this area.

What is this guy’s background?

To harbor such ambition.

However, this was good news for him. The greater the ambition, the higher this guy’s status in the Demon Race.

With him supporting from behind, standing firm within the Demon Race would be much easier.

"To become the ruler here?"

Lin You narrowed his eyes, scanning the demon-infested area before him.

Indeed.

If he wanted revenge, the immense support of the Demon Race was indispensable.

As long as he could become the ruler of this peripheral area, he could lead millions of demons, wage war on the Divine Realm, flatten the Pantheon, and destroy all the forces that had hunted him.

He was determined to use his own hands to obliterate this dark world!

If it’s too difficult to survive as a good person, then he’d rather become a complete villain.

"Alright, I’ll do it!"

He stated resolutely.

Seeing his expression, Niu Fei smiled with satisfaction.

"Since that’s the case, it’s decided then. Take this; it will help you avoid attacks from our Demon Race."

As he spoke, a blood-red pearl appeared in his hand, which he handed to Lin You.

"This is..."

Lin You slowly took the Blood Pearl, noticing a faint image of a Minotaur Demon imprinting on it, like a soul.

"This is a Blood Soul Pearl created by the secret art of the Ox Demon Race. Absorb it, and you will carry my aura; other demons won’t easily attack you."

So that’s it.

Is it a type of artifact that alters aura?

Lin You looked at the Blood Pearl in amazement, and an info screen appeared.

[Name: Blood Soul Pearl]

[Grade: Unknown]

[Level: None]

[Description: Condensed from ten thousand souls, after absorption, it assimilates your aura with demons, but attracts hostility from all species and requires specific means to remove.]

Indeed.

There’s no free lunch in the world.

Niu Fei had even considered this step; he was more complex than imagined.

But given he didn’t plan on being friendly towards those lords anyway, being hostile was better than losing his life.

Without hesitation, he chose to absorb it.

Then the Blood Soul Pearl in his hand transformed into a ray of blood light and fused into his body, making a unique demon aura surge around him.

Now, he could be considered half a member of the Demon Race.

"Alright, the matter you’ve promised is done. You stay here first and improve your strength steadily. With your current power, you’re no match for Jiu Ying."

After speaking, without waiting for Lin You’s response, Niu Fei spread his wings and flew into the sky, heading towards the depths of the Eastern Extreme Demon Realm.

Lin You watched his disappearing figure and the desolate land surrounding him, finally relaxing his tense mind and body.