You Have to Give Up to Gain

The demon giants cheered continuously, the awe in their eyes growing even deeper.

It wasn't until the Demon Lord raised his hand to signal them that the crowd of demons quieted down, waiting for His Excellency's instructions.

Now that Long Tian has resorted to a risky move, it will be no easy task for him to gain the trust of the human race all by himself. Therefore, you must all do your utmost to assist him so that he can infiltrate the human race as soon as possible!

Hearing this, the giant Bull Demon was the first to react, clasping his fists to ask for instructions.

My Lord.

Do you mean that we should cooperate with Long Tian and sacrifice a few of our clansmen to complete his sacrificial ruse?

As soon as the words fell, the demons were all collectively stunned.

They hadn't expected such a scheme, and they certainly hadn't expected the usually brutish Bull Demon to suddenly have such a stroke of brilliance!

Even the Demon Lord had a flash of appreciation in his eyes.

Correct.

Just as you said, for Long Tian to be completely trusted, small sacrifices are inevitable. We must add fuel to the fire to help Long Tian.

As for how he will act after infiltrating the human race, with his resourcefulness, it shouldn't be a problem.

I wonder which clan is willing to dispatch their elites to complete this sacrificial ruse?

As the question echoed, the great hall fell into a brief silence.

The demons were no ordinary figures. They naturally knew that sending their own kin out this time meant sending them to their deaths. Moreover, they had to send some promising seedlings with decent cultivation and intelligence to perfectly cooperate with Long Tian.

This was no small loss, and everyone was a bit reluctant!

Only the Bull Demon stepped forward again, clasped his fists, and put on an awe-inspiringly righteous appearance.

Reporting to My Lord.

My clan is willing to send elites once more to help Young Master Long Tian achieve his great cause!

When these words rang out, the demons were astounded.

What kind of move was this?

He was clearly going to bury the good seedlings of his own clan. Did Niu Shadi not hesitate at all?

The appreciation in the Demon Lord's eyes, however, grew even stronger.

Rare indeed.

Niu Shadi, your awareness is getting higher and higher nowadays. You are truly worthy of being a high-ranking member of our race. I am very pleased.

Sacrificing a few of your clansmen might seem unwise to some, but in reality, it can accomplish the great cause of our race. As the saying goes, one must lose to gain. This is what we call vision. In the future, when our race rules the universe, your Bull Demon clan's contributions will be second only to Long Tian's. I will absolutely not treat you unfairly!

I promise once again, as long as this matter is successfully concluded, the Bull Demon clan will not only get an extra chance for the Black Spring Baptism, but will also be the first to choose their territory in the future!

His resonant voice echoed. The Demon Lord's blood-red eyes intentionally or unintentionally scanned the audience, as if this praise was not only meant for the Bull Demon but also carried some profound hint.

When had the Bull Demon ever been praised like this by the Demon Lord?

As soon as the words fell, he excitedly bowed, kneeling on the ground and thanking him profusely.

Thank you, My Lord! Thank you, My Lord!

At this moment.

The Bull Demon's face was full of radiance. His previous minor dissatisfactions were swept away like a spring breeze, and even his hidden worries about sacrificing his clansmen were cast to the back of his mind.

After a few kowtows.

The great hall trembled slightly. The vibrations traveled from the ground to the feet of many demon leaders, making their mouths dry. Witnessing the Bull Demon steal the spotlight and even gain numerous benefits, the hearts of the demons began to stir restlessly.

One must lose to gain...

The Demon Lord's words indeed made sense.

Niu Shadi was nothing but a reckless brute with empty cultivation, yet he repeatedly gained benefits simply because he was simple-minded and didn't have too many misgivings.

Seeing that all the good things were going to fall on this guy, the Bull Demon clan was bound to grow powerful in the future.

The stupidest one was actually going to fare the best. Who could tolerate this?

After muttering to themselves for a few breaths.

Complex lights lit up in the eyes of many demon leaders. With either jealousy or burning passion, they couldn't help but step forward, gritting their teeth and requesting orders one after another!

My Lord, please see clearly! My Bloodthirsty Mad Ant clan is also willing to assist Young Master Long Tian!

My Lord! Your subordinate is equally willing to assist!

What My Lord said is extremely right; one must lose to gain. Our Black Kun clan will definitely send elites without the slightest selfish motive. I guarantee they are all young prodigies, and our vision is no lower than any other clan's!

Nonsense, our Tianhuang Wood clan has the most vision!

Rotten tree root, what do you mean by that?

...

In just a few breaths of time.

Led by the demon leaders at the front, the entire hall overflowed with voices requesting to fight. The demons were arguing almost endlessly, as if going into battle this time was not going to their deaths, but an easily obtainable opportunity.

Watching the battle intent rise across the hall, the High Priest standing quietly to the side also secretly praised.

With just a few words, the entire race was manipulated. Whether they were ancient demons or newly advanced experts, they were all nothing but chess pieces in the hands of the Demon Lord.

As for the insignificant human race in the Cloud Star Galaxy, they were not even worth mentioning. Just relying on Young Master Long Tian, whom the Lord had cultivated, they would definitely be able to conquer them in one fell swoop!

The Demon Lord was truly unfathomable; it was hard to find anyone who could surpass him throughout the ages.

With him leading the demon race, they would definitely be able to flatten the universe!

Amidst the High Priest's awe and reverence.

The Demon Lord, sitting on his pitch-black throne, showed a hint of gratification in his eyes. The corners of his mouth curled into a confident arc as he scanned the audience and issued a deep command.

It seems that every clan has the proper awareness. I am very satisfied.

Since you are all willing to assist Long Tian, then each of you shall send a few elites. This way, the losses can be shared, preventing any single clan from losing their younger generation geniuses and falling into decline as a result. Secondly, you can all establish merit together without harming your harmony.

As soon as these words came out, fanatical voices exploded in the great hall!

My Lord is wise!

The Demon Lord was indeed well-versed in the art of power and had completely manipulated the demons. Hearing that there were benefits without having to pay too great a price, the demons were all overjoyed. Their reverence for the Demon Lord grew even stronger, almost turning them into loyal fanatics as they scrambled to show off.

It didn't take long.

The young elites of various clans all arrived. After undergoing a selection process, dozens of demon geniuses finally stepped forward. After being fed some motivational words by the Demon Lord, their bodies surged with unprecedented hot blood.

My Lord is wise! We will definitely sacrifice our lives for righteousness and help Young Master Long Tian complete his great cause!

Our race will definitely dominate the universe and sever eternity!

After their heroic declarations, the mighty figures tore through the void. Many demon leaders watched with their blood boiling, and the light of hope also flickered in the Demon Lord's eyes!

At the same time.

In the outer space of Planet Yuan, Long Tian, covered in bloodstains, stepped out.

At this moment, he no longer had his former dashing appearance. His handsome face had a complex expression, and he also looked somewhat exhausted.

But when he saw Chen Kunpeng looking over with a smile.

Long Tian shuddered in fright. All his expressions vanished instantly, and he didn't dare to reveal even the slightest hidden thought. He hurriedly went forward and bowed.

Master!

I have already annihilated the demon... demon race on Planet Yuan. Just as you said, I eradicated the evil completely!

Hearing this, Chen Kunpeng put away the book in his hand and smiled, nodding.

Mhm, not bad, not bad.

Although a few slipped through the net, the fact that you know to eradicate evil completely shows that you, benefactor, truly have a Buddha nature and are destined with my Buddha.

Hearing the praise, Long Tian breathed a slight sigh of relief and nodded repeatedly.

Yes, yes, yes...

Right at this moment, Chen Kunpeng sized up his bloodstained hands, and his tone suddenly changed.

However, you didn't do this matter cleanly at all. You made it far too bloody and violent. You completely don't understand the true meaning of my Buddha's compassion. Your Buddha nature is still lacking just a little bit.

Long Tian was startled by these words. Feeling that his fortune and misfortune were unpredictable, he hurriedly opened his mouth to defend himself!

Master, I...

Before he could speak, Chen Kunpeng had already stretched out his right hand.

Suddenly!

The palm illusion expanded hundreds of times, radiating a piercing golden light like the palm of a giant Buddha. Several auras surged from various planets, only to be caught in the grasp of the massive hand.

As Chen Kunpeng gently squeezed his hand, the five fingers of the giant starry palm clenched in unison. Several figures instantly turned into smoke, their bodies and souls completely obliterated!

The familiar auras that had existed just a moment ago vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye, as if they had never existed in this world. That palm seemed capable of grasping an entire galaxy.

Such methods were simply unimaginably powerful!

Hiss...

Long Tian watched this and gasped sharply!

Just what kind of background did this monk have?

A mere raise of his hand unleashed a fatal strike that left not a single speck of dust behind. Such brutal methods were enough to make even a demon's hair stand on end. Was he even human?!

Within just a few breaths.

Long Tian was so terrified that his face turned deathly pale, cold sweat soaking his back. He stealthily shifted his gaze, his eyes filled with nothing but absolute awe and dread.

Seemingly sensing his gaze, Chen Kunpeng finally turned his head slowly, pressing his palms together with a kind and amiable smile on his face.

Amitabha.

Benefactor, you should also act like this in the future to avoid being too bloody. Purifying demons is truly an act of boundless merit, but one must also pay attention to the proper methods.

Excellent, excellent.

Following such terrifying methods, his words were even more exceedingly ruthless.

Long Tian's teeth began to chatter as he listened, and he hurriedly nodded with utter obedience.

Yes, yes.

After a few instructions, he couldn't afford to overthink and simply agreed to everything.

Even when Chen Kunpeng declared that he would accompany him back to Cloud Star, where his identity could be exposed at any moment, Long Tian didn't dare raise the slightest objection. Treading as if on thin ice, he followed closely behind the monk, his mind having fully accepted reality.

This monk was far too terrifying; he was simply not someone Long Tian could handle. Yielding to him was the only wise choice.

Who cares about his status as a demon race prodigy.

Who cares about the grand plan of the demon race.

None of that mattered for now!

As long as he could survive...

Even if it meant actually becoming a monk, or even killing a few more of his own kind, he absolutely must not hesitate!

After a bout of intense nervousness.

Ripples appeared in the void before them. Long Tian looked down at the bloodstains on his hands, still feeling a lingering fear. Feeling a complex mix of emotions, he could only console himself.

This was just an accident; it definitely wasn't that he wanted to slaughter his own kind!

This matter was extremely secretive, and the execution was swift. Surely, Lord Demon Venerable wouldn't find out...

The nearby Bull Demon clan had all been slaughtered, so no more Bull Demons would come for the time being. Following this monk back to Cloud Star would definitely help him avoid encountering other demons, which was actually a viable strategy.

At the very least, killing the subordinates he had brought to Cloud Star himself would make it easier to bluff his way through in the future.

It wasn't as if there would be other demon experts on Cloud Star, right?

Thinking up to this point.

Long Tian finally let out a slight sigh of relief and hurriedly followed Chen Kunpeng into the void ripples.