Chapter 1396: Sacrifice Leads To Gain

The demon overlords continued to cheer, their eyes filled with even greater reverence.

It wasn't until the Demon Lord raised his hand to signal that the demons finally quieted down, awaiting his next command.

"Now that Long Tian has taken a risky move, gaining the trust of the human race alone is no easy feat. Therefore, all of you must spare no effort to assist him, so that he can infiltrate the human race as soon as possible!"

Hearing this, the bull-headed demon was the first to react, clasping his fists and asking for instructions.

"My Lord."

"Are you saying that we should cooperate with Long Tian and sacrifice some of our clansmen to help him carry out his 'bitter flesh' scheme?"

As soon as he finished speaking, all the demons were stunned.

They hadn't thought of such a strategy, nor had they expected the usually brutish bull demon to have such insight!

Even the Demon Lord's eyes flashed with a hint of approval.

"Correct."

"As you said, to ensure Long Tian gains complete trust, some small sacrifices are inevitable. We must add fuel to the fire to help Long Tian succeed."

"As for how to proceed after infiltrating the human race, given his intelligence, it shouldn't be a problem."

"Which clan is willing to send out their elites to carry out this 'bitter flesh' scheme?"

The question echoed through the hall, and the room fell into a brief silence.

None of the demons present were ordinary; they all understood that sending their clansmen out this time was essentially sending them to their deaths. Moreover, they would have to send some of their most talented and intelligent young members to perfectly assist Long Tian.

This was no small loss, and everyone was reluctant!

Only the bull demon stepped forward again, clasping his fists and putting on a righteous and heroic demeanor.

"My Lord."

"My clan is willing to send out more elites to assist Young Master Long Tian in achieving his great cause!"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the demons were shocked.

What kind of move was this?

Wasn't this essentially sacrificing their own talented youths? How could Bull Shadi not hesitate at all?

The Demon Lord's eyes, however, shone with even greater approval.

"Rare indeed."

"Bull Shadi, your level of enlightenment has grown higher and higher. You truly live up to being one of our clan's high-ranking members. I am very pleased."

"Your sacrifice of some clansmen may seem unwise to some, but in reality, it will contribute to our clan's great cause. As the saying goes, 'sacrifice leads to gain.' This is what true vision is. In the future, when our clan rules the universe, the contributions of the bull demon clan will be second only to Long Tian's. I will never treat you unfairly!"

"I promise once again that once this mission is accomplished, the bull demon clan will not only receive an additional opportunity for the Black Spring Baptism but will also be the first to choose their territory in the future!"

The Demon Lord's voice boomed through the hall, his blood-red eyes sweeping across the room as if his praise wasn't just for the bull demon but carried a deeper, more profound implication.

When had the bull demon ever received such praise from the Demon Lord?

As soon as the words were spoken, he excitedly bowed and knelt on the ground, repeatedly expressing his gratitude.

"Thank you, my Lord! Thank you, my Lord!"

At this moment.

The bull demon's face was radiant. Any previous dissatisfaction was swept away like a spring breeze, and even the hidden worry of sacrificing his clansmen was pushed to the back of his mind.

After several bows.

The hall trembled slightly, the vibrations reaching the feet of many demons, making their mouths dry. Watching the bull demon bask in the spotlight and reap so many benefits, the hearts of the other demons began to stir.

Sacrifice leads to gain...

The Demon Lord's words indeed made sense.

Bull Shadi was just a brute, relying solely on his strength, yet he kept reaping benefits because he was simple-minded and didn't overthink things.

Seeing all the good fortune falling into his lap, the bull demon clan was bound to rise in power.

The dumbest one was about to become the most successful—who could tolerate that?

After a few moments of silent contemplation.

Many demons' eyes lit up with complex emotions—some filled with envy, others with fervor—and they couldn't help but step forward, gritting their teeth and volunteering!

"My Lord, please consider us! Our Bloodthirsty Ant clan is also willing to assist Young Master Long Tian!"

"My Lord! I am also willing to assist!"

"My Lord is absolutely right. Sacrifice leads to gain. Our Black Kun clan will definitely send out elites, without any selfish motives, ensuring that they are all young talents with vision no less than any other clan!"

"Nonsense! Our Heavenly Desolate Wood clan has the greatest vision!"

"Rotten tree roots, what do you mean by that?"

...

In just a few moments.

Led by the demons at the front, the entire hall was filled with the sound of volunteers. The demons were almost at each other's throats, as if this mission wasn't a death sentence but an opportunity ripe for the taking.

Watching the fervor in the hall, the Grand Priest standing to the side silently praised the Demon Lord.

With just a few words, the Demon Lord had manipulated the entire clan. Whether ancient demons or newly risen powers, they were all just pawns in the Demon Lord's hands.

As for the insignificant human race in the Yunxing galaxy, they were even less of a concern. With the Demon Lord's cultivation of Young Master Long Tian, they would surely be conquered in one fell swoop!

The Demon Lord's depth was truly unfathomable, unparalleled throughout the ages.

With him leading the demon race, they would surely conquer the universe!

As the Grand Priest gazed up in reverence.

The Demon Lord, seated on his dark throne, showed a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, a confident smile playing on his lips as he surveyed the hall and issued his orders.

"It seems all clans have shown enlightenment. I am very pleased."

"Since all of you are willing to assist Long Tian, each clan will send out some elites. This way, the losses will be shared, preventing any single clan from losing all their future talents and falling into decline. At the same time, you can all share in the glory, maintaining harmony."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall erupted in fervent cheers!

"My Lord is wise!"

The Demon Lord was indeed a master of manipulation, thoroughly controlling the demons. Hearing that there were benefits to be gained without paying too high a price, the demons were overjoyed. Their reverence for the Demon Lord grew even stronger, and they almost turned into fanboys, eagerly vying to show their loyalty.

Before long.

The young elites from each clan had gathered. After a selection process, dozens of demon geniuses stepped forward. After the Demon Lord fed them a few bowls of motivational "soup," they were filled with unprecedented fervor.

"My Lord is wise! We will surely sacrifice ourselves to help Young Master Long Tian achieve his great cause!"

"Our clan will dominate the universe, reigning supreme for eternity!"

After their passionate declarations, the grand figures dispersed into the void. Many demons watched with burning enthusiasm, and the Demon Lord's eyes sparkled with hope!

Meanwhile.

Outside the Yuan Star, Long Tian stepped out, covered in blood.

At this moment, he no longer had his usual carefree demeanor. His handsome face was filled with complex emotions, and he looked somewhat exhausted.

But when he saw Chen Kunpeng smiling at him.

Long Tian was startled, all his emotions instantly vanishing. Not daring to show even a hint of his thoughts, he quickly stepped forward and bowed.

"Master!"

"I have exterminated the demons on the Yuan Star, as you instructed, leaving no trace!"

Hearing this, Chen Kunpeng put away the book in his hand and nodded with a smile.

"Good, good."

"Although a few escaped, your understanding of 'leaving no trace' shows that you indeed have a Buddha-nature and are destined to be connected with Buddhism."

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

"Yes, yes..."

At that moment, Chen Kunpeng glanced at Long Tian's blood-stained hands and suddenly changed his tone.

"However, your work was quite messy, too violent and bloody. You completely missed the true meaning of Buddha's compassion. Your Buddha-nature is still a bit lacking."

Long Tian was stunned by these words, feeling that fortune and misfortune were unpredictable. He quickly opened his mouth to explain!

"Master, I..."

Before he could finish, Chen Kunpeng had already extended his right hand.

Instantly!

The palm transformed and grew hundreds of times larger, like a giant Buddha's hand radiating blinding golden light. Several auras from different planets surged forth, grasped by the giant hand.

With a gentle squeeze from Chen Kunpeng, the giant hand in the starry sky clenched its fingers, and the figures within were instantly reduced to smoke, their souls obliterated!

The familiar auras that had just existed were now completely gone, as if they had never existed in the world. That single hand seemed capable of grasping an entire galaxy.

Such power was simply unimaginable!

Hiss...

Long Tian sucked in a sharp breath!

What kind of being was this monk?

With a single move, he unleashed a killing blow, leaving not even a trace of residue. Such brutal methods were utterly terrifying. Was this even human?

In just a few moments.

Long Tian's face had turned pale, his back drenched in cold sweat. He stealthily shifted his gaze, his eyes filled with nothing but deep reverence.

Seemingly sensing his gaze, Chen Kunpeng finally turned his head, clasped his hands together, and smiled kindly.

"Amitabha."

"Disciple, you should also act like this in the future, avoiding excessive bloodshed. While it is indeed meritorious to subdue demons, you must also pay attention to your methods."

"Good, good."

After such terrifying displays of power, his words were even more chilling.

Long Tian's teeth were chattering as he obediently nodded.

"Yes, yes."

After a few more instructions, he didn't dare to think too much and simply agreed to everything.

Even when Chen Kunpeng mentioned accompanying him back to Yunxing, which could potentially expose his identity, Long Tian didn't dare to show the slightest objection. He followed behind like walking on thin ice, having fully realized the reality of the situation.

This monk was far too terrifying, completely beyond his ability to handle. The only wise course of action was to comply with his wishes.

His identity as a demon genius.

The grand plans of the demon race.

None of that mattered now!

As long as he could survive...

Even if it meant truly becoming a monk or even killing a few more of his own kind, he couldn't afford to hesitate!

After a moment of tension.

A ripple appeared in the void before him. Long Tian looked down at the bloodstains on his hands, still feeling a bit unsettled. He could only console himself.

This was just an accident; it wasn't like he wanted to kill his own kind!

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

The nearby bull demon clan had already been slaughtered, so there shouldn't be any more bull demons coming. Following this monk back to Yunxing would definitely help him avoid encountering other demons. It was a feasible plan.

At the very least, by killing the subordinates he had brought to Yunxing, he could better cover his tracks in the future.

It's not like there would be other powerful demons on Yunxing, right?

Thinking this.

Long Tian finally breathed a slight sigh of relief and quickly followed Chen Kunpeng into the void ripple.