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38. You have two options.
Upon hearing this, Jiu Huo was slightly taken aback. Was it just military power?
If even the Buddha-swallowing child could guess Teng Xielang's thoughts, how could Jiu Huo not?
She naturally supported her eldest son's ascension to the throne. There were some issues regarding his achievements and strength before, but now that Teng Xieli had slain the Mad Dragon, there were no problems at all.
In the demon realm, the strong are always respected... Of course, it has to be someone from the demon realm itself, or rather, a demon; outsiders won't do.
Tengxie proved that he had enough vision and strategy, as well as enough strength, and Jiuhuo believed that not only she, but others would not have any objections.
If you have any objections, go and fight Tengxie. If you win, you'll be the master of the First Palace.
However, Tengxie did not intend to take the throne of the Demon Lord, at least not directly.
As the saying goes, haste makes waste. Although Teng Xie has the qualifications to sit on the throne, he also needs to give everyone time and a process to accept it psychologically.
"Queen, I intend to establish the position of War Commander, who will hold supreme command of the First Palace Army, and I will then volunteer to serve as the first War Commander."
"Yes, Tengxie, I am at ease with you as the war commander. I will continue to oversee all logistical matters and provide you with ample support."
Upon hearing this, Teng Xie smiled slightly, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will never let you down, Your Majesty and the Demon Realm."
"Yes, I believe you can do it. Please feel free to make any requests you may have."
"It's a demand."
Upon hearing this, Teng Xie's lips curled up slightly again. "Empress, could you lend me, Mr. Ren, and General Tunfo for a moment?"
Upon hearing this, Jiu Huo couldn't help but chuckle to herself. Teng Xie had been completely suppressed by Tun Fo before, but now they were going to become superior and subordinate. She wondered what her number one favorite general would think.
"Alright, Tunfo and Ren Chenfu will be temporarily transferred to the First Hall for service."
after.
First Hall.
To the left of the Demon King's throne, there was an extra seat, one size smaller.
Tengxie sat upright on it, with Tunfo Tongzi, Ren Chenfu and Huahun standing below him.
There was also a woman with a full head of white hair, a scar on her face, and an aura of coldness emanating from her.
It was the Blade Plague that had just been corrupted and transformed.
"Next, the Demon Realm will keep a low profile. Mr. Ren, you will still be in charge of matters related to Xiao Penglai. Secretly incite martial arts practitioners to go to Guimei River. Also, continue to investigate the movements of Jia Minggong and Hen Bufeng."
"Painting Soul, go to Ghost River and keep watch there."
"Yes, Commander. Should I investigate?"
"No need, just monitor them. Report any movements immediately."
"Your subordinate obeys."
Ren Chenfu and Huahun left separately, and Tunfo suddenly said, "Has the War General ever used his subordinates in any way?"
"You have two choices: prepare the First Palace's troops and lead them into battle if war breaks out, or..."
Tengxie waved his hand, ordering the demon soldiers to bring Po Xuanqi over.
"It's you! The hero who killed Boss Mad Dragon... a true hero!"
Po Xuanqi, that fool with a wicked heart, glared at Teng Xie, then his eyes darted around, and he knelt down before Teng Xie with a thud.
"Hero! I admire you so much for killing that mad dog! Please don't kill me. I didn't know that mad dog. I'm willing to join your cause and follow you from now on! I'll fight whoever you tell me to fight!"
Before Tengxie could speak, Panxiong arrived carrying a severed head. Po Xuanqi recognized it at a glance as Xiang Rixie, the top henchman of Kuanglong, and felt even more uneasy.
"Commander, we have occupied the Pit of Sin and slaughtered all the rebels. Vanguard Shesheng is stationed there awaiting orders. He sent me back to report on the situation!"
"Yes, well done."
Tengxie waved his hand, gesturing for him to stand aside, then turned to Tunfo and spoke, "Or perhaps, demonize the Pit of Sin, making it an outpost of the demon realm."
"Leave the Pit of Sin to me."
"Break through the mystery. You have two choices. First, spend your time in the demon realm's prison, waiting to die."
"Second option! Boss Tengxie, I, Xiao Po, choose the second option!"
Teng Xie curled his lip and said, "Aren't you afraid that the second option will be to kill you?"
"The second is to follow Tunfo to the Pit of Sin and serve him."
"No problem! I guarantee my full support for Boss Tunfo. From now on, I'll change my name to Po Dingli!"
Tengxie smiled at Tunfo, "Tunfo, Po Xuanqi is a rare asset; you must use him wisely."
Tunfo remained unmoved, bowing slightly. "I will."
"Alright, then go and bring Shesheng back. For anything you need, go to Mr. Ren."
after.
In a remote place within the Demon Realm.
The demon realm is not just about grand halls and military camps; it also includes demon communities and towns.
There is a small courtyard here, guarded by several demon soldiers. Inside the courtyard, there is a one-armed old man lying on a recliner, with a chicken leg in his left hand and a pot of fine wine in his right, looking very relaxed.
He was the lonely one who was rescued by Tengxie.
Seeing Teng Xie arrive, he didn't get up. Instead, he took a bite of a chicken leg and said casually, "Hey, is this all the hospitality the Demon Realm offers? Not even a witch. You think you can corrupt me?"
Teng Xie curled his lip. "Providing food and lodging, and you're already causing problems? Who do you think you are, some kind of saint? Do you need the demon realm to corrupt you?"
Lonely, throwing away a chicken bone, said indifferently, "Of course I'm not a saint, I'm a villain, a rotten person, a useless person. Although you saved me, I didn't want to live in the first place, so don't expect me to be grateful to you."
I know, even my pet cricket is more affectionate and loyal than you.
"Just tell me, what do you want to do with me?"
Lonely said it casually, but secretly he gripped the wine jar tightly. Although his power was sealed, he still had the strength to smash the wine jar and slit his own throat. The Demon Realm couldn't use him to threaten Yu Zai.
Then Teng Xie raised his hand, and a burst of energy shot towards Gu Du Que.
Lonely and desperate, he gritted his teeth and said, "Whatever torture methods you have, use them all! Cry out in pain! I was born from that mad dog, Mad Dragon!"
Dugu was filled with righteous indignation, only to find that Teng Xielang had merely released the seal on his martial arts and then tossed him his sword.
"Loneliness, you can leave now."
"Huh? You're letting me go like that?"
"If you want to settle both your medical and living expenses, I won't refuse."
"Um... so I'm really leaving?"
"Go outside and find the soldier at the gate to lead the way."
Lonely Que strode over immediately, but upon reaching the door, he scratched his head, turned back, and asked with a puzzled look, "Hey, what are you thinking?"
"I just want to save the demon realm some money on food, that's all."
"...Hey, I still don't know your name."
"Teng Xielang."
"...Alright, I'm not an ungrateful person. I owe you a favor. If there's anything you need me to do, just say the word, as long as it's not about dealing with Yu-zai."
"Then I'll remember that."
After saying that, Teng Xie turned and left. Du Gu Que, completely bewildered, also left the Demon Realm in a daze. Then he heard about the sword and spear demon-slaying, and that Yu Ren Fei Jing was missing. He hurriedly went everywhere to search for him, but that's another story.
On the other side, in the Crystal Wonderland.
"Su Huanzhen, Ye Xiaochai, you're back."
Qu Shitu, Su Huanzhen's good friend, saw that Su Huanzhen was preoccupied with many things. He was already used to it. As a pillar of the righteous path, he naturally had countless things to worry about.