stonecrandall Chapter 101 Backstab! The 2nd Legion Commander!
Chapter 101 Backstab! The 2nd Legion Commander!
Chapter 101 Backstab! Second Legion Commander!
Soon, under the ant king's coaxing and persuasion, the six-clawed demon king followed the ant king into the palace with some doubt.
Just as the two entered the palace, the tall palace gates slammed shut, and the shadows that had been hidden in the palace's shadows began to stir, their dark red eyes flashing incessantly.
"Alright, stop beating around the bush and tell me where the opportunity is?" The Six-Clawed Demon Emperor said impatiently as he entered the palace, pulling away the Ant King's arm from his shoulder.
In truth, he didn't believe that the Ant King could share any good opportunities with him, because the Ant King usually hid things secretly. But the Ant King had raved about it to him, saying that after he had this opportunity, he would no longer be called the Six-Clawed Demon King, but the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor.
It should be noted that only the top ten Abyss Kings are qualified to be called "Emperors," which piqued his curiosity.
"Brother, I'm not lying to you. The Lord will grant you an opportunity." A sly glint flashed in the Ant King's eyes as he spoke meaningfully.
But deep down, he felt apologetic: "Brother, I really want to improve, this time it's all up to you."
After the gates closed, the palace fell into silence, with only the faint flickering of the abyssal flames on either side casting a soft glow.
Just as the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor was puzzled, deep within the palace, on the tall, dark purple throne, dark power slowly condensed into a tall, upright human figure, which sat firmly on the throne. Its blood-red eyes radiated nobility as it surveyed everything below, and a kingly aura slowly spread out.
"Old Ant! How come there are humans here?!" The Six-Clawed Demon Emperor's expression suddenly changed upon seeing Jiang Xiu, then he looked at the Ant King beside him in disbelief. "You actually betrayed the Abyss! You actually betrayed the Holy Lord!"
Humans have never appeared in their abyss!
If the Abyss Enforcer, Scythe Emperor, discovers this, he won't be able to escape responsibility either.
He treated the ant king like a brother, but the ant king kicked him into a ditch!
The Ant King first bowed slightly to Jiang Xiu, then looked at the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor, spreading his hands and saying, "Hey, hey, is there any need to be so agitated? I've been stuck in the seventy-sixth level of the Abyss for so many years without making any progress. I also want to lead the Ant King clan to a higher level, don't you want to?"
"No... No!" In his haste, the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor nodded slightly and then shook his head emphatically, saying sharply, "You can't shake my loyalty to the Holy Lord. My loyalty is as clear as day and night. I have principles."
"Trying to fool me with a mouthful of lies? Which Abyss King couldn't withstand such a test?!"
Watching the two men locked in a fierce confrontation beneath the throne, Jiang Xiu simply observed quietly. Before arriving, the Ant King had patted his chest and assured him that he would handle everything, and Jiang Xiu was eager to see the Ant King's capabilities.
"Six Claws really can't retreat an inch? You need to understand, brother, I'm doing this for your own good. Don't you even look at your race? You're already ranked ninety-seventh, and who knows, one day you might fall to the one hundred and eightth. At that time, you'll really become an insect that can be trampled underfoot, with no resources at all, and your people will just be cannon fodder."
The Ant King stared intently at the Six-Clawed Demon King, asking in a deep voice, each word distinct and filled with resentment at his lack of ambition.
The ranking of races in the Abyss Plane is not just a ranking, but more importantly, it is about resource allocation. The spoils from each invasion of the plane are distributed from the beginning to the end, and it also affects the promotion of their Abyss King.
The energy in the Abyss Plane is ultimately limited. Just like the Ant King, who has been stuck at this cultivation level for hundreds of years, the seventy-sixth floor where he is located is enough to support him to get here, and he cannot go any further.
This is the order hidden at the deepest level of the abyss plane; beneath its seemingly insane surface, its destiny has long been predetermined.
To break through, one must make sufficient contributions and lead one's race to the top, but this is by no means easy, because the races ahead are also working hard.
Upon hearing this, the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor was so enraged that he laughed. "You're trying to get me into trouble! Do you know what the consequences will be if you're discovered? Utter annihilation!"
"Alright, then I'll have to get down to business." The Emperor Ant sighed regretfully upon seeing this, its dark red scales shrouded in smoke, and a dense abyssal power burst forth, pressing down on the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor.
Since his good brother is disobedient, he has no choice but to force him to "voluntarily" obey. He believes that the brother will understand his own intentions in the future.
"What are you trying to do? I advise you not to act recklessly." Seeing the Ant King preparing to attack, the Six-Clawed Demon King's expression changed, and he retreated repeatedly.
In terms of strength, he is not as good as the Ant King. If the Ant King's strength is close to that of a level 95 Super Douluo, then his strength is only around level 92.
"Stop, stop, stop! Actually, my principles can be flexible a bit." Seeing the Ant King getting closer and closer, the Six-Clawed Demon King hurriedly said, as if he had been moved.
But his dark red eyes darted around, and a sly glint suddenly flashed in them.
Seeing this, the Ant King slowly stopped, and his aura gradually dissipated. "Wouldn't it have been better if you had done this earlier? Why did we have to resort to arms? You should know that you are my brother."
However, the Ant Queen's right hand remained hidden behind her back, tightly clenched around something...
But in the next moment, a sudden change occurred. The previously calm Six-Clawed Demon Emperor suddenly went berserk, his huge body suddenly exploded, turning into tiny abyss bats that roared and fled out of the palace.
The Six-Clawed Demon Emperor's true form is a Six-Clawed Abyss Bat, who rules over the Abyss Bat race.
"Go to hell, you old bastard! Watch how I find the Scythe Emperor!"
The Six-Clawed Demon Emperor's voice echoed throughout the palace, with a hint of excitement in his tone. If the Ant King reported him, his Abyss ranking might advance another step.
Sorry, brother, I am a qualified and loyal Abyss King.
"Look at you, always in such a hurry."
The Ant King seemed to have expected this, and sighed slightly, showing no hurry. At that moment, he extended his right hand, which had been tightly hidden behind his back.
The next moment, countless shadowy soldiers emerged from the darkness, enveloping the entire palace. The exit that the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor had been right in front of was suddenly blocked. Then, a dark purple abyss crystal appeared in the Ant Emperor's hand, and a powerful pressure from heaven and earth crashed down.
"Squeak squeak squeak!"
Under this overwhelming pressure from heaven and earth, the abyss bats exploded, turning into a sky full of black gas.
"Abyss Origin! Bastard!" As the abyss bats exploded one after another, the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor's furious voice rang out, and his true form reappeared under the convergence of black energy.
He finally understood why the Ant King had brought him to the seventy-sixth floor: it was the Ant King's territory.
"We've been brothers for so many years, do you think I don't know what you're up to?" The Ant King chuckled, looking at the Six-Clawed Demon King with amusement. He had long anticipated that the Six-Clawed Demon King would try to escape, so he had been on guard all along.
"Also, don't even think about detonating the Abyss's origin, and don't even think about committing suicide to return. And put down that deadly weapon you're holding."
Upon hearing the Ant King's words, the Six-Clawed Demon King's expression froze, and his body stiffened, because what the Ant King said was exactly what he was about to do.
"Damn it! I've really been betrayed this time." The Six-Clawed Demon Emperor cursed inwardly. He blamed himself for trusting the Ant King too much. After working together for so many years, the Ant King had practically exposed his true colors.
I originally thought the Ant King was an honest ant who didn't talk much, but now it seems that the old ant is not one to talk much, but rather a master of backstabbing.
He's stupid, really.
"So what do you want to do?" The Six-Clawed Demon Emperor seemed resigned to his fate, his hands behind his back, and said helplessly. But the Ant Emperor came directly behind him and snatched a crimson-gold token hidden in his hand, which was the abyssal artifact he intended to use to send a message.
"They're all from the same plane, so their moves can't be broken," the Ant King said with a raised eyebrow and amusement.
Now, the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor was truly convinced.
He even cleaned up the ant queen in the trenches.
"Speak, do whatever you want, I'll accept it." The Six-Clawed Demon Emperor looked at Jiang Xiu on the throne and said submissively, as if he had lost all strength and means.
Now trapped here, he cannot and dares not self-destruct the source of the abyss, because that would truly mean his death.
At this moment, the Ant King gave Jiang Xiu a look, indicating that it was okay.
"Alright, let's talk about our business." Jiang Xiu's lips curled into a slight smile. "I want you to be my Second Legion Commander."
"Legion Commander? What's that?" the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor asked, puzzled.
"It's the same as me, there's not much difference, except we no longer have to be loyal to the Abyss Saint, and you don't have to worry about being bound by the Abyss Saint. How about it, brother, aren't you good to me?" the Ant King explained.
Hearing the first part of the words, the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor was slightly shaken, but the next part made his face turn dark.
That backstabbing bastard, he still dares to say he's good to himself!
(End of this chapter)