A golden lustre soared in the Great Thousand Pavilion, causing everyone's gaze to be focused on the dazzling golden token. At the end of the token were three crimson words that emanated a peculiar pressure.
Demon Slayer King!
The Demon Slayers in the Great Thousand Pavilion looked at the token with blazing gazes. They couldn't help drooling, since they knew what a Demon Slayer King represented in the Great Thousand Palace.
That was the highest hierarchy in the Great Thousand Palace, and their status was even higher than Guests, Elders, and Branch Pavilion Masters.
What was the purpose of them licking their blood on the edge for so many years?
Wasn't he just hoping that he could raise his level one day? If he really became a Demon Slayer King, he would be able to make a comeback.
In the Great Thousand World, the Demon Slayer King of the Great Thousand Palace possessed a status that wasn't any inferior to the rulers of those supreme forces.
"That brat actually became a Demon Slayer King!" Many Demon Slayers looked at Mu Chen with jealousy, especially those that had been in the Sacred Abyss Continent for years and were still stuck in the Intermediate Demon Slayers. Their eyes were like rabbits.
They clearly remembered that Mu Chen had just obtained the Demon Slayer Token before he entered the Primordial Sacred Abyss.
As the Demon Slayer Token flickered with a golden lustre, the expression on the Ninth Elder of the Ancient Buddha Clan's face had also retracted with a smear of graveness in his eyes.
"Him?
Demon Slayer King?
I heard that there's only one Demon Slayer King in the Great Thousand Palace. Since when did a second one appear? "
Mo You's hoarse voice resounded. He had just arrived in Sacred Abyss City, so he had no idea about the changes on the Demon Slayer Token.
"Pavilion Master Lu, have you gone insane?
You actually acknowledged his identity as a Demon Slayer King?
Since the establishment of the Great Thousand Palace, when has there been such a weak Demon Slayer King? "Mo Yin and Hei Guang's faces were pale as they spoke out in disbelief.
"Aren't you afraid that the Great Thousand Palace's reputation will fall if this matter spreads out?!"
Hearing Mo Yin's stern voice, Pavilion Master Lu faintly smiled. "The Demon Slayer Token can only be raised by the remnant souls of the Fiend Clans. Since he can be raised to the Demon Slayer King, that means that he has made sufficient contributions."
"He's just using a trick. That Sky Monarch's remnant soul was all thanks to the ancestor of my clan, and he benefited from it!" Hei Guang said with a grim expression.
Tower Lord Lu shook his head and said, "I don't care how he obtained the Sky Devil Monarch's remnant soul. All I know is that the Demon Slayer Token has acknowledged this method and has raised him to a Demon Slayer King."
"Furthermore, that also means that a Heavenly Sovereign has fallen in his hands. Even if it's only a soul fragment, it's still a great contribution to erase it. My Great Thousand Palace's aim is to eradicate the Fiend Clans, and since he has accomplished it, then my Great Thousand Palace will not deny it."
As he spoke, he glanced at Hei Guang and Mo Yin before turning to the Ninth Elder of the Ancient Buddha Clan and slowly said, "Furthermore, I have already reported this matter to the headquarters, and the headquarters have also acknowledged this matter."
Rustle!
His words instantly caused a commotion in the Great Thousand Palace as everyone looked at Mu Chen with their eyes turning red. Didn't that mean that their Great Thousand Palace would have a second Demon Slayer King?
That fellow's position in the Great Thousand Palace would be so high that even Pavilion Master Lu's rank would be lower than him.
Hei Guang and Mo Yin's faces were unsightly, and the Ninth Elder's face was also dark. If the Great Thousand Palace's headquarters had acknowledged Mu Chen's identity as a Demon Slayer King, then this matter would be troublesome.
The Demon Slayer King of the Great Thousand Palace had a transcendent position in the Great Thousand World. Not to mention him, even the Grand Elder of their Ancient Buddha Clan could be treated as an equal.
If they really wanted to capture Mu Chen today, then they would have to fall out with the Great Thousand Palace, and the consequences would be severe.
As the Ninth Elder of the Ancient Buddha Clan, Mo You was clear about the Great Thousand Palace's strength and foundation. From a certain degree, the latter wasn't any weaker than their Ancient Buddha Clan. It's just that the Great Thousand Palace's objective was to deal with the Fiend Clans, so they had never revealed themselves in the Great Thousand World.
Pavilion Master Lu no longer looked at them and returned the Demon Slayer Token to Mu Chen before cupping his fists. "Sacred Abyss Branch, Pavilion Master Lu Tong of the Great Thousand Palace greets the Demon Slayer King."
Mu Chen was briefly stunned before he awkwardly said, "Pavilion Master Lu, please don't tease me."
This development had also exceeded his expectations. He never imagined that the Great Thousand Palace would actually acknowledge him, a Demon Slayer King that he had obtained through trickery.
Pavilion Master Lu smiled. "The Demon Slayer King has a transcendent position in my Great Thousand Palace, and it's even higher than me, the Branch Master. So you're worthy of this greeting."
When the Ninth Elder, Mo You, Mo Yin, and Hei Guang saw this scene, their faces turned even more unsightly. They could naturally tell that Lu Tong was doing this to show the importance of Mu Chen's identity as a Demon Slayer King.
"What should we do?"
Mo Yin's gaze flickered as he looked at the Ninth Elder. His voice was enveloped in Spiritual Energy and entered the latter's ears.
There weren't any ripples on the Ninth Elder's face, but his withered face trembled before he shook his head.
"Ninth Elder!"
Seeing his intentions, Hei Guang couldn't help speaking out. This was the best method to capture Mu Chen. Otherwise, if today's matter were to spread back to the clan, it would definitely cause some waves. At that time, it wouldn't be so easy for them to act first and report later.
The Ninth Elder ferociously glared at Hei Guang. With Mu Chen's identity as a Demon Slayer King, it would be equivalent to stepping on the Great Thousand Palace's face if they wanted to capture him. At that time, the Great Thousand Palace would definitely not let this matter rest.
The Ninth Elder's gaze flickered as he looked at Mu Chen. His gaze eased up a little. "Mu Chen, you're still a member of my Ancient Buddha Clan. If you're willing to follow us to the Ancient Buddha Clan and hand over the Eight-Divisional Pagoda, your contribution might be enough for the Grand Elder to release your mother."
When everyone heard his words, they flung their lips aside. Seeing that the hard method didn't work, this old fellow wanted to use the soft method?
Mu Chen squinted his eyes without any ripples on his face. He faintly said, "I will make a trip to the Ancient Buddha Clan sooner or later, but not now."
He wasn't a brat, so why would he listen to the Ninth Elder's side of the story? If he fell into the hands of the Ancient Buddha Clan, not only would he lose the Eight-Divisional Pagoda, but he might even be used to threaten his mother.
When he stepped into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm and possessed the strength to protect himself, he would naturally head to the Ancient Buddha Clan!
Seeing that Mu Chen wasn't moved, the Ninth Elder's face sank. "Mu Chen, don't be so stubborn. Do you really think that you can make my Ancient Buddha Clan submit to you with the identity of the Demon Slayer King of the Great Thousand Palace?"
"Let's give it a try, then."
Mu Chen replied without any expression on his face. Although the Ninth Elder was an Immortal Heavenly Sovereign with terrifying strength, he wasn't without means. At most, he could just use the favor from Wu Zu. He didn't believe that the Ninth Elder would still dare to be so arrogant after calling Wu Zu over.
Mu Chen didn't feel that it was shameful to call for reinforcements. In this world, knowing how to borrow power and being able to borrow power was also a kind of strength.
The Ninth Elder's face twitched as he stared at Mu Chen with his deep and serene eyes. It was evident that he was extremely furious in his heart.
But facing his gaze, Mu Chen's eyes were on his nose, his nose was on his heart, and he had completely ignored it.
The Ninth Elder's eyes were dark as he stared at Mu Chen. After a long while, he finally took a deep breath. The anger in his eyes gradually disappeared as he raised his eyelids and said, "I hope that you won't regret this."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and left without saying another word.
When Hei Guang and Mo Yin saw that the Ninth Elder had given up, their faces were dark. They were clearly unwilling, but they knew that they couldn't do anything to Mu Chen today.
Thus, they could only cast a dark glance at Mu Chen before waving their sleeves and left.
Xuan Luo and Mo Xin's faces were as black as the bottom of a wok. They never expected that they could still do anything to Mu Chen, even with two Spirit Heavenly Sovereigns and an Immortal Heavenly Sovereign.
"That damnable fellow is really lucky!"
They exchanged a look and gritted their teeth. They never expected that Mu Chen would suddenly become the Demon Slayer King of the Great Thousand Palace and even obtain the acknowledgement of the Great Thousand Palace's headquarters.
However, they also knew that their attempt to capture Mu Chen and obtain the Eight-Divisional Pagoda from him had failed.
Thinking that the Eight-Divisional Pagoda would belong to Mu Chen in the future, the two of them were filled with unwillingness and rage in their hearts.
As the rage in their hearts surged, they swept a glance at Mu Chen before they turned around and followed up.
Mu Chen watched them leave without any expression on his face. When they were about to leave the Great Thousand Pavilion, he calmly said, "There will be a day when I will personally head to the Ancient Buddha Clan to rescue my mother."
The Ninth Elder's footsteps paused as he stepped out of the door. Then, he tilted his head slightly as a mocking smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He darkly glanced at Mu Chen and said in a cold voice, "Oh?
Really?
Then this old man will get someone to clean up the prison in the clan and wait for you to come and stay! "
His voice was filled with disdain. Even if a puny Quasi-Perfected Earth Sovereign obtained the Eight-Divisional Pagoda, it's a fool's dream to rescue someone from their Ancient Buddha Clan!
Mu Chen's gaze was as sharp as a blade as he stared at the Ninth Elder. With a faint smile, he said, "At that time, I'll personally experience the Ninth Elder's ability!"
"Arrogant brat, this old man will be waiting." The Ninth Elder shook his head in disdain before he turned around and left.
Looking at the Ninth Elder's silhouette, Mu Chen faintly smiled. By the time he heads to the Ancient Buddha Clan, he would have stepped into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm. At that time, he would let that old fogey know how the wheel of fortune turns.
(To be continued.)