The Chaos Demon Butterfly was injured, and severely at that.
The Demon Butterfly held a great deal of respect for the mysterious Dragon race Chaos Beast before her.
This was simply because of the individual's immense power.
Even now, recalling the previous battle, the Demon Butterfly still felt a lingering sense of dread.
If not for this individual's sudden appearance and their overwhelmingly powerful methods of slaying the enemy leader, the Demon Butterfly realm would have been in grave danger.
Therefore, it was deeply indebted to the Dragon King.
The Dragon King also expressed his intentions. He had no desire for power in the north, only hoping that the Chaos Beasts could have a place to reside in this world, and that was enough for him.
What was the Demon Butterfly fighting for?
Her thoughts and the Dragon King's were in perfect harmony.
At this moment, seeing the Demon Butterfly ask him, the Dragon King pondered for a moment before finally shaking his head, "It's best not to. We have just achieved victory and need time to consolidate the north."
"The north is entirely human territory. Although their resistance is weak now, it is not entirely extinguished."
A trace of ruthlessness flickered in the Demon Butterfly's eyes, "If absolutely necessary, kill them all."
"Absolutely not."
The Dragon King quickly stopped her.
Such a thought could not be entertained. "The Tenth Land is now divided into four. Our Chaos race only occupies a quarter of it. In this world, it is ultimately humans who hold sway."
"If we were to exterminate the human race, the other three overlords, even for the sake of public opinion, would not stand idly by."
"At that time, we would be facing a joint assault from three sides. Therefore... I suggest we focus on appeasement. Try not to kill if possible, as long as those humans are willing to pay tribute."
"It's not much, just tribute once every ten years, offering one-tenth of the world's production of Great Dao crystals."
"What we seek is growth and survival, not slaughter."
The Dragon King's words were spoken in a well-organized manner.
Upon hearing this, the Demon Butterfly could only nod in agreement, "You are right, it was indeed my recklessness."
"However..."
The Dragon King's tone shifted, "While you cannot go east, it does not mean I cannot."
"Hmm?"
The Demon Butterfly was taken aback, "You are leaving?"
"Yes."
The Dragon King said, "My purpose here was to assist. If I can conquer the east, then you and I, occupying the northeast, can mutually support each other."
*Swish.*
The Demon Butterfly suddenly stood up, looking at the Dragon King in disbelief.
It was already incredibly difficult for the Chaos race to secure the north.
Yet the Dragon King was considering conquering the east as well?
The Demon Butterfly pondered for a long time before saying, "Very well, the Great Emperors under my command are willing to..."
"No need."
The Dragon King shook his head, "The north is not peaceful, and you still need manpower. I will handle my own personnel."
Demon Butterfly: "???"
When they arrived, there were only four of them.
One at the eighth rank, and three at the seventh.
Now, the Golden Crow Great Emperor had reached the eighth rank.
This was the only request the Dragon King had made to the Demon Butterfly after helping her secure victory: two eighth-rank fire element physiques.
The Demon Butterfly naturally did not hesitate to grant them.
With this, the Golden Crow had ascended to the eighth rank in one fell swoop.
The Demon Butterfly found it hard to believe. Was the Dragon King planning to conquer the east with just the four of them?
Seeing the Dragon King's determined expression, the Demon Butterfly could only nod.
"Then... if Your Majesty the Dragon King ever needs help, please do not hesitate to ask," the Demon Butterfly was also a grateful creature.
Survival was not easy for Chaos Beasts.
If they didn't unite, they would perish even faster.
"Mm."
This time, the Dragon King did not refuse.
He immediately rose to leave, "Since that is the case, I shall depart."
He left as decisively as he said it, without any lingering hesitation.
The Demon Butterfly could only see him off with a sigh.
The Dragon King was a Chaos race expert even more powerful than herself.
The Demon Butterfly had intended to cede the position of overlord of the north to him, but he had refused.
The strong always forged their path with might.
Don't forget, he wasn't the only one who had emerged then.
There were two other individuals.
When the reports from the east reached the north, the Dragon King was absolutely certain that Chen Fan and the Sword Master were among them and had played a crucial role.
*Boom.*
The Dragon King and his three companions surged towards the east at high speed.
Their astonishing aura erupted, with no attempt to conceal it.
...
At this time, Chen Fan and the others had been wandering in the south for a long time.
"Buzz."
Old Demon Chu was currently refining the physique of an eighth-rank Great Emperor.
Eighth rank! It was brimming with energy.
Qi Sha had already refined one; these were spoils of war they had acquired in the east previously.
Unfortunately, Qi Sha's comprehension was insufficient. While his energy reserves were enough, his cultivation realm was stagnating.
*Boom.*
As Old Demon Chu completely refined the eighth-rank physique.
Finally, guided by boundless demonic energy, his cultivation realm began to ascend.
He... was about to break through.
"Tsk tsk."
Chen Fan smacked his lips, "This guy is indeed more suited to the demonic path."
In the end, giving him the path of life and death was a waste.
He could only cultivate it as a secondary path.
Old Demon Chu's demonic cultivation was stronger, and his comprehension was greater.
*Rumble rumble.*
Demonic clouds churned, and immense lightning streaked across the sky.
Chaos energy surged, washing over his body.
Everyone received benefits and the recognition of heaven and earth during a breakthrough.
It took a full half an hour.
"Hahaha."
Old Demon Chu was ecstatic, "I've finally broken through, hahaha."
He was overjoyed, finally able to one-up those two scoundrels.
Chen Fan also smiled.
He was happy for Old Demon Chu's advancement to the seventh rank.
Indeed, the Thunder Domain was too small, with too few powerful individuals, offering no significant room for improvement.
The Tenth Land, however, was different. There were many powerful beings here, with eighth-rank experts everywhere.
As long as your comprehension kept pace, there was no shortage of energy.
"Congratulations," Qi Sha said.
Heavenly Splitting and Earth Drilling Rat also offered their congratulations.
To become stronger by even a fraction was excellent.
"Wait a moment."
Chen Fan looked at the Earth Drilling Rat, "How is the seed doing?"
A month had passed, and Chen Fan had returned the seed to the Earth Drilling Rat.
In that month, Chen Fan had gained nothing from his contemplation.
Only when the seed returned to his possession did the Earth Drilling Rat utter a sentence that left Chen Fan utterly speechless: "Each time the seed is used, it needs to be replenished with treasures to restore its energy, otherwise, the seed will fall into dormancy."
Chen Fan had no idea about this. It meant he had spent a month contemplating with a dormant seed.
The Earth Drilling Rat also offered an explanation for this.
He was afraid Chen Fan wouldn't return it.
Chen Fan was speechless and ultimately produced a seventh-rank physique for the seed to devour.
Such a magnanimous gesture shocked even the Earth Drilling Rat.
He had only nurtured it with treasures over the years; when had he ever been able to feed a Great Emperor's physique to the seed?
As the seed devoured the seventh-rank physique with immense eagerness, the seed, which had shown no change for a long time, actually sprouted a tiny bud.
This situation made the Earth Drilling Rat both helpless and excited.
Helpless because a seventh-rank physique had only resulted in a single bud, indicating its conditions were too harsh, and he couldn't afford such expenditures.
Excited because he had finally found the right direction.
A Great Emperor's physique... wasn't that also a treasure?
Who would have thought that Chen Fan's subsequent actions would be even more outrageous?
He actually took out an eighth-rank physique for the seed to devour.
Earth Drilling Rat: "..."
The only thing he could do was remain silent.
This expenditure was too immense.
For the first time, the Earth Drilling Rat felt that the seed might have been a bit of a loss for him.