Prequel: Rakshasa

Late at night, the moon shone bright while the stars were few.

Accompanied by Yue Qingyou, Ning Yechen strolled down an empty, deserted street, discussing how to deal with the Thousand Demon Clan of the Western Region.

"Demon Lord, Qianmo Xiechong, the Thousand Demon Clan's patriarch, has expressed his willingness to lead the Thousand Demon Clan of the Western Region in swearing allegiance to you."

"However, I believe those little worms of the Thousand Demon Clan harbor no small ambitions. It is quite likely they do not truly submit."

"Should we accept their surrender?"

"Since they have already expressed their submission, we shall accept it for the time being."

"Even if they are not sincerely submitting, it does not matter. Should they make any moves, we can simply exterminate them all afterward."

As he walked, Ning Yechen spoke with casual indifference.

The Thousand Demon Clan was also a vast branch within the Demon Realm. If the Thousand Demon Clan of the Western Region were wiped out, even more clans in the Demon Realm would likely vanish from existence...

Thus, he intended to give the Thousand Demon Clan a chance. As long as they did not try any underhanded tricks and behaved themselves, their lives would not be in danger.

"Yes~ I will convey your mercy to the Thousand Demon Clan, Demon Lord~"

"Afterward, I will have Shadow keep watch over their every move in secret at all times."

Yue Qingyou bowed slightly and accepted the order.

Though she favored the more direct and decisive approach of killing any dishonest members of the Thousand Demon Clan, once Ning Yechen had spoken, she had always obeyed his commands without condition.

It was fine to spare the Thousand Demon Clan. It would also show the Demon Lord's mercy...

As Ning Yechen and Yue