That was why he had pursued strength so recklessly, without regard for his life!
He knew that he might never catch up to Lord Emperor's footsteps in his lifetime, but he would never give up.
Though he was now hailed as the Strongest Demon Lord Seed, it was not enough. This level of strength was still not enough.
The combat power of a True Demon King could accomplish nothing.
He needed greater strength—the power of a True Demon King, an Ultimate Skill, even Calamity-class power.
Only by entering the ranks at the Pinnacle of the World would he be qualified to share Lord Emperor's burdens and serve him.
And remember, it was the "ranks at the pinnacle," not merely being Calamity-class.
As everyone knew, even among the Calamity-class, there were differences in strength.
Xiao, who had taken part in that campaign against Demon King Guy, clearly remembered how Lord Veldora, the Calamity-class Storm Dragon, and Lord Azhdaha, the Rock Dragon King, had been brutally thrashed by Guy Crimson, the strongest and most evil Demon King.
He had sent both of them flying with a single move—a direct instant kill.
And when Lord Veldora, the Storm Dragon, had a "friendly exchange" with his older sister, Lady Velzard, the White Ice Dragon, Xiao had also been fortunate enough to witness some of it.
It could be said that it had been a complete and unquestionable stomp.
Lord Veldora had been hung up and beaten by his sister, Lady Velzard, the White Ice Dragon, like a punching bag!
He had not had even the slightest strength left to resist.
And during the Martial Arts Tournament, when Lord Emperor had single-handedly overwhelmed Velgrend, the Calamity-class True Dragon known as the Burning Dragon, Rudra, the First Hero, and Guy Crimson, the strongest and most evil