Do Abyss Emperors Have to Meet KPIs Too?
Cruel?
Zhou Huan could not deny it, but to be merciful to the enemy was to be cruel to oneself.
However, Zhou Huan knew that Le Wuxue's words were just a minor complaint and did not carry any criticism. After all, to the Abyss creature, they were both equally bad villains.
Therefore, Zhou Huan didn't care much.
At this moment, the Heaven Crocodile Emperor, whose soul had returned to its body, finally opened its four enormous dead fish eyes, but the fierce and malevolent aura in its eyes was gone.
The Heaven Crocodile Emperor looked at Zhou Huan, lowered its two large, flat heads, and said with utmost respect, "Master."
That's right, this Absolute Soul Control doesn't mean erasing the Heaven Crocodile Emperor's memories and making it like a blank sheet of paper.
Conversely, the Heaven Crocodile Emperor, whose soul was controlled by Zhou Huan in this way, still retained its original life memories. However, its soul had an additional essential imprint: submission to Zhou Huan, with everything revolving around Zhou Huan.
Seeing this, Le Wuxue was no longer shocked, but still said, "Tsk tsk, if you used this method on a person, it would be truly..."
Le Wuxue didn't continue, but Zhou Huan still rolled her eyes at her and said, "How could someone as kind-hearted as me do such a thing to others... well, I definitely wouldn't do that to a good person."
Upon hearing this, Le Wuxue immediately scoffed, curled her lip, and didn't bother to refute Zhou Huan, thinking to herself, "Whether someone is good or bad is still up to you to decide."
Zhou Huan, of course, didn't care about the young lady's thoughts, but instead looked at the Heaven Crocodile Emperor: "What's your name?"
Although Zhou Huan can absolutely control the souls of living beings, he cannot directly read their memories, which is a minor drawback.
The Heaven Crocodile Emperor immediately replied respectfully, "Your subordinate is called the Heaven Crocodile Emperor."
Wow, that's a pretty imposing name.
An ordinary Titled Douluo dares to call himself an emperor.
However, Zhou Huan also roughly knew the special nature of the Abyss Emperor in the Abyss Plane, so calling himself an emperor didn't seem like a big deal.
However, for specific details, you'd have to ask this Heaven Crocodile Emperor.
Therefore, Zhou Huan asked, "Little Croc, why does the Abyss World of a certain level collapse if the Emperor dies without cause?"
The Heaven Crocodile Emperor replied, "Master, because the Abyss Plane is a very special energy plane, the Energy Rule of each layer are guarded by the Emperor. If the Emperor does not pass on the Energy Rule, then when the Emperor dies, the rules perish, and the disappearance of the Energy Rule will cause the world of that layer to collapse."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Huan was somewhat shocked. "You say you can control the rules? But how come your strength is still so weak?"
How could a being capable of controlling the rules only be at the level of an ordinary Titled Douluo? If that were the case, the rules would be worthless!
The Heaven Crocodile Emperor shook its two large heads in unison, replying, "It's the rule of protection, not the rule of control and use. Apart from the Abyssal Sage King who can use a little bit of Energy Rule, the rest of us Emperor cannot use Energy Rule."
"In fact, rather than guarding the Energy Rule, our very existence is to support them. We not only receive no benefit but also have to sacrifice our own power. The only consolation is that, as Emperor, we can dominate the beings on this level."
After hearing this, Zhou Huan couldn't help but click his tongue a few times.
Well, so this world really is a place of exploitation from top to bottom, layer by layer!
Zhou Huan originally thought that the Abyss Plane was merely the Abyss Emperor's exploitation of Abyss creature, like raising Gu poison. Regardless of how fiercely the Gu fought each other, did you really think becoming the Gu King meant you'd win?
No, becoming a Gu King would only make me the master's best food.
Now, Zhou Huan discovers that this "master" who is Emperor is not actually the real master; they are merely nourishment for the rules of this world.
Thinking about it this way, it's terrifying!
Zhou Huan immediately got goosebumps.
The Abyss Plane, to put it bluntly, is a world that devours living beings.
This is truly... brilliant!
As the saying goes, those who eat others will eventually be eaten themselves.
So, it turns out that Zhou Huan wasn't the villainous boss after all, but rather a messenger of justice!
What use is there in keeping such an "evil" Abyss Plane?
Yes, that's right. Zhou Huan came here to help the Abyss find liberation; this is a great merit and a great act of kindness.
If you could make a grand vow, you could instantly become a saint... uh, that seems a bit off-topic; this isn't the Primordial World.
But in any case, turning from villain to hero is a good thing, since most villains don't have a good ending.
As Zhou Huan thought this, a smile unconsciously appeared on her face.
Seeing this, Le Wuxue silently took two steps back and said, "Could you please stop smiling so sinisterly? It's creepy."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Huan immediately patted his face to relax his facial muscles before looking at Le Wuxue and saying, "How could someone as innocent and kind as me have a sinister smile? You've misunderstood."
Le Wuxue quietly moved two steps to the left, no longer arguing. She just felt that this cheap senior might be a bit off-topic, and she should be more careful in the future, lest she be led astray by him.
Finally, having turned himself into a positive figure... no, he was originally a positive character, Zhou Huan looked at the Heaven Crocodile Emperor again in a good mood and continued to ask, "Little Croc, do you Abyss 108 Emperors often meet up and chat?"
This is important. If other Emperor couldn't see the abnormality of the Heaven Crocodile Emperor, then the Abyssal Sage King, who possesses the strength of First-level Deity, might not be unable to see it.
After all, the difference between those above and below the god level is too great, and Zhou Huan couldn't estimate it.
After hearing this, the Heaven Crocodile Emperor replied, "It's definitely impossible for us to meet frequently. Each of us Emperor on each level has our own energy supply tasks. If we fail to complete them, we will be punished by the Holy King at best, and at worst, we will be stripped of our Emperor. So most of the time, we have to honestly complete our tasks, so we don't have time to meet."
Good heavens!
Zhou Huan's immediate reaction was, "Wow!"
So, even your Abyss Plane values KPIs, right?
Will I be fired if I don't meet my annual targets?
You guys are pretty trendy, huh!
Or is it that KPIs, something that working people hate to the core, have become unavoidable even in Fantasy Otherworld?
For some reason, Zhou Huan felt a Sisi sense of familiarity with his hometown at that moment.
Ptooey! Ptooey! Ptooey!
What sense of familiarity? I'm such a masochist. What do you mean I don't miss it? I actually miss that sinful thing called KPI.
Working? I'll never work in my life.
As Zhou Huan was thinking this, he heard the Heaven Crocodile Emperor continue, "Moreover, a hundred years ago, our 108 emperors just held a meeting, and the Holy Emperor is currently in seclusion. The next meeting won't be another hundred years."
Zhou Huan: "..."
Are you guys holding meetings on a two-hundred-year cycle? That's a little bit outrageous.
However, this also shows that the Life of Abyss creature is far beyond that of humans, probably similar to that of Soul Beast.
Seeing Zhou Huan remain silent, the Heaven Crocodile Emperor immediately revealed his subordinate nature. "Does Master intend for me to gather the other Emperor?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Huan quickly waved his hand and said, "No rush, this matter needs to be discussed further."
What a joke! Provoking the Abyssal Sage King now is practically suicide!
The Way of the Dog is especially important in the Abyss Plane.
As he gradually devours... I mean, as he gradually saves the Abyss Emperor from the KPI mountain of the working class, he will finally stand before the Abyssal Sage King and shout, "You exploiter, prepare to die!"
Thinking of this, Zhou Huan couldn't help but chuckle a few times.