The Strength of Leilin, Challenging the Prefect of Yemu
"Mr. Beirut, come and visit me in my Diyi City. I can help you exchange your Demon Badge."
Suppressing his shock, Stuart extended an invitation to Beirut and Leilin.
As for the others in Fiend Castle, he didn't need to worry about them; the butler would handle it naturally. As for Wurnisen's men, he didn't bother asking; he believed that those who knew what was good for them would leave on their own.
"Alright, let's go take a look."
Beirut and Leilin exchanged a glance and nodded, not refusing the invitation from the Lord of Diyi City. Soon, the three of them returned to the City Lord's Mansion together.
The three of them began a brief chat in the courtyard until the butler brought over the Seven-Star Demon Badge from Beirut.
"By the way, Mr. Leilin, Mr. Beirut, there's something I need to tell you about Wurnisen."
After the butler left, Stuart suddenly became serious and slowly spoke.
"Oh? Is there a problem?"
Beirut raised an eyebrow, asking with some surprise. Although Stuart and Wurnisen seemed to be old acquaintances, their relationship was only so-so, so he naturally didn't think Stuart wanted revenge or anything like that.
"This matter concerns Prefect of Zemu Cromwell. Wurnisen is Lord Cromwell's subordinate. Although Prefect Zhemu doesn't particularly care about him, the Planar War is about to begin, and if he dies at this time, Prefect Zhemu will still be somewhat displeased."
Stuart didn't hide anything and directly brought up Lord Yemu Prefecture, briefly recounting the whole incident.
Lord Cromwell of Yemu Prefecture is a veteran Asura cultivates Fire Law and has also been to the Planar Battlefield.
In fact, most of the Prefect of Hell have been to the Planar Battlefield. After all, endless life can be lonely, and they want to witness the ultimate showdown.
However, most of the weaker Prefect rested in their camps, waiting to follow the soldiers and try to pick up any scraps during the final battle. They hardly participated in the battles before the final battle.
The advantage of doing this is that it's safe and secure, but the disadvantage is that there's virtually no chance of obtaining the Commander Badge. At most, you can collect some Soldier Badge to exchange for the Sovereign’s Might, and Sovereign Artifact is practically impossible.
However, this approach is quite rational in a sense. Those who attempt to kill the opposing Commander before the final battle are basically top-tier Prefect from the Divine Plane. Even if Paragon expert doesn't intervene, people like Leisjing, Montero, and Heimosi are not people that ordinary Prefect can handle.
Yemu Prefecture knew his own strength and never participated in the battles at the edge of the Star River. He simply waited for the Commander battle at the camp. Wurnisen was one of his subordinates who had gone in with him.
Lord Yemu Prefecture won't care too much about Wurnisen's death, but at a time like this, it will inevitably leave a bad impression on Leilin and Beirut.
After thinking for a moment, Stuart decided to clarify the matter. Although he, as the Lord of Diyi City, was technically a subordinate of Yemu Prefecture, they were not familiar with each other.
On the contrary, Stuart believed that Beirut and Leilin were more worthy of investment, and he didn't think that these two were without backgrounds; he should at least try to get to know them and build some connections.
As for favors, it depends on how you use them. Stuart believed he would get a satisfactory answer.
"Is that so? Leilin, what do you think? Let's take this opportunity to challenge the Prefect?"
Beirut lowered his head and thought for a moment before saying something that almost made Stuart's jaw drop.
"Challenge the Prefect? You can give it a try!"
Upon hearing this, a fighting spirit flashed in Leilin's eyes, and he tapped the table before speaking.
Unlike Beirut, Leilin, though peaceful, still enjoys fighting strong opponents. Since he has only been Seven-Star Demon for a few thousand years, he can directly challenge the Prefect.
As for whether there would be any danger, Leilin didn't think so. He was quite confident in his own strength, and even if he couldn't defeat them, he wouldn't perish, especially with Beirut by his side.
Most importantly, both he and Beirut possessed a token belonging to Prefect of Liang'a Ren, which was their biggest trump card in their journey through Hell.
Although they had never used the token, they all knew what it meant—a lifeline to save their lives in a real crisis.
"Um, Mr. Leilin, Mr. Beirut, you said you wanted to challenge the Prefect? The Prefect's strength is far beyond what Wurnisen can match."
Seeing the conversation drifting further and further off track, Stuart couldn't help but offer a reminder.
At this moment, he was truly dumbfounded, even wondering if these two people in front of him were the kind of fools who liked to challenge people recklessly.
"Don't worry, Stuart, we are not reckless. We are well aware of the strength of Prefect- level expert."
Leilin glanced at Stuart's expression and smiled helplessly.
"Don't worry, Stuart, once Leilin becomes the Prefect, he certainly won't treat you unfairly."
Beirut casually patted Stuart on the shoulder, seemingly not taking the so-called Lord of Yemu Prefecture seriously at all.
Stuart forced a smile that looked more like a grimace and began to speak:
"Since you two have made up your minds, then I wish you both the best of luck in your first attempt."
After a brief farewell to Stuart, Leilin and Beirut left Diyi City and flew at high speed towards the direction of Yemu City.
Even after the two figures disappeared into the horizon, Stuart was still somewhat dazed, his golden eyes filled with complex emotions.
"Can they really succeed in this challenge? Just who are Leilin and Beirut?"
After a long silence, Stuart murmured softly.
Yemu City, located in the central region of Ye Mu Mu, is the largest city in the entire Yemu Prefecture, without exception, because the person directly in charge here is the Lord of Yemu Prefecture, the Asura powerhouse Cromwell.
At the Fiend Castle's highest reception area, a blonde woman respectfully bowed to the two visitors and spoke:
"Mr. Leilin, welcome. Do you have any tasks to assign?"
The blonde woman, named Chris, is one of the leaders of the Fiend Castle in Yemu City. She is also a Six-Star Demon powerhouse, and she doesn't usually need to do ordinary reception.
However, she personally came forward today because the person she was to receive was Mr. Leilin, the most dazzling rising star in Yemu Prefecture, Seven-Star Demon powerhouse known as the Bluefire.
"I'm not here to issue a mission, but to challenge the Prefect."
A kind smile appeared on Leilin's face as he calmly delivered news that would shock the entire Yemu Prefecture.
"Huh? Mr. Leilin, what... what did you just say? You want to challenge the Prefect?"
Chris's mouth gaped open, as if it could fit ten eggs, and she looked at Leilin with shocked eyes, as if to confirm whether he was joking.
Leilin looked at Chris calmly, his eyes showing no emotion, as if what he had just said was a trivial matter.