The demons fell silent the moment Qin leaped down from the cliff, trembling like cicadas in winter.
Dai Li, Aura, and the other greater demons stiffened, all looking into the gorge.
Liu Wenjian glanced at the imposing figure descending from the sky in front of him. The black-purple demonic flames in his palm vanished as he unhurriedly grasped the demon core that had fallen from Kalabatoya's head.
Rubbing the scorching crystal in his palm, he turned to face Demon King Qin, his expression blank.
The two stared at each other for a long while before smiles appeared on both their faces.
"Congratulations on successfully completing the challenge, Elder Liu Wenjian," Demon King Qin said calmly. His double pupils ceased spinning, and his terrifying eyes curved into friendly crescents.
"Your Majesty, you don't blame me?" Liu Wenjian replied with a smile, spreading his palm toward the Demon King to reveal Kalabatoya's demon core. "This demon elder I killed should have been one of your more capable aides, right?"
Faced with this near-barefaced taunt, Qin showed no hint of anger. Instead, his smile grew even brighter.
"Hehe, survival of the fittest has been the rule of the Holy Domain since its birth."
"You killed Elder Kalabatoya, replacing the weak with the strong. I haven't even had the chance to thank you yet—why would I blame you?"
"Your injuries look serious. Let me heal you."
Qin raised a hand, his gaze asking for permission.
After a brief pause, Liu Wenjian nodded.
"Then I'll have to thank Your Majesty."
The sight of the two getting along so harmoniously left the demons above the gorge dumbfounded.
Dai Li furrowed her brow, seemingly wanting to speak but stopping herself.
Demon King Qin's drastic change in attitude brought the entire challenge incident to a swift conclusion.
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