Demon Emperor Daochen looked at them. His original intention had been to gather everyone together and distribute the items among them.
He made no distinction between close companions and distant acquaintances, the noble and the lowly.
Anyone who followed him would receive Kindling.
But after these two fellows made such a scene, he momentarily found himself at a loss over how to handle them.
They had not originally harbored such thoughts, yet now they were suddenly pleading with him. If he agreed at this moment, would that send the wrong message?
But if he refused, these two fellows would probably start entertaining other thoughts.
This time, the Demon Emperor watched them quietly, considering what he should do.
The two were incredibly nervous. They believed they had only been in the Primordial World for a short time and had contributed nothing to it, but the Kindling was simply too good to pass up.
Both knew perfectly well that, whether in strength or status, they were nowhere near the top.
If they did not thicken their skin a little more and find some way to fight for it, they would probably fall behind everyone else.
They had endured far too many hardships and dangers. How could they easily give up an opportunity like this?
That was why the two had rushed forward so impatiently.
Seeing the Demon Emperor remain silent, both broke out in cold sweat. They had no idea what they had done wrong.
After all, lowering themselves so far before such a large crowd was already humiliating enough.
If even this displeased the Demon Emperor, they truly would not know what to do.
Just then, the Demon Emperor spoke. "Everyone, I have always tried to remain as fair as possible in all that I do."
"As long as you are