Demon Emperor Daochen was somewhat tempted, but he was deeply hesitant. He wanted to refuse outright, yet the Abyssal Demon City was offering far too much.
Just as he hesitated over what to do.
Yuan Tao suddenly spoke. "Lord Demon Emperor, have you ever heard of the Abyssal Demon Seed?"
Demon Emperor Daochen's interest stirred. "I've heard a little. Some sort of method for planting demons, I believe!"
Yuan Tao nodded. "Actually, the Abyssal Demon Seed is something like a special cultivation technique."
"If we plant an Abyssal Demon Seed in someone, we will trust that person beyond all comparison. Even if the world is destroyed, we will never betray them."
"And Lord Pandas planted his Demon Seed in King Anan."
"That is why Lord Pandas agrees to the vast majority of King Anan's requests, even when some of them involve the interests of the Abyssal Demon City."
"As long as they do not go against Lord Pandas's survival instincts or his will to live, that trust will continue."
The Demon Emperor gave her a puzzled look. "What is the point of doing that?"
Yuan Tao sighed softly. "If that trust continues, the Demon Seed can keep developing, and Lord Pandas's strength can keep growing without any upper limit."
"Even if Lord King Anan's cultivation eventually stops progressing, as long as that trust remains, Lord Pandas's strength will keep increasing forever."
"It is a test of human nature."
"If, one day, Lord King Anan begins to doubt Lord Pandas, the Demon Seed will erupt, and the two will become mortal enemies who will not rest until one of them is dead."
"Choosing the right person for your Demon Seed is tremendously useful for increasing your strength."
"If you are willing to help our Abyssal Demon City, Lord Demon Emperor, we