After "visiting" two more Demon Kings' territories and refining and absorbing the newly acquired myriad demons blood essence, Chu Mo could clearly sense that his "reputation" in this Demon Domain had changed.
Wherever he went, demons fled at the first sign of his approach. Those unable to escape prostrated themselves on the ground, addressing him as "Blood Pupil Great King," not daring even to breathe heavily.
That day, as he was pondering his divine abilities in his newly occupied Demon Cave, a voice suddenly came from outside. "Is Blood Pupil Great King here? An envoy of Golden-Eyed Mountain Lord requests an audience!"
Chu Mo's heart stirred. He knew the time had come. Gathering his thoughts, he let his demonic aura spill naturally from his body and blasted the cave's stone doors open.
"Enter."
A burly man clad in black armor strode inside, King Character Markings on his forehead.
[Level 10 · Tiger Demon]
"By the Mountain Lord's command, I have come to invite Blood Pupil Great King to Baleful Yin Cave for a discussion." The Tiger Demon cupped his hands, his tone neither servile nor overbearing.
Chu Mo's blood-red eyes shifted slightly, settling on the envoy. "Golden-Eyed Mountain Lord? One of the five in the deepest reaches of the Demon Grotto?"
"Indeed." The Tiger Demon envoy nodded. "The Mountain Lord said that Blood Pupil Great King has won victory after victory of late, your fame soaring like a magpie taking wing. You are now qualified to share authority over the Demon Grotto with us.
"He has specifically sent me to guide Your Majesty to Baleful Yin Cave to discuss important matters, and to grant you a glimpse of the mysteries of the 'Calamity.'"
"Oh?" The corners of Chu Mo's lips lifted slightly. "Since the Mountain Lord has invited