As for the two Demon Beasts guarding the entrance, there was no fear in their eyes as they looked at Old White Ape now. Instead, there was a trace of gratitude.
In their eyes, Old White Ape was the one who stood up for them, not a cruel abuser.
"Thank you for your hard work."
Old White Ape looked at them and nodded with a smile before returning to Giant Rock’s spot and sitting down again.
The two Demon Beasts nodded emphatically, greatly encouraged.
"The intelligence of the Demon Clan has always had certain limitations."
"A sixth-level Demon Beast is equivalent to a human youth who has just turned eighteen..."
"But while every human can reach eighteen, not every member of the Demon Clan can reach the sixth level."
"Only after reaching the sixth level can we truly be considered to stand at the same starting line as the Human Race, so..."
Old White Ape did not continue. He merely sighed softly.
The instant his murmuring ended, the sky changed dramatically. Everything around Old White Ape came to a standstill, and even the falling leaves stopped in midair.
"So, what do you intend to do?"
An indifferent voice sounded beside Old White Ape's ear.
Old White Ape froze for a moment, then stood and bowed deeply to the empty air. "My respects, Lord Demon God."
"Ultimately, this matter still comes down to the nature of beasts."
"Admittedly, the Beast Race falls short of the Human Race in intelligence during its early stages, but every loss comes with a gain. Our Demon Clan surpasses the Human Race in both growth potential and strength."
"That is also why our Demon Clan has maintained the advantage to this day."
"Moreover, our Demon Clan has extremely long lifespans. Only a little over a hundred