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Chapter 1004 - 976: Earth Demon Clan

Chapter 1004: Chapter 976: Earth Demon Clan

"I’m telling you, the grain levy from your Kalin Village is set at this number, not a grain less!"

In Li Chen’s eyes appeared a creature that looked like a crocodile walking on two legs.

But bizarrely, this crocodile-like creature could actually speak human language, and except for the slightly odd tone, the pronunciation was quite standard.

Appearance-wise, the creature was actually quite close to a human.

It’s just that its long-nosed face looked a bit disgusting.

Additionally, its skin was white with a slight tinge of ink color.

If he saw it outside, Li Chen might have thought it was a mutated crocodile or a creature bred by splicing human and crocodile genes.

"Is this thing what they refer to as the Earth Demon Clan?" Li Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Having lived so long, it was the first time he had seen such a creature.

However, this astonishment didn’t last long. Soon, Li Chen began to observe the creature closely.

Since encountering a real Martial Artist, Li Chen’s ability to accept things was directly strengthening. He had seen powerful Martial Artists, Primordial Beasts, and the Enchanted World. Although this creature was strange, after some thought, Li Chen accepted it.

After all, this place might be another world outside the space he originally occupied. Li Chen found nothing surprising.

Initially, Li Chen wanted to use True Qi to inspect thoroughly, but he reconsidered and decided not to use such a way that might startle the creature.

"Lord Earth Demon! Our Kalin Village really can’t produce that much grain!" The village chief said bitterly.

"Can’t produce it? If you can’t, then hurry and get out of here! We Earth Demon Clan have no use for such worthless beings as you! Once you leave the protection of the Earth Demon Clan, you’re just waiting to be captured by other Races to be used as slaves or become food for monsters!" The speaking Earth Demon Clan member grinned, as if indicating a sneer.

Seeing this, Li Chen’s expression became even more peculiar.

This strange thing, could it actually show expressions so vividly?

At this moment, Li Chen’s gaze shifted.

He saw not far away, Cherie was struggling to carry a bag, walking towards them.

Now, the people of Kalin Village were standing opposite the Earth Demon Clan. Five Earth Demon Clan members had arrived, while the entire Kalin Village was standing opposite them.

Between them was a large pile of grain.

It looked like this was what Kalin Village had to levy.

"Phew—"

Cherie struggled to carry the bag over, placed it in the middle, then retreated to the village chief’s side, head lowered.

"Hmm?" Upon seeing Cherie, the Earth Demon Clan member who seemed to be the leader of the five suddenly had brightened eyes.

"Lord Earth Demon, this is all from our village..."

"Wait!"

Before the village chief could finish, the Earth Demon Clan member raised a hand, directly interrupting what the chief was about to say.

"The grain you are submitting this year is insufficient. However, there are other ways to solve this!" the Earth Demon leader said, glancing at the village chief.

"Another way?" At these words, the village chief’s eyes lit up.

He really didn’t want the people of Kalin Village to be uprooted.

Although the taxes levied by the Earth Demon Clan each year were quite hefty, as this Earth Demon Clan member said, once they left the Earth Demon Clan’s protection, things outside would be much worse.

"This method..." The Earth Demon laughed, then looked at Cherie beside the village chief, "This young girl by your side is nice. If I take her away and present her to our leader, maybe your taxes this year could be waived."

Hearing the Earth Demon Clan member, the people of Kalin Village all simultaneously changed their expressions.

Although they didn’t want to be displaced, sending someone from the village to be defiled by the Earth Demon Clan was something they couldn’t accept.

"Lord Earth Demon..." The village chief looked at the Earth Demon, wanting to say something more, but was directly interrupted by the Earth Demon.

"Enough, it’s settled. There’s no room for discussion! If you disagree, we can only drive you out of the Earth Demon Clan’s territory!"

Saying so, the Earth Demon Clan member waved his hand, and the other Earth Demons behind him simultaneously drew their weapons.

An unusual aura emanated from the bodies of the Earth Demon Clan members.

Eyeing the people of Kalin Village, the Earth Demon Clan members gradually stepped closer.

The leading Earth Demon Clan member fixed his gaze intently on Cherie.

The people of Kalin Village took several steps back simultaneously, visibly frightened.

They knew very well what horrifying fate awaited if Cherie were taken by the Earth Demon Clan. A situation like this wasn’t unheard of before.

It was said that girls taken from other villages were later found dead in the wild, their bodies utterly destroyed, clearly having experienced extremely painful events in life.

Such a fate was obviously not what they hoped for.

However, if they didn’t hand over Cherie...

"So, are you planning to resist to the end?!" The Earth Demon leader said in a deep voice, a grim smile curling his lips.

Li Chen watched this unfold from the shadows, a cold smile playing on his lips.

"So that’s how it is."

As the Earth Demon Clan members closed in on the villagers of Kalin Village, suddenly, all of them halted their steps simultaneously.

In the Earth Demon Clan members’ perception, a terrifying aura akin to divine might suddenly appeared above them.

They didn’t hesitate much, instantly dropping to their knees.

"W-Who’s the great Lord?" the leader of the Earth Demon Clan asked shakily.

However, his question received no response, yet the oppressive aura intensified even further.

"Thud!"

The Earth Demon Clan members collapsed face-down on the ground, trembling uncontrollably, unable to utter a single word.

"Lord Earth Demon...?"

The village chief observed the Earth Demon Clan members’ condition and spoke in surprise.

However, as the Earth Demon Clan members prostrated, the village chief wisely led the villagers away to the side.

They didn’t feel any oppressive aura at all.

The Earth Demon tried to respond to the village chief, but upon opening his mouth, found himself unable to speak, a suffocating feeling overwhelmed him.

"Zizz—"

The Earth Demons were so frightened by the oppressive aura that they wet themselves, leaving a wet stain beneath them.

Just then, a voice that seemed to have heard everything appeared in the ears of the Earth Demons.

"Where did these little crawlies come from?"

"Scram!"

"Scram!!"

"Scram!!!"

The final word exploded beside the Earth Demons like a sudden clap of thunder.

At the same time, the Earth Demons found their mobility restored. Not daring to utter half a word more, they crawled up from the ground, not even daring to glance at the grain, and took off running immediately.