Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2862 - 2882: Life is ours, and the path is our choice.

Chapter 2862: Chapter 2882: Life is ours, and the path is our choice.

"Although your lives are controlled by my hands, in my eyes, you are not my slaves, but my soldiers,"

Lin Chen said calmly, "Punishment for offenses and rewards for merits, as long as you obey orders and fight bravely, you will have merits. I will grant rewards based on your contributions. If you achieve great merits, I can restore your freedom!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Great Demons who had just hung their heads instantly lifted them, a look of disbelief on their faces.

What did he say?

Restore freedom?

A Five-clawed Black Dragon was the first to express disbelief, "Are you deceiving us? Our True Souls are in your grasp, life and death hinge on your thoughts; how could you bear to let us go?"

The other Great Demons echoed, "The Thousand Demon Monarch expended a lot of effort to subdue us. Even though he is a Quasi-Saint and doesn’t need us that much, he never thought of letting us go, let alone you. Are you just painting a pie in the sky to make us fight on your behalf?"

"Exactly, can you be that kind-hearted?"

Lin Chen frowned slightly and shouted, "Silence!"

All the Great Demons immediately shut up. Though they had doubts and complaints, not a single one dared to confront Lin Chen directly. After all, with just a thought from Lin Chen, they could be killed instantly.

Who let their True Souls be confined within the Evil Summoning Banner?

Lin Chen said calmly, "I’ve said that I need you, but not desperately so, because this Quasi-Saint Senior will always be by my side. Hence, your existence is not as important as you think."

"You can choose to fight with all your might for a chance at freedom, or you can choose to be mediocre, sneaky, and under my control for a lifetime, even at the whim of being killed by me."

"Your life is your own, and the path you choose is your own. I will neither swear nor beg you to believe in me. You may choose to believe or not, but when you see others regaining their freedom, do not envy them."

"That’s all I have to say. Dismissed!"

The Great Demons dispersed with puzzled looks, each seeking their preferred dwelling place in this vast empty world.

Although they were still not very convinced of Lin Chen, their new master, their previous life under the Thousand Demon Monarch was uncomfortable, with too many Great Demons packed together, causing friction that was unpleasant due to their dominant nature. Now they enjoy the new living environment.

At least they didn’t have to see several displeasing creatures as soon as they stepped out of their door!

In this respect, their situation has indeed improved.

The Great Demons were skeptical about Lin Chen’s promise to return their freedom, but when they were with the Thousand Demon Monarch, not only were they confined to a very small area, they had nothing to do all day long. After all, who would be foolish enough to trouble a Quasi-Saint?

If someone did indeed come to trouble the Thousand Demon Monarch, it meant that the opponent’s strength was not inferior to that of the Thousand Demon Monarch, and they would definitely have a way to deal with the Thousand Demon Army, just like the Black-robed People, who came well-prepared.

Under such circumstances, whether the Thousand Demon Monarch lost or won, it was they who would fight desperately and suffer injuries. They might receive some rewards, but they would definitely not gain freedom.

Lin Chen was different; his strength was weaker, and not all his enemies were Quasi-Saints. There would be more opportunities to fight, more chances to achieve merits, and more opportunities to release their belligerent emotions. They could receive rewards and even gain freedom.

Some Great Demons were unwilling to be ruled by a weaker being and felt indignant, but some were clever enough to think carefully, compare their current and past situations, and realize that this was a good thing!

It’s all about comparison!

Not to mention, there are now more opportunities to fight!

As long as there’s a chance, they must perform well, and maybe they would become the first Great Demons to regain freedom. After all, Lin Chen had said so; to make all the Great Demons believe, he would surely do as he promised.

With their own efforts, perhaps they would be the first lucky ones!

Who would wish to have their life controlled by others, unable to govern themselves?

Lin Chen didn’t care how the Great Demons thought; as he had just said, those who truly worked hard for him and made great contributions, he wouldn’t mind releasing them, there were plenty of them after all.

Although he had acquired the Evil Summoning Banner, Lin Chen only regarded it as an aid. Being a "Summoner" was indeed powerful, but Lin Chen preferred being powerful himself!

The Thousand Demon Monarch was calculated against, the Demon God Banner was taken away, and he was crippled in an instant. Lin Chen had no intention of following the same path.

Lin Chen sent an avatar to travel while he himself was in the Linglong Tower, using every second to cultivate with the Divine Jade Marrow Milk.

With an encounter with the rare natural treasures that came once in ten thousand years, Lin Chen’s long-stagnant strength began to improve rapidly again...