World-Ending Demon Emperor-Chapter 2065 - 963: The Great Devouring, Grand Investiture, Salvation!

Chapter 2065: Chapter 963: The Great Devouring, Grand Investiture, Salvation!

Over thirty thousand captives, neatly kneeling in the square.

Sub-King Layer powerhouses, an astonishing 139 people, over two thousand Demon Saint Layer powerhouses, and the rest are all Honor Level powerhouses.

Next, Lanling would devour all the bloodline energy from their bodies and then grant them a bit of his own Void Bloodline.

Now, Lanling no longer needed to extend his fangs to suck blood and devour.

With a sudden raise of both hands, suddenly...

Over thirty thousand people shuddered, then bloodline energy surged forth from their bodies.

Endless blood sprayed from their bodies, converging in the air, devoured by Lanling.

The entire square was completely enveloped by blood-colored energy.

More than thirty thousand strands of bloodline energy flew continuously from the thirty thousand captives into Lanling’s body.

Throughout the process, there wasn’t even a scream. After all the blood mist dissipated, thirty thousand dry corpses were neatly kneeling in the square.

The bloodline energy from the bodies of thirty thousand captives was completely devoured.

Then, a drop of Void Bloodline flew out from Lanling’s body, transforming into a dazzling light in the sky above the square.

This false bloodline light shone upon the thirty thousand dry corpses, permeating into them completely.

Then, at a visible speed, these thirty thousand dry corpses gradually regained full flesh and restored their entire bodies.

In Lanling’s mind, there were also over thirty thousand new light shadows.

These people all became new Death Samurai.

Activating these thirty thousand light shadows, thirty thousand people opened their eyes and then knelt towards Lanling: "Your Majesty, long live, long live, long, long live!"

Thus, the Death Samurai increased from thirty thousand to sixty-five thousand, Sub-King Layer powerhouses reached an astonishing 260, Demon Saint Layer powerhouses reached nearly four thousand, Demon Venerable Layer powerhouses reached a giant six million.

...

After the grand devouring, it was a grand bestowment!

Led by Gou Li, Tang Ren, Hei Zhou, and Huo Feng, thirteen people received the energy bestowed by Lanling, breaking through to Sub-King Layer powerhouses.

Led by Du yan and others, over a hundred people received Demon Saint Layer energy bestowed by Lanling.

This time, apart from Gou Li, most of those bestowed with energy were non-Death Samurai, all future provincial governors, prefectural governors, military commanders, etc.

Because next, the Flame Demon Empire would undergo unprecedented expansion.

A land of 1.6 million square kilometers, six to seven hundred million Demon Race population, over one hundred million primitive Barbarian Tribes, tens of millions of Monster Race population, all would truly become citizens of the Flame Demon Empire.

Tang Ren’s Black Hole Vortex had already been extracted by Lanling, no need to exchange hearts anymore.

Receiving Sub-King Layer Energy this time, he was not very excited, even postponed it more than once. Because he felt his future was in a civil career, not much need for martial power.

"Regarding the numerous old cities and territories in the Southern Barbaric Lands, the Flame Demon Council has two divided opinions and one unified opinion," Tang Ren reported: "First, I will report the unified opinion. The Flame Demon Council thinks to completely break tradition, cancel boundaries of the Rakshasa Tribe, Tiancha tribe, Yun E Clan, etc., and unify as Flame Demon Empire domain. Since the thirteen Ancient Demon Kings became Hell Knights, the territories of the Demon Race have lost their meaning of bestowment. Plus, with the timely transmission of information like the Tower of Heavenly Fiends and Deities, Mirror Demon King avatars, and the widespread use of aerial knights and crystal stone airships, managing a territory of 1.6 million square kilometers is not unfeasible. After all, sending an envoy from the imperial capital to the farthest prefecture, the flight time won’t exceed three days."

Lanling nodded.

Tang Ren said: "Hence, the Flame Demon Council thinks to divide the Demon Territory into thirteen continents, Southern Barbaric Lands into eight major continents, each continent divided into thirteen provinces, each province divided into around ten prefectures, and each prefecture divided into around ten counties. In the future, the same administrative division will be adopted in the Northern Barbaric Lands."

Lanling nodded.

Tang Ren said: "The following two divided opinions, first, some think that since the safety of the Flame Demon Empire has no concerns, it should proceed with major development. Immediately dispatch a large number of officials to various continents, provinces, incorporate territories of Yun E Clan, Tiancha tribe, Dichacha Clan, etc., under the Flame Demon Empire’s governance, swiftly proceed with development."

Currently, the Flame Demon Empire only occupies half of the Rakshasa Tribe territory. Even in the Rakshasa King’s City, the Flame Demon Empire has not yet dispatched officials and soldiers.

"Second, some believe that the Flame Demon Empire currently lacks outstanding generals and civil officials, so it shouldn’t rush into a large-scale expansion, should maintain the current development of the Flame Demon Empire, continue to extend outward until one day, the new civilization of the Flame Demon Empire shines over the entire Southern Barbaric Lands. If prematurely dispatching officials and generals across the Southern Barbaric Lands, it would disperse this elite force, the Flame Demon Empire could no longer proceed lightly, might even revert to the previous outdated corrupt traditions."

It must be said, both sides have valid concerns.

Lanling remained silent for a moment and said: "Thus, to mediate both opinions. Dispatch elite forces of the Flame Demon Empire, concentrate on developing capitals of six continents like City of Tiancha and Yun E City; after a few years, when these capitals have cultivated enough elite, then extend downwards."

Rakshasa King’s City is very close to Black Demon City of the Flame Demon Empire, no need for specialized development anymore, just let the current civilization trajectory of the Flame Demon Empire continually extend over, eventually it will naturally become a newly developed major city.

Therefore, the focus is on the original cities of Tiancha, Disha, Yun E City, and the three southern Demon Race kingdoms. Now these Demon Territories have become brand new continental domains. As long as these major cities are developed, these continental territories will naturally develop as well.

Moreover, the wars over the past few years were not without effect. Numerous deaths occurred in several great battles, completely shattering the old chieftain powers. Now, within the six major Demon Race territories, all chieftains, alliance hierarchs, flag leaders, and even most of the Demon King families no longer exist, making it the most suitable time for a thorough political reform and the best opportunity to promote the prefecture-county system.

"As you wish, Your Majesty..." said Tang Ren. "Our Prime Minister’s office will draft six lists for the continental governorships, then submit them to the Flame Demon Council for discussion, and finally to Your Majesty for approval."

The continental governorships are equivalent to the previous Demon Kings, the highest-ranking regional officials in the Flame Demon Empire. However, they are no longer hereditary and are appointed by the central government of the Flame Demon Empire, with a term not exceeding ten years.

...

Suo Mo’s adopted son, Du Yan, was empowered by Lanling’s strength and broke through to the Demon Saint Layer.

After receiving the gift, he only bowed outside Suo Mo’s residence and was about to leave and return to his station.

Now he is very cautious, and unless under special circumstances, he absolutely would not proactively seek to meet Suo Mo. But this time, Suo Mo let him in of his own accord.

"I truly have only average ability, but for some reasons ended up sitting in the position of Chairman of the Flame Demon Council." Suo Mo laughed. "Fortunately, this position doesn’t require too much talent, as long as one is just at heart."

"Yes." Du Yan didn’t rush to flatter him, acknowledging that his adoptive father Suo Mo was indeed just, though far less talented than Tang Ren.

"But one must recommend others without avoiding enemies, and promote internally without avoiding relatives," Suo Mo said. "The policy above has been set. Except for the Witch Kingdom, the remaining seven Demon Race territories are all changed into continents, with a focus on developing the capitals of the six continents, which are those original Demon King cities. Of course, you are far from qualified to hold the position of continental governor. I intend to send you to the most remote Sky Fury City. Regardless of who is the governor of Sky Fury Continent, you will work under his command and hold the title of deputy governor."

In fact, in ancient China, there was no post of deputy governor, rather it was the western colonial governments that had such a position. However, the Flame Demon Empire listed this position because there was indeed a practical necessity for it.

"Of course, I’m just recommending it. Whether you can go or not depends on His Majesty’s will. But before the recommendation, I want to know whether you are willing to go or not?" Suo Mo said. "Since the establishment of the empire these years, even when your rank was very low, you were also the main official in charge. This time going to assist others is a challenge. Also, Sky Fury City experienced great battles before, and it has been desolate for more than two or three years now, with everything in ruins and requiring reconstruction. It can be foreseen that undertaking a post there is not to enjoy, but is a very tough job."

Du Yan said, "I am willing to go. For the Flame Demon Empire, I am willing to die."

"Good, good..." Suo Mo said.

Following that, the Flame Demon Council and the Prime Minister’s office had extensive debates over the positions of the six continental governors.

Even the first list resulted in an unbelievably huge controversy.

Suo Mo nominated You Ming as acting governor of Sky Fury Continent. He was someone who had killed both king and father and was a former deadly enemy of Lanling.

...

Of course, all these trifling political affairs were left to the Flame Demon Council and the Prime Minister’s office, with Lanling generally disinterested in interfering. Daily, Gou Li would report these matters, but Lanling would only listen without making any decisions.

He is now half a deity, completely unnecessary to manage petty government affairs.

He once again came before the jade statue of Na Xue.

Reviving Na Xue was one of his goals after inheriting the title of Demon Emperor.

But now Lanling discovered that reviving Na Xue is a very entangled matter.

First, the bloodline on Na Xue is extremely complex, with a bloodline of a Dragon Temple imposter, a portion of the Blood-Sucking Emperor’s bloodline, and a portion of the Hell Knight’s bloodline.

Lanling initially thought Na Xue was a Hell Knight, so reviving her would be simple, just activating her within his mind.

However, Na Xue’s bloodline was at most one-quarter Hell Knight.

Lanling not only wanted to revive Na Xue but also wanted to grant her the power of a Demon King, to enable her to act independently.

However, this proved to be very difficult! Because Na Xue didn’t possess a complete Demonic Bloodline.

Thus, he made a bold decision!

Xiao Bai of Mo Tuo is a clone of Emperor Moda, so his bloodline also contains one-quarter of the Blood-Sucking Emperor’s lineage.

Lanling combined this part of the bloodline with the three types on Na Xue, adding a bit of his Void Bloodline, and then fused them all, uncertain if this could achieve a Demon King-level bloodline.

After hesitating for three days, Lanling decided to take action.

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Note: First update released, kindly seeking support and votes, thank you all.

Still having insomnia, waking up four or five times, so rising very late, resulting in late updates, sorry!