Yu Jinshuo's actions were a public slap in the face to the Demon Lord.
"Yu Jinshuo is so ungrateful and disregards the safety of the demon realm. Even if he has great abilities, the position of demon lord should not be given to him," the demon lord said angrily through gritted teeth.
He glanced at Yu Jinshuo's subordinates below, his gaze intense: "You'd better think carefully whether you want to follow Yu Jinshuo or serve the demon realm."
Yu Jinshuo's subordinates were completely taken aback when the Demon Lord brought up the issue at this moment, and they were stunned and didn't know what to say.
Mo Yun remained seated in his high position, observing coldly. It seemed there was going to be a good show today.
He turned his head slightly and glanced at Liu Lanyan, noticing that the girl was watching intently with one hand supporting her cheek. He chuckled to himself, thinking, "She's definitely his woman, she's different."
Since Liu Lanyan didn't react, it didn't matter to him whether others were scared to death or not. Therefore, Mo Yun kindly decided to continue watching the show.
There has to be a solution to the problems in the demon realm. We'll have to get through this sooner or later, so it's better to say it sooner rather than later.
Yu Jinshuo's subordinate remained silent. At this moment, what choice should he make?
Did he rebel against the Demon Lord in the meantime?
He would never betray the prince, but the problem is that the prince's whereabouts are unknown. If he rashly rebels against the demon lord, what will happen to his other brothers and companions?
If they really anger the Demon Lord, he will send out a massive army of demon spirits to surround and annihilate them.
If the prince returns, how will they help him accomplish his great cause?
Without them, the prince was left to fend for himself; at least with them, he could contend with the demon lord's power.
"Your Majesty, even if the Prince has some minor flaws, they don't outweigh his merits." Yu Jinshuo's subordinate thought for a moment and carefully chose his words to say this polite remark, which was also a reminder.
The intention was to remind the Demon Lord that even if Prince Yu Jinshuo had some minor issues and might be a little arrogant at times, he was still the future successor to the position of Demon Lord.
Based on this alone, for the sake of the future safety of the demon realm, can't the demon lord just tolerate it?
Everyone in the hall understood the meaning behind Yu Jinshuo's subordinate's words and secretly gasped.
As expected of Yu Jinshuo's subordinate, his words were quite in Yu Jinshuo's style.
Using something like that as leverage is incredibly audacious.
"A flaw doesn't overshadow the merits?" The Demon Lord sneered, staring at Yu Jinshuo's subordinates, and asked, "Now that Yu Jinshuo's whereabouts are unknown, and both the immortal and demon realms are eyeing him covetously, what do you say? Do you want the position of Demon Lord to be changed immediately?"
Such a question left Yu Jinshuo's subordinates speechless, unsure whether to respond or not, and they could only stand blankly in the main hall without uttering a word.
Now, whatever you say is wrong.
Everyone in the main hall was quickly analyzing the current situation in the demon realm.
Yu Jinshuo's disappearance is completely shrouded in mystery. Judging from the words of Yu Jinshuo's subordinates, they seem to be planning to change the position of Demon Lord.
The situation in the realms of immortals and demons is currently unclear, but one thing is certain: a great war between the three realms is imminent.
The worst part is that the situation within the demon realm is also unclear.
If a real problem arises, the demon realm will be in chaos, both internally and externally. If things go wrong, the demon realm could collapse and be destroyed in an instant.
The Demon Lord is in a really bad situation now.
If Yu Jinshuo really disappears on his own, he will have put the Demon Lord in a difficult position.
The Demon Lord lowered his head, lost in thought, and said nothing.
The demon god stood to the side, a gentle smile on his face, seemingly oblivious to the tense atmosphere in the hall.
Liu Lanyan sat down next to the Demon God with a relaxed air, watching quietly as if she were completely detached from the situation.
The people in the main hall each had their own thoughts, their eyes flickering uncertainly.
Liu Jinli was so nervous that his palms were sweating, and he kept wondering to himself, what exactly is Yu Jinshuo going to do?
Was it a disappearance due to a collaboration with someone else, or his own departure? Why didn't he give him any news?
How is he supposed to choose?
This is tantamount to leaving him hanging. What will he do then?
The Demon Lord knew about Qin Ming's affairs, and he was also involved. If things went wrong, he could lose his life.
The other elders looked at each other, wondering if they had to choose sides now.
Should we side with Yu Jinshuo or follow the Demon Lord?
Yu Jinshuo's disappearance is now a mystery, but in the current demon realm, their choices are not simply a matter of either/or.
The current issues determine the life and death of many people.
If Yu Jinshuo was framed, then they could unite with Yu Jinshuo's subordinates to strengthen the demon realm and unite against external threats.
If Yu Jinshuo disappeared on his own, or left with the help of the power of the immortal realm or the demon realm, then the situation would be different.
Yu Jinshuo's influence in the demon realm could become a hidden danger, causing internal chaos while the demon realm is fully engaged in fighting against external enemies.
With a coordinated attack from within and without, the demon realm will surely be destroyed.
"My lord, no matter what, the demon realm needs a prince." Yu Jinshuo's subordinate broke the suffocating silence.
What he said was not wrong, but to the others, it seemed that the Demon Lord must have felt somewhat uncomfortable.
No champion likes being threatened, especially by someone who covets his position.
The Demon Lord sneered, staring coldly at Yu Jinshuo's subordinates without uttering a word.
Yu Xinyi, who seemed to be detached from the situation, watched quietly, just as he always did, watching his father being driven into a corner step by step.
Now, at this juncture, only those with sufficient strength can maintain control of the situation and intimidate Yu Jinshuo's subordinates.
Currently, the demon realm is beset by internal and external troubles. If any further accidents occur, the consequences will be unimaginable.
"I believe we should find the Prince as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the immortal and demon realms really attack, the demon realm may not be able to withstand the attack." Yu Jinshuo's subordinate was using their manpower as leverage in negotiating with the demon lord.
"Even if the immortal and demon realms attack, the army won't be solely under the prince's command." The sudden voice startled everyone, causing them to turn around in astonishment. They were understandably surprised to see someone who should never have spoken say such a thing.
Ignoring the astonished expressions of the crowd, Yu Xinyi walked out confidently, his usual relaxed demeanor completely gone, truly revealing his identity—a prince of the demon realm.
Chapter 131 Revealing Strength
Yu Xinyi?
The people in the hall stared in surprise at Yu Xinyi, the demon prince who had been ignored by them for so long, as he slowly walked out from the corner.
We only ever see him indulging in pleasure, who would have thought that he would stand up and say such a thing under these circumstances?
"Xinyi, stop fooling around!" The Demon Lord frowned and stared at Yu Xinyi, gesturing with his eyes for him to quickly stand aside.
Inviting Yu Xinyi here to discuss matters is merely a formality.
Everyone knows that the heir to the Demon Lord's position is Yu Jinshuo. Sending Yu Xinyi is just a way to save face for him.
No matter how unambitious Yu Xinyi may be, he is still a prince of the demon realm, and he still has to put on these superficial formalities.
“Father,” Yu Xinyi said loudly, “it’s not only Yu Jinshuo who can solve the problems of the demon realm.”
Yu Xinyi's words caused everyone in the hall to gasp. What did he mean by that?
"Xinyi!" The Demon Lord's voice was extremely stern, even reprimanding.
He reprimanded Yu Xinyi for not knowing the rules and not being mindful of the occasion, questioning whether it was appropriate for him to speak in this situation.
Yu Jinshuo's men laughed. They never expected that Yu Xinyi would be so presumptuous as to step forward at this time.
In fact, they had already discussed this beforehand. Today, they wanted to force the Demon Lord to make a gesture, which was to acknowledge the value of Yu Jinshuo's existence. If they could force the Demon Lord to guarantee Yu Jinshuo's appearance, it would be best to immediately change the position of Demon Lord.
In this way, whether their prince is truly missing or feigning disappearance, it will benefit the prince.
This was the result of several days of discussion among his subordinates, which is why he was so aggressive in the main hall today, trying to force the Demon Lord to make a statement.
Who would have thought that Yu Xinyi, such a meddlesome person, would suddenly appear.
However, even if Yu Xinyi wants to express his opinion, he should first consider whether he has the ability to do so.
"Does Your Highness mean... that the future safety of the demon realm will be entrusted to Your Highness?" Yu Jinshuo's subordinate asked with a smile, but only he knew how much sincerity and how much hypocrisy were in that smile.
"You're overthinking it." Yu Xinyi smiled slightly, revealing a commanding presence that was quite different from his usual "ignorant and incompetent" demeanor.
"The safety of the demon realm is the concern of the demon lord. The specifics are discussed jointly by the demon lord and the lord. We are not allowed to interfere."
After Yu Xinyi finished speaking, she ignored the expressions of Yu Jinshuo's subordinates, reached out, and presented a jet-black jade pendant to the Demon Lord with both hands.
The demon lord looked at it with a puzzled expression, but still took it and asked in confusion, "This is...?"
Upon seeing that thing, a knowing smile flashed in Liu Lanyan's eyes. So that's how it is.
"In terms of financial resources, the major merchants of the demon realm can provide unconditional support to the demon realm; in terms of military strength, the chieftains of all the demon realms will provide full support." Yu Xinyi spoke calmly, but the people in the hall were anything but calm.
What does Yu Xinyi mean by this?
Does this mean his influence has spread to all merchant races in the demon realm?
The demon realm is naturally a world composed of various different races. Regardless of whether their original form is an animal or a plant, they all cultivate to become demons and naturally have their own relatively close groups.
What did Yu Xinyi just say?
Will all the clan leaders give their full support?
Yu Jinshuo's men gasped in shock. Even their prince had to train his men himself.
Yu Xinyi has really gone too far with this move.
The patriarch holds absolute authority in each race.
If the clan leader were to side with Yu Xinyi, wouldn't he be able to control more people than the prince?
how so?
Yu Jinshuo's men were completely dumbfounded, not knowing how to react at all.
Not only Yu Jinshuo's subordinates, but all the other elders were also dumbfounded.