Chapter 540: Whoever Disagrees, Beat Me!

Although the younger generation of the Three-Headed Demonic Jiao Clan had little affection for Ling Feng, the so-called prince, the chief and elders treated him with utmost respect. Despite their resentment, the younger members had no voice in the matter.

Ling Feng slowly stood up from the throne, signaling the elders to rise. The overwhelming presence of their powerful auras left him in awe.

A strong group never truly falls. Though the main branch of the Three-Headed Demonic Jiao Clan had relocated to the northern demon domain, even the remaining branch members included so many demon kings, which was truly terrifying!

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Ahem!

" Ling Feng cleared his throat and looked down at the elders of the Three-Headed Demonic Jiao Clan, saying calmly, "It is rare to see such loyalty from the branch elders towards the main branch."

Jin Zhulong promptly responded, "We have never forgotten our identity!"

"Very good!" Ling Feng nodded, maintaining a serious demeanor. "When I return, I will convey Chief Zhulong's loyalty to the demon ruler."

"Thank you, Prince Long Fei!"

Jin Zhulong was overjoyed, fully convinced that Ling Feng was an envoy from the main branch.

"Now, let's get down to business," Ling Feng said, putting on a stern face. "As far as I know, in half a month, the Ancestral Soul Awakening Ceremony in Heavenly Demon City will take place. Is that correct?"

Jin Zhulong's pupils contracted slightly. "Prince Long Fei, what do you mean?"

"My meaning should be obvious," Ling Feng said, standing with his hands behind his back. "I want one of the spots reserved for the Three-Headed Demonic Jiao Clan."

"Uh..." Jin Zhulong glanced at Jin Jiao, looking troubled, but finally clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. "Since it is Prince Long Fei's request, I dare not refuse."

Jin Zhulong looked at Jin Jiao and said solemnly, "Jin Jiao, would you be willing to give up your spot—"

Before Jin Zhulong could finish, Jin Jiao roared, "I am not willing!"

"You!" Jin Zhulong's eyes twitched. "Jin Jiao, you are too impudent!"

"Chief, it's not me who is being impudent! It's this guy who's pushing too far!" Jin Jiao's eyes burned with anger. "Why should the only benefit our branch has be taken by the main branch? We only have this one spot, which I earned with my own strength, and he—"

Jin Jiao pointed angrily at Ling Feng before the throne and shouted, "He wants to take it with a single word just because of his so-called royal bloodline. Why? I won't accept it! I won't!"

Jin Zhulong gritted his teeth. Jin Jiao was indeed the most outstanding member of the Three-Headed Demonic Jiao minor branch, and in his mind, the best candidate to succeed him as the next chief.

But Ling Feng was from the royal family of the main branch!

If they offended Ling Feng and made him unhappy, their branch might never reunite with the main branch.

The younger generation might not understand this, but the elders never forgot the honor within their bloodline.

The Three-Headed Demonic Jiao Clan's bloodline hosts were not meant to bow to other clans and be ruled in Heavenly Demon City!

"Enough!" Jin Zhulong said sternly. "I am the chief, and I decide who gets the spot!"

"Hmph! You are the chief, and you decide!"

Jin Jiao glared fiercely at Ling Feng, flung his sleeves, and stormed out of the cave.

"Big Brother Jin Jiao!"

The younger generation watched Jin Jiao's departing figure, already harboring a deep resentment towards Prince Long Fei.

"Big Brother Jin Jiao..." Xiaomeng bit her lip and glared angrily at her father. "Father, h-how could you! Do you know how hard Big Brother Jin Jiao worked for that spot?"

"Silence!" Jin Zhulong clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and turned to Ling Feng with a forced smile. "Prince Long Fei, this spot is now yours."

Ling Feng rubbed his nose and was about to speak when Xiaomeng rushed out from behind her father, shouting.

"I don't accept this!"

Xiaomeng glared at Ling Feng with fiery eyes. "If he takes Big Brother Jin Jiao's spot, I won't stand for it!"

Seeing the clan's little princess speak out, the other young members also shouted angrily, "Neither will I!"

"That's right! Big Brother Jin Jiao earned his place with his strength, and we respect that. But this guy? He's just a demon general!"

"If he's capable, let him beat us all and let him beat Big Brother Jin Jiao! Then we'll accept it!"

Inside the chief's cave, the young members of the Three-Headed Demonic Jiao Clan were all indignant. They had no recognition for this so-called prince who had suddenly appeared.

They didn't care about the main branch or their branch, for the simplest truth was that the strong ruled.

Even though some elders warned their descendants not to cause trouble, many harbored resentment towards the main branch for abandoning them.

Now, a prince from the main branch suddenly showed up, demanding their only spot for the Ancestral Soul Awakening Ceremony. How could that be fair?

So, they chose to remain silent, wanting to see how much weight this prince from the main branch really carried.

"Ridiculous! Absolutely ridiculous!"

Jin Zhulong was anxious. How could he possibly deal harshly with his own daughter for causing trouble?

"Alright." Ling Feng pursed his lips, descended the steps from the throne, and walked up to Xiaomeng while smiling faintly. "Strength is respected. Even I shouldn't break this rule."

Next, he looked at the younger generation and said slowly, "If anyone disagrees, beat me, and the spot is yours!"

Gasp...

The young members of the Three-Headed Demonic Jiao Clan were stunned.

Is this prince out of his mind?

A mere demon general challenging us, demon marshals and demon lords?

This guy is too arrogant!

"Prince Long Fei, w-why must you do this?" Jin Zhulong quickly said, "You are of royal blood, invaluable..."

"Chief Zhulong, say no more," Ling Feng said calmly. "I am determined to win this spot!"

"Fine, you said it!"

Xiaomeng's eyes curved into crescents as she smiled. "I'll go get Big Brother Jin Jiao. You’re definitely going to lose!"

With that, she was about to rush out of the cave to fetch Jin Jiao, the most outstanding member of the younger generation.

"Stop right there!" Jin Zhulong held his daughter back, then signaled to the elder who had brought Ling Feng earlier, and said, "Elder Jin Mu, please bring Jin Jiao here."

Elder Jin Mu, wise and experienced, understood the chief's intention immediately. He nodded and said, "Very well, I will fetch that boy. Prince Long Fei, please wait a moment."

With that, he swiftly left the cave.