Global Demon Transformation.

Chapter 181 It’s better to be in pieces than in ruins
Tianyuan Building is located in the most central area of ​​the city center. As the most famous building in Guanglin, being able to work here is the best demonstration of strength.

Just three days ago, the Yun family rented a small half-floor in the Tianyuan Building as the office space for the Yunlai Group.

Since the fall of their extraordinary ancestor, this is the first time the Yun clan has truly left Jiangcheng and ventured to other base cities for development.

The annual rent of over 100 million is enough to prove the Yun family's determination.

In the luxurious 300-square-meter reception room, Yun Yong and his entourage were accompanying senior executives of the Zhong Sheng Group.

Zhong Sheng Consortium, one of the top ten consortia in Guanglin, has abundant capital and its overall strength ranks among the top three.

Long before Yun Kai arrived at Hongyun University, Yun Yong and his group of seven had arrived in Guanglin a month earlier.

Yun Kai is studying at Hongyun University and will be staying in Guanglin for the next four years. The Yun clan sent them to protect Yun Kai, and also hoped to use Yun Kai's influence to help the Yunlai Group develop in Guanglin.

Lacking a strong foundation and substantial resources, the main task for the past month has been to familiarize themselves with various companies and powerful figures in Guanglin.

Even if you manage to become a familiar face, you often end up being met with indifference.

In Jiangcheng, the company's headquarters, everyone gives Yunlai Group face.

But in Guanglin, Yunlai Group is nothing.

Nobody knew him, nobody cared.

Even if someone is interested in Yunlai Group, it's only because of Yun Kai's reputation that they're giving him face.

In Guanglin, the reputation of the once extraordinary clan is not as useful as Yun Kai's fame.

However, since Yun Kai displayed his talent for reverting to his ancestral demonic form during the Throne Challenge and won the third throne, the Yunlai Group, which had been facing setbacks everywhere, has seen a surge in popularity.

Some companies that were previously indifferent have now become enthusiastic.

In recent days, Yunlai Company has gradually begun to contact some companies and start some collaborations.

Although these are all small collaborations, they are a good start and enough to greatly inspire the Yun clan.

"Has Yun Kai not arrived yet? Tell him to hurry up and that a distinguished guest is waiting for him!"

Yun Yong glanced at his watch, frowned slightly, and said with some dissatisfaction.

"Mr. Yun, Yun Kai is on his way and should arrive in about five minutes."

The female secretary standing to the side said respectfully.

Yun Yong nodded slightly, then said apologetically to a middle-aged man, "President Tang, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Given Yunlai Group's strength, it is simply not qualified to contact Zhong Sheng Consortium.

This time, however, it was the Zhong Sheng Consortium that came to seek cooperation, and it was their chairman, Tang Cheng, who personally visited with his daughter, making Yun Yong nervous.

If this collaboration is successful, it will generate at least a billion in profits. Moreover, this is only the first phase of the plan; there are three more phases to come.

"It's okay, don't worry."

Tang Cheng said indifferently, not caring about it.

Amidst the casual conversation, Yun Kai and his two companions soon appeared in the reception room.

Upon seeing some unfamiliar figures, Yun Kai frowned slightly.

These past few days, Yun Yong has tried to test him many times, but he has been rejected each time. Who knows what he's up to this time?

Upon seeing Yun Kai appear, the girl behind Tang Cheng's eyes lit up slightly.

"Yun Kai, why did you take so long to arrive? We've kept our guests waiting."

Yun Yong stood up, waved to Yun Kai, and introduced him: "This is Chairman Tang of Zhong Sheng Group."

Yun Kai had never heard of the Zhong Sheng Consortium, but for Yun Yong to fawn over it like this, it must be a very powerful consortium.

"Chairman Tang."

Although he was not used to or liked this kind of socializing, Yun Kai still greeted Tang Cheng.

Tang Cheng nodded slightly, looking at the prodigy before him, the future son of glory, a smile appearing on his face:
"Yun Kai, the Throne Challenge was amazing! My daughter is a fan of yours."

Seeing Tang Cheng's smile, Yun Yong cursed inwardly, "Damn it! I've been talking to you for so long, and you've just given me perfunctory replies, acting all high and mighty. Now that Yun Kai is here, you're all smiles."

The contrast is just too great!

"Yun Kai, hello, I'm your fan!"

Behind Tang Cheng, a young girl dressed in sportswear, full of youthful energy, greeted him confidently and generously, showing no shyness whatsoever.

"Hello."

Yun Kai greeted him, then fell silent, appearing somewhat wooden.

The enthusiastic young girl was clearly a little embarrassed, and Yun Kai's attitude was somewhat cold. Seeing the atmosphere getting a bit awkward, Yun Yong quickly said:
"Yun Kai, Tang Xin is also a freshman at Hongyun University and your classmate. You should take good care of her in the future."

"Ah."

Yun Kai nodded, then remained silent.

Yun Yong clearly understood Yun Kai's personality. To avoid making the atmosphere more awkward, he said directly, "Your team still has two spots left. Keep one for Tang Xin and the other for Hao Ran."

"I can't decide that."

Yun Kai shook his head and refused without hesitation: "Now that the team has added a new member, there is only one spot left. I am not the captain, so I cannot make a decision."

Upon hearing this, Tang Cheng looked at Yun Yong. This was different from what Yun Yong had promised. Tang Cheng's originally nonchalant gaze turned somewhat sharp, but he didn't say anything.

Yun Yong clearly noticed Tang Cheng's gaze and dared not look directly at him. He could only look at Yun Kai, his tone somewhat stern, carrying a reprimanding undertone:
"I've been telling you this for so long, why are you still so stubborn?"

Yun Kai's expression was somewhat unpleasant. Yun Yong's attitude made him want to turn against him, but he ultimately held back.

It wasn't out of fear, but because there were outsiders present.

“I told you before that I wanted you to be the captain, but you didn’t agree. So be it. Now that Lin Feng has refined a useless demon spirit and become a laughing stock across the country, how can he still be qualified to be the captain?”

“You’re meddling too much!”

Yun Kai's face gradually darkened, and his expression turned somewhat cold: "Lin Feng is very strong, and he is qualified to be the captain."

In Yun Kai's world, if he could only protect one person, that person would definitely be Lin Feng.

Because he was the first person to express kindness to himself, bringing light into his dark world.

Just because he pitied himself and didn't ask for anything, he told him what it meant to revert to ancestral demonic transformation.

He awakened his talent, transforming from a universally despised orc into the nation's most dazzling genius and the future Son of Glory.

In the past six months, Yun Kai has broken through from the third stage of body cultivation to the ninth stage. Even with his outstanding talent and abundant resources, he has still put in unimaginable effort.

Aside from sleeping and gatherings with his team, he spent all his time cultivating.

Without entertainment or interest, he was like an emotionless robot, tirelessly cultivating himself.

His motivation to cultivate diligently was largely due to Lin Feng.

In order to keep up with him, and in order to help him in the future!

Yun Kai's blatant refusal made Yun Yong's face turn very ugly. He hadn't expected that Yun Kai would still be so stubborn.

"Refining a useless demon spirit, what's so great about that! Even if he's invincible among his peers now, what about the future? Will he be able to catch up with you in the future?"

"I'm doing this for your own good. You'll understand later. This gap can never be bridged."

Seeing that Yun Kai showed no reaction and remained unmoved, Yun Yong, like an elder expressing his disappointment, said in a firm tone:

"Now I'm giving you two choices: one is for you to become the captain and kick Lin Feng out of the team, and the other is for Lin Feng to continue as captain and for Tang Xin and Haoran to join the team."

Yun Kai shook his head, remaining silent but his attitude was resolute.

Yun Kai's lack of cooperation, coupled with Tang Cheng's unfriendly gaze, caused Yun Yong's face to darken completely.

"Yun Kai, you need to understand that everything you have now is given to you by your family. Now we're just asking you to do something, and you won't even cooperate!"

The reception room was so quiet that you could almost hear your own breathing.

"Haha, a gift from the family?"

At this moment, Yun Kai's patience reached its limit. He laughed loudly, displaying a somewhat arrogant demeanor. His lion-like face was full of untamed arrogance and wildness: "Six months ago, I was still a despised half-orc, the greatest disgrace to the family, the bastard you all called me. Since that's the case, I can return the resources the family has given me in the past six months!"

Yun Yong clearly did not expect Yun Kai to be so arrogant, showing no respect or fear towards him whatsoever.

They lack a sense of belonging and honor to their family, and seem to even have thoughts of breaking away from it.

These signs and trends are very bad!
At this time, Yun Kai was only at the ninth level of body cultivation. He was already so unruly before he had fully grown up. If he did not change his attitude and temper and suppress his arrogant arrogance, who in the family would be able to control him once he broke through to become a king?
"Such arrogance! Do you even know what resources your family provides? Can you even afford to repay them?"

Yun Yong gave a cold laugh.

“I know you’re referring to the Golden Lion King! Do you need me to expel it from the Soul Sea now?” Yun Kai said coldly.

Expel them from the Sea of ​​Souls!

Everyone present was terrified by Yun Kai.

Yun Yong's expression also changed, and a hint of panic flashed in his eyes.

Each of the demon spirits on the Earth Ranking is worth tens or hundreds of billions.

The Golden Lion King is worth at least 50 billion!

For the Yun clan, this is not just a simple Earth-ranked demon spirit.

It is the symbol of the Yun clan, a demonic spirit refined by their extraordinary ancestors. This demonic spirit complements the ancestral demonic transformation, making it the most suitable demonic spirit for Yun Kai.

At this moment, Tang Cheng looked at the boy who had started out somewhat dazed but was now acting wildly with some surprise.

As the chairman of a large conglomerate, with his experience in judging people, he didn't believe Yun Kai was just joking.

The boy's eyes were very serious.

Very serious!

They're even starting to get restless.

"Yun Kai, don't talk nonsense. What do you mean by not paying it back? You've always been a member of the family. This is what the family expects of you!"

A woman quickly offered some words of advice.

Like Tang Cheng, she also noticed that Yun Kai's condition was not right, and he seemed to have a real urge to do something, which made her somewhat frightened.

However, Yun Yong obviously did not notice this.

He was indeed frightened just now, but he quickly realized that Yun Kai was bluffing. Who would have the courage to give up the Earth Ranking Demon Spirit?

The spirit that best suits me is still the one I choose.

It can be said that if Yun Kai had not refined the Golden Lion King, although he would still be a super genius, his potential and combat power would have been greatly reduced.

Even a fool wouldn't do something so self-harming.

"hehe."

Yun Yong sneered, but did not respond to Yun Kai's words.

Yun Kai is, after all, the most important figure in the family and the key to the family's rise. There is no need to embarrass him.

Yun Yong didn't respond, and the woman breathed a sigh of relief. However, the next moment, when her gaze swept over Yun Kai, her body instantly stiffened, and her heart seemed to stop beating.

"Don't!"

A terrified scream rang out, startling everyone, but they quickly recovered and looked towards Yun Kai.

Yun Kai's body trembled slightly, and his expression looked somewhat painful. A faint golden light emanated from his navel, and part of the golden light seemed to be about to detach from his body.

Silly!

Everyone was stunned.

"Yun Kai, stop!"

"Don't be impulsive, please don't be impulsive!"

A horrified scream rang out. Yun Yong was frozen in place, completely terrified.

"Please, no! Please!"

The woman had already knelt down on the ground, and was so frightened that she burst into tears.

Yun Kai has gone mad!

He really wants to expel the demon spirit from his body!

If Yun Kai really does this, regardless of the reason, whether it has anything to do with them, or whether he was forced by them, the angry clan leader and elders will definitely kill them!
Kill them all!
There will be no mercy or hesitation!

Aside from family members, no one in the clan will sympathize with her.

As the key to the clan's return to glory, it is no exaggeration to say that Yun Kai is even more important than the clan leader.

Although they wanted to stop Yun Kai, no one dared to move at this moment, because the process of expelling the demon spirit was extremely dangerous, and if they were not careful, they might even damage their soul sea.

If Yun Kai's soul sea is destroyed, he will be half-crippled.

At this point, they could only weep and beg Yun Kai to give up, but Yun Kai did not respond.

The golden light grew increasingly dazzling. Upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be an illusory lion. As the lion's body and tail emerged, they were about to completely detach from the body in the next moment.

hum!
With a hum, Yun Kai suddenly stopped trembling, and the golden lion shadow that had surged out also stopped moving. At this moment, Yun Kai seemed to be imprisoned and remained motionless.

An old man appeared out of thin air in front of Yun Kai. He stretched out his wrinkled, weathered hands, with a fluorescent glow in his palms, and gently pushed the golden lion shadow back into Yun Kai's body little by little.

This process is slow and careful.

When the golden lion shadow returned to Yun Kai's body, the Yun clan members breathed a sigh of relief. Many of them were so exhausted that they collapsed to the ground.

"Child, why are you doing this?"

The white-haired old man asked with a hint of bitterness.

If he hadn't intervened, Yun Kai would have already expelled the Golden Lion King from his body.

If a demon spirit is expelled from the body, it will not last long before it dissipates and disappears, and it will not be able to be refined by someone again.

With his confinement lifted and Yun Kai regaining his freedom, he looked at the old man before him with a hint of doubt and shock in his eyes.

The old man was not tall, dressed in a simple gray Tang suit. He was thin, with high cheekbones, and his two deep-set eyes were somewhat cloudy. Beneath his full head of white hair, his weathered face was covered with wrinkles and brown spots, making him look extremely old.

Yun Kai looked at the old man in front of him and originally thought he was just an ordinary member sent by the family. He did not expect him to be so strong.

Is the power of imprisonment a soul skill?
If not, then it must be Ling Yun, or even a Martial King?
This power was used by Bu Zheng during the Throne Challenge, and only a powerful figure above the Cloud Realm could so easily imprison a person.

Yun Kai's face was extremely pale at this moment. Although the demon spirit had returned to his soul sea, his mental strength was severely damaged and he would not be able to recover for at least ten days to half a month.

Facing the old man's questioning gaze, Yun Kai said earnestly:
“I can make sacrifices for the family, but only if I’m willing! If I’m not willing, no one can force me. My parents can’t, the clan leader can’t, nobody can. If the family doesn’t think it’s worth it, then I can give it all back.”

"I understand, I will pass it on to the family."

Looking at Yun Kai's serious and earnest expression, the old man nodded. At this moment, he deeply realized the difference between the young man in front of him.

Because of his unusual appearance, Yun Kai was discriminated against and disliked by his clan from a young age. Even his parents disliked him and moved out of the house early to live alone, which led to his unique personality.

It is a character that would rather break than bend, even to the point of preferring to shatter like jade than survive like a broken tile.

Trying to persuade Yun Kai to compromise through a sense of belonging or family ties is clearly ridiculous.

If the family doesn't want to lose this genius, they must change their approach.

"It's nothing, I'll be going now."

Yun Kai said something and quickly left the reception room.

Tang Cheng got up and prepared to leave. He had just watched a good show, which made him appreciate Yun Kai even more.

This young man not only possesses rare talent, but also has a strong and unyielding character.

It's a bit of a pity that we couldn't recruit them.

Before leaving, he glanced at Yun Yong, who was still in a daze, and a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes.

How dare a mere manager speak to the most outstanding junior of the clan, who is also the key to the clan's rise?

He couldn't understand how such an idiot could have gotten into that position.

"So handsome!"

Tang Xin said with some admiration, but Tang Cheng, as her father, shook his head helplessly after hearing this.

After Yun Kai and Tang Cheng left, the old man came to Yun Yong. Under the latter's terrified gaze, he suddenly raised his right hand and slapped him more than ten meters away. Then he slowly stepped forward, stepped on Yun Yong's face, and looked down at him, saying, "I will report this matter to the family truthfully today."

"What did i do wrong?"

Blood trickled from the corner of Yun Yong's mouth. Despite the pain on his face, he asked in a somewhat defiant tone.

He is right!
Lin Feng is no longer fit to be the captain!

For the sake of the family's development and Yun Kai's future, abandoning him is the right choice.

"What did you do wrong?"

The old man smiled and, while asking the question, gently lifted his right foot and placed it on Yun Yong's right arm.

"what!"

With a piercing scream, Yun Yong's arm was crushed, followed by his other arm.

Amidst the screams, everyone fell silent, trembling with fear.

Although they did not know the old man's identity, it was clear that he was very strong, possibly a Martial King, and that his family had specially sent him to protect Yun Kai.

"Your mistake isn't because of Lin Feng, but because you haven't recognized your place. Yun Kai possesses the ability to revert to his ancestral demonic form, and he has refined the Golden Lion King. He is the key to the family's return to glory, the future Son of Glory, and an idol admired and worshipped by the entire nation. Yet you still treat him as just a former half-beastman."

At this point, the old man's tone turned cold: "In my eyes, Yun Kai is more important than the clan leader, a hundred times more important! Even I, who am about to enter my coffin, have traveled thousands of miles to protect him. What are you, a mere steward, to dare to reprimand him so casually? Shut up right now and get back to Jiangcheng in a bit, or never go back."

Yun Yong shuddered, and the screams that were still wailing came to an abrupt halt.

Looking at the old man in front of him, who looked as if he was about to be buried, he trembled with fear.

He understood that Yun Kai had chosen loyalty over family.

If forced to choose between himself and Yun Kai, his family would abandon him without hesitation.

This person is likely the oldest elder in the family, and for the sake of the family's development, he would not hesitate to kill himself.

Just like killing an ant.

(End of this chapter)