Global Apocalypse: Awakening the Soul-Swallowing Talent at the Beginning.

Three years.

Three years have passed since I was transported to the Demon Realm through the veil, encountered Gobelin, and killed the Demon Prince Sargeras.

During these three years, Lu Li mainly focused on keeping a low profile and developing his strength stealthily.

He steadfastly followed the Demon King Hanenor, serving him faithfully and wholeheartedly.

Over time, they naturally figured out the temperament of this strange demon king.

Compared to Qin's deep suspicion, Hangenor seemed much more 'simple'.

Her sharp words and her unawareness of Lu Li's subtle retorts are the best proof of this.

If I had to use an analogy,

Qin, a demon king with outstanding abilities in all aspects and well-rounded development, is regarded as a 'mechanical monster'.

So, Håkanor is a complete 'numerical monster'.

Cunning, shrewdness, foresight and strategy, combat skills, the art of communication...

Even the most basic skill a demon king should possess—the art of controlling people—

There are none of them!

The reason he was able to become the Demon King is simply because he's strong!

It would take others a hundred punches to kill a Leviathan.

If it were him in Ernor's shoes, he could probably take him down with a single punch.

Not only that,

Hangenor also possesses physical strength far exceeding that of ordinary great demons.

Lu Li hasn't figured out the specific reason yet, but he's certain it's probably related to the relics of the gods.

Because Hanger was usually very carefree and unguarded in other aspects,

He remained tight-lipped about how he became so powerful.

If Lu Li hadn't established Li Yun's identity from the beginning as a great demon who survived the era of Demius, and hadn't gone through a reckless yet perilous test by Hanenor,

He really couldn't guess the truth that only the Demon King himself knew.

But then again,

Lu Li hadn't planned to know anyway.

Because he had no designs on Hangenor whatsoever.

Knowing his own future fate and that Hanenuoer would inevitably be replaced by Qin, Lu Li's thoughts were already quite clear.

His close relationship with the current Demon King and his dedication to serving Hanenor have only one purpose—

Leaning against the big tree is good for the coolness.

He secured his own and Evelina's safety by serving Hanenor diligently.

Over the course of three years, Lu Li has finally established himself firmly in the Demon Realm, building his own network of connections and relationships.

Amidst Hangenor's laughter, Lu Li silently picked up the wine glass in front of him and took a small sip of the liquid inside.

The spicy flavor swept across the tip of my tongue and rushed down my throat, as if igniting a small flame in my chest.

Immediately following this was Hangenor's teasing voice:

"I love your attitude, you old geezer!"

"Few powerful demons possess the self-awareness you have!"

"But then again, you're an old thing who's lived for so long, you might even be older than me if you really count the years. How can you let a succubus steal your thunder?"

The question was uttered, and the already somewhat awkward atmosphere at the banquet instantly fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.

Lu Li slowly put down his wine glass. Facing Hangenor's clumsy attempts to sow discord and the curious gazes of the surrounding demons who seemed to enjoy the spectacle, he remained calm and composed.

With a self-deprecating smile on his face, he responded as follows:

"You flatter me, Lord Demon King."

“I have known Prince Evelina for many years, and we have always treated each other as equals.”

"There is no situation, as the Demon Lord believes, where I was once above her in status but am now being overshadowed by her."

"Oh—really?" Hangenor grinned, grabbed a wine glass the size of a pressure cooker, and gulped down a mouthful.

His eyes held a defiant look, and after gulping down the wine, he exhaled heavily and laughed:

"So, you two take turns being on top when you're doing it?"

Vulgar language is the best remedy for breaking the ice.

Amidst the roaring laughter of the demons, Lu Li curled his lips, his face showing three parts awkwardness and seven parts reluctance, and replied:

"Most of the time, I'm on top."

The laughter of the surrounding demons grew even louder.

Hangenor clutched his stomach, laughing so hard he almost fell over.

As if to cover up his embarrassment, Lu Li picked up his wine glass again and took a small sip.

But the moment the wine glass obscured his face, not a trace of embarrassment remained in his eyes.

It's filled with shrewdness and calculation about how to organize one's words to achieve one's goals most efficiently!

After setting down the wine glass, Lu Li's eyelids drooped again, and his pupils became slightly dilated, as if he was already somewhat drunk.

In fact, the concept of 'being drunk' does not exist for demons.

The drinks served at the banquet were also brewed from a magical plant containing a slight toxicity.

The feeling of being slightly tipsy or even drunk in monsters is actually caused by the accumulation of toxins from that plant in the body to a certain degree, which paralyzes the person.

But for Lu Li, who had already browsed through "The Medical Notes of an Old Chinese Medicine Practitioner," none of this mattered.

Even the most toxic alcoholic beverages are a piece of cake when faced with the "Wan Cao Dan" (a traditional Chinese medicine formula) that can neutralize all kinds of toxins.

Before attending the banquet, he had already placed a pill under his tongue to slowly release its effects.

That's absolutely right.

Even though all the monsters present were drunk, Lu Li was still able to maintain his clearest mind.

Therefore,

All the embarrassment, awkwardness, and even discomfort he is currently displaying...

This is all the content he wanted the Demon King Hanenor and the other demons to see.

What do demons most want to see?

Of course, it wasn't to witness anything wonderful happening.

Otherwise, a foolish demon king like Hanenor wouldn't have gone to such lengths to sow discord between Li Yun and Evelina, even knowing they had a good relationship.

The other demons were the same.

The demon Li Yun, whom Lu Li used to conceal his true identity, is now a top celebrity in Hangenor's eyes!

Not only is she incredibly strong herself, but she also has the powerful protection of the Demon King for her safety on ordinary days.

As long as he doesn't do anything reckless, there's almost no risk of him falling from grace!

The demons, unable to find any amusement, dared not provoke Li Yun, because doing so would be tantamount to courting death.

We had no choice but to settle for second best.

I expect Li Yun's backyard to catch fire and internal divisions to arise.

Now, Evelyna's strength is clearly far, far greater than Li Yun's.

We are currently at a crucial moment of divine perfection, about to ascend to the throne of God.

The fact that these devils didn't utter a few sarcastic remarks at the banquet, but instead vented their malice with harsh and unpleasant laughter, shows that they were already being quite restrained.

After all, only demons blessed by the Lord of Jealousy can be jealous.

All demons have them.

Therefore,

What the demons want most right now is for Evelina to fail in her ascension to the throne and fall from her high place to the dust.

or,

Evelyna successfully ascended to the throne of the gods, and her first move upon landing was to slay her old flame!

……