Monster Association.
The entire underground world fell into a deathly silence.
A chasm-like giant pit replaced the original throne hall, and broken walls and ruins were like a skeleton gnawed by a giant beast.
The ground was covered with pieces of Orochi's dismembered flesh and blood remains, still squirming slightly.
The heart of Monster King Orochi, and every other piece, was firmly pinned down by one or several double-headed spiral long spears resembling elongated cake forks, unable to move or re-aggregate.
The core flesh and blood tissue, with a hollow human face, pulsated violently, each beat attempting to break through an invisible cage.
Yet it merely struck the force field barrier in vain, rippling out circles of light blue energy.
The UR ability "Ultimate Devour" activated from the spear shaft; the combination of the same ability and stronger values formed an insurmountable absolute suppression over the devouring instinct of Orochi's remains!
The hundred-meter-tall black-gold giant stood silently, its shadow enveloping everything.
The pure gold lightning patterns on his body flowed slowly, as if containing the energy of the universe's beginning; his silent coercion made the surviving Monsters even breathe cautiously.
The next moment, the giant's body rapidly contracted amidst brilliant light particles, and as the light dissipated, Han Sen returned to his over three-meter-tall dark Monster form.
The golden flames on his body receded, but his matte black carapace battle suit remained as good as new, as if what he had just experienced was merely a warm-up exercise.
No system prompt sounded in his mind, but Han Sen merely pouted indifferently.
Sure enough, it wasn't considered a kill if the heart wasn't completely destroyed.
But, it didn't matter.
According to the system's usual nature, even if he killed Orochi, a Dragon-level Weirdo or above, the Origin Points rewarded would at most be ten times the drop of a Dragon-level Weirdo, which would be hundreds of thousands.
At best, it might give a friendship price of a hundred times, which would only be a few million.
For his current wealth, it was merely icing on the cake.
Instead of getting a one-time payment of Origin Points that were insignificant to him, it was better to keep this golden goose.
After all, the mass production of "Monster Cell" brought continuous Origin Point income!
As he pondered, Han Sen stepped towards Orochi's throne, ignoring the pinned Orochi remains beneath his feet.
As he approached, the flesh and blood seemed to encounter a natural enemy, squirming more violently, yet they were firmly suppressed by the "Ultimate Devour" power attached to the Lance of Longinus, only able to emit silent wails.
On the edge of the deep pit, only more than half of the throne's foundation, carved from massive rock, remained, but for Han Sen, it was already more than enough.
Buzz—
With a raise of his hand, a condensed, substantive high-energy ray shot from his fingertip, silently cutting into the rock.
Amidst flying stone chips, the incomplete rock base was rapidly cut and reshaped like a knife slicing tofu, quickly transforming into a brand new, suitably sized throne.
After doing all this, he sat down as naturally as if he were returning home, crossing his legs, his posture relaxed.
"Awoo!"
A joyful bark sounded as Pochy, full and content, wagged his tail and ran back, his huge body leaping over the deep pit in front of him, obediently lying beside the throne.
Han Sen reached out, stroking its dog's shiny, smooth black fur intermittently, his gaze slowly sweeping over the surrounding Monsters who were as quiet as cicadas in winter.
Han Sen's hand paused on Pochy, and a calm, clear voice spread throughout the broken venue.
"From today onwards, I will occupy this position."
"Who agrees? Who opposes?"
The venue remained utterly silent, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.
Black Sperm stood with his arms crossed, head lowered, his expression unclear, but his not jumping out at this moment already explained everything.
Centipede Senior, representing Centipede Elder, sat upright, having witnessed the previous battle; he felt that even if the Elder himself came today, he probably wouldn't have much to say.
Ugly Great President and Gums had no reaction; they were originally ordinary Dragon-level Monsters, accustomed to following orders, so who was the boss didn't matter at all.
Gouketsu's four eyes were filled with solemnity; this former martial arts champion now felt an absolute disparity in pure strength.
Meow Meow poked half his head out from a shadow in a corner, not daring to breathe, fearing that gaze would fall upon him.
As for Homeless Emperor, he had already consciously moved to the other side of the throne, looking like a loyal guard, his eyes filled with fanatical adoration for Han Sen.
Gale and Hellfire exchanged glances, both seeing the same thought in each other's eyes—
The matter of getting revenge on Bug God still needed to be discussed!
No Monster dared to speak, most even dared not meet the eyes of the one on the throne.
The terrifying strength that crushed the former Monster King Orochi was the most unquestionable authority!
Oppose?
Oppose with their lives?
Seeing no one speak, Han Sen's gaze finally fell on the pink-purple bloated figure seated on the floating sofa throne.
"Great Eyes, what do you think?"
In the underground secret room, Psykos's hand, holding a stemmed glass, trembled slightly, and ripples spread across the red wine in the glass.
She stared intently at the figure sitting on the throne in the monitor screen, and after a long while, she let out a long sigh.
At this point, resistance was meaningless.
The ultimate life form she had painstakingly cultivated for years had become a stepping stone for someone else to ascend the throne.
And the new king was also a Monster she had created with her own hands.
What was this?
Me hitting myself?
No, now was not the time to dwell on that.
Psykos was very clear: the Monster Association needed a king, a king powerful enough to awe all Monsters. And the Bug God before her had clearly proven himself more worthy than Orochi.
"Oh ho ho ho, you are right, Bug God."
Great Eyes's Dio-like voice sounded, adding honorifics seamlessly, with a hint of unprecedented respect in her words.
"The Monster King naturally should be held by the strongest in the Monster Association. Now, a new Monster King has been born, and that is—"
The floating throne descended beside Han Sen, and the pink-purple bloated Monster bowed slightly, showing a posture of submission.
"Bug God Majesty!"
With that declaration, there was no longer any suspense.
Even the association's second-in-command had acknowledged it, so the other executives naturally had no objections.
Han Sen nodded in satisfaction, continuing to stroke Pochy's fur, and began to issue commands: "Very good. Since everyone has no objections, I will announce a few things."
Psykos: "..."
Indeed, although both were Monster Kings, Bug God and Orochi were completely different matters.
Previously, Orochi could be bothered to manage the association's affairs, leaving them to Great Eyes, but Bug God...
Psykos gritted her teeth; she wanted to hear what commands Bug God was going to issue.
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