Allen stood on the high platform: "Come here, everyone. Let's have a good chat and await the arrival of dawn."
The demons exchanged glances. Although an ominous premonition stirred in their hearts, they could only steel themselves and walk onto the high platform.
Allen casually sat in the main seat, gesturing for everyone to take a seat.
Muzan stood on the high platform, his sharply tailored suit looking particularly tall and slender in the dim light. A faint, unnatural blush appeared on his pale face, a flush of excitement for the millennia-long desire that was about to be realized.
"Lord Ancestor," Muzan's voice trembled slightly, "Could you elaborate on the specific effects of the blue spider lily?"
Allen leaned against the railing, his gaze sweeping over the expectant faces of the demons: "After consuming the blue spider lily, you will gain the ability to move freely in sunlight and no longer need to consume humans to sustain your lives. You'll be able to recover your strength through sleep."
Douma dramatically covered his chest: "Oh my, oh my ~ Does that mean I won't be able to send people to paradise anymore ~"
Allen cast a cold glance at him: "What? Do you have an objection?"
"No, no!" Douma quickly waved his hand, his golden fan snapping shut.
"I just think it's a bit of a pity ~"
Kokushibo's six eyes narrowed simultaneously: "Lord Ancestor, is this transformation permanent?"
"Of course," Allen nodded, "However..."
He deliberately drew out his words, watching the demons' nervous expressions: "If you dare to disobey my commands, I can revoke this gift at any time."
Muzan's pupils sharply contracted. He had only just managed to obtain his plan to walk in the sun, and he didn't want to lose it so easily: "Lord Ancestor, are you saying you can reverse the effects of the blue spider lily?"
Allen's lips curved slightly: "What do you think?"
This answer plunged the entire high platform into a deathly silence. Gyutaro subconsciously hugged his sister, Daki's beautiful face turned pale with fear, and even the usually arrogant Akaza involuntarily took half a step back.
Muzan's suit back was soaked with cold sweat. He had thought that after gaining sun immunity, he would be able to escape Allen's control, but he hadn't expected the other party to have such a trick up his sleeve.
"Lord Ancestor worries too much," Muzan forced a smile.
"How could we ever disobey your commands?"
Allen shrugged indifferently: "I hope so."
He turned and looked out at the gradually transparent wall: "There are six hours until dawn. You can use this time to adapt to your new power."
Muzan bowed respectfully: "Thank you for your grace, Lord Ancestor."
Allen waved his hand and walked alone to the edge of the high platform, sitting down with his legs dangling. He had his back to the demons, seemingly completely unconcerned that they might ambush him.
In fact, no one dared to even think of such a thing. More than a month of special training had made all the demons deeply aware of how terrifying this seemingly casual young man truly was. Furthermore, this was his territory, and their every move was within Allen's surveillance.
Douma leaned close to Muzan, covering his mouth with his fan and whispering: "Lord Muzan, do you think Lord Ancestor is telling the truth? Can he really revoke the effects of the blue spider lily?"
Muzan coldly glared at him: "Shut up! Do you want to kill all of us?"
Kokushibo's six eyes were fixed on Allen's back: "His strength is unfathomable. It's best not to take risks."
Akaza clenched his fists, his tattoos glowing faintly: "Regardless, gaining the ability to be immune to the sun is always a good thing."
Gyutaro pulled his sister to a corner: "Ume, stay away from them. I have a bad feeling something's going to happen."
Daki nodded, her beautiful eyes filled with fear: "Brother, I feel uneasy."
Time passed, minute by minute, and a tense atmosphere permeated the Infinity Castle. After Muzan and his demons had imagined countless scenarios of themselves being blown apart by Allen, dawn finally broke.
Allen teleported the demons out of the Infinity Castle. He stood in the morning sunlight, looking at the trembling demons before him. Muzan stood at the very front, his sharply tailored suit casting a long shadow in the sun. His pale face was etched with disbelief.
"It's real! I'm really not afraid of the sun anymore!" Muzan tremblingly stretched out his hand, letting the sunlight fall on his palm. The moment he had dreamed of for a thousand years had finally arrived, and his eyes shimmered with ecstatic light.
Douma fanned himself with his golden fan, spinning around in the sunlight: "Oh my, oh my ~ The sun feels so warm on my skin ~"
Kokushibo's six eyes opened simultaneously, feeling the warmth of the sun: "This is the long-awaited sunlight."
Allen stood with his arms crossed, watching the scene with satisfaction: "How does it feel?"
Muzan suddenly turned, kneeling on one knee: "Lord Ancestor's grace, I will never forget it!"
The other Upper Rank Demons also knelt, expressing their gratitude to Allen, but Allen keenly noticed a subtle hint of malice flash in Muzan's downcast eyes.
"Rise," Allen said indifferently.
"Now that you have gained sun immunity, from now on, you should work for me. My flower wasn't eaten for nothing."
Muzan slowly stood up, his suit swaying slightly in the morning breeze. A strange smile appeared on his pale face: "Lord Ancestor, no, Mr. Allen, do you really think I would forever submit to you?"
Allen raised an eyebrow, a playful expression on his face: "Oh? It seems our Demon King has finally lost his patience?"
"I've already gained sun immunity!" Muzan's voice suddenly rose, his eyes flashing with madness.
"Now, I no longer need to fear anyone! Nothing can kill me!"
As Muzan's words fell, his body began to violently twist and deform. His suit ripped apart, revealing his hideous demon form. Kokushibo and Douma, among others, also assumed their battle stances, but hesitation still lingered in their eyes.
Allen remained still, only sighing softly: "Alas, how disappointing. I had hoped you would be a little smarter."
"Shut up!" Muzan roared: "Blood Demon Art: Black Blood Thorns!"
Countless spiky black tentacles burst from his back. At the same time, he shouted sharply: "Everyone, attack together! Kill him!"
Kokushibo's nichirin blade was drawn: "Moon Breathing, First Form: Dark Moon - Evening Palace!"
Douma opened his golden fan: "Blood Demon Art: Lotus Leaf Ice!"
Akaza's tattoos glowed all over his body: "Destructive Kill: Annihilation Style!"
Facing the overwhelming attacks, Allen merely snapped his fingers. In an instant, everyone and everything vanished. The demons felt that familiar sensation of weightlessness as they returned to the dim space of the Infinity Castle.
"Since you all want to rebel, then don't blame me for being ruthless," Allen's voice was icy.
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