"However…" The Evil-eyed Demon King's tone shifted, his sharp claws tightening slightly around the Demon Core. "If you want it, you must do something extremely important—and extremely dangerous—for me."
Without a moment's hesitation, Chi Ling dropped to her knees and bowed her head low. "I await Your Majesty's command. I, Chi Ling, will brave mountains of blades and seas of fire without hesitation!"
"The mission objective... I'll give you the details later." The Evil-eyed Demon King's compound eyes glinted with a conspiratorial light.
"The Star Gate passage has many restrictions. Your rank is too high; forcing your way through will get you repelled and obliterated by spatial energy. But I recall your bloodline talent, 'Spirit Tail Breath Concealment.' It allows you to temporarily retract your demon tails and lower your Cultivation Realm, correct?"
