Throne of Seals: Underworld Priest, Demon Nightmare

Chapter 54 Seeds of Cognitive Annihilation! The Compromise of the Moonlit Night!

The smile on Yueye's face froze instantly, and all color drained from her face!
She could vaguely sense that a tiny, grayish-white seed had been planted deep within her mind.

The seed throbbed slightly, as if it were alive, yet it exuded a deadly threat—it seemed as if it would explode at any moment and annihilate all her consciousness!
"You...! What did you do to me?"

Shock and anger instantly shattered the elegance and composure that Yueye had tried so hard to maintain. She suddenly looked up and glared at Chu Zichen, questioning him.

Chu Zichen slowly opened his eyes.

Those eyes no longer held the gentleness or calmness of before, only a coldness and control that came from seeing through everything.

He didn't look at the angry moonlit night, but casually withdrew his hand, as if what had just happened was nothing more than a trivial matter.

"President Moonlit Night," Chu Zichen's voice was as calm as stating a given fact, yet it carried an undeniable weight, "or rather, Your Highness, Princess of the Moon Demon Clan."

Moon Demon Princess!
Upon hearing this, Yueye's pupils contracted sharply. She never expected that Chu Zichen knew her true identity!

"This is my seed of cognitive annihilation, which has been implanted deep in the temporal lobe of your brain and deeply integrated with your brain nerves."

Chu Zichen deliberately pointed out the name of his underworld skill, and the eerie and chilling effect name deepened Yueye's fear:
"The seed is linked to my consciousness in a one-way manner. It can grow rapidly with the help of your brain cells as long as I have a thought."

"First, it will forcibly deprive you of all sensory input. Second, it will completely distort your cognitive center, causing you to lose all memory and consciousness. Finally, it will only retain the brainstem's survival function, turning you into what we commonly call a vegetative state. The process is irreversible and no one can stop it, not even your father, the Moon Demon God."

"Most importantly, the seed can also peek into your thoughts and cognition to some extent, so if you have any threatening thoughts towards me or my companions, I will know immediately."

"My request is simple: ensure that my companions and I, as 'Guardians of the Merchant Guild,' enter the Demon Realm safely, smoothly, and unharmed. That's all. This is truly a last resort, and for the safety of my companions, I have no choice but to... apologize."

"How dare you threaten me!" Yueye's voice was squeezed out from between her teeth, sharp and trembling.

She never imagined that she would be so manipulated by a human, especially in such a way that her life and death were completely under his control!

The other party not only knew her hidden identity, but also possessed such bizarre and terrifying abilities!

She was clearly a noble princess of the Moon Demon Clan, yet at this moment she had become a fish on a chopping board!
“This is not a threat, Your Highness.” Chu Zichen shook his head slightly and straightened his body. “It is merely a guarantee of an equal exchange. When you were testing my strength and attempting to steal my life magic, you should have considered the possibility of being countered.”

"I haven't forgotten your kindness in gifting me the Repulsion Furnace and now in allowing us to join your guild. Therefore, I've chosen to reveal the truth rather than launch an immediate attack. This is the safest option for both of us right now. So, will we cooperate sincerely and support each other, or…"

He didn't say anything more, but the unspoken consequences sent chills down Yueye's spine.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

The heaving of her full breasts under the moonlight gradually subsided, and in the depths of her eyes, which were filled with shock and anger, a struggle, humiliation, weighing of options, and... a trace of helplessness flashed.

Chu Zichen not only grasped her weakness, but also offered a seemingly feasible deal.

Faced with absolute power and control, any authority or status appears pale and powerless.

She finally closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling violently a few times. When she opened them again, the sharpness and calculation hidden deep in her eyes had almost completely vanished, leaving only obedience and submissiveness.

Yueye lowered her head slightly, avoiding Chu Zichen's sharp gaze. Her voice was so soft it was almost inaudible, carrying an unprecedented gentleness and a deliberately humble posture, like a maid reporting to her master:
“I… understand. Everything… will be done as you say. The caravan will depart on time in three days. You and your companions… will serve as my personal guards, enjoying the highest authority and security. Once we arrive at the demon territory, the guard duty will end, and you and your companions can leave as you see fit.”

At this moment, in front of Chu Zichen, the Moon Demon Princess no longer possessed her noble and majestic demeanor, nor did she shed the shrewdness and competence of the Chamber of Commerce president. Instead, she revealed a pitiful and weak woman's appearance.

Chu Zichen quietly observed her and nodded: "That's excellent. Please trouble the president to inform me of the specific meeting time and place."

After saying that, he turned around and pushed open the door to the quiet room.

Outside the door, Leng Xiao, who was both curious and a little impatient, saw Chu Zichen come out and was about to ask about Yue Jie's situation when her gaze suddenly caught Yue Ye's pale face on the soft couch inside the door.

Leng Xiao's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a surge of shock, disbelief, and furious rage: "You! What did you do to Sister Yue?!"

Chu Zichen merely glanced at the seemingly childlike but fiercely powerful princess of the Demon Dragon Clan. His gaze was calm and unwavering, yet it sent a chill down Leng Xiao's spine, who was on the verge of exploding, and she subconsciously took a half-step back.

Chu Zichen walked straight past her without bothering to explain himself.

Inside the room, Yueye merely raised her hand absentmindedly, her voice carrying a hint of weariness yet undeniable authority: "Xiaoxiao... I'm fine. Let Mr. Chu leave."

Looking at Yueye's expression, Leng Xiao finally bit her lip, forcibly suppressing her anger. She glared at Chu Zichen's back with resentment before quickly coming to Yueye's side.

Moonlight's gaze was drawn as if by invisible threads, fixed on Chu Zichen's retreating figure until he disappeared from sight, a complex mix of emotions surging within her.

Although she has human blood and cannot inherit the position of the Moon Demon God, she is known as the Moon Phase among the Moon Demons. She has extremely high talent and wisdom far exceeding that of ordinary people in her race.

At a young age, he founded a vast merchant empire spanning two races, making him a leader among the younger generation of demons, and he also wielded considerable influence in the human world.

Her wisdom and methods were so impressive that even her father, the Moon Demon Agares, admired her and relied on her as a trusted advisor.

Therefore, Yueye has always had a sense of pride since she was a child.

Because of her excellence, many of the top-ranked demon gods proposed marriage to the Moon Demon God, hoping to form a union with her, but Moon Night rejected them all without hesitation.

She had only one reason for refusing: among people of the same age, only the one who could surpass her in strength and wisdom was qualified to marry her.

Without a doubt, until now, no one in the entire demon race, except for the successor of the Demon God Emperor, has been able to do this.

However, under normal circumstances, the Demon Emperor will not choose to marry the Moon Demon God. This is an established rule, since the Demon Emperor's heir can only marry a woman of his own race to ensure the purity of his bloodline.
However, today, all the foundations that the moonlit night was so proud of have collapsed completely in front of a human boy who is only 14 years old.

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(End of this chapter)