Ancient Supreme Demon System: The Strongest Existence

"By the way, in your Dao Sect, is there a young man named Ye Chen?" 

Su Ming seemed quite interested as he asked. 

This guy not only has the luck of a protagonist but also holds an unresolved grudge against me. 

Such a hidden danger, if not eliminated, would leave me uneasy! 

"Ye Chen?" 

Qin Canghai was momentarily stunned. "Could the Demon Emperor's son be referring to... my disciple, Ye Chen?" 

"Tell me more about him." 

Although Qin Canghai didn't understand why Su Ming suddenly took such an interest in a mere disciple, he still explained everything in detail. 

"Ye Chen comes from a remote and small clan, but his talent is exceptional." 

"He participated in the Hundred Sect Tournament and easily claimed first place, thus joining our Cangyun Dao Sect." 

"At only eighteen, he can already defeat experts in the Ghostly Passage Realm, his strength is quite impressive." 

"Our Cangyun Dao Sect possesses an ancient tower passed down since the Great Desolation era, which holds Daoist technique manuals." 

"For three hundred years, no one has been able to comprehend them, yet he managed to decipher them..." 

"When he grasped the Dao technique, the mountains trembled, the heavens displayed auspicious omens, and the scene was dazzling beyond words..." 

As Qin Canghai narrated in detail, Su Ming couldn't help but sigh inwardly. 

So, he really is blessed by fate! 

This third rate protagonist's aura is simply looking quite dazzling. 

Such fortuitous encounters and comprehension ability, given time, he will undoubtedly become a force to be reckoned with. 

However, since their enmity was already set in stone, Su Ming had no intention of giving him that chance. 

"Where is he now?" 

"He's not in the sect," Qin Canghai answered truthfully. 

"Hmm?" 

Su Ming frowned. 

"Ye Chen is extraordinarily lucky. It seems he discovered something in the mountains and left to explore ancient ruins." 

"But he is aware of the sect's situation, so he should return within the next few days." 

Qin Canghai's expression tightened, afraid that the Demon Emperor's son would be displeased, so he quickly explained. 

So that's how it is. 

Su Ming raised an eyebrow. Out seeking fortune, huh? 

"A textbook storyline." 

"Every protagonist with great destiny never shows up until the moment of life and death." 

"It seems he'll probably return in two days." 

"By then, the sect's protective formation will be broken, the Dao Sect will be on the verge of collapse, and Ye Chen will make a dazzling entrance, turning the tide and winning people's hearts and fame." 

Su Ming sneered. 

He understood these clichéd plot developments all too well. 

But the more predictable they were, the more room Su Ming had to maneuver. 

After understanding Ye Chen's situation, Su Ming didn't ask further. 

Instead, he directly ordered the Cangyun Dao Sect to prepare a palace and moved in. 

Once Su Ming left, the remaining higher-ups exploded into discussion. 

"Holy Lord, why didn't you ask the Demon Emperor's son for help?!" A certain elder was extremely anxious. 

"The Silver Moon Dao Sect and the Guicang Dao Sect may not have attacked again today, but their forces are still camped outside."

[A/N: The lands these sects rule on is called their holy lands and their sect is called Dao Sect. Hope that clears any confusion!]

"Our defenses will eventually be breached!" 

They were all as anxious as ants on a hot pan. 

After all, this was a matter of life and death for both the sect and themselves, how could they not be worried? 

The Cangyun Dao Sect was already teetering on the edge of destruction. 

Without a Pathwalking Realm expert to guard them, they were like fish on a chopping block, ready to be devoured at any moment. 

They had fought continuously for three days, everyone was wounded and near their limit. 

"It's easy to say, but this matter requires the approval of the Supreme Demon Emperor. How can we persuade the Demon Emperor's son?" 

Qin Canghai shook his head and sighed. 

The hall fell into silence. 

At this moment, someone whispered, "The Demon Emperor's son... seems to be interested in the Saintess." 

Qin Yingluo, who had been standing coldly to the side, had a slight change in expression. 

"Enough, don't mention it. This is not something we can control." 

Qin Canghai glanced at his daughter, then spoke to the crowd. 

"The arrival of the Demon Emperor's son has at least bought us some precious time." 

"Everyone, rest well, heal your wounds, and prepare for the final battle." 

Hearing this, the elders said no more and dispersed. 

Inside the grand hall, only Qin Yingluo remained, her expression complicated, standing in silent contemplation for a long time. 

Inside the imperial palace, this palace stood atop a mountain peak within the Dao Sect. It originally belonged to the Sect Master. 

But due to Su Ming's arrival, the Sect Master hurriedly vacated it, leaving it for Su Ming's use. 

Through the carved windows, one could see the clouds swirling outside and mountains like a painting. 

A true celestial paradise lay before his eyes. 

Seated at the study desk, Su Ming gazed at the system interface before him. 

His series of actions at the Cangyun Dao Sect had earned him a total of 1,000 points of "Demon Lord Charm." 

At the same time, a new section appeared on the system interface: 

Ye Chen: Child of Destiny 

Secret Treasures: Extreme Ice Divine Talisman, "Primordial Ancestral Dragon Fist"... 

Luck Value: 1000 

When the Luck Value drops below 100, he will lose the "Child of Destiny" attribute bonus. 

Current Kill Reward: None. 

"Looks like I got caught up in Ye Chen's storyline, which is why I have such detailed system information." 

"System, what does 'Current Kill Reward' mean?" 

[It means that killing the Child of Destiny grants additional rewards. However, if the Child of Destiny's luck is too high, killing them will yield no rewards. Every time their luck is reduced, the probability of receiving a reward increases. Once the Child of Destiny loses their title, killing them will grant all their fortuitous encounters.]

So there's such a mechanic? 

Isn't this basically a protagonist's exclusive loot system? 

Seems like if I want the biggest rewards, I can't just kill him outright...

"Interesting. After all, he is a so called Child of Destiny, his fortune runs deep. Killing him outright wouldn't be easy." 

"Moreover, with so many treasures on him, due to luck's influence, if I kill him recklessly, I might not get anything at all." 

"If I want to claim everything he possesses, I have to slowly strip away his luck first." 

"Isn't this like raising a treasure chest monster?" 

"Using the protagonist as a walking loot box, extracting rewards bit by bit." 

"But I can't just focus on farming, some Children of Destiny should be eliminated as soon as possible." 

Su Ming had no intention of leaving himself with a hidden danger. 

Just as he was deep in thought, a voice came from outside the hall. 

"Your Highness, the Saintess of Cangyun seeks an audience." 

Su Ming was not surprised by this report. After a brief moment of thought, he said, 

"Let her in." 

With a soft creak, the hall doors opened. 

Qin Yingluo entered the hall. 

She was still dressed in a simple white robe, her aura cold and ethereal, her steps light, like a celestial maiden walking out of a painting. 

A faint fragrance of orchids and musk followed her, and she seemed to have applied a touch of makeup, making her even more enchanting than during the day. 

Every step she took seemed to brighten the room. 

Compared to Hong Shu and Qing Niao, she was in no way inferior. 

Su Ming's gaze remained sharp. 

This Qin Yingluo was most likely... the female lead in Ye Chen's storyline, wasn't she? 

With her beauty and presence, if she wasn't a female lead, it would be a waste of such a divine figure. 

However, the more significant the female lead.... The more satisfying it would be for the Supreme Demon Emperor's son, Su Ming, to conquer her!