World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 1116 - 503: The Heart of a King!

Chapter 1116: 503: The Heart of a King!

Nearly twenty thousand people in the audience erupted in wolf-like screams and cheers!

At this moment, Lanling was their hero.

Whether it was the soldiers of the Chimera Tribe or the Wild Horse Tribe, everyone watched this scene with immense excitement.

Only Constantine’s heart bled silently.

This was his daughter, who he had cultivated for so many years, finally elevating her to the title of the Tribal Flower.

How much effort had he poured into achieving this so-called title as the tribe’s most beautiful woman?

Nini’an was indeed beautiful, but compared to his second wife, Sisi, she was still slightly lacking. Yet, after years of meticulous cultivation, he finally succeeded in making her the leading beauty, captivating not only the Chimera Tribe but also the young elites of surrounding tribes.

Men are vulgar creatures.

Possessing a woman isn’t merely about beauty; it’s vanity, a desire to incite envy in others.

Thus, a woman must possess beauty, grace, reputation, and status.

And here, reputation is exceedingly important!

Take, for example, many female celebrities on Earth. Are they truly breathtakingly beautiful? Not necessarily. In reality, plenty of everyday girls are prettier than celebrities, especially those found in nightclubs.

But through years of media bombardment and film exposure, seeing the same face repeatedly, crowned with titles like "the most beautiful," people eventually come to think, "This face really is stunning."

Even without years of repetitive exposure, some workers on the outskirts of fame can instantly raise their market value by spending money to hype their reputation online—from mere thousands to tens of thousands.

In the Barbaric Wilds, relationships between men and women are still relatively chaotic.

Therefore, Constantine was dedicated to shaping Nini’an into an embodiment of nobility, beauty, and chastity.

Then, he used this daughter to attract the loyalty of young elites.

Would he marry his daughter to Du Yan, Yanggu, or Qiuju? Absolutely not!

He aimed much higher—wanting her to marry someone with an even more elevated status, like the son of the Southeast Barbarian King, ruler of thousands of leagues.

And now, his daughter had been dishonored by Lanling, kissed in public no less, halving her worth at the very least.

But the ones boiling in rage were undoubtedly Du Yan, Yanggu, and Qiuju.

They had pursued Nini’an for years, their furthest boundary being nothing more than a tentative hand-hold—a gesture that seemed innocent and filled with platonic camaraderie.

They wished they could tear Lanling limb from limb, grind him into paste.

As for Nini’an herself, her emotions at this moment were intensely overwhelming and indescribable.

She was enveloped in a maze of conflicting feelings—excitement, humiliation, thrill—that collectively failed to capture her state.

In short, it was complicated—a sensation she had never experienced in her entire life.

Furthermore, it wasn’t really a kiss; it was a fierce bite, mercilessly splitting her lips and drawing blood. At least at that instant, her mind was a blur, utterly caught off guard.

"Miss Nini’an, if you didn’t find this exciting enough, you’re welcome to sneak into the woods with me tonight—I assure you’ll leave satisfied," Lanling said with a laugh as he released her.

Immediately, Nini’an snapped back to clarity.

She felt it necessary to take action to salvage her reputation, and in the next instant, she slapped Lanling across the face.

"Smack!"

After delivering the slap, Nini’an turned and walked away, her expression cold as ice.

This woman truly displayed extraordinary calculative skill, knowing precisely how to mitigate losses at critical moments.

Striking Lanling across the face was her way of telling her admirers she made sacrifices for the tribe; she remained pure and untouched.

This maneuver served as reassurance for her ardent pursuers.

Hence, Nini’an was undoubtedly a cunning manipulator!

In the past, Lanling might have been intrigued by such a girl, wanting to delve into her psyche and discover her hidden charm—like he once did with Gui Qinshao.

But now, Lanling harbored only one thought: to slay her cleanly with a blade and eliminate any future trouble.

Such a woman could certainly grow into a significant danger.

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The great drama of the day had concluded. Both tribes retreated to their camps, and Lanling returned to the Foreign Tribe Army, where he was celebrated as a hero.

This made Du Yan extremely uncomfortable, like a thorn stabbing into his back.

Frowning deeply, he ultimately chose to leave the scene.

Meanwhile, Nini’an sat in her father Constantine’s tent, the two enveloped in silence.

Constantine did not reproach his daughter; he often reprimanded his sons, but rarely his daughter.

For this daughter wholly inherited his cunning; many matters required no guidance from him—she knew exactly what to do.

Such as today’s incident, which could not be blamed on Nini’an at all; everything was Lanling’s disgraceful audacity.

Instead, at the last moment, Nini’an’s icy expression and decisive slap displayed remarkable timing, executing damage control to perfection.

"Father, what should we do about Lanling?" Nini’an asked. "This man’s martial skills aren’t strong, but his talent is extraordinary, and the Demon Bloodline within him seems highly unique—it can even intimidate warhorses."

Constantine replied, "Indeed, his bloodline contains an exceptionally rare energy aura capable of summoning ancient memories in certain beasts."

Nini’an said, "This single trait is invaluable. Whether it’s taming and capturing Griffin Beasts or countering enemy Cavalry, it offers immense strategic potential. If we can harness him, his future might even surpass Du Yan’s."

Constantine said, "You want to use him?"

Nini’an answered, "It would be difficult. This man is mad, defiant, and utterly arrogant."

Constantine said, "Nini, do you still remember your father’s grand ambition?"

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