Chapter 1048: Chapter 1048

"Zhao Xiaohua? Do you know her?" Lin Chen asked curiously.

The Demon God smiled bitterly: "Back then, I swept across the Island Nation, thinking myself invincible, yet I was defeated by her. Since then, I retreated from the martial world to hone my skills, hoping one day to seek revenge."

Lin Chen was stunned for a moment, not expecting a shared history between Zhao Xiaohua and the Demon God.

"Zhao Xiaohua is my woman," Lin Chen said after a moment of contemplation.

"I see!" The Demon God sighed.

"I originally thought that after forty years of diligent practice, I could conquer the world again. But it seems I'm still just a frog at the bottom of a well. Since I lost, I have nothing more to say. You can proceed," the Demon God closed his eyes.

However, Lin Chen's sword did not fall; instead, he sheathed it.

"A friend of mine shares the same school as you. On her account, I spare your life," Lin Chen said as he turned to leave.

The Demon God was taken aback, his old face turning red.

He had always wanted to kill Lin Chen, yet Lin Chen spared him. Such magnanimity he could not match.

Hesitating for a moment, the Demon God suddenly kneeled before Lin Chen: "The Demon God has lost. This life of mine is now yours. If you do not disdain me, please take me as your servant!"

Lin Chen stopped in his tracks, momentarily stunned.

He possessed the Mind Reading Technique and could see that the Demon God truly wished to submit.

The Demon God, a War God of the Island Nation, had killed many but never harmed a Chinese person. He was obsessed with martial arts, and though arrogant, he was not beyond redemption.

Moreover, if he could subdue the Demon God, he could control the martial arts of the Island Nation—a very formidable force indeed.

Lin Chen looked icily at the Demon God: "Demon God, if you wish to follow me, you must not betray me, or you will meet a grim demise."

The Demon God's gaze was firm: "I, the Demon God, am willing to follow Lord Lin Chen."

Lin Chen nodded and said to the Demon God: "Lift your head!"

As the Demon God lifted his head, a beam of golden light shot into his eyes.

Although the Demon God had willingly submitted, Lin Chen could not be entirely at ease. Only by using Tianyan Divine Eye could he fully control him.

After all, their powers were evenly matched. If Lin Chen forcibly used spirit capture, he would meet with the Demon God's fierce resistance, making success difficult. But since the Demon God had willingly pledged allegiance, Lin Chen subdued him with ease.

Seeing the Demon God kneeling before Lin Chen, everyone was dumbfounded, and the crowd below the platform erupted in an uproar.

"What is happening here? The Demon God has actually acknowledged Lin Chen as his master!"

The spectators around the platform wore expressions of disbelief.

The Demon God, called a War God of the Island Nation, had recognized a young Chinese person as his master.

The most stricken were the Ikeda father and son.

They were utterly stunned; this was beyond incredible.

The Ikeda father and son were sworn enemies of Lin Chen and had always hoped the Demon God would kill Lin Chen to avenge them.

But now, Lin Chen had become the Demon God's master. This was utterly outrageous.

The Ikeda father and son were filled with regret for provoking Lin Chen.

Had they known how formidable Lin Chen was, capable of even subduing their ancestor, they would never have dared to contend with this demon.

The Ikeda father and son were nearly brought to tears by this god-like plot twist.

Their archenemy had become their ancestor's master; it was simply impossible to continue playing this game happily.

Ichikuma Chida was utterly desolate. At this moment, he glanced at his pitiful son, wishing he could kick him away.

If it weren't for him, they would never have provoked Lin Chen. If not for him, their ancestor would never have become someone else's slave.

"Damn it, of all the people to offend, you chose this monster. You've not only screwed your father but also your ancestor, haven't you?"

At this moment, Lin Chen helped the Demon God up and placed his hand over the wound.

A surge of life force entered the Demon God's body instantly.

The Demon God felt his injured areas healing rapidly, as gashes swiftly closed.

Feeling the changes within his body, the Demon God was stunned.

He now realized the vast gap between himself and Lin Chen and was grateful for his previous choice.

In less than a few minutes, the Demon God's wounds were entirely healed.

The Demon God knelt on the ground, his wrinkled face filled with excitement, his eyes full of admiration.

Even if Lin Chen had not used spirit capture, the Demon God would have likely been sincerely convinced.

The Demon God stood up, his gaze icy. He looked at the crowd and said solemnly: "From now on, I, the Demon God, vow to serve Lord Lin Chen unto death. Those who align with my master will prosper; those who defy him will be executed without mercy."

A cold aura instantly swept across the platform, leaving everyone pale-faced as no one had anticipated such an outcome.

"Demon God, as a citizen of the Island Nation, you have acknowledged a Chinese person as your master. We people of the Island Nation are of high nobility. How can we become slaves to a Chinese?" Ono Tatsumaru, the Family Head of the foremost martial art lineage in the Island Nation, said solemnly.

However, before his words could fall, a blade flashed, and Ono Tatsumaru was cut in half with a single stroke.

Seeing this, everyone's composure was shattered. It was known that Ono Tatsumaru was the top martial artist of the Island Nation, and yet the Demon God cut him in half, leaving no room for dissension.

The other strong figures looked grim but dared not defy the Demon God's pressure.

"Greetings to the master!!!"

Beneath the platform, a vast assembly knelt down in large numbers. Members from various factions and martial artist families bowed before Lin Chen.

Although many were unwilling and even resentful, they dared not disobey under the Demon God's pressure.

A young Chinese stood proudly while a crowd of Island Nation martial artists lay prostrate and kneeling.

This scene was overwhelmingly shocking and spectacular.

The Ikeda father and son trembled all over, their backs drenched in sweat.

Their faces were pale with regret, knowing they had truly crossed someone they should not have.

The three girls, Ichishi, Jia Xiaoqing, and Ye Zi, blushed as they gazed at Lin Chen, already smitten.

This was the hero in their hearts, the man of their dreams.

At this moment, Lin Chen's gaze sharpened as he walked towards the platform.

Although Lin Chen's lips bore a smile, the Ikeda father and son trembled all over, their faces pale.

Suddenly, their legs gave way, and they knelt on the ground.

"Mr. Lin, no, Master, I was wrong. We failed to recognize Mount Tai," Ichikuma Chida said, his voice trembling.

Ikeda Yuki also spoke with a trembling voice as he crawled to Lin Chen: "Master, I was wrong. I'll never dare again."

At this point, a figure stood before them.

"Ancestor, please plead for our case!" The Ikeda father and son, as if seeing a lifeline, pleaded with the Demon God.

"Dare to disrespect the master, you both deserve to die!" The Demon God said coldly.