After Evan Lin left, the Beast King quickly followed. Everything that had happened just now had left him utterly stunned—he was lucky to escape with his life.
Evan Lin's speed was terrifying. Even with all his strength, the Beast King couldn't keep up. Once again, he was overwhelmed by Evan's power—his attitude toward Evan had completely changed, now filled with awe and respect.
It didn’t take long for Evan Lin to return to Serene Nether City. Most of the people had already scattered—the violent tremors from earlier had frightened them away. Evan hovered in the air for a few breaths before the Beast King finally caught up.
"Let’s head straight to the City Lord’s Mansion. I bet King Victor Zhao has already returned," Evan Lin said coolly. With a flash, he landed right on the mansion’s martial field.
As soon as Evan Lin and the Beast King appeared, Emerald Immortal Empress Jade and Princess Ivy showed up as well. Seeing Evan safe, both women smiled in relief, but when they spotted the Beast King behind him, they couldn’t help but feel puzzled—why was he here?
"Evan, are you alright? Why did he come back with you?" Princess Ivy asked directly, giving the Beast King a thorough once-over.
"Ivy, mind your manners. The Beast King is my brother now, so be polite to him. King Warren Lin and King Grant Gu have already been slain by my hand. The Beast King is of my Dragon Clan bloodline, so of course I couldn’t kill him. Besides, the Netherworld needs someone as strong as him to keep order," Evan Lin explained.
The Beast King looked at Princess Ivy and immediately said, "Greetings, Princess!" His tone was extremely courteous—gone was the arrogant look from that night.
"Well, since that’s the case, I won’t say anything more. Becoming Evan’s brother is no easy feat—he’s ruthless to his enemies, but he’s warmhearted to his friends. You’ll understand soon enough," Princess Ivy said.
Just then, King Victor Zhao, Chase Chu, and Princess Serene descended from the sky. Seeing Evan Lin and the Beast King at the City Lord’s Mansion, they were all surprised. Before anyone could say a word, the Beast King spoke up:
"King Victor Zhao, congratulations! To become in-laws with the Young Master is something everyone envies."
King Victor Zhao stared at the Beast King, then at Evan Lin, confusion written all over his face. "What did you call him? Young Master? What’s going on here? And what about those old guys, King Lin and King Gu?"
"King Lin and King Gu have already been slain by the Young Master. He’s basically a god—killing them was way too easy. If I weren’t a Nether Dragon, I might have been killed too. But now that I know the Young Master is in the Netherworld, I guess I’ve survived by luck," the Beast King replied.
As soon as he said this, King Victor Zhao and Princess Serene both shuddered. They knew exactly how strong King Lin and King Gu were, and now Evan Lin had killed them outright—without even a scratch. Just imagining that was terrifying.
"Alright, enough with the suspicion. The Beast King is of my Dragon Clan bloodline, so he’s my brother. He calls me Young Master because my status is higher—that’s our clan’s rule. Don’t overthink it," Evan Lin clarified.
Now that King Lin and King Gu are dead, Heaventop City and Bloodsea City need people to take over. Get ready to send someone. And Chase and Serene’s wedding must be held in grand style.
I heard from the Beast King that the Hidden Clans in the Netherworld might try to interfere or snatch up the two cities before us. Keep your eyes open. If they really want to profit without effort, I won’t hesitate to wipe them out.
For now, you two should each send people to take over one of the cities. If you run into trouble, just come straight to me. I don’t think there’s anyone in the Netherworld who can scare me," Evan Lin said.
At this moment, Evan Lin’s wild arrogance and dominance were on full display. But Princess Serene, King Victor Zhao, and the Beast King didn’t think anything was wrong—Evan’s terrifying strength gave him every right to say that.
"Rest assured, Young Master! I’ll head back right now and get everything ready. Once it’s all settled, I’ll come over to drink at your wedding feast!" the Beast King said enthusiastically.
"That’s fine, but my identity needs to remain secret for now. I don’t want too many people knowing—it could complicate things for you. If real trouble comes up, just come straight to Serene Nether City. Don’t act recklessly!" Evan Lin warned.
Reuniting the Netherworld under reliable hands was crucial for Evan Lin. That way, once he left, he wouldn’t have to worry about Chase’s safety. As for Princess Ivy, he planned to find Sunstones and bring her back to the Immortal Realm.
The Beast King didn’t linger; he quickly left. King Victor Zhao immediately sent several elders to Bloodsea City, since it was closest to Serene Nether City and easiest to take over.
Heaventop City was close to the Beast King’s own territory, so it was easy for him to take over as well. The two didn’t say much, but they understood each other perfectly.
Everything was moving in a good direction. Evan Lin had already become the key figure in the City Lord’s Mansion—even though King Victor Zhao was the lord, Evan’s status now seemed even higher.
After the selection event, many people stayed in Serene Nether City, mainly because Princess Serene’s wedding hadn’t happened yet. Most were eager to witness the grand ceremony.
Some Hidden Clan members remained in the mansion, and after discussion, Princess Serene and Chase’s wedding was set for half a month later. The news spread quickly through Serene Nether City, and soon word got out that King Lin and King Gu had been slain by a mysterious powerhouse.
In no time, the whole Netherworld was in turmoil. For someone to kill the leaders of two major powers—that took unimaginable strength. Many found out that the killer was a guest at the Serene Nether City Lord’s Mansion, apparently the father of Princess Serene’s chosen husband, making him King Victor Zhao’s new in-law.
Suddenly, many people began to fear King Victor Zhao—who would have thought he had such a terrifying ally?
Time flew by. In just ten days, King Victor Zhao and the Beast King smoothly took over King Lin and King Gu’s territories. The Hidden Clans wanted to seize the two powers, but when they heard that doing so meant making an enemy of the peerless expert in King Victor’s mansion, they backed off.
After all, if someone could easily kill King Lin and King Gu, wiping out the Hidden Clans would be just as easy. In the end, the clans wisely chose to give up.
Over the next few days, Evan Lin spent his time with Chase, Princess Serene, Princess Ivy, and Emerald Immortal Empress Jade, often giving Chase and Serene pointers on cultivation.
King Lin’s storage ring was packed with treasures. Evan Lin took out more than half and gave them to Chase, hoping he’d grow quickly and become a true powerhouse of the Netherworld…