Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

The dunecrab, usually so proud and dismissive of humans, suddenly froze in place, its massive body coming to a halt.

Timothy's gaze sent a chill down its spine.

For the first time, it felt like it was nothing more than prey.

"Beast Monarch Essence… Beast Monarch Essence… what a treasure."

Timothy muttered the words over and over, licking his lips as he slowly advanced.

His eyes were filled with greed and hunger.

"What… what is he planning to do? That's the Beast Monarch of Ocean's Gate! It could crush us with a single step if it wanted to!"

Thalric and the other middle-aged practitioners were completely dumbfounded.

The dunecrab was just as stunned.

It stared blankly at the human approaching, an unfamiliar sense of fear creeping up inside it.

That greedy look in Timothy's eyes—it was as if he wanted to devour the crab whole.

The dunecrab's face flushed with embarrassment.

"This human… he's obsessed with my body… What a freak! I never thought humans could be this perverted!"

The dunecrab, who had always looked down on humans, now felt nothing but fear.

It didn't have time to worry about its dignity. Faced with the choice between pride and survival, it hesitated for only a moment before turning tail and running.

"Thud, thud, thud."

Its claws and eight legs scrambled frantically as it scurried away as fast as it could.

"The Beast Monarch… it's running away!"

Thalric and the others could only watch in disbelief as the dunecrab fled. Their minds buzzed, unable to process what they were seeing.

That was the Beast Monarch of Ocean's Gate! No matter how strong this young man was, there was no way he could scare it off, right?

But the reality before them defied all logic. Not only did the dunecrab not stop, but it seemed to be fleeing in an even greater panic.

And Timothy? He was right on its tail, chasing without hesitation.

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Even though it couldn't speak human language, the dunecrab's mind screamed in terror.

But Timothy had no intention of letting it go.

A smile played on his lips, and his eyes grew even more terrifying.

Beast Monarch Essence was an irreplaceable ingredient for the Dragon's Roar Supreme Vitality Pill.

And if he wanted to deal with Goddess Sylvia, this dunecrab would have to pay the price.

His greedy gaze bore down on the fleeing creature.

The dunecrab tried its best to escape, but no matter how hard it ran, it couldn't shake the figure chasing it.

It raised its hard-shelled body, but it was too late. A fist was already crashing down from above.

The dunecrab's eyes were filled with nothing but fear.

It had no way to dodge. All it could do was brace itself, hoping its tough shell would withstand the blow.

"Boom!"

With a deafening crash, the punch seemed to ignore any defense, caving in the crab's shell as if it were nothing.

The sheer force of the blow sent the massive creature crashing into the ground, leaving a deep crater.

"This… this isn't the strength of a normal Ocean's Gate practitioner. This is on par with a Holy Emperor-level fighter!"

The dunecrab was in so much pain that even its crab roe was knocked loose. It lay helpless in the pit, unable to move, watching in horror as another punch came down.

"Boom!"

This time, not only did the crab roe splatter everywhere, but fragments of its shattered shell flew in all directions.

The dust settled, and everything fell silent, as if nothing had happened.

But in the desert, all that remained was the dunecrab's empty shell.

And the fresh, steaming crab roe…

Timothy had already dug out the gleaming, powerful Demonic Beast Essence from the dunecrab's shattered shell.

He even casually scooped up some of the crab roe and took a bite.

It was warm, fresh, and honestly, pretty tasty.

"What the hell just happened?!"

The middle-aged practitioners were completely dumbfounded by the scene before them.

The mighty Beast Monarch of Ocean's Gate had been taken down in just two punches?

And now, even its Demonic Beast Essence had been extracted!

For a moment, as they stared at Timothy's terrifying grin, they couldn't tell who was the hunter and who was the prey anymore.

They had originally thought this young man was just like them—someone who only dared to scavenge in the safest parts of this forbidden land.

But now, none of them dared to think that anymore.

"The ancient alchemy techniques have been lost for ages. High-level Demonic Beast Essences are practically useless now. What could he possibly want with it…"

Thalric muttered in disbelief, watching Timothy's figure disappear into the distance.

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But then, a voice drifted back from afar.

Just one sentence, but they left everyone frozen in place.

"Dragon's Roar Supreme Vitality Pill!"

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"What just happened?"

Even though the vast desert stretched endlessly, a distant explosion had instantly drawn the attention of many practitioners scattered across the Desolate Wastes.

They turned toward the source of the sound. Though they couldn't see much, many could feel the terrifying energy emanating from that direction.

"Is that…"

Two female disciples from Blooming Sanctuary used a secret technique, gently placing flower petals over their eyes.

Soon, despite the swirling sand obscuring the view, they could clearly see what lay far in the distance.

There, the broken remains of a dunecrab lay in ruins.

Its shell had been completely shattered, and even its Demonic Beast Essence had been dug out.

"That was an Ocean's Gate Beast Monarch… who could have…"

Their expressions quickly shifted.

Because both disciples had clearly seen the person who had extracted the dunecrab's Demonic Beast Essence—it was Timothy.

They still held deep admiration for Timothy, the man who had once saved Blooming Sanctuary.

The memory of the long line of people waiting to confess their feelings to him was still fresh in their minds…

But…

They also knew all about what had happened between Selene and Timothy.

The two disciples glanced worriedly at Selene, who stood nearby.

"Don't worry, I saw it."

Selene smiled faintly and shook her head.

To be able to kill the Beast Monarch of Ocean's Gate with a single punch—Timothy's strength had indeed reached a terrifying level.

But…

Her hand lightly gripped the hilt of the sword hanging at her waist, and Selene felt her confidence return.

Even though her heart had been shattered many times before, this time, she would not lose to Timothy.

Besides, she wasn't alone this time.

Inside the wooden box she carried was the piccolo her sister, Holy Maiden Aeliana, had gifted her.

This Heavenly-level artifact seemed to carry her sister's will, as if Aeliana herself stood behind her. At this moment, no matter what opponent she faced, Selene would no longer feel fear.

Not even Timothy.

This time, it would be him who lost!

Selene's confidence surged, and with her hand still on her sword, she gazed into the distance.

Just then, a faint light began to shine from deep within the desert.

Though the light was still weak, everyone could feel the extraordinary energy it contained.

The hidden treasure of the Desolate Wastes had finally revealed itself!