After hearing Gongsun Yajiu's words, the surrounding demons showed mixed reactions.
There was no doubt that Gongsun Yajiu had inadvertently activated the Demon Emperor's Legacy, making another significant contribution to the demon clan. Unfortunately, she had relinquished her Holy Maiden status for a human. Otherwise, no other prodigy in the demon clan could have competed with her.
The demon leader also felt a sense of regret. Gongsun Yajiu had the courage and resolve, but she directed them towards the wrong objective—seeking the Sea Soul Essence for a human.
However, countless strong demons had sought the Demon Emperor's Legacy in vain, yet Gongsun Yajiu had managed to activate it unintentionally. This suggested a mysterious connection between her and the legacy.
Thus, the demon leader's heart softened once more.
"Gongsun Yajiu, I am giving you another chance. If you send that human out of the demon domain and sever all ties with him, demonstrating your loyalty to our clan, I will allow you to enter the Demon Emperor's Legacy for the trial!"
This was a significant concession from the demon leader. He didn't ask her to kill Xiao Fan, only to send him away.
It was clear to any observant demon how much the demon leader valued Gongsun Yajiu. If she remained stubborn, she would be truly ungrateful.
At this moment, the demon prodigies were the most anxious. According to legend, only the young generation of demons could enter the Demon Emperor's Legacy and obtain its inheritance. This meant that they had the best chance.
Gongsun Yajiu had repeatedly proven herself invaluable to the demon clan. Whether in strategy or strength, she was a top contender among the young demons. Moreover, she had activated the legacy. Despite it being accidental, the fact remained that countless strong demons had failed where she had succeeded.
The other prodigies knew that if Gongsun Yajiu entered the legacy trial, she would be their greatest obstacle. Although she had given up her Holy Maiden status for a human, the lure of the Demon Emperor's Legacy was immense. They doubted she would give it up easily, for nothing could compare to this opportunity.
Gongsun Bo, Gongsun Yajiu's father, along with their tribe members, had arrived at the scene. Hearing the demon leader's offer, Gongsun Bo urgently shouted, "Daughter, don't be rash. Your father apologizes for speaking harshly before."
"Just send that human out of the demon domain, and you will still be our pride, the pride of our entire tribe!"
Gongsun Bo's face was filled with urgency, nearly answering for her. Yet Gongsun Yajiu remained indifferent to their pleas.
Honor? It was honor when useful, and nothing more when not. She had had enough of being bound by so-called honor and morality.
Her thoughts had never wavered. The Demon Emperor's Legacy was indeed tempting, but her priority was to heal Xiao Fan with the Sea Soul Essence.
Gongsun Yajiu calmly replied, "Thank you for your kindness, Demon Leader, but I must refuse."
The crowd was stunned. Gongsun Yajiu had given up a chance to change her fate once more for a human!
What was so special about that human? The prodigies were relieved. Without Gongsun Yajiu in the trial, their chances of obtaining the Demon Emperor's Legacy increased significantly.
The demon leader's face turned dark with suppressed anger. Gongsun Yajiu had thoroughly disappointed him. He had hoped to cultivate her as a successor, but her obsession with the human led her to forgo even the Demon Emperor's Legacy.
His patience had run out. Signaling the saint-level guardians, he summoned the elders to discuss how the young demons would enter the legacy.
Seeing this, Gongsun Yajiu turned and left, her father and tribe members watching in sorrow and frustration. To them, all the blame lay with the human.
If the human was removed, Gongsun Yajiu might come to her senses. The demon leader still valued her, and there might be a chance for her to participate in the legacy trial. The potential glory for her and their tribe was immense.
Gongsun Yajiu returned to the dilapidated house where Xiao Fan lay in the same dazed state. She sighed in relief, having obtained the Sea Soul Essence, ready to heal him.
Before beginning, she noticed the many demons heading towards the sea and decided it was necessary to find a quieter place. Initially, she chose this house for its seclusion, but with the Demon Emperor's Legacy now attracting all demons to the coast, she needed to relocate to ensure Xiao Fan's treatment was uninterrupted.