Allen looked at Muzan and the Upper Ranks kneeling on the ground, a slight smile playing on his lips.
He slowly stood up, looking down at these trembling demons from above.
"The sun is about to rise; that's enough for today."
He looked at the impending sunrise and, with a hint of regret, dismissed everyone.
Allen watched the sky outside the window gradually lighten, then turned to Muzan and said, "That's all for today.
I'll be back to train you all at the same time tomorrow."
Muzan immediately bowed respectfully, "Yes, Ancestor.
We will prepare diligently."
Allen nodded with satisfaction, his gaze sweeping over the other Upper Rank demons: "Remember, if anyone dares to escape…"
His voice suddenly turned cold: "I will make him wish he were dead."
The demons all shivered, nodding repeatedly in agreement, and Douma even prostrated himself exaggeratedly on the ground: "Ancestor, don't worry, how could we dare to run away~"
Allen said no more, turning to walk towards the door.
Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly stopped: "Oh, and Muzan."
"Here!" Muzan immediately responded.
"Keep up the good work; you are the demon with the best chance of withstanding the blue spider lily."
Kokushibo was the first to speak: "Lord Muzan, do you truly believe he is the Ancestor?"
Muzan was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "His power far exceeds our imagination, there's no doubt about that.
As for the Ancestor's identity…"
Muzan would not allow anyone to stand above him; he narrowed his crimson eyes: "For now, we'll go along with him."
A sinister smile played on his lips; once he obtained the blue spider lily, he would definitely teach this disrespectful fellow a harsh lesson.
Gyutaro held his sister, Daki, who whispered, "But his training methods are too terrifying."
"Shut up!" Muzan snapped, "As long as we can gain the ability to walk in the sun, any painful training is worth it!"
Gyutaro quickly covered his sister's mouth, looking nervously at Muzan.
Unexpectedly, Muzan did not get angry; he just walked to the window with a gloomy expression.
"Akaza." Muzan suddenly spoke, "You've always pursued the peak of martial arts; how do you feel now?"
Akaza clenched his fists, his tattoos glowing faintly: "Very strong! Extremely strong! But precisely because of that, it has even more value as a challenge!"
Muzan sneered: "Very good, starting tomorrow, everyone must give their absolute best.
Remember, this is our only chance to obtain the blue spider lily."
Gyokko poked his head out from a corner: "Um, Lord Muzan, do we really have to believe him?"
Muzan's eyes suddenly turned dangerous: "Are you questioning my decision?"
"No, no!" Gyokko quickly retreated into his new pot, trembling.
"So scary~" Behind Gyokko, a trembling Hantengu, who hadn't spoken or attacked since entering the room, finally slowly spoke.
Allen's terrifying power caused his clones to explode into a mist of blood as soon as they appeared.
Once he realized the vast difference in strength between them, he had remained silent.
Muzan stood by the window, watching the sky gradually lighten, his expression shifting.
He slowly turned around, surveying the disheveled Upper Ranks in the room.
"Listen to me, all of you." His voice was low and dangerous.
"Starting tomorrow, no matter what that person demands, you must cooperate fully.
This is our only chance."
The demons nodded in silence.
Meanwhile, Allen was strolling through the morning streets, sunlight dappling his shoulders, giving him a golden outline.
Passersby cast curious glances, but no one dared to approach due to the bloodstains on his clothes.
"What an interesting reaction." Allen's lips curved slightly, recalling the trembling looks of Muzan and the Upper Ranks.
He had only intended to find a suitable punching bag to practice Asura Mode, never expecting a casual joke to be taken seriously.
"But this is good too; at least they won't easily run away." He murmured to himself.
When he eventually acquires the demons' abilities, he will also directly obtain the versions they possess after consuming the blue spider lily.
When Allen returned to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, it was already bright.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki was meditating in the courtyard and looked up slightly upon hearing footsteps.
"Mr. Allen, you're back." Kagaya's voice was as gentle as ever, but Allen could detect a hint of tension in his tone.
"Yes, I found Muzan." Allen casually sat opposite him and poured himself a cup of tea.
Kagaya's fingers trembled slightly: "And?"
"Don't worry, they won't harm humans for now.
I made them believe I am the Ancestor of demons." Allen took a sip of tea.
Kagaya was clearly stunned for a moment, then chuckled softly: "This… is quite an unexpected strategy."
"They're very cooperative." Allen shrugged.
"Especially Muzan; he'll do anything to get the blue spider lily."
Kagaya mused: "How do you plan to deal with them?"
"Train them for a while first." Allen set down his teacup.
"Once they adapt to the power of the blue spider lily, then we'll consider the next step."
Kagaya was silent for a moment: "Aren't you worried they'll become even more dangerous after gaining immunity to sunlight?"
Allen smiled: "In front of me, they will always just be punching bags."
Just then, Shinobu Kocho gracefully approached with tea and snacks: "Good morning, what interesting topic are you two discussing?"
Her gaze lingered on Allen for a moment, keenly noticing the slight bloodstains on his clothes.
"We're discussing Muzan." Kagaya replied gently.
Shinobu Kocho's smile froze for an instant: "Oh? Any progress?"
Allen took a pastry from her: "I found them and temporarily reached some kind of agreement."
Shinobu Kocho's pupils constricted slightly: "An agreement? With demons?"
"Shinobu." Kagaya gently reminded her.
"Mr. Allen has his own plan."
Shinobu Kocho took a deep breath, barely maintaining her smile: "I apologize, that was rude of me, but… I find it hard to imagine negotiating with a heartless, inhumane beast like Muzan."
"It's not a negotiation." Allen bit into a pastry.
"It's a command."
Shinobu Kocho's hand unconsciously tightened on the tray: "You mean?"
"Literally." Allen wiped his hands.
"Now they have to listen to me."
Shinobu Kocho and Kagaya exchanged a shocked look.
Just then, Sanemi Shinazugawa strode over, a curious expression on his face: "What secrets are you two whispering about?"
Shinobu Kocho quickly adjusted her expression, her brow furrowed in thought: "We were discussing Mr. Allen's, uh… findings from last night?"
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