Chapter 1, The Demon King on the Toilet

For instance, as a father, you can't even come up with a name

Is there any paper

With an appearance that is quite ordinary, a family background that is also unremarkable, and academic performance during school that was merely average, the only notable aspect might be a rather lively personality, which often caused considerable frustration for the teachers at school

Pei Renli's biological father’s close friend, who is also Pei Renli's godfather, pondered for a long time but could not come up with a single idea. These two were truly troubled by the matter of naming, having just put their thoughts aside... They began to scratch their heads vigorously again, resembling the legendary talents of Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong.

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Brutal pleasure will ultimately end in brutality

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Although this sentence originates from a play written by Shakespeare, the creation of a work requires logic, whereas reality does not. This leads to the conclusion that reality is far more absurd, bizarre, and magical than creation

The Demon King, a new Demon King has descended from beyond the realm!

Upon first meeting Pei Renli, I felt that he was ordinary from head to toe. The name Renli in his name represents benevolence and propriety, and when combined with his surname, it becomes Pei Renli

This situation continued until Pei Renli's father took the bus to buy baby supplies. As he was constantly being asked to name the child, his mind was filled with all sorts of unreliable ideas, to the extent that he didn't even notice when the bus passed his stop

The only noteworthy setting is that this realm possesses a 'Demon King'

There was even a time when I considered naming him Pei Yuanqing directly, because Pei Renli's father only knew of this famous person with the surname Pei. However, upon further reflection, Pei Yuanqing's fate was not very good, and it seemed rather inauspicious, so I decided against it

When a child is born, parents certainly need to think of a name. Many parents come up with a plethora of names even before the child is born. However, Pei Renli's biological father is a typical example of someone who is utterly uninformed, having returned most of what he learned in school to his teachers, a product of the gaps in the nine-year compulsory education system

The creativity behind his name can be described as a profound difficulty in contemporary naming practices. Whenever someone learns the origin of Pei Renli's name, they are often left speechless, responding with a sympathetic gaze that conveys a sense of pity for this unfortunate child

However, in reality, his name does not have a literal meaning

His attire is quite simple, yet the intricate fabric is something even the most skilled weavers would find difficult to replicate. Even the seemingly ordinary dyeing process completely surpasses the technical level of the local area

Initially, this was merely a title, just a phrase used by the rebels, and it was no different from mere empty talk

The time has entered the latter half of the night, and the frequent storms are gradually approaching their end; that recent piercing thunder was merely the last act of defiance.

The rain fell like suspended ropes, and the howling wind swept through the stones and crevices of the mountains, producing a deep, rumbling sound, akin to the roar of a giant

In the dimly lit room, the flame of the candle flickers gently, impervious to any wind or rain, for it is protected by a powerful spell.

She has thought countless times about how she should communicate when the new Demon King appears, but when that moment truly arrives, her mind goes blank, and she cannot utter a single word

At that moment, I happened to hear the electronic announcement: "Pei Ren Li has arrived, passengers alighting please exit from the rear door."

However, the term 'one person' is actually not very accurate, because although she appears very close to a human, she has a pair of curved horns on her head

Daxuhai, this is an extremely complex and vast primeval forest. Just from its name, it is evident that it is indeed exaggeratedly large, not only is it bestowed with the title of 'sea', but it is also prefixed with 'great'.

Since the tyrannical demon king disappeared, she has been waiting here, always fixating on the crystal ball during stormy nights, even the thunderous roars that make her ears slightly tingle have not caused her to blink an eye

It was yet another stormy night, which is quite common in the Sea of Trees. It is precisely because of the frequent heavy rainfall that this forest, known as the Sea of Trees, has come to exist

Multiverse world

Since the disappearance of the tyrannical Demon King twenty years ago, many individuals have claimed to be the Demon King for various reasons, but they all turned out to be nothing more than charlatans.

Pei Renli, an ordinary person

The origin of this prophecy cannot be determined, yet it has spread widely, from south to north and from west to east, reaching not only the high-ranking officials and the wealthy but also the common people, and even tribes that have had contact with civilization comparable to that of savages have heard of the prophecy of the demon king's arrival

But as the thunder gradually faded away, she, already filled with disappointment, saw the crystal ball in front of her suddenly illuminate with a layer of fine brilliance. This unexpected and unprecedented change made her take a step forward in excitement, unable to conceal the joy in her heart

Until the other party's calm and hollow gaze shifted over, she shivered and finally remembered her responsibilities

The last recorded demon king is a fellow who calls himself the Tyrant Demon King, and from his name alone, it is evident that he is certainly not a benevolent character

Yet amidst the countless peculiar dimensions, there exists an unremarkable place. It lacks any particularly unique laws and does not possess irreplaceable resources, so ordinary that dimension travelers seldom pay it a visit

The contingency plans that had been considered before were completely cast aside, and when the new demon king truly appeared in the form foretold by prophecy, she could only utter these words, her voice somewhat distorted due to overwhelming excitement

However, the majesty of the storm could not affect a cave located deep within the sea of trees, right next to the foothills of the mountains, which was once the stronghold of the tyrannical demon king.

He is a young man, seated on a throne resembling white jade, one hand holding an unknown magical object, while the other gently covers beneath his nose. In the dim candlelight, only the faint curve of his tightly pressed lips can be discerned.

In theory, this should be a good thing, but after the tyrannical demon king disappeared, a prophecy began to spread.

A fine glow rapidly coalesced and took shape before my eyes, as if some entity were slowly emerging from within the light.

Pei Renli's father, as if enlightened by a sudden revelation, instantly had an epiphany, or one might say, a flash of inspiration, and immediately came up with an idea

The water vapor from the southern sea collides with the towering mountains, continuously accumulating in the sky, and the torrential rain naturally descends from the heavens like a flood released from a dam

She is very young and beautiful, and should be pursued by men wherever she goes. Yet now she stands alone, as motionless as a statue, gazing at the crystal ball placed on the cushion of the table not far away

But he suddenly disappeared overnight, vanishing without a trace

On a stormy night that seems capable of tearing the sky apart, a new demon king will descend from beyond the realm

It is fortunate that he did not do this; otherwise, when the child grows up, he would certainly have to change his name again, or else he would likely be ridiculed by classmates to the point of becoming withdrawn when he starts school

A woman stands there next to the candle

After growing up, there was nothing particularly remarkable about him. Whether it was his close friends or acquaintances he had just met, their evaluations of him were generally that he was quite an optimistic and upbeat young man. Like most contemporary youth, he enjoyed playing video games in his free time, and even his hobbies were quite ordinary

The 'Demon King', seemingly appearing out of thin air from a crystal ball, remained remarkably calm. He slightly retracted one hand and responded in a steady, deep voice that was quite serious

Throughout the long course of history, there have been demon lords who sought to unify the world, those who led monsters to destroy civilizations, and even demon lords who shattered the glory of the deities; such instances are numerous and varied.

The speed of her heartbeat suddenly increased, and she felt a slight dizziness after waiting for this moment for many years, with her palms starting to sweat.

Of course, when being mischievous, one also receives double the punishment

This makes the issue of naming quite challenging, especially since the family insists that he come up with a name on his own, forbidding him from spending money to hire someone for the task, which even leads Pei Renli's father to consider using a random name generator as a way to get it over with

Staring intently at the crystal ball, the woman, with no fluctuation of expression on her face, felt a twinge of disappointment in her heart. However, this was something she had grown accustomed to. A full twenty years had passed, and given that the Great Tree Sea was a place often subject to storms, the frequency of disappointment had rendered her less inclined to harbor any expectations.

No one knows what exactly went wrong with him, nor does anyone know where he went. However, one thing can be confirmed: ever since the tyrannical demon king disappeared, there has not been a true demon king for a full twenty years.

But without a name, how can the household registration be processed? It is not a viable solution to keep delaying this matter.

The reason it is called this name is that it is composed of countless planes of various sizes, each of which maintains the fundamental laws unchanged, but there will be some differences, at most just a difference in degree. Some planes that differ too greatly feel as if one has arrived on an alien planet

You have finally appeared

Although the wind and rain may be kept at bay by the spell, the thunder's mighty roar cannot be completely obscured

That's right, it's the demon king who is remembered as the villainous big boss.

What is most distressing about prophecies is not their inaccuracy, but rather their excessive vagueness and ambiguity

Thus, he was named Pei Renli, playing on a homophonic pun. After all, the two characters 'Ren Li' have somewhat ambiguous meanings, while 'Ren Li' seems more appropriate.

Boom

There is no mention of time, nor is there any indication of location; there is only the phrase 'on a stormy night', which makes it impossible to determine where it is or when it will occur

With a thud, she hurriedly knelt halfway before the newly appointed Demon King, bowing her head devoutly and speaking in the most respectful tone:

However, as time passed, they referred to all entities that could threaten the existence of the plane as Demon Kings, transforming the term from a mere designation into something akin to a title

And the Demon King did not fail to live up to this title

The only aspect that differs from ordinary individuals is that, in addition to his biological parents, he also has a godfather and a godmother. Given that they currently do not have children, they treat him as their own son. Pei Renli has grown up enjoying double the maternal and paternal love, and even the gifts he receives on his birthday are in double portions

There is not just one Demon King; whenever one Demon King disappears, a new one will appear before long. It is unclear what kind of buff has been placed on this realm.

Thus, the children have all been brought home from the hospital, yet they still have not been named, which has caused Pei Renli's biological father to suffer from the family's criticism