Hello everyone, I'm Zhijian Baoli.

By the time you read this, the first volume of *Lord of Ten Thousand Demons* has come to a close—it serves as the prologue and foundation for this story.

I initially started writing this book after reading Yewu’s *One Slash*, which inspired me to craft my own tale about a Demon King and heroes. After all, this theme has stood the test of time.

Though there were minor hiccups early on, the current performance of this book has been quite successful.

Some sharp-eyed readers may have guessed my identity, but here, I will always be Zhijian Baoli.

This volume primarily follows Albel and Alicia’s journey, while weaving in key figures like Alusa, Yurei Amamiya, and the Shenluo World. The story’s minor antagonist, the “Seven Deadly Sins,” has also made a brief appearance. By the end, Verdandi—Albel’s younger sister—and Isharis, the first-generation Holy Maiden, have both arrived on the scene. The next volume promises to be quite lively!

Of course, Albel’s strength isn’t limited to what his character profile suggests. His origins and hidden abilities will be explored in the next volume—stay tuned.

Lastly, a quick note: *Lord of Ten Thousand Demons* will undergo pre-release rating at the end of this month. Whether it earns an S-rank depends on your monthly votes and my behind-the-scenes efforts. So, please spare a thought for me (and my dignity)—cast your votes generously! The bonus chapter rules still apply. I’m deeply grateful!

Join our reader group: 473083850. If you have questions about the plot or anything else, feel free to join. Even if you don’t, come hang out. Remember: there’s no problem a Baidu Netdisk link can’t solve—and if there is, just add a few more sites.

P.S. Tonight’s base update includes one chapter (100-vote bonus). If time allows, I’ll add the 150-vote bonus chapter too. Wait—I just checked, and we’re nearly at 200 votes. What a shame.

See you all in the next volume!