World-Ending Demon Emperor-Chapter 2102 - 990: Painful Regret and Pride! Zhi Yan Returns!
Because he was preparing to appoint Jiang Xue as the heir to the throne at the right time, even though she was a woman. However, the problem was that Jiang Xue was not a complete woman, but it was said there was a way to resolve this. As a result, Jiang Xue became possessed by the soul of an ancient witch, so this matter was delayed.
Jiang Shang felt that he was unavoidably responsible for his daughter’s death. Because when Jiang Xue came to talk to him, Jiang Shang’s tone was not good. He asked Jiang Xue, "Are you human? I understand your allegiance to the Demon Emperor Lanling, but do you really want to watch the Demon Emperor destroy all of humanity?"
Jiang Shang was questioning Jiang Xue’s stance, feeling that she had, to some extent, betrayed humanity.
Jiang Xue did not argue back but used the most intense means to prove herself. Proving she was loyal to the Demon Emperor Lanling and to the Human Kingdom, she sought a way to save the Human Kingdom by sacrificing her life.
This made Jiang Shang’s heart ache to the point of almost being unable to breathe.
"Uncle..." Suddenly, a shadow appeared in front of Jiang Shang, a woman’s voice.
Jiang Shang looked up with tearful eyes, astonished at the visitor.
It was the ancient witch, Xixi.
"I... am the demon woman who possessed her body, and... I am also her lover," said Xixi.
Once again, tears welled up in Jiang Shang’s eyes uncontrollably.
Xixi said, "The Demon Emperor promised that if the Dongli Kingdom remained neutral in this war, he would designate the entire Dongli Kingdom as a non-combat neutral zone, a human refuge. As long as anyone from the Human Kingdom is willing to sever ties with the Dragon Temple, they can seek refuge here, and the Demon Clan Army will not enter. If Dongli Kingdom’s food supply isn’t enough to support the humans seeking refuge, the Flame Demon Empire would unconditionally support with food."
Jiang Shang felt his heart wrenching again; all of this was obtained at the cost of his daughter’s life.
His daughter, although possessed by an ancient witch and loyal to the Demon Emperor, remained so outstanding, noble, and just, filled with great love for humanity. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
She had always been his proudest treasure, both in childhood and adulthood.
Jiang Shang staggered to kneel and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, Demon Emperor!"
Xixi couldn’t help but gently step forward to embrace Jiang Shang, saying, "You must take care; this is A-Xue’s last wish, and we must fulfill it for her."
Jiang Shang looked at Xixi closely through his tears, realizing she had no face, only two eyes. Although she was an energy body, he could feel her tears.
"You are a good child too, I’m sorry for the prejudice I’ve held against you," Jiang Shang said.
Xixi didn’t speak, just silently embraced Jiang Shang and cried.
As she left, Xixi said, "The Emperor asked me to tell you not to say anything about pledging loyalty to the Demon Emperor or ceding territory. Simply stating neutrality in this war and a willingness to accept refugees is enough. Otherwise, the Dragon Temple will not let you go."
Jiang Shang once more bowed, saying, "This old servant thanks the Emperor for his kindness."
At night, Jiang Shang returned to his room, where his wife Ji Yingsha was already asleep, her pillow entirely soaked.
He lay down, gently embracing his wife, holding back his tears, trying to provide her comfort and warmth.
Ji Yingsha turned over, tightly hugging Jiang Shang, trembling and crying.
"Brother, you still have me, you still have me..." Ji Yingsha said while sobbing softly.
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Zhi Ao’s declaration of allegiance to the Demon Emperor and the destruction of the Sky-Piercing Dragon Tower were no less than a nuclear bomb going off in the Human Kingdom, inciting a terrifying uproar.
Especially in the Rage Wave Kingdom, where the construction along the Ten Thousand Mountain defense line nearly came to a halt.
Moreover, the Rage Wave Kingdom suddenly lost the Regency Prince, two commanders from the Commander-in-chief’s Office, and the Governor of the three eastern provinces from the cabinet, causing the entire administration to collapse into chaos.
As a result, Zhi Yan had to leave the Sky Holy Palace and return to the Rage Wave Kingdom to clean up the mess prematurely.
Before leaving, Gu Ban met with Zhi Yan.
"Your luck is incredibly good; the implications of this event are extremely dire. Zhi Ao is your only blood sibling, yet he betrayed the Dragon Temple. Initially, you would have been implicated," Gu Ban said. "However, since we bestowed upon you the King-level bloodline energy, you were spared. But you’re not entirely out of danger yet. After returning to the Rage Wave Kingdom this time, you must make your position clear to reassure the Sky Holy Palace, understand?"
Zhi Yan nodded, "I understand."
"However, your decisive assassination of Suo Lun previously has earned the trust of the Emperors of the Sky Holy Palace," Gu Ban said. "In short, although the Dragon Temple is facing unprecedented challenges, it also encounters unprecedented opportunities. This is your chance to stand out. Although you started later in the competition with Ji Xiuning, Huai Bingyi, and Ji Mengbai, you’re now a step ahead, so seize this opportunity to secure a good position in the future Sky Holy Palace, aim for second, with hopes for first, understand?"
"Yes," Zhi Yan said. "Thank you, teacher."
"Then you should go back," Gu Ban said. "Remember, you must make a clear statement to let the Emperors of the Sky Holy Palace see your attitude."
"Yes," Zhi Yan replied, "I’m leaving then."
As Zhi Yan left the Sky Holy Palace, she was unexpectedly escorted by Kui Shuangshuang, the new Demon Pavilion Master.
"Hello, Sister Zhi Yan," Kui Shuangshuang said with a sweet smile.
Zhi Yan looked at this stunningly beautiful woman and only nodded; she had never interacted with Kui Shuangshuang before.
Regardless of the age, Kui Shuangshuang was definitely older than her, yet calling her sister was peculiar.
Kui Shuangshuang laughed, "You are the Demon Emperor’s legal wife, and I’m merely his concubine, so naturally, I should call you sister."
Zhi Yan’s face turned cold, "What do you mean by this?"
Kui Shuangshuang said, "It means nothing, just a friendly reminder. At this moment, you are still the legal wife of Demon Emperor Sauron. It’s a very dangerous position, especially since your brother Zhi Ao betrayed the Dragon Temple and pledged allegiance to Demon Emperor Sauron. This is an extremely perilous juncture, and the whole Sky Holy Palace is waiting for you to take a stand."
Zhi Yan asked, "What do you think I should do?"
Kui Shuangshuang said, "Good sister, you don’t have to be hostile towards me. In the future, I will never be your enemy, nor will I stand in your way. Your enemy is Ji Xiuning, not me. In contrast, we will be natural allies."
Zhi Yan coldly remarked, "If I remember correctly, you and Ji Xiuning both belong to Ning Wuya, right?"
Kui Shuangshuang said, "That’s precisely why I chose to ally with you. Ning Wuya’s resources are limited; if they all go to Ji Xiuning, there won’t be any left for me. I’m not planning to switch allegiances. Our Demon Pavilion will always rely on the Demon Star Pavilion; Ning Wuya is well aware of this, so he turns a blind eye to my interactions with you and my competition with Ji Xiuning."
Kui Shuangshuang’s position was awkward; she received the King-level bloodline and could excel through force within the Sky Holy Palace. But now, with many Heaven Tombs being opened and so many King-level strong, her prospects became somewhat risky. Moreover, the Demon Pavilion is inherently on the outer edge of the Sky Holy Palace, inherently incapable of vying for the top three.
So Kui Shuangshuang’s goal was singular, to have the Demon Pavilion Master enter the Sky Holy Palace, even just as the Sky Judge.
Kui Shuangshuang said, "Sister Zhi Yan, the Sky Holy Palace is waiting for your statement, yet not telling you how to express it. It’s very dangerous, so I think you must renounce your position as Sauron’s legal wife immediately, declare your separation upon returning to the Rage Wave Kingdom, and resume your independence to show a complete severance from the Demon Emperor."
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