At that moment, Nangong Liuyun gazed at Jiang Xuan affectionately, speaking in a soft and gentle tone, “I’m sorry for startling my husband. I’ll take you to rest right away.
Senior Sister and the two servants can handle Nangong Mansion. Those evil ladies should all come knocking tonight. Let them come.”
Demon’s Demise Land.
Xia Xiaoyu’s figure slowly emerged from within.
Not long ago, as the Demon Clan’s Holy Maiden, she underwent the inheritance trials of the demon emperors of yore.
During the inheritance process, the demon emperors affirmed Xia Xiaoyu’s talent.
In the final part of questioning one’s heart, the remnants of past demon emperors would give different levels of inheritance based on the responses.
The question posed by the demon emperors was:
“After gaining the might of a powerful demon emperor, what will you use this power for?”
Past Holy Maidens usually gave replies like these:
“I’ll lead the demon race to its zenith.”
“I aim to be the strongest and protect our kind.”
“I want every race to submit to the demons.”
“I wish to create a world ruled by high-ranking demons.”
Answers varied, but mostly expressed loyalty to the demon race or their personal ambitions.
Yet Xia Xiaoyu’s reply clashed with these ideals.
“I want to use this power to reclaim my beloved and imprison him, so he’ll belong to me forever.”
The demon emperor remnants: “????????”
Upon hearing her answer, the demonic emperors were stunned.
In the next moment, a slightly weathered voice spoke up:
“Little girl, your answer… is too small. Didn’t you think about how you’d help the demon race?!”
“No, I haven’t even handled my own affairs. I have no time for the demon race’s issues…”
The demon emperors: “……”
“Sorry, you didn’t pass the test. You can’t receive the inheritance; you’re free to leave…”
Just as Xia Xiaoyu was about to turn away, a voice echoed:
“Little girl, I really like your response. Using strength for your desires—that’s true, pure demonism. Those superficial words from past Holy Maidens never came true.
Old fossils indeed grow more senile. They won’t give you the inheritance, so let me do it. My legacy is far superior to those wimpy demon emperors.
I don’t expect you to contribute to the demon race. Use the power however you wish. Also, if you reach divine warrior realms, drop by the altar at the abyss’s bottom. Oh right, apart from the demon god inheritance, I’ll grant you actual demon god powers for protection.”
Seeing the demon god’s actions, the remaining demon emperors trembled in terror, unable to protest.
No way, mainly because they couldn’t beat that mysterious demon clan founder.
Returning to the present, having received the demon god’s inheritance, Xia Xiaoyu’s cultivation had surged, reaching the martial saint level. She became the strongest among the demon clan’s holy maidens.
Unbeknownst to Xia Xiaoyu, during her inheritance process, a bit of the demon god’s spirit secretly took root in her mind.
The lurking demon god sighed:
“What a promising seedling. I can’t leave the abyss, but… she’s perfect for taking revenge on that human supreme being. Then, I’ll prepare quite a gift for his wedding, especially settling accounts with that vile golden dragon!”
On the other side, Xia Xiaoyu merged with another form of herself, her eyes a mix of gold and red.
Feeling her newfound power, she muttered:
“It’s been calculated—Xuan brother’s big day is tomorrow. Perfect timing. Tomorrow, the star of that grand wedding should change. As for Nangong Liuyun, if she acts smart, I could let her be a bridesmaid.”
With her plan set, her figure vanished.
Great Jiang Imperial City, inside a hidden cave.
Mo Han relayed everything she witnessed in the Nangong Mansion to these allies.
Bai Xi, controlling Ling Wushuang’s body, slowly spoke:
“When our master didn’t return to the Tai Xuan sect, we always believed in him…
Revenging our master… was just an excuse, a way to express longing…
So, Nangong Liuyun knows those details… this makes the mission hard.”
Jiang Xuan’s senior disciple, Xi Yao, frowned.
“Puzzling. Master rarely interacted with others besides us apprentices…
Even if it’s me, I can’t fathom who Nangong Liuyun is…
Regardless, confirming their strength, it’s time for action. Tonight. If we win, we can take over the wedding; otherwise, uh, there’s no losing…”
In the underground chamber,
Under Nangong Liuyun’s embrace, they reached this place and stopped near the room where Xiao Hongxin was confined.
Seeing Xiao Hongxin with a ghostly pale and d*ath-gray face, Liuyun softly smiled.
“Chief Pavilion, your strength isn’t bad, want me to let you out?”
Hearing this, Xiao Hongxin regained some brightness in her eyes.
She slowly lifted her head, looking at Nangong Liuyun in slight bewilderment.
“Witch, what exactly do you want?”
“I plan to take you and all the members of the Xuantian Pavilion under my command.”
“That’s impossible, Xuantian Pavilion only listens to the Pavilion Master…”
“Forgotten? You are the new Pavilion. The old Pavilion is now in my arms, obediently following orders.”
Jiang Xuan: “……….”
“Umm… wife, could you put me down?”
“Not yet, first see if she considers your well-being. If she dares defy me, I’m merciful after all. How dare she…
Because you’re so disobedient, it’s all thanks to your former master, so only a fair punishment fits.”
Jiang Xuan: “? ? ? ? ? ?”
Liuyun’s bold and unreasonable statements left Jiang Xuan stunned. After circling around endlessly, it still turned out to be about him.
Meanwhile, bound in a bag, Xiao Hongxin fully realized her helplessness.
She moved to Liuyun’s feet:
“Fufu… Fuyi… please spare the Pavilion Chief… Just if you release him, Xuantian is yours…”
“Fufu, your subordinate seems loyal. Thinking of you even now…”
“Mama… wife… the Xuantian Pavilion has nothing to do with me anymore… perhaps… go easy on the new Chief…”
“Oh, fufu’s again doing favors for other women. Looks like clearing the evil women is wise…”
Suddenly, Nangong Liuyun switched gears, glaring at Xiao Hongxin:
“If you genuinely submit Xuantian with everyone, I’ll break precedent and keep you by my husband’s side as a little maid. What do you think?”
Xiao Hongxin: “!!!!!?”
