Demon Lord and His Unknown Child With the Empress-Chapter 385 : This Lord Has a Candidate for the Beast Emperor Position

Chapter 385 - This Lord Has a Candidate for the Beast Emperor Position

After hearing Hu Shan's account, Lang Yuehong fell into contemplation.

She didn't immediately say whether she would hand over the ancient secret scroll fragment, but first asked Hu Shan:

"Hu Shan, now that the current Dragon Emperor is dead, has anyone claimed the title of Emperor?"

"Replying to Lord Beast Emperor, the Dragon Emperor only perished today. No new emperor has been established yet," Hu Shan replied respectfully.

"Then in your mind, is there anyone you feel is a suitable candidate?" Lang Yuehong continued to ask upon hearing this.

Hu Shan's expression was pensive. He quickly reviewed the various great clans and powerful chiefs within the current Beast Realm in his mind, but in the end, his brows furrowed deeply, and he slowly shook his head.

"Lord Beast Emperor, in the current Beast Realm, this old man has temporarily found no suitable candidate capable of shouldering the position of Beast Emperor..."

The Beast Realm had experienced a hundred years of chaos. The vast majority of those who had the heart to maintain peace and cared for the realm's populace had basically sacrificed themselves.

Among the remaining, their cultivation was either insufficient to command respect from the other clans, or their intentions were difficult to fathom, not being among those who had initially joined the resistance against the Dragon Emperor.

Who knew if those people, were they to become the Beast Emperor, wouldn't become the next Dragon Emperor?

Therefore, asking him to find a suitable successor at this moment, he truly couldn't name one right away.

Lang Yuehong pondered thoughtfully for a moment, then turned her gaze towards Ning Yechen and slowly spoke:

"Demon Lord acted to save my Beast Realm. This Empress has no reason to be stingy with the other half of the secret scroll fragment." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"Furthermore, this Empress's time is short; there is nothing left to cling to."

"However, before handing over that ancient secret scroll fragment, would the Demon Lord consider a request from this Empress?"

"Let's hear it," Ning Yechen said calmly.

The next second, Lang Yuehong spoke astonishing words.

"I wonder if the Demon Lord has considered becoming the ruler of my Beast Realm?"

"Ah...?!"

Hu Shan was instantly stunned speechless and hurriedly said:

"Lord Beast Emperor, th-this might not be appropriate...!"

Although the Demon Lord had saved the Beast Realm, won the favor and praise of its people, and his strength was undoubtedly sufficient to command respect from everyone, he was, after all, the Demon Lord.

His identity was right there. With just his Demon Clan identity, it would probably be very difficult to make the people of the Beast Realm willingly submit and obey!

The vast majority of people in the Beast Realm would probably not agree...!

Lang Yuehong ignored Hu Shan's counsel, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ning Yechen, awaiting his reply.

Ning Yechen thought for a moment, then slowly shook his head.

"About this matter, this Lord will pass."

He himself didn't even really want the position of Demon Lord; otherwise, he wouldn't have deliberately run away to live in seclusion before.

Now, they wanted to give him the additional position of Beast Emperor?

Just thinking about it was troublesome.

Better to avoid it… Besides, if he really accepted, his identity as the Demon Lord would cause many problems.

The people of the Beast Realm would probably think that his actions during this period to save the Beast Realm were specifically aimed at plotting against it.

"Is that so…"

"This Empress was abrupt."

Seeing Ning Yechen refuse, Lang Yuehong lowered her eyes in disappointment.

She hadn't failed to consider the words Hu Shan had spoken. She was also well aware that letting the Demon Lord become the Beast Emperor would certainly cause quite a bit of trouble.

But she felt that even so, with the Demon Lord's strength, he would be sufficient to suppress the people of the Beast Realm.

Although they would certainly be dissatisfied, under the Demon Lord's rule, the Beast Realm would at least be peaceful…

Since the ancient era, the Beast Realm had been plagued by constant clan conflicts; it had already endured too much destruction.

That was why she had no choice but to propose the idea of having the Demon Lord succeed as the Beast Emperor.

It was just that this idea was ultimately unrealistic…

Just as Lang Yuehong was feeling disappointed, Ning Yechen suddenly revealed a faint smile and spoke:

"Although this Lord has no interest in the position of Beast Emperor, this Lord does have a candidate who can succeed to the throne."

"Hmm? Who is it?" Lang Yuehong asked urgently.

Ning Yechen turned his head and pointed his finger at Cai Se, who stood respectfully behind him.

"Her!"

He had no interest in ruling the Beast Realm, but having someone he chose rule it, he was quite willing!

Luo Ruying and the others couldn't help but turn to look at Cai Se. They hadn't expected Ning Yechen's designated candidate to be her…

Cai Se also stood rooted to the spot, completely bewildered. She even looked left and right beside her repeatedly before confirming that the person the Demon Lord had designated was indeed her.

The Demon Lord actually wanted her to become the Beast Emperor of the Beast Realm…?!

Lang Yuehong floated before Cai Se, her beautiful eyes carefully examining her from top to bottom, suddenly feeling a sense of familiarity.

"Have this Empress seen you somewhere before?"

"Lord Beast Emperor, you probably don't recognize me anymore…"

"When I was young, I was taken in by you and became a handmaiden in your palace."

Cai Se replied respectfully with a bow.

Being able to see Lang Yuehong again just now had also made her feel very happy. Lang Yuehong had been very kind and gentle to her during her life, and it was she who had taken her in.

"This Empress remembers now! You're that little girl with the Heaven-Swallowing Divine Python bloodline!"

Hearing Cai Se say this, Lang Yuehong had a sudden realization and instantly remembered her identity.

"Yes." Cai Se replied with a faint smile.

"Mmm…"

Lang Yuehong examined Cai Se again repeatedly, then turned her head to look at Hu Shan and asked:

"What do you think, Hu Shan?"

"Lord Beast Emperor, this old man feels she can succeed your will!”

Hu Shan stroked his beard and pondered for a moment, then nodded with a solemn expression and said.

On this journey to crusade against the Dragon Emperor, the methods and aura Cai Se displayed were witnessed by everyone in the Beast Realm.

Not only did she find a way to suppress the Tiger Demon Clan, but after defeating Hua Kuishe and becoming the chief of the Snake Demon Clan, she immediately called for them to join the crusade against the Dragon Emperor!

Most crucially, she truly possessed a compassionate heart that cared for the safety of all living beings in the Beast Realm!

Back then, she had also knelt beside him to plead with the Demon Lord to save the Beast Realm!

Possessing both the art of slaughter and a heart for the realm's populace, and being a member of the Beast Clan herself, she was more than qualified to serve as the Beast Emperor!

The only drawback was that Cai Se's Immortal Sovereign realm cultivation was a bit too low.

However, this point was not too big of a problem.

One must know, Cai Se had the Demon Lord backing her!

This point alone was enough to intimidate the other clans of the Beast Realm!

Hearing Hu Shan also recommend her, Cai Se hurriedly waved her hands and said:

"I-I am just a maid by the Demon Lord's side. How could I serve as the Beast Emperor."

"Besides, with my cultivation, I am not qualified to contend for the position..."

"Since the Demon Lord says you are qualified, then you have nothing to worry about."

"As for the matter of cultivation, it is indeed a bit embarrassing for the Demon Lord, but there is no need to worry."

"Within a hundred years, I will have you break through to the peak of the Immortal Emperor realm."

Yue Qingyou said calmly.

Her indifferent manner made it seem as simple as talking about a trivial matter.

In Yue Qingyou's heart, as a pet of the Demon Lord, wasn't becoming the Beast Emperor a very normal thing?!