World-Ending Demon Emperor

The Demon Emperor Lanling proclaimed that the second defensive line of the Sky Holy Palace would be breached in three days, inciting great upheaval.

The entire Sky Holy Palace, which had hardly settled down, was once again in turmoil, including its four major leaders who felt uneasy.

"Can our energy shield truly be cracked by the Demon Emperor Lanling?" Gu Ban asked.

Tian Daoqi replied, "Impossible. Demon Emperor Lanling is immensely powerful and controls all energy within the Dragon Demon realm. However, this energy shield was provided by the Lunar Holy Palace. Regardless of whether it’s the energy method or source, both are supplied by the Lunar Holy Palace, collected from external spaces. Demon Emperor Lanling cannot control or penetrate it."

Ning Wuya said, "Yet, Demon Emperor Lanling seldom speaks frivolously; every statement he makes, he follows through on."

Shi Tian suggested, "Perhaps he intends to use Ji Xiuning to stir trouble within our ranks?"

Tian Daoqi nodded, "That must be the case. Immediately transfer Ji Xiuning to a special Energy Prison, and assign a dozen King-level experts for monitoring."

"Understood," Gu Ban replied.

Consequently, Ji Xiuning was relocated to a highly specialized Energy Prison because its energy walls are identical to the energy shield of the Lunar Holy Palace. Despite this, even if the fourth Hell Knight possesses supernatural abilities, they can’t escape. The four major leaders of the Sky Holy Palace remained uneasy and dispatched thirteen King-level Ancestral Tomb Priests to watch over him.

"Now we can rest easy. I am eager to see how Demon Emperor Lanling will breach the energy shield in three days," Tian Daoqi said assuredly.

Gu Ban commented, "If Demon Emperor Lanling fails to breach the energy shield in three days, his credibility will be shattered. At that point, those defectors under Fang Naide might even change sides."

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Fu Lingxi and Kui Shuangshuang met in private.

"Barring unforeseen circumstances, the next three days offer our sole opportunity to surrender," Fu Lingxi remarked. "After three days, if Lanling truly breaches the Sky Holy Palace’s energy shield, countless will turn sides. By then, surrendering will be less welcomed."

Kui Shuangshuang remained silent.

Fu Lingxi continued, "Zhi Yan tried to kill him, yet he forgave. Ji Mengbai attempted his life, but he embraced surrender. This is because, to defeat the Sky Holy Palace, Lanling must display magnanimity. Being the Chaos Emperor, master of the realm, his word is his bond. Therefore, surrendering within these three days is our final opportunity."

"Upon surrender, what role could we undertake?" queried Kui Shuangshuang.

Fu Lingxi replied, "Many share our thoughts, eager to seize this last chance. You are a King-level expert; privately gather thirty King-level Ancestral Tomb Priests, and during the chaos, rescue Ji Xiuning. Achieving such a feat will guarantee recognition from Lanling, who despite personal feelings, would have to welcome and reward us. Hell Knight Fourth has accomplished such mighty deeds; aiding her rescue will earn Demon Emperor Lanling’s gratitude."

It wasn’t disclosed by the Sky Holy Palace’s high-ranking officials, yet among certain people, Ji Xiuning being the fourth Hell Knight was openly known.

"Are you certain people are willing to follow us?" asked Kui Shuangshuang.

"They exist, undoubtedly," assured Fu Lingxi. "As the Demon Emperor’s birth mother, many secretly seek my counsel and indicate interest in defecting to him. If we make a stand, numerous will rally behind us."

Kui Shuangshuang closed her beautiful eyes, remaining silent.

Fu Lingxi urged, "Shuangshuang, this is truly our last opportunity."

"But I’ve wronged the Demon Emperor, and he decreed eternal extinction upon the Demon Dragon Clan," said Kui Shuangshuang hesitantly.

Fu Lingxi countered, "He detests you, but can it eclipse his forgiveness for Ji Xiuning, Zhi Yan, or Ji Mengbai? All were spared, yet only you warrant his ire; are you so special? His prior despise was born of weakness, a consequence of helplessness breeding animosity. Yet, upon achieving greatness, compassion arises. Currently, the Demon Emperor commands the realm’s divine powers, his heart undoubtedly generous. Moreover, your beauty may captivate him. After surrender, you might soon find yourself gracing his bed as an Imperial Concubine. Should the Sky Priests capitulate, they might bow before you, addressing you as Your Highness."

Suddenly, Kui Shuangshuang’s breath quickened.

The vision Fu Lingxi painted struck the deepest chord of her aspirations. Enduring suppression at the Sky Holy Palace, despite attaining King-level power, she trembled before the Sky Priests, usually bowing.

Should those lofty Sky Priests kneel before her one day, what a beautiful and impactful picture that would be.

Fu Lingxi urged, "Therefore, we must act! It’s our last chance to surrender to the Demon Emperor. You lead all experts of the Demon Pavilion, I’ll assemble over thirty King-level Ancestral Tomb Priests. In three days, we will raid the prison, collaborate with His Majesty to incite chaos, and rescue Ji Xiuning."

Kui Shuangshuang held her breath, contemplating.

"Let’s do it!" urged Fu Lingxi. "This is your last chance, our last opportunity."