The Demon Emperor was Saint Emperor

Chapter 150: The Demon Emperor Appears in the Mortal World

"Your Majesty the Demon Emperor, please."

Ilya handed Lynn a ring without any expression and then took a step back, standing beside Betty, positioning Lynn at the center and forefront.

And Lynn accepted the ring containing a full set of top-tier demon armor without any courtesy, then strode into the Demon Emperor Palace.

The Demon Emperor Palace in the Demon Realm is a pinnacle of opulence, surpassing even the palace of the Celestial Destiny Empire. However, since the Demon Realm has a vast amount of slave demons, it can’t be compared to the Celestial Destiny Empire in terms of draining resources, but in terms of sheer extravagance, the Demon Emperor Palace is more lavish.

After all, apart from the Demon Emperor Palace, nowhere else would literally use gold bricks as bricks...

But that’s not the focus; Lynn isn’t truly of the Dragon Race, and definitely not a Demon Dragon, so he has no interest in gold or silver treasures. In his heart, an entire palace made of gold holds less value than his wife’s sweet calling him "dear."

With the previous Demon Emperor falling on the Divine Protection Continent, the original Demon Emperor Palace was long empty, with only a few demon servants arranged by Ilya responsible for simple daily cleaning tasks.

The original Demon Emperor Palace was bustling, and the Demon Dragon Emperor once had three thousand beauties in his harem. But when the demon dies, the lamp goes out; his concubines left with their belongings, and even his three empresses remarried, taking most of the valuables from the Demon Emperor Palace. Only the meticulous craftsmanship of the gold bricks couldn’t be removed, otherwise, the entire palace might have been emptied.

Lynn led the two Demon Kings into this golden palace, escorted by guards temporarily arranged by Ilya. Though the strength of the two demons and one person made guards unnecessary, it was a matter of show, and some formalities had to be observed.

When Lynn activated the Blood Sun earlier, some demons hurried over, so he and the two Demon Kings weren’t the first to arrive.

As the three of them stepped into the palace of true gold filled with demonic flames, thirteen demons were already waiting inside.

Among these thirteen demons, there were men and women, old and young, but they all had one common trait: they were all exceptionally strong, none below level 700.

A level 700 High Saint Tier demon is as rare as a phoenix feather in the Celestial Destiny Empire and is considered a top-tier stronghold on the entire Divine Protection Continent. But in the Demon Realm, demons above level 700 are not everywhere, but they are definitely not scarce; demons with some status usually exceed this level.

"Hehehe, very good, coming so actively to see me, I, as the emperor, like you demons very much; you shall all be heavily rewarded!"

Upon entering this blazing hall, Lynn surveyed the great hall, laughed twice maniacally, then quickly walked towards the throne on the top level of the hall.

The previous owner of the Demon Emperor Palace was a Demon Dragon, so he transformed the throne into a dragon seat, styled after the Light Holy Dragon, the deadliest enemy of the Demon Dragon Race.

He designed the seat to resemble the Light Holy Dragon, symbolizing the desire to keep the Light Holy Dragon eternally under him.

It’s a pity that the Light Holy Dragon vanished from the Miracle World thousands of years ago, reportedly with the entire race ascending to the Divine Realm. The Demon Dragon Emperor boasted power throughout his life but never managed to overpower a real Light Holy Dragon.

Under the gaze of many demons, Lynn strode up the high steps, then sat arrogantly on the throne, looking down upon the thirteen demon races and the two Demon Kings who moved to the upper region.

"You are commendable; I, as the emperor, bestow a rank on each of you. As for other rewards, I, as the emperor, will not issue them; let those who despise me grant them on my behalf!"

Seated on the throne, Lynn played the part of the newly ascended Demon Emperor with boldness yet innate stinginess. Titles in the Demon Realm are merely nominal; if your power is weak, even if you inherit a Demon Duke title, no demon will respect you. Conversely, having strong capabilities, even if you’re temporarily just a Viscount, other demons will still pay heed to you.

This new Demon Emperor promised generous rewards, yet only offered nominal titles; for other gifts, let others provide them. Is he the miserly Demon Emperor, brother to the Greed Demon King?

"Your Majesty the Demon Emperor... may I ask the two Demon Kings present, who exactly is this Demon Emperor... your majesty..."

As Lynn’s voice faded, there was a brief silence among the demon races, followed by exchanged glances, until finally, an old, long-breathed demon noble stepped forward.

He could feel Lynn’s blatant power, and he respected his strength. However, the throne had been vacant for a year; if strength alone sufficed for the throne, a peak Great Demon, now a Demigod, would have ascended long ago, not leaving space for this abrupt appearance.

"This one is..."

Ilya stepped forward, ready to guide the formalities for Lynn, but just as she began speaking, Lynn interrupted.

"Step down, I will handle this myself."

Lynn waved Ilya away, displaying the same arrogance often seen on the Proud Demon King’s face, as if only he had the right to declare his infamy to the world.

"I am Illidan Stormrage, the mightiest dragon of the Demon Dragon Race. Upon hearing of the Late Demon Emperor’s fall in the Miracle World, I specially emerged to succeed his throne. This assembly is to discuss the ceremony of my enthronement. However, let it be clear, I am already seated on the throne; the ceremony is what’s up for discussion. Those questioning my claim to the throne will meet the Late Demon Emperor!"

Lynn surveyed all the demons below, including the two Demon Kings, his tone mimicking Ilya’s coldness, exuding the arrogance, as his demonic aura filled the hall, leaving no demon daring to voice dissent.

"The Demon Emperor does seem imperious, summoning us with a decree to honor him as our emperor. Isn’t this a bit presumptuous? Does he assume his words are a Divine Oracle?"

Before any other demon reacted, an ominous voice came from outside. Lynn turned his eyes, seeing over ten Great Demons arriving at the Demon Emperor Palace, with their leader, the speaking demon, whose aura likely exceeded level 800, a real peak Great Demon.

"I have a Divine Oracle, come and see for yourself!"

Upon hearing this, Lynn smacked the armrest of the throne heavily, shouting angrily.

"Is that so? Then you... uh..."

The questioning halted abruptly as the demons turned to see a headless demon corpse falling to the ground, its crimson blood trailing slightly behind.

"See clearly, my authority!"

Still high on the throne, Lynn held a black aura-emitting oracle in one hand and a lifeless head in the other, courteously bringing it closer for confirmation.