EBE Chapter 663: Registration (Part 2)
Chapter 663: Registration (Part 2)
Jiang Li sat under the crabapple tree, pink petals fluttering down onto her hair, truly making her more beautiful than the flowers.
The White Tiger Gentleman was momentarily stunned, thinking to himself that the human girl was indeed more beautiful and charming than the White Tiger Clan's young lady.
Such a lovely young lady, marrying that old demon Tengshe, isn't that like a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung?
At this moment, the thick fog parted, and Hu Xueji and the Tengshe Demon King, leading a group of attendants, slowly approached, carrying a gilded vermilion box.
"Jiang Xianzi, His Majesty the Demon Emperor has issued a decree."
Having learned her lesson, Hu Xueji no longer acted arrogantly, but instead wore a smile and appeared respectful.
Jiang Li remained motionless and coldly asked, "What is it?"
The Teng Snake Demon King could not contain himself and roared, "The Demon Emperor has decreed that Fairy Jiang kneel to receive the imperial decree!"
The White Tiger Gentleman scolded, "Teng Snake Demon King! How dare you be so disrespectful to Fairy Jiang!"
Jiang Li Gege laughed and said, "What does the King of the Demon Race have to do with me? Is the Tengshe Demon King blind in his old age, unable to distinguish between humans and demons?"
The Teng Snake Demon King was speechless for a moment, his old face turning bright red.
Hu Xueji smiled and said, "Jiang Xianzi is right. However, you will be a descendant of the demon race in the future, so you still need to learn the etiquette of the demon race."
Not wanting to cause any further trouble, she gestured for a servant to step forward with a gilded vermilion box.
Hu Xueji took out the investiture document, unfolded it, and read it aloud. The words were resounding: "The Demon Emperor decrees: Fairy Jiang Li of the Beast Taming Sect possesses extraordinary talent and unparalleled beauty. Therefore, Jiang Li is hereby appointed as the successor of the demon race..."
Jiang Li sneered. Was this an attempt to establish a formal relationship and force her to submit?
Unexpectedly, Hu Xueji continued reading, "...In order to prolong the dynasty and ensure the continuation of the ancestral line, one woman from each of the Phoenix, Qilin, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, Vermilion Bird, Bifang, Nine-Tailed Fox, and Tengshe clans shall be selected as consorts and married to the Demon Queen on an auspicious day. This is hereby proclaimed to the entire clan, so that all may rejoice and celebrate. So be it."
They actually bestowed the title of Empress upon a demon and eight concubines in one go!
Jiang Li almost burst out laughing.
She finally understood why Baihu Langjun had that hesitant expression.
This demon emperor has quite the appetite!
They actually wanted to use marriage alliances to wipe out the entire mythical beast clan!
It turns out that the Demon Emperor got his inspiration from the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan Chief's 180-degree transformation.
He was constantly troubled by how to subdue these arrogant divine beasts. Although they appeared respectful on the surface, they were secretly plotting to bring him down from the throne.
So that's how things can be done!
Offering a mere concubine title is enough to win over a family of divine beasts; isn't that simple?
As for concubines in the harem, he can just take in a few more; it's not like he can't afford to support them!
So, the Demon Emperor wrote a decree and conferred titles upon the emperor, appointing one empress and eight imperial concubines in one go, ensuring that everyone was treated equally and without exception.
Then, by taking the Demon-Suppressing Jade Seal and stamping it, it became an inviolable sacred decree of the demon race.
When Hu Xueji came to deliver the imperial decree to Jiang Li, the envoys of the Demon Emperor's Palace also carried the decree and rushed to the lands of various divine beast clans, causing a huge uproar.
Unlike the grateful Nine-Tailed Fox Clan Chief and the Teng Snake Demon King, the Phoenix Clan Chief, the Qilin Clan Chief, and several other divine beast clan chiefs were furious.
This decree was nothing short of a blatant humiliation to them!
These mythical beasts were already dissatisfied with Tengshe's rise to power. If they had intended to form a marriage alliance, they would have proposed marriage long ago when the position of queen was vacant.
The position of Empress is not an insult to the ancient divine beast.
Unexpectedly, the Demon Emperor has now issued a decree to take a woman from their clan as his concubine!
This is truly intolerable!
The Demon Emperor was convinced that once the imperial edict bearing the Demon-Suppressing Jade Seal was affixed, they would have no choice but to obey.
Once these concubines give birth to his princes and princesses, and are bound by blood ties, the divine beast clan will be won over.
He never expected that, just like the prestigious families among humans, the divine beast race also had its own integrity and principles, namely, "better to be a broken piece of jade than a whole piece of tile!"
Jiang Li almost burst out laughing. The Demon Emperor's stroke of genius would only make the divine beasts more determined to side with her!
It is said that once the Demon-Suppressing Jade Seal is stamped, it becomes an inviolable sacred decree of the demon race. However, if the Demon Emperor is overthrown, this decree will naturally become "disobeyable"!
It seems that this Nine Kui Demon Emperor, although possessing extraordinary martial prowess, lacks a capable strategist.
It's a pity. If she hadn't wanted to help Egg rise to power, she could have volunteered to be the prime minister of the demon race in exchange for the benefits and privileges of the Beast Taming Sect in the demon realm.
Hu Xueji smiled broadly: "Congratulations, Your Majesty the Demon Queen! Congratulations, Your Majesty the Demon Queen! Please accept the decree."
Jiang Li sneered: "Everyone in the Three Realms knows that I have already become Daoist partners with True Monarch Chonghua of the Sword Sect, and our joint register has been entered into the 'Jade Register of the Three Realms.' The Demon Emperor forcibly abducted a married woman; his actions are shameless and absurd. How can he be worthy of being the emperor of a clan? What kind of bullshit decree is this? I will never accept it!"
The Tengshe Demon King stepped forward, his demonic energy surging, his face contorted with rage: "The imperial decree has been issued and cannot be disobeyed! If you defy the decree, you will be making an enemy of the entire demon race!"
Hu Xueji smiled, but her tone carried a hint of coercion: "Fairy, please think carefully. If you accept the decree, you will become Her Highness the Demon Queen, revered by all demons; if you insist on disobeying the decree, a great war between the two races will break out at any moment. Can you bear this responsibility?"
Jiang Li Gege laughed and said, "Ordinary people are short-sighted, which is why they resort to selling their daughters for personal gain and engaging in marriage alliances. They are destined to be despised by future generations!"
Her face showed disdain, and she said, word by word, "We cultivators, who ride the clouds and pluck stars, who can turn the world upside down, how can we associate with those who are so despicable and treacherous? We only seek to be able to face heaven and earth without shame, and to roam the eight wastelands without fear! If you want to fight, then fight!"
These words were resounding, like metal striking stone, causing even the surrounding air to tremble slightly. The awe-inspiring aura made Hu Xueji and the Tengshe Demon King subconsciously take a few steps back.
Xie Chang'an inside the house and Baihu Langjun outside the courtyard were both thrilled and filled with respect.
Xie Chang'an's eyes shone brightly. This was his proud little fox spirit, a true heroine who was no less capable than any man!
Upon seeing this young lady, who appeared delicate and fragile, yet possessed such a formidable spirit and pride that one dared not underestimate her, Baihu Langjun was immediately filled with admiration.
No wonder the clan leader told him to try his best to win her favor. It's a pity, she already has a partner!
Hu Xueji's fake smile instantly crumbled, and a chill ran through her eyes: "Whether you accept it or not, the decree has been issued and cannot be disobeyed!"
"It seems that our Queen is determined to refuse a polite toast and then drink a forfeit."
Her gaze fell on the White Tiger Gentleman standing to the side, her tone icy and chilling, "White Tiger God, you should think twice, lest you become someone else's knife and a pawn to be used as a scapegoat."
Baihu Langjun remained calm and said in a deep voice, "I will act in accordance with the orders of my elders."
Hu Xueji snorted coldly, her tone full of impatience and anger: "Let's go!"
The Tengshe Demon King's cold gaze was like a stagnant pool of water. He glanced coldly at Jiang Li, then turned and left without a word.