Ethereal World: Vicious Cannon Fodder's Immortality Road novel Chapter 824

Chapter 824: The First Demon Emperor-Shen Anshuang (2)

"Xian’er, heed my words: never allow love to cloud your heart. Never place your trust in another soul if you wish to avoid the fate that befell your mother, the Empress. Be merciless, and be unwavering in your resolve." The voice resonated through the grand throne hall, where an abundance of diamonds, rare gems, and treasures glittered in the dim light.

The imposing figure, draped in regal attire, exuded an air of authority that seemed to eclipse the very essence of life.

Although she bore the monumental title of the first female lord to wield supreme power over the vast realms, she shunned the designation of Demon Empress. Instead, she insisted on being addressed as the Demon Emperor.

Her intention was clear: she aimed to remind the world that a woman could govern a domain dominated by men, that she could shoulder the formidable power typically reserved for them.

However, fate took a dark turn. After enduring grave wounds in a fierce battle against the supreme cultivators from the various realms, the Demon Elders, once her allies, cowardly manipulated the narrative.

They revised the recognition of her strength, branding her illegitimate and proclaiming that only men could hold titles of power. Thus, her title was diminished to that of ’Demon Prince’ or ’Demon King,’ a reflection of their male supremacy.

The Demon Emperor, at the pinnacle of her might, faced an onslaught that proved her vulnerability. The collaborative forces from the eight realms conspired to eradicate her, intent on silencing the threat she posed.

They knew that should she summon her power from the depths of the Demon Realm, they stood no chance against her formidable strength.

With a facade of righteousness, they aimed their weapons at her, proclaiming, "Your existence endangers the realm. As guardians of justice, we must protect the eight realms from your malevolence." In their hypocrisy, they sought to exclude her essence from the world.

A bitter laugh escaped her lips.

Young Shen Xian, heir to the legacy of the Demon Emperor, stood by helplessly, his heart forged in the crucible of his mother’s trials. The countless nightmares that shaped her life rendered him emotionally distant and devoid of attachment.

At that tender age, he was powerless to intervene, watching as his mother endured relentless suffering, ultimately leading her to embrace self-destruction, dragging their enemies into oblivion. Yet, she lacked the strength to extinguish them entirely, for their powers mirrored her own.

In the aftermath of that devastation, Shen Xian disappeared from the Demon Realm, shrouded in mystery. When he resurfaced to claim his rightful throne, he emerged transformed; a force of unparalleled strength that compelled those who once conspired against him to submit in fear.

His power was on par with that of the previous Demon Emperor—his own mother—which was why the other cultivators refrained from causing any trouble for him.

Their ancestors had sustained grave injuries from the self-destructive power of the first Demon Emperor, making Shen Xian unbeatable for the time being.

The memories concluded here. Back in the present, those who had witnessed these memories reacted in various ways.

Xiao Meng reflected inwardly that the first Demon Emperor had been far too trusting. Despite facing betrayal time and again, why had she chosen to trust others again? If it were her, she would forever remain cautious and never open her heart again.

But...whenever her mind drifted to Shen Xian’s enchanting visage, a wave of longing engulfed her. If only she possessed the extraordinary strength of the former Demon Emperor, wouldn’t His Majesty be within her grasp?

A torrent of avarice and yearning surged within her, fueling her resolve to eliminate anyone who dared to hinder her pursuit of what she craved.

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