Chapter 434 - Empress Murong Yu

In fact, even Zhao Qingyun did not think that Long Chen could truly defeat the Sword Emperor. After Long Chen killed Lin Zichen, he had declared that he would return to the Imperial City to fight the Sword Emperor. Zhao Qingyun expected Long Chen to take many months to become strong enough to do so.

The fact that Long Chen had defeated the Sword Emperor just two months later had come as a surprise.

What shocked him was that Long Chen had not only defeated the Sword Emperor, he had defeated two of them. Even Zhao Qingyun was traumatized by the discovery of the two Sword Emperors. If the Sword Emperor had set his eyes on the Heavenly Demon Palace, the Heavenly Demon Palace would likely have been destroyed. Zhao Qingyun was not even sure if he could defeat one Sword Emperor.

As for the Demon Elders, Long Chen had risen to a deity level in their hearts. They trembled as they stood in front of him, seeing as they had once offended Long Chen. If he decided to take revenge, they would be done for.

“First Demon Elder, Second Demon Elder. It’s been a long time ...” Long Chen chuckled when he looked at them.

“Yes, Yes!” the First Demon Elder said nervously.

Long Chen couldn’t be bothered with them, so he said, “The patriarch of the Zhou family is taking his people to the Counter Essence Realm to gather the Immortal Realm Guards there. In the future, the Counter Essence Realm will belong to the Heavenly Demon Palace, so since you two are at the Ninth River Stage, go help out there.”

Although the two Demon Elders were his elders, Long Chen now had the authority to command them.

Everything depended on one’s capabilities.

“A-Alright ...” The First and Second Demon Elder looked at each other, then they hurriedly prepared to leave. Although it was a demotion because Long Chen had sent them off to be stationed somewhere else, they felt emotional when they realized they were going to be in charge of the legendary Counter Essence Realm.

“Xiao Yu, stay back,” Long Chen said hurriedly when he saw Murong Yu about to leave with them. She froze when she heard him.

Murong Yu had regained her looks and was far more beautiful than he had imagined. She was already used to his extraordinary talent, so she was much calmer than her master and Martial Uncle. She looked at Long Chen like an old friend whom she had not met in a long time; there were no reservations.

“Let’s have a seat and talk. Chen’er, I have many questions for you,” said Zhao Qingyun with a chuckle. The three of them sat in the imperial family’s Jinluan Palace, and Zhao Qingyun asked, “Chen’er, I heard that two Sword Emperors appeared. What was up with that? When I heard the news, I was shocked.”

Long Chen thought for a while and decided that it was best not to tell Zhao Qingyun. He replied, “I don’t know either, but luckily, both of them are dead now. We should let this mystery die with him.”

“I think they were twin brothers. The two of them have been at the same cultivation level and shared the same identity... I wonder why?” Murong Yu said.

“We will never figure out what happened with the Sword Emperor. On the other hand, Chen’er, you have defeated him and the Cangyang Kingdom is in your hands. What do you plan to do next?” Zhao Qingyun asked.

“The Sword Emperor is dead, and if no one manages the Cangyang Kingdom, it will fall into chaos. I definitely can’t rule a kingdom, but there must be a ruler. The Heavenly Demon Palace has always been as strong as the royals anyway. Master, I once said that I would give you the kingdom. This is the day I fulfill that promise. You must accept it!” Long Chen said with determination.

Zhao Qingyun laughed.

“You make it sound so good, but you’re actually asking me to pick up the pieces, aren’t you?” Zhao Qingyun responded with a grin. He knew Long Chen too well. With his personality, he would never stay here as king. His sights were set far beyond this place.

That was why Zhao Qingyun had to step up to become the ruler of the kingdom. Long Chen was his favorite disciple after all.

Of course, the Heavenly Demon Palace would benefit greatly now that they were the main faction ruling the kingdom, so it was a win-win.

Zhao Qingyun suddenly turned solemn as he slowly said, “The Heavenly Demon Palace must rule the Cangyang Kingdom, but Chen’er, you know that I am a free spirit. I didn't even want to manage the Heavenly Demon Palace, let alone the entire Cangyang Kingdom. That is why I cannot do this!”

Long Chen froze. “Master, you can’t do this!”

“Don’t worry, don’t worry! I’m just saying that a pile of old bones like me isn’t suited to be king. However, there’s someone who is young and more suitable than me,” Zhao Qingyun said with a chuckle.

“And that is?” Long Chen did not know who.

“Have you gotten slow? This person is right before your nose.” Zhao Qingyun laughed and looked at Murong Yu.

Long Chen finally knew who he was talking about.

Long Chen knew that he could not become the Cangyang Kingdom’s ruler or the Heavenly Demon Lord, and this seat had to be occupied by the same person.

The next most powerful disciple was now Murong Yu. She was at the Ninth River Stage and was adept at Traceless Demon Shadow and the Demon Seed Planting Technique. All she lacked was the Demon Emperor Sword technique. Yang Jun, who was ranked third, still had not reached the Eighth River Stage due to the consecutive blows he had suffered.

At this moment, Murong Yu only needed an opportunity to surpass the three Demon Elders.

“Me?” Murong Yu froze. She didn’t expect the conversation to be about her.

Long Chen’s eyes brightened when Zhao Qingyun mentioned her. Since he did not want to be the Heavenly Demon Lord and Zhao Qingyun had declined the position, the next person in line was naturally Murong Yu. If Zhao Qingyun became the king, he would end up passing it to her in the future anyway, so it was better to let her become the Empress now!

In terms of cultivation, mindset, and capability, Murong Yu was clearly a good choice. The two Demon Elders would surely protect her, and even Zhao Qingyun liked the girl. Due to the support from all sides, Murong Yu was a better choice than Zhao Qingyun.

Long Chen leaped with joy and said, “That’s great! It’s set, then. Xiao Yu, you’ll be the Empress of the Cangyang Kingdom!”

He was eager to hand over the responsibility. The moment the ruler had been set, he would push all the inconveniences to her.

“Me? The Empress?” Murong Yu thought it was a joke. She only wanted to cultivate in the Heavenly Demon Palace; she had never pictured herself as the most powerful person in the kingdom.

“Yes. Xiao Yu, you’re the most suitable person. It’s set now. In the future, I will need you to be the Heavenly Demon Lord too,” Zhao Qingyun said with a chuckle, looking at her warmly.

“Shouldn’t Long Chen be the Heavenly Demon Lord?” Murong Yu thought that would be the case because he had the Demon Emperor Sword.

“Based on your understanding of Chen’er, do you think he’d be willing to do these things with high effort and low payoff? This brat cannot wait to explore the world; how could he be tied down by an insignificant position like the Heavenly Demon Lord, let alone the Cangyang Kingdom’s ruler?” said Zhao Qingyun, shaking his head.

Murong Yu looked at them, feeling torn. To be honest, it was not that she could not accept the offer. She just had never imagined this outcome and was feeling overwhelmed. That was why she could not make the decision at this very moment. She knew that there were many things to learn as a ruler, and many things to manage too. What would happen if she did not do well?

“I can’t do it. I don’t think I can do it well, and I’d disappoint you guys ...” Murong Yu shook her head bitterly.

“Nonsense! If you can’t do it, then a brute like me will be worse! Xiao Yu, you’ve always been the Heavenly Demon Palace’s goddess. Now you’ll become the Cangyang Kingdom’s goddess! I think men across the whole kingdom will rejoice!” Long Chen said with a laugh.

His unreserved words made her blush.

He had called her beautiful.

Ever since she had gotten the scar, she had covered her face with the human skin mask, causing her to have low self-esteem. When Ling Xi helped her recover her face, she became much more confident.

Long Chen stood up and approached her. He looked down at her and said, “To be honest, you don’t have to worry about doing badly. Won’t you have the two Demon Elders helping you? Those two old geezers have managed the Heavenly Demon Palace well and are very capable. If you have a problem you can’t solve, you can inform my master and he will come to your side immediately. With so many people protecting you, what can you not achieve? Also, I want to give you a huge present ...”

Long Chen took a few steps back.

“A huge present? What is it?” Murong Yu realized that she was really excited for it.

“My war spoils.”

Long Chen took out an item from his Universe Pouch, causing the whole Jinluan Pavilion to be bathed in golden light. When Murong Yu and Zhao Qingyun saw it, they gasped in surprise, “The Imperial Sword?”

“That’s right. It’s the Imperial Sword. Master, I’ve gotten familiar with the Demon Emperor Sword, so I don’t really want to give it back. In the future, let the Imperial Sword be your national treasure. The Imperial Sword Technique is suitable for you, Xiao Yu. As the Empress of the Cangyang Kingdom, this sword is fitting for your position!”

Murong Yu bit her lip as she looked at the sword in his hand. She knew that it was an amazing opportunity, and she had always wanted the Demon Emperor Sword. Now the Imperial Sword, which was equal to the Demon Emperor Sword, was right in front of her.

After a moment of hesitation, she exhaled and said with resolution, “Alright. I’ll be the Empress.”

“That’s more like it.” Long Chen tossed the Imperial Sword over to Murong Yu. With her Ninth River Stage cultivation, she would likely succeed in cultivating the Imperial Sword Technique.

With Murong Yu holding the kingdom up, the problems caused by the death of the Sword Emperor were finally resolved.