Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

The Holy Emperor's body was incredibly resilient. Even an attack from someone as powerful as a Holy Emperor-level fighter shouldn't have been able to injure him.

But after Timothy's relentless verbal assault, Holy Emperor Luminis was emotionally shattered. His defenses were far weaker than usual, leaving him vulnerable in ways he had never been before.

Suddenly, a massive golden finger descended from the sky, giving him no chance to dodge.

Boom!

The finger struck, and Holy Emperor Luminis was sent flying through the air.

The sheer force of the impact caused him to crash down the celestial staircase, slamming hard into the ground.

Even as his head hit the earth, he could still hear the devilish whispers echoing in his ears:

"But you're still a virgin." Continue your journey on empire

"And you don't even have a girlfriend."

"Ah..."

"Ahhh!"

If he hadn't forced himself to maintain some semblance of composure, Holy Emperor Luminis might have completely broken down.

At that moment, everyone could see it clearly.

Timothy, without hesitation, reached into the blinding light and pulled out a radiant gemstone, glowing with a dazzling array of colors.

"That's the treasure that caused the celestial phenomenon!"

But beyond the shock of Timothy taking the treasure, the scene before them was even more unbelievable.

Holy Emperor Luminis had been defeated?

And so easily?

With just a single finger, Timothy had crossed the boundary of power and gravely injured Holy Emperor Luminis to this extent!

Even those who knew of Timothy's strength were stunned. No matter how powerful he was, to injure a Holy Emperor-level fighter like this was beyond comprehension!

"I think I saw Timothy say something to Holy Emperor Luminis before the attack. Could it have something to do with what he said?"

"What could possibly break through the Holy Emperor's defenses like that?"

"I think I overheard something… something about Holy Emperor Luminis being a virgin…"

"What? Holy Emperor Luminis is a virgin?!"

"No way! He's over a thousand years old and he's never even had a girlfriend?!"

"Wait, are you saying Holy Emperor Luminis hasn't seen a woman since he was born?!"

The rumors grew more and more absurd. As the gossip reached his ears, Holy Emperor Luminis, lying on the ground, felt as if he could hear his heart shattering.

"Ahhh~"

With a sudden wail, the small figure of Holy Emperor Luminis collapsed completely, his body limp on the ground.

He was so furious that he could barely breathe, almost passing out from sheer rage.

Since becoming a Holy Emperor, everyone had treated him with the utmost respect. No one had ever dared to defy him.

But now, not only had he lost the treasure, but his dignity had been utterly destroyed.

"Holy Emperor! Holy Emperor, are you alright?!"

Seeing the Holy Emperor lying in such a pitiful state, practitioners hidden in the desert began to emerge one after another.

Some had been concealed in the shifting sands, others in caves.

Though the Desolate Wastes appeared calm on the surface, Holy Emperor Luminis had long since stationed his forces here in secret.

"You bastard! What kind of trick did you use to injure the Holy Emperor like this?"

"And you dare steal the treasure from our sacred grounds? Today, you won't leave here alive!"

Shouts of anger rang out, and in an instant, hundreds of practitioners appeared, with even more flooding into the sacred grounds.

The radiant treasure, now safely in Timothy's possession, continued to glow with a brilliant rainbow light.

The celestial staircase slowly faded away, and from all directions, practitioners began to surround Timothy, layer upon layer.

Their revered Holy Emperor had been beaten so badly, and they clearly had no intention of letting Timothy go.

Though the forces Holy Emperor Luminis had stationed here weren't particularly strong, there were several Mystic Core-level practitioners among them, as well as a few elders from Ocean's Gate.

And with their sheer numbers, they had Timothy completely surrounded.

The situation didn't look good for him.

But just then—

Crack. Crack.

From the sky above, the metallic barrier that Holy Emperor Luminis had conjured, which had completely enveloped the heavens, began to fracture.

Cracks spread rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, they had covered the entire surface.

Boom!

A golden chariot, forged from pure gold, smashed through the barrier.

Half the sky shattered as the barrier broke open, leaving a massive hole.

The golden chariot slowly descended into view.

From the heavens, soft, ethereal music began to play, and countless female disciples, dressed in vibrant robes, stood respectfully on either side.

The golden chariot was majestic beyond compare, adorned with lifelike carvings of dragons and phoenixes, exuding an aura of grandeur.

The female disciples of the Blooming Sanctuary stood on either side, clearing the path.

Accompanied by the melodious music, the chariot radiated an aura of untouchable authority.

At that moment, a slender, graceful hand finally parted the golden curtains.

"A beauty beyond compare, a sight to behold."

As the face, stunning enough to topple kingdoms, slowly emerged from the chariot, everyone seemed to hold their breath.

With a gentle smile and a slight furrow of her brow, the figure with golden hair cascading like a waterfall appeared. Her presence was both holy and commanding, yet carried a subtle allure that was impossible to resist.

Simply floating in the sky, her ethereal beauty seemed to transform the entire world around her.

But no matter how breathtaking she was, when the soft, lilting music—symbolizing the Blooming Sanctuary—began to play, everyone felt a deep sense of awe. No one dared to harbor even the slightest disrespect.

She was a Holy Emperor-level figure, just like Luminis, but in terms of both power and authority, Holy Maiden Aeliana commanded far more fear and reverence than Holy Emperor Luminis ever could.

Even the golden chariot she rode was a treasure passed down through the Blooming Sanctuary, comparable to a Heavenly-level artifact.

The female disciples of the Blooming Sanctuary stood solemnly on either side, each holding a magical artifact, respectfully accompanying the Holy Maiden.

Witnessing this sacred and awe-inspiring scene, many couldn't help but believe—n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

If Holy Maiden Aeliana truly wished, she could easily flatten this entire place!

"Timothy is coming with me, under the protection of the Blooming Sanctuary."

"The treasure Timothy has come to claim today is tied to the Sepulcher of the Sacred, and it may even concern the safety of the entire continent of Elant."

"No matter who claims ownership of this forbidden ground, no one has the right to stop him."

"Timothy will leave with me, under the protection of the Blooming Sanctuary. Does anyone have any objections?"

Holy Maiden Aeliana's stunning golden eyes, glowing faintly, swept across the land.

In an instant, her divine and commanding presence crushed any thoughts of resistance.

Even though their own Holy Emperor lay gravely injured, pitifully sprawled on the ground, the golden light that enveloped the area left no one with the courage to voice any objections.

Even the elders of Ocean's Gate, who served under Holy Emperor Luminis, could only stand by his side, staring up at the sky in shock, not daring to make a single move.

The entire forbidden ground fell into a deathly silence. The murderous intent that had been directed at Timothy moments ago had completely vanished. Not a single person dared to rise in defiance.

"That's more like it. Timothy, come with me."

Holy Maiden Aeliana's golden hair, flowing like a waterfall, swayed gently in the wind as she turned to Timothy, a playful smile suddenly appearing at the corner of her lips.