Chapter 1494: Crazy Provocation

"A new Demon Emperor?" The Little Demon Empress's face darkened. "There is only one Demon Emperor in this world; where would a new one come from!"

Although she had already learned of the Demon Emperor's death from Zu An, her legitimacy and authority as empress were derived entirely from him, so she naturally could not acknowledge his demise.

Initially, upon hearing that the Demon Emperor had died, soldiers from various factions under her command became agitated. After all, the Demon Emperor had become a totem in the hearts of all demon races.

Seeing the Little Demon Empress's firm denial, these common soldiers calmed down.

Regardless of the faction, the ordinary soldiers under their command needed a belief to cling to.

Those on the Crown Prince's side naturally sought to gain merit by assisting the rising power, while others were rebelling. They intended to follow the Crown Prince to suppress the rebellion.

On the Little Demon Empress's side, they believed the Crown Prince was plotting mischief, and they wanted to quell this rebellion for the sake of the Demon Emperor and Empress.

No matter which side, everyone believed they stood on the side of justice, which helped maintain morale.

Shi Zhentian said coldly, "Your Majesty, you were originally in a peaceful position. When morning breaks tomorrow and the Crown Prince officially ascends the throne in court, you would have been honored as the Empress Dowager. It's a pity that you shouldn't have harbored such improper thoughts."

Although his tone was merciless, Shi Zhentian gazed at the woman in the distance, thinking how alluring and seductive she truly was. Previously, as the exalted Demon Empress, no one dared to harbor improper thoughts about her.

Now that the old Demon Emperor was dead and she had participated in a rebellion, she certainly couldn't become Empress Dowager. The Crown Prince would never tolerate her.

If he were to capture her and take her back to the Lion clan's territory to keep her, wouldn't he also be able to enjoy the same pleasures as the Demon Emperor every day?

The thought alone made his lower abdomen burn with a desire that threatened to erupt.

The Lion clan was naturally lustful; every powerful male lion had a large harem. In their view, it was only natural for stronger men to possess more beautiful women.

Shi Min and the other princes naturally understood their father's intentions. They thought that a dignified figure like the Little Demon Empress was beyond their reach. Even Queen Medusa was out of the question; her renowned beauty meant she would likely be coveted by the Crown Prince or other powerful figures.

Then there was the Elf Princess, who had almost become the Crown Prince's consort. Even if it didn't work out in the end, who knew what the Crown Prince thought of her? Who would dare to touch her?

However, the other women around Zu An, especially the one who looked like a block of ice, would surely bring a great sense of accomplishment upon conquering her.

And that woman with a murderous aura yet stunning beauty—hmm, could she be from the Cow clan?

And her proud demeanor was truly irresistible.

Moreover, the thought that they were women close to Zu An only intensified their desire to conquer them.

After all, they had suffered significant losses at Zu An's hands.

Just then, a loud laugh echoed from afar: "Hahaha, why is it so lively here?"

A troop of people galloped from another direction. The leader was exceptionally burly, covered in colorful tattoos, with a 'King' character pattern on his forehead. He was instantly recognizable as Hu Qianxiao, the King of the Tiger clan.

There were not many Tiger princes behind him, and it was unclear where they had gone.

But to his left and right were individuals with sharp eyes and profound auras, clearly masters.

"What are you doing here?" Seeing Hu Qianxiao, Shi Zhentian couldn't help but frown. The two clans had always harbored grudges and naturally disliked each other.

"Just worried you couldn't hold the palace, so I came to lend a hand," Hu Qianxiao chuckled, his gaze sweeping across the scene, observing the Little Demon Empress and the various factions around her, becoming momentarily pensive.

"A joke! Does this king need your help?" Shi Zhentian sneered repeatedly.

Just then, a tremendous roar echoed from the distance, emitting terrifying fluctuations.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound. Many felt a stir in their hearts, realizing it was the aftershock of Grandmasters battling, and not just one or two of them.

The colossal sound seemed to come from the Second Prince's residence, suggesting that the Crown Prince's faction and the Second Prince's side had engaged in their fiercest battle.

Hu Qianxiao frowned. The Crown Prince had led an unexpected assault on the Second Prince's side, which should have caught them off guard. Why did the Second Prince's side still possess such formidable strength?

At this moment, Zu An's voice rang out: "Stop wasting time. Either abandon the darkness and pledge allegiance to the Little Demon Empress and the Little Prince, or face execution. Don't block the way here anymore."

The Little Demon Empress's beautiful face subtly changed. Zu An was being far too assertive. Shi Zhentian and Hu Qianxiao were both long-renowned Grandmasters, recognized powerhouses among the demon race.

Moreover, with so many experts from the Lion and Tiger clans, there wasn't a significant chance of victory if a real fight broke out.

Not only her, but even the Sea and Devil clan members secretly frowned, wondering if it had been a mistake to follow such a reckless individual this time.

Chi Wen, on the other hand, grinned from ear to ear: "Heh heh, let this kid court death. It would be best if the Kings of the Lion and Tiger clans just slapped him to death. Then, when Queen Medusa is heartbroken, I can seize the opportunity."

"But if that happens, we'll be in danger too, unable to help the Little Demon Empress successfully take control." The thought of the Little Demon Empress looking sad made Chi Wen hesitate.

"Ah, I'm good in every way, except I'm too loving; I can't bear to see women sad."

Meanwhile, Qiao Xueying of the Elf clan gazed at Zu An, her eyes sparkling. She had absolute confidence in him. They had fought terrifying beings in the secret realm before, so what were two Lion Kings and Tiger Kings in comparison?

On the opposite side, Hu Qianxiao's face darkened, and Shi Zhentian on the city wall erupted in rage.

"What an arrogant brat!"

Rage points from Shi Zhentian +444+444+444...

Rage points from Hu Qianxiao +222+222+222...

Shi Min and the other princes cursed angrily. They never expected this young man, their opponent, to even dare provoke their own father.

"Silence!" Zu An snorted coldly, and a powerful sound wave spread out, shaking many soldiers on the city wall, causing them to stumble.

Even Shi Min and the others felt their qi and blood churn, filling them with shock.

Shi Zhentian's expression changed. "Lion's Roar Skill! Where did you secretly learn my clan's Lion's Roar Skill?"

He naturally recognized that the opponent had just used the method of the Lion's Roar Skill to emit sound waves.

Zu An said indifferently, "Your broken skill? I learned it just by glancing at it."

Yun Jianyue, standing nearby, wore a strange expression, marveling at Zu An's incredible ability to provoke. "I'll kill you!" Shi Zhentian could no longer restrain himself. He leaped directly from the palace gate and lunged towards Zu An.

He threw a punch from afar, and a gigantic phantom of a golden lion's head roared towards Zu An. The immense size disparity between them made it seem as if Zu An could be swallowed whole in an instant.

Lion Clan's ultimate technique — Furious Lion Tyrannical Fist!

Zu An remained still. Suddenly, a bright sword light appeared beside him, accompanied by fine snowflakes drifting around. It was Yan Xuehen, who had unleashed the Snowflake Divine Sword, and its sharp sword energy disintegrated the gigantic golden lion's head into nothingness.

Yun Jianyue was momentarily stunned. She thought, *Isn't that Ice Stone Woman usually so cold? She seems quite concerned about Zu An.*

*But her eagerness makes me feel a bit devalued. Two dignified Grandmasters, acting like his personal bodyguards and enforcers.*

"A Grandmaster!" Shi Zhentian's pupils contracted slightly. He never expected this ice-like woman to be a Grandmaster. He recalled seeing both women fight at the previous Ten Thousand Races Assembly; although their control over power and moves was extraordinarily mystical, their aura fluctuations weren't even at the Master level.

He had no time for further thought, as the two quickly engaged in battle.

Shi Min and the other princes on the palace wall exchanged glances. They had inexplicably lost to these two women at the Ten Thousand Races Assembly before, feeling deeply ashamed and confused about what had happened. Now, it seemed their defeat was not unjust.

Thinking this, they felt a strange sense of relief.

Seeing the situation, the Little Demon Empress immediately ordered her subordinates to attack the palace gate, intending to seize this opportunity to enter the imperial palace, where her confidantes were waiting to assist her.

Chi Wen howled as he charged to the very front. With the opposing Grandmaster occupied, he, a dignified Dragon Prince, could naturally stride confidently, wanting to display his heroic prowess before the Little Demon Empress, hoping she might even dream of him at night.

However, he suddenly noticed a moon-shaped object moving even faster than him.

Huh?

How did the moon get to the palace gate?

It was then that he saw a graceful figure ahead of him, wielding a Crescent Wheel that directly struck the palace gate. Even with the defensive array flickering on the gate, a corner of it was still blasted down.

Chi Wen: "..."

*Why are the women around Zu An so fierce? Doesn't he worry they might crush him with their legs if they put in some effort?*

The morale of the Little Demon Empress's side immediately soared, and the Xiao clan's private soldiers charged forward first.

Lei Xin and Wu Cheng exchanged glances. With no retreat possible, they could only lead their Golden Crow Guards forward, steeling themselves.

The Elf, Devil, and Sea clan members also followed suit.

The initial impact was too powerful, almost directly breaching the Lion clan's defensive line.

However, with such an unreserved, forceful assault, this defensive line would likely break very soon.

Hu Qianxiao cursed the Lion clan for being useless under his breath. In this situation, he could no longer remain a bystander. He quickly flew out and intercepted the formidable Yun Jianyue, barely managing to stabilize their formation.

Shi Zhentian, battling fiercely in the sky, was both shocked and enraged by the situation below. He roared at Zu An, "Weren't you very arrogant just now? If you're so capable, come up here yourself! What kind of skill is hiding behind women?!"

Rage points from Shi Zhentian +666+666+666...