Chapter 1501: No Some Writing Skills

Beside Zu'an, it wasn't just the Little Demon Empress. Also standing nearby were Queen Medusa, the Elven Princess, and the Demonic Duchess...

And what about those two other women with such extraordinary temperaments? Judging by their figures and demeanor, they seemed to be the two who represented the Serpent Tribe in the arena at the last conference. However, at that time, both women were veiled, and he never imagined they would be so breathtakingly beautiful.

As a demon prince, the Second Prince had seen countless beauties throughout his life, but he had never seen so many of such exceptional quality. What virtue or ability did this Zu'an possess to be surrounded by so many peerless beauties?

Rage from the Second Prince: +303, +303, +303...

This was, after all, merely an instinctive male reaction of jealousy. He was a formidable figure, and his attention quickly shifted from the women. Looking at the Little Prince, who was wearing a yellow robe, he sternly declared, "Fifth Brother, you dare to wear the imperial robe without permission? Do you know this is a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of your family!"

The Little Prince was still quite young. He was usually a bit afraid of his fierce Second Brother, and now, at his roar, he trembled all over, subconsciously shrinking back.

Just then, a warm, steady hand rested on his shoulder. Zu'an's voice rang out, "Always talking about exterminating nine generations of a family, Second Prince, have you forgotten that you are also one of his nine generations?"

The Little Prince immediately felt a sense of security. He instinctively clutched Zu'an's sleeve tightly, even more so than he clung to the Little Demon Empress. The Little Demon Empress felt both relieved and peculiar, and for a moment, it was hard to articulate her thoughts.

The Second Prince's breath hitched. He felt as though he had just declared he could slaughter his way from the imperial city gates to the palace without blinking, only for Zu'an to ask if his eyes were dry.

He snorted coldly, "The position of Demon Emperor isn't something one can secure simply by wearing the imperial robe. This is an act of extreme rebellion, and today, I shall cleanse our house."

"The Old Demon Emperor personally abdicated in favor of the Little Prince. This is the proof. The Little Prince's succession is legitimate. Second Prince, do not bring ruin upon yourself!" Zu'an raised the Sun-Slaying Bow, immediately drawing gasps of astonishment from the Second Prince's faction.

The Sun-Slaying Bow was a renowned divine artifact of the demon race. For a long time, it had been wielded by the Demon Emperor and was only passed to the next Demon Emperor upon abdication. Over time, the Sun-Slaying Bow became a symbol of imperial authority. Seeing the Sun-Slaying Bow in Zu'an's hands now, everyone was utterly shocked.

"How is the Sun-Slaying Bow in your hands?" The Second Prince was both surprised and enraged. What he had feared most was the Sun-Slaying Bow in the Crown Prince's possession. While he was confident he could likely defeat the Crown Prince with his true strength, that certainty vanished if his opponent wielded a divine artifact like the Sun-Slaying Bow. This time, he had initially rejoiced that his tactics were effective, preventing the Crown Prince from using the Sun-Slaying Bow. To his surprise, after killing him, the Sun-Slaying Bow was nowhere to be found. He had been perplexed then, wondering where the Crown Prince had hidden it, and he never expected it to appear in Zu'an's hands.

Zu'an calmly replied, "Of course, the Old Demon Emperor gave it to me. Do you seriously think I could snatch this thing from the Demon Emperor?"

The three goddesses, Yu, Yan, and Yun, who knew the truth, had strange expressions, but no one else had the slightest doubt. After all, the Demon Emperor was so powerful that if he didn't give something, no one could take it from him.

The Second Prince was also filled with doubt and suspicion. "But why would Father Emperor give you the Sun-Slaying Bow? Wasn't it with the Crown Prince before? I think you stole it from him."

Zu'an sneered, "In the secret realm, Crown Prince Golden Crow was always with the Old Demon Emperor. Would you like to try stealing from him?"

"You entered the secret realm too?" The Second Prince was startled. It was no secret among the high-ranking officials that the Crown Prince and the Demon Emperor had entered the secret realm within the imperial tomb; everyone in the upper echelons knew.

"Of course. In the secret realm, Crown Prince Golden Crow was utterly treacherous, launching a sneak attack on the Old Demon Emperor. Therefore, deeply disappointed, the Old Demon Emperor stripped him of his ownership of the Sun-Slaying Bow, and before his death, he entrusted it to me, asking me to assist the Little Prince in ascending the throne." Zu'an said calmly. The Little Prince was too young, and there would inevitably be much criticism, so he had to ensure his legitimate ascension to the throne.

But with the Crown Prince still in the picture, he ingeniously devised this narrative. It not only invalidated the Crown Prince's legitimacy but also made the Little Prince's ascension reasonable. Yan Xuehen and the other two women secretly admired him. This guy truly possessed quick wit. This not only prevented him from becoming an enemy of the entire demon race for killing the Demon Emperor but also resolved the issue of legitimacy between the Crown Prince and the Little Prince.

The Little Demon Empress was also somewhat surprised. This was the first time she had heard the details of the Demon Emperor's death. She suspected there was more to the story, but wisely chose not to press for details. This version of events was most beneficial to her and her son. The others were in an uproar. Many were hearing about the Old Demon Emperor's death for the first time, and several even wept bitterly. Others were utterly shocked, as the information revealed by these words was simply too much.

The Second Prince thought to himself, "So this is what happened in the secret realm. No wonder..."

However, even if it were true, he wouldn't acknowledge it. "Hmph, what a joke! The Crown Prince has always been favored by Father Emperor, and the throne was to be passed to him. What motive would he have to murder Father Emperor?" As he spoke, he felt a bit out of character. He never imagined that he would one day speak up for the Crown Prince.

He cleared his throat and continued, "What's more, the Demon Emperor's cultivation reached godly levels. Even if the Crown Prince tried a sneak attack, he couldn't possibly harm him."

His subordinates echoed his words, "That's right, what kind of being was the Demon Emperor? Invincible in the world! Even if he was ambushed by the Crown Prince, how could anything happen to him?" As a result, even those on the Little Demon Empress's side looked at Zu'an with some doubt.

Zu'an seemed to have anticipated this doubt. He calmly explained, "It was because a clue to the Immortality Elixir appeared in the secret realm. The Old Demon Emperor had defeated the powerful guardian of the elixir, and just as he was about to obtain it, the Crown Prince launched a sudden sneak attack. That's how the Old Demon Emperor was gravely wounded beyond recovery."

"The Immortality Elixir?" A gasp spread through the crowd. Everyone was a little excited to hear of this legendary divine artifact, never expecting it to actually exist. This made everything reasonable. Conflict between the Demon Emperor and the Crown Prince would be impossible—unless the Demon Emperor obtained the Immortality Elixir and could remain emperor indefinitely. In that case, the Crown Prince naturally wouldn't be content, and taking such a drastic risk would be normal.

Hearing the murmurs of discussion, Zu'an struck while the iron was hot. "Before his death, the Old Demon Emperor passed the throne to the Little Prince. Considering the Little Prince's youth, he therefore appointed the Little Demon Empress to rule from behind a curtain, assisting the Little Prince until he comes of age."

"Rule from behind a curtain?" The Little Demon Empress's heart stirred. She found it particularly novel. She wondered how this man had come up with such a brilliant idea. This way, she could legitimately govern. He was truly considerate, actually thinking so thoroughly on her behalf. As the Little Demon Empress looked at Zu'an, her brow was filled with joy and gratitude. All of this seemed so logical and reasonable that many of the Second Prince's subordinates even believed it.

But the Second Prince refused to accept it. "Nonsense! Even if Father Emperor intended to depose the Crown Prince, he should have passed the throne to me. Why would he pass it to the young Fifth Brother? Wouldn't that put the entire demon race in danger?"

Zu'an said calmly, "Don't you have a clue why it wouldn't be passed to you? You're a concubine's son; what right to succession do you have?"

The Second Prince was speechless. That stung!

He quickly became enraged. "I've never heard of a child becoming Demon Emperor. The Demon Emperor has always been the strongest. If you don't wise up, don't blame me for disregarding our fraternal bond."

Rage from the Second Prince: +444, +444, +444...

"Fraternal bond?" Zu'an pointed to the cross nearby. "Are you referring to the 'fraternal bond' that involves killing your own brother and hanging his corpse on display for all to see?"

The Second Prince's face darkened. Just then, Xue Han, the attendant eunuch standing nearby, stepped forward and shrieked, "When did it become your place, a human, to interfere in the affairs of our demon race?" Having performed poorly before Attendant Wu Fa just now, he naturally wanted to make a good impression and earn back favor with his master.

Just then, a tiger's roar echoed. Then, a yellow and black striped figure charged towards Xue Han, grabbed his throat and twisted. With a *crack*, Xue Han instantly hung limp in his hand like a dead dog.

At this moment, Hu Qianxiao burst into laughter, "When did it become a eunuch's place to criticize the affairs of the demon race?"

Just then, a black ripple appeared above the palace gate, and a slender sword sliced towards the Little Demon Empress and the Little Prince.