Xiang Yang's brows furrowed in instant confusion. Since the Sword God Zhong Yin of today was the former Strategist Sage Sikong Xuan, then the Demon Emperor was surely Great Zhou's Founding Emperor. Why would the Sword God deny it?
"Do you know Great Zhou's Founding Emperor's true identity?
Several centuries ago, Emperor Jingming, the last emperor of the Great Gan Dynasty, was cruel and devoid of virtue. During his reign, he drained the national treasury to construct Changle Palace and selected 9,999 peerless beauties to enter the palace and keep him company. His extravagance and lust knew no bounds.
And that was not all. He increased taxes and levies, enforced harsh laws, and repeatedly made enemies of the great sects throughout the Nineteen Provinces, throwing the martial world into turmoil and destabilizing the state. Only then did the people become displaced and dragons rise in rebellion.
As for the rebel kings across the realm at that time, if I remember correctly, there were more than a hundred. Some came from renowned clans and aristocratic families, while others were disciples of great sects who had entered the world. More than a dozen were stronger and more powerful than Great Zhou's Founding Emperor. Why, then, was he the one who ultimately became the true dragon?
Because Great Zhou's Founding Emperor was not merely a rebel king commanding vast armies. He was also a once-in-an-age genius of the Imperial Demon lineage of the demonic sect. The Demon Emperor of that time was his biological father.
Thus, the demonic sect spared no effort in supporting Emperor Taizu and secretly built his reputation on several occasions. Only afterward did Emperor Taizu rely on his own talent, the aid of the forces behind him, and the assistance of many capable men and extraordinary figures to finally