During the Witch and Yao Epoch, Tai Yi had spent his entire life living up to the title of Demon Emperor.
Even in death, he had found the Demon Clan a successor.
Yinglong was the one he had chosen.
Her status was extraordinary—the master of the Dragon Master.
Her backing was solid—the bearer of Nuwa.
Her character was reliable—at the very least, she had been the companion of the Emperor Yan. Her conduct couldn't possibly be bad, right?
Besides, she was already caught in the whirlpool. Tai Yi didn't have to worry about Yinglong daring to refuse.
After all, once the Eastern Emperor had vaguely pointed out the Azure Dragon Great Sage's killing move, Yinglong had been left with no choice.
A great karmic cause and effect, a great reckoning... If she didn't want to become a trapped sucker taking over a high-ranking position, only to be harvested by the Azure Dragon Great Sage, Yinglong had to seek change to protect herself. She had to Steal the Peach and dispose of the bad debts that might descend from the heavens.
Was there any more suitable trading partner than a Demon Emperor?
There wasn't!
The Eastern Emperor was strong enough and noble enough... He was more than capable of taking over.
And the person involved was willing!
It wasn't that there were no figures stronger than the Eastern Emperor... But who would want to get their hands dirty with the mess the Azure Dragon Great Sage had thrown out?
It was rare to see someone like Tai Yi, using rot to fight rot and competing to see whose operation was more outrageous.
Was it better to overdraw one's credit and flee to safety?
Or was a shell corporation with a dead man as its legal representative more impressive?
Yinglong needed someone