[Jun Ge! I really don't want to be the Demon Emperor!]
[What's so great about being the Demon Emperor?]
[Can I sit out the future War of the Wu and Demon Clans?]
[You have to know, apart from Nuwa becoming a Saint...]
[Three of the four Demon Emperors died.]
[I won't become a Saint before the war, either. If that's the case, won't I end up dead too?]
Li Mo said, looking utterly hopeless.
Only his junior sister, Bai Qianqian, standing behind him, was so excited she could barely contain herself.
But just then,
Shang Yang, the astrologer, was the first to object.
"Heavenly Emperor, Shang Yang believes this is inappropriate."
"Whether in terms of status or strength,"
"Li Mo isn't qualified to be the Demon Emperor."
"I ask you to withdraw your decree, Heavenly Emperor."
Shang Yang bowed as he spoke.
[Shang Yang, you're the best! I need good people like you to speak up for me.]
[Anyone else? Anyone else? Hurry up and object!]
A hint of excitement showed on Li Mo's face as he clenched his fist and muttered to himself.
As long as he didn't have to be the Demon Emperor, he'd do anything else.
Di Jun, however, shot Li Mo a speechless glance.
The position of Demon Emperor was something countless people wanted but couldn't get.
And you're refusing it!
Even now, you're still thinking about how to run away.
You're far too important.
No, you're absolutely not getting away. Just accept it and be the Demon Emperor.
"Heavenly Emperor! Jiu Ying agrees with Shang Yang."
"Among the Demon Race gathered here, more than one is better qualified than Li Mo to become the Demon Emperor."
"Even if someone is to become the Demon Emperor, it shouldn't be this little Mystic Immortal, Li Mo."
Jiu Ying's nine heads writhed like a mass of snakes.
[Well said! Go, Jiu Ying!]
Bai Ze looked at his disciple's excited expression, unable to tell what he was thinking.
Although he, too, felt his disciple wasn't qualified,
he was also puzzled about what had prompted Di Jun and Tai Yi to make such a decision.
"Heavenly Emperor! They're right!"
"My strength and status are both far too lacking."
"I can't be the Demon Emperor. Please choose someone else, Heavenly Emperor."
Li Mo bowed his head, beaming with joy.
[Now will you still insist on making me the Demon Emperor?]
[Are you kidding? With all those subordinates down there, can you keep them in line?]
Di Jun shook his head and clasped his hands behind his back. "I've made up my mind. Li Mo will be the Demon Emperor."
As soon as he said this,
the Demon Race immediately erupted in discontent.
The leader of the Mad Rhino Clan was the first to kneel and plead, "Please, Heavenly Emperor, withdraw your decree!"
The Mad Rhino leader's objection set off a chain reaction.
In the great hall, everyone from the Demon Race—except Bai Ze, Bai Qianqian, and Li Mo—knelt down.
Their cries rang out like a tidal wave.
"Please, Heavenly Emperor, withdraw your decree!"
"Please, Heavenly Emperor, withdraw your decree!"
"Please, Heavenly Emperor, withdraw your decree!"
[Jun Ge! Hurry up and agree!]
[I can't be the Demon Emperor. If I become the Demon Emperor, your subordinates are going to lose their minds.]
[No one will accept me as the Demon Emperor!]
Seeing this, Li Mo was thrilled.
Could Di Jun really withstand the objections of so many subordinates?
But the next moment,
Di Jun flew into a rage. Golden Solar True Fire spread in all directions like a sea.
In an instant, every unoccupied spot in the great hall was filled with Solar True Fire.
In moments, the temperature in the hall soared.
The terrifying pressure made every Demon Race member below the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm feel as though a mountain had been placed on their shoulders.
Their faces turned deathly pale. They could barely hold on.
"Enough! This wasn't a decision I made alone. The other three Demon Emperors also agree that Li Mo becoming the Demon Emperor is perfectly reasonable."
"No matter how much you protest, this decision will not change."
Di Jun crushed their opposition with sheer force.
This wasn't a decision you got to make.
We'd already settled it.
Did you think I was simply indulging Li Mo?
No!
I want to keep Li Mo here and save your lives!
Do you understand how hard I've worked for you?
Di Jun thought to himself.
Alas, how could he possibly explain that?
In the end, he had to shoulder everything alone.
At that moment, none of the Demon Race dared to object again.
But they were all furious and afraid to speak.
Even the other three Demon Emperors said nothing in opposition.
They had no choice but to follow Di Jun's decision.
But in their hearts, they were seething with resentment.
They had no idea what sort of sweet talk Li Mo had used to convince the Demon Emperors.
[Jun Ge! Jun Ge!]
[You're pushing me into a pit of fire!]
[If I become the Demon Emperor, can this really stay a secret?]
[No, I have to keep this low-key.]
[Otherwise, by tomorrow, Li Mo's name will have spread across the entire Primordial World.]
[Then I won't be able to escape even if I run.]
[Would the Witch Clan really allow a Demon Emperor who hasn't become a Saint to keep living in the Primordial World?]
[If I were part of the Witch Clan, I absolutely wouldn't allow it.]
[We have to make every member of the Demon Race keep this a secret.]
[First, I need to establish my authority. Otherwise, no one will listen to me.]
[No, I need to go up and say a few words!]
[I have to say a few words!]
[I'll establish my authority starting now!]
Li Mo muttered to himself.
Hearing this, Di Jun's eyes lit up. He wanted to say a few words.
That was good!
Establishing his authority was a good thing, too.
Though his reason for doing it wasn't ideal.
He wanted to be able to control what the Demon Race said by making sure they listened to him.
Li Mo coughed twice, cleared his throat, and cupped his hands as he surveyed the hall. "Thanks to the Demon Emperor for thinking so highly of me. Since I've become Mo Huang, I have a few words to say."
The moment he spoke, the atmosphere in the great hall shifted.
Pair after pair of eyes fixed on him like lanterns, glaring wide.
So someone called you fat, and now you're acting like you're out of breath?
The Heavenly Emperor said you're the Demon Emperor. Does that mean you're qualified to be one?
No! It doesn't!
And now you want to give a speech!
Even Bai Ze sensed faint traces of murderous intent in the air.
Everyone present looked as if they wanted to pin Li Mo down and beat him to death.
"Disciple, don't push yourself. So many members of the Demon Race don't accept you. The only reason you have this position is because they fear the Heavenly Emperor's authority. Don't go up there and invite trouble."
Bai Ze sent him a telepathic message from below.
But in truth, Bai Ze's teeth were aching with envy.
He, Bai Ze, was still a nobody, having accomplished nothing.
Yet his disciple had some real ability.
He had no idea what Li Mo had said to the Heavenly Emperor on this outing.
How else could Di Jun have promoted him from a guard at the Eight Treasures Merit Dragon Pool straight to Demon Emperor?
"Don't worry, Master. I'll just say a couple of things. Once I'm done, they'll see me differently."
After sending the message, Li Mo walked straight over to Di Jun.
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