Primordial Wilderness: I Am Hong Yun, and I Trade My Saint Position for a Wife at the Start - Chapter 261

But Kun Peng had already grown wary.

By now, Di Jun had turned toward Kun Peng.

His face brightened into a smile as he said to Kun Peng,

"Fellow Daoist Kun Peng, the first battle you chose to fight for the Demon Race came to nothing because Hong Yun interfered!"

"But that wasn't your fault!"

"How about... we pick an auspicious day and officially grant you the title of Emperor Kun?"

Kun Peng wanted nothing more than to roll his eyes.

If you can't bear to give up the title, why keep dangling it in front of me?

What would you do if I really agreed on a date with you?

Still, Kun Peng wasn't about to be so tactless.

As he'd said before, his clash with Hong Yun had already cost him favor among the Demon Race.

Forcing his way into the position would only make things worse!

Kun Peng suppressed his discontent and put on a grateful expression.

He smiled at Di Jun and said,

"Your Majesty, Demon Emperor, as I said before, I haven't made an inch of merit. How could I dare accept this position?"

"Let me wait until I've made a contribution to the Demon Race."

"Once all the demons are convinced, we can talk about it!"

Di Jun seemed to hesitate for a moment.

Then he said with a regretful look,

"Very well!"

"We'll do as you say, Fellow Daoist!"

"The Demon Race is flourishing, and there'll be plenty of opportunities to distinguish yourself. I'll keep this position open for you!"

Kun Peng endured his displeasure and chatted a while longer with Di Jun and Taiyi.

Then he took his leave and returned to his residence in the Heavenly Court.

Kun Peng had brought a large number of subordinates with him!

Naturally, Di Jun