Di Jun stepped forward, the crown of the Demon Emperor blazing with nine-colored radiance. Behind Taiyi, the Eastern Emperor Dharma Appearance towered between Heaven and Earth, the shadow of a bell rising and falling. Between Fuxi's brows, the Xi Huang Dao Seal flowed with the mysteries of yin and yang. Nuwa was surrounded by the pure qi of creation, brimming with life.
"I am the Demon Emperor. By Heaven's decree, I now establish the orthodox Demon Race and rule over the stars!" Di Jun's voice rang like Heaven's law, echoing throughout the cosmos. "I appoint Taiyi as the Eastern Emperor, Fuxi as Xi Huang, and Nuwa as Wa Huang!"
"Ji Meng, Ying Zhao, Ghost Chariot, Bai Ze, Ci Tie, Fei Lian, Jiu Ying, Shang Yang, Fei Dan, and Qin Yuan shall be the Ten Demon Saints!"
"Those at the Daluo level shall be Demon Gods, those at the Taiyi level shall be Demon Generals, and those at the Golden Immortal level shall be Demon Soldiers!"
"Let the Heavenly Dao bear witness: the Demon Race is established!"
As soon as his words fell, the Nine Heavens stirred in response.
Vast heavenly might swept in every direction. Boundless power of mystic yellow merit gathered from the void and formed into a ten-thousand-zhang golden radiance, scattering across the stars and illuminating the entire firmament in dazzling splendor.
Di Jun stood atop the altar, his expression solemn. His gaze swept across the Eight Desolations, and his robes fluttered in the fierce wind as he looked down upon the myriad living beings below.
Taiyi, Fuxi, and Nuwa stood quietly behind him, half a step lower, clearly acknowledging Di Jun as their superior.
The invisible imperial might surrounding Di Jun, condensed from Heaven's mandate and merit, weighed upon the minds of the leaders of the Primordial