The Demon Emperor was Saint Emperor

Chapter 208: Power of Tyranny

Lynn (Illidan Stormrage), Level 999 (Level 960), Divine Warrior (Demon Dragon Emperor).

Ilya Murphy, Level 888, Proud Demon King.

Aya Aya, Level 888, Envious Demon King.

Sara Viktor, Level 888, Furious Demon King.

Hill Cape, Level 888, Sloth Demon King.

Liss Modor, Level 888, Greed Demon King.

Betty Russell, Level 888, Gluttonous Demon King.

Phantom Triss, Level 888, Lust Demon King.

As the waves of black light receded, Lynn examined himself and checked the team status, and immediately sensed the changes in the Seven Great Demon Kings.

Each of the seven demons shared the Demon’s Gift that he had discarded, each achieving significant breakthroughs, not only reaching the Peak Saint Tier but the pinnacle of the peak, merely a dozen levels away from entering the Demigod Realm.

Lynn felt a bit regretful; if he had formed the team from the start and only raised his Demon Race Level to 888, then the seven of them might have had a chance to break through the 900-level mark.

Anyway, for him, Demonic Qi could be simulated and converted, and his inherent Level 999 was enough; the Demon Race Level was virtually irrelevant to him.

"The bounty of the Destruction Demon God is truly abundant."

At this moment, a well-fed young girl rubbed her flat belly and murmured with a sense of emotion.

"Indeed, even I feel this bounty is enough."

Greed Demon King Liss also sighed at this time; if it could satisfy her greed, then the Destruction Demon God was surely not an ordinary Demon God.

Level 888, just shy of entering the Demigod Realm, yet even the Greed Demon King didn’t feel there was any lack because what they received was indeed too much, even more than what the Guardian Demon God had ever offered them...

"Now, there’s no need to rely entirely on him anymore..."

Ilya felt the surging power within her and muttered to herself.

With a power level of 888, combined with their unique magic power and demon nature as true Demon Kings, they might not yet be demigods, but they could contend with ordinary demigods, and even emerge victorious.

Perhaps only veteran demigods above Level 960 could barely press them down, but such powerful demigods were scarce, even under the wing of the mighty Destruction Demon God, barely a handful could be counted.

"Keh keh keh, so, are you satisfied with the power bestowed upon us by the Destruction Demon God? Perhaps this signifies His approval of our current leadership; we must work diligently and not betray the trust of the two Demon God Kings."

Seeing the seven Demon Kings regain their consciousness, Lynn let out a wild laughter.

Of course, he couldn’t say that this power was given to the Seven Great Demon Kings by him; he could only claim it was the blessing from the Destruction Demon God. Why the Destruction Demon God would bless demon kings from the "enemy" camp was left to speculation, and if anyone guessed it right, they could pat themselves on the back for their imagination.

"Thank you, Destruction Demon God!" ×6.

Following Lynn’s lead, six of the Seven Great Demon Kings understood tacitly and immediately bowed deeply towards the sky where the black light had descended, as if sincerely grateful to the Destruction Demon God.

The slow-reacting young girl didn’t keep up with her sisters but was still pressed down by the Lust Demon King beside her, bowing along with them.

"Eh?"

The forcibly bowed young girl was momentarily confused; wasn’t it that Lynn had eaten too much and gave it to them? If thanks were due, it should be to Lynn.

But now he was the Demon Emperor, a truly enthroned one, while they were just mere Demon Kings.

How else to express thanks? This humble girl has nothing to repay with, only with her body...

Eh hehe, feeling slightly embarrassed.

The young girl scratched her head, saw her sisters raise their heads, and then put on a genuine look of gratitude.

The powerful demons watching below had nothing to say at this point; regardless of the truth atop the Blood Sacrificial Altar, the new Demon Emperor’s invincible demeanor and the Seven Great Demon Kings’ rapid progression were real. Truly, it was time for a monumental shift in the great Demon Realm.

"Ahem, this emperor doesn’t care for pomp, and the enthronement ceremony suffices here. With the testimony of the Seven Great Demon Kings and all demons, as well as the recognition of the two Demon God Kings, I am justly and indisputably the Demon Emperor!"

"This emperor hails from the Ancient Demon Dragon lineage, sharing kin with the Late Emperor, and assumes the throne today without changing the imperial title, remaining as Demon Dragon Emperor."

"Now that the enthronement ceremony is concluded, the formal procedures fulfilled, this emperor will move to what truly matters."

As Lynn said this, everyone, whether on or off stage, whether gift-givers or recipients, focused intently, eager to know where the new emperor’s initial show of force would land.

"As the Demon Emperor, I am the supreme authority of this realm. From this day forth, this emperor will seize control of the finances and military administration of the Demon Realm. Aside from your private demonic assets, all wealth is to be returned to the Demon Emperor Palace. Henceforth, tribute from the Seven Great Demon Kingdoms shall double, and from each Duchy, triple!"

"Henceforth, all military ranks of deputy legion commander and above are temporarily relieved; this emperor will make proper reassignments. From now on, all armies must swear allegiance to this emperor, and those who violate will be dealt with by martial law!"

"All national affairs are fully entrusted to the Seven Great Demon Kings. They are this emperor’s spokespersons and executors; those who disobey, ignore command, or are insubordinate, regardless of military affiliation, will be treated under martial law!"

"And this emperor’s martial law has only four words: execute without mercy! And military discipline, four words: absolute obedience!"

"Do you, understand?"

As the final "do you" fell, a profound silence enveloped the entire enthronement scene, with not a sound to be heard.

Illidan Demon Emperor’s statement was indeed simple, made up of just a few words.

Yet, this was incredibly domineering; all wealth, power, and military might were his, leaving only the word "obedience" for them.

While the Late Emperor Demon Dragon Emperor was a domineering Demon Dragon, he was not so avaricious and insatiable.

He merely indulged in extravagance, with a harem of three thousand. He controlled finance, administration, and military, but did not fully grasp them.

Anyone with sense would know that such actions would spark strong backlash; even if his strength negated the threat of rebellion, did he not understand that slow and steady harvesting yields far more than "draining the pond for fish"?

Illidan’s way seemed less about being a lasting emperor and more akin to ravenously devouring a cake, with no regard for downstream consequences.

True power wasn’t intended to be this strong; it seemed almost a sign of destruction... Needless to say, could it be that he truly got the attention of the Destruction Demon God?

This was starting off with a bang with all demons...