OMG! Tyrant's Pampered Baby Is a Valued Princess-Chapter 866: That’s the Demon Lord—How Can You Trust Him?

Zhi’er stretched out her small hand and suddenly pointed at them.

"You, and you, and you all! Which of you wasn’t personally guided and enlightened by my mother? When you encountered bottlenecks in cultivation, who among you hasn’t benefited from her?"

"Today, my mother was injured and fell unconscious while dealing with evil demons, and you all can’t wait to snatch away the Divine Stone and intend to alter the Heavenly Dao."

"I always thought only evil spirits were heartless. I never expected one or two immortals to be so hypocritical!"

The final sentence echoed powerfully.

As Zhi’er’s words fell, the surrounding auspicious clouds dissipated, and heavenly thunder roared like a lion.

This was her innate majesty.

Daughter of the Heavenly Dao, the strongest Immortal Root.

The Star Lords immediately knelt down and lowered their heads: "Your Majesty, please calm down, we are also acting for the welfare of the world."

"If you were truly for the welfare of the world, you wouldn’t be stirring things up at this time. This majesty is still alive, so what’s the panic!"

The little one’s eyes were clear, and her tone allowed no doubt.

Zhi’er turned her gaze toward Ju Chi, the leader of the Sixteen Star Lords.

"Lord Ju Chixing, my mother once announced to the Heavenly Court that I would be the next Heavenly Dao. Now, perhaps the time has come, and I have decided to inherit the Heavenly Dao. Please announce this to all the blessed lands."

The dozen or so Star Lords raised their hands in unison, all showing surprise: "What?"

Zhi’er also didn’t want to take over so hastily.

Especially since her mana was still half-sealed by her mother.

But seeing today’s situation, if she didn’t take it on, something bad would surely happen.

Her mother once said she could inherit the Heavenly Dao once she came of age, but now, she couldn’t wait any longer.

Lord Ju Chixing was shocked but then recovered.

He hurriedly bowed his hands and explained: "Your Majesty, it’s not that we don’t allow you to succeed, but... historically, even with a designated succession to the Heavenly Dao, there are rules to follow."

"You need to accomplish a hundred deeds of merit before ascending to the upper realms, and the merit you, Your Majesty, have accumulated falls far short."

Star Lord Yuan Qing waved his sleeve, and Zhi’er saw that her merit count was only twelve deeds.

Her bright black eyes fell into contemplation.

After a moment, the little one turned and looked at the Star Lords.

"Alright, it’s a deal. Once I complete a hundred deeds of merit, I will return to inherit the Heavenly Dao, and the human world shall serve as the term for ten years."

"Before that, none of you are allowed to visit my mother’s residence and disturb her peaceful recovery."

"If after ten years, I still haven’t completed the merits, then I am willing to surrender the Divine Stone and yield the Heavenly Dao Position."

A ruo hurriedly called out: "Your Majesty..."

Zhi’er raised her hand, indicating she didn’t need to say more.

The little one had a determined gaze, with her own ideas firmly in place.

The Star Lords exchanged glances, and after a long while, they all nodded.

After they left.

Zhi’er walked under the Xiangsi Tree.

She looked at the swaying blossoms, their branches flourishing, extending down to the ground.

These were all her father’s yearnings.

A ruo spoke from behind her, her tone mournful: "Your Majesty comes here to admire the flowers every day. Since she fell ill, the Xiangsi Tree seems to have lost some of its color, no longer as beautiful."

Zhi’er turned her face away. Though her eyes reddened, she told herself not to cry anymore.

"It’s alright, Sister A Ruo," the little one mustered a smile: "Everything will be fine. Leave it to Zhi’er!"

"I’ve already talked with Brother Fu Ce; the Demon World will no longer cause trouble, and we will coexist peacefully."

A ruo was startled: "Your Majesty, that is the Demon Lord, known for being bloodthirsty and ruthless. How can you believe his words!"

But Zhi’er smiled: "I trust him. Mother once said that if someone stays by your side for a very long time and you feel he’s a good person, then he’s worthy of your trust."