World-Ending Demon Emperor-Chapter 2104 - 992: Zhi Yan Rejects the Marriage! The Death of Jiang Shang!

Chapter 2104: Chapter 992: Zhi Yan Rejects the Marriage! The Death of Jiang Shang!

After handling political affairs simply, Queen Zhiyan put all her thoughts into the construction of the defense line of the Ten Thousand Mountains.

Unexpectedly, she was greeted by another uninvited guest, and it was Kui Shuangshuang.

"It turns out that sister has finally distanced from Lanling, the little sister greatly admires it, and all the Sky Holy Palace majesties are also very appreciative." Kui Shuangshuang said, "But you killed Fang Qingshu and Fang Qingqing, which makes Yin Zhou somewhat displeased."

Queen Zhiyan frowned and said, "Does the Sky Holy Palace have any instructions for you to convey? If not, then please leave."

Kui Shuangshuang said, "I am here to propose marriage on your behalf."

Queen Zhiyan’s face turned cold and she said, "What do you mean?"

Kui Shuangshuang said, "It’s well known that the next leader of the Sky Holy Palace will be chosen from four people: Huai Bingyi, Ji Xiuning, Ji Mengbai, and you, Zhiyan. You and Ji Xiuning are the most direct rivals, and you have completely offended Yin Zhou by killing Fang Qingshu and Fang Qingqing, and any detail may impact the future."

Kui Shuangshuang sat down and said, "I am willing to bridge the gap between you and Huai Bingyi. The three of us, you, me, and Huai Bingyi, will form an iron triangle to pave the way for the next generation’s power core of the Sky Holy Palace. As long as you marry Huai Bingyi, surely no one will stand in your way in the future."

Queen Zhiyan said, "Why don’t you marry him then?"

Kui Shuangshuang said, "The identity of the Demon Star Pavilion is too obvious on me, the key point is that Huai Bingyi is enamored with someone else, not me."

Queen Zhiyan said, "If I remember correctly, once you enter the Sky Holy Palace, unless it’s a special situation, you can’t marry."

Kui Shuangshuang said, "Are you really joking, sister? If there’s no marriage alliance, how did Sky Priest E Yun come about? How did Gu Ban come about? Each generation of the Sky Holy Palace majesties, half of them are hereditary from the previous generation. Just like my mother and Ning Wuya, they have the reality of a marriage without the name. No outsider benefits; two Sky Priests’ marriage yields children with far higher starting points. Therefore, sister Zhiyan’s marriage with Huai Bingyi is all benefits and no harm!"

Queen Zhiyan said nothing, but coldly stared at Kui Shuangshuang.

Kui Shuangshuang gave a charming smile and said, "Moreover, I believe the majesties of the Sky Holy Palace are very happy to see you and Huai Bingyi united, because only then can you be seen as having completely severed ties with Lanling; simply dissolving the marital relationship might not be enough."

Queen Zhiyan continued to stare at Kui Shuangshuang for quite a while, before she coldly uttered: "Get out!"

Kui Shuangshuang did not get angry, instead she smiled enchantingly at Queen Zhiyan and left.

...

Northern Barbaric Lands!

The construction of the Tower of Heavenly Fiends and Deities was ongoing as if it was a military race between the north and south of the Ten Thousand Mountains, both sides frantically building the Tower of Heavenly Reach.

After Queen Zhiyan personally oversaw the defense line of the Ten Thousand Mountains, she mobilized more labor to construct the Sky-Piercing Dragon Tower, doubling the speed compared to Zhi Ao’s time.

Meanwhile, every day, Lanling tried to comprehend the wordless heavenly scripture left by Emperor E Tian and felt the Gods Slaughter Demon Extermination Sword, but gained nothing.

Time continued to pass day by day...

Although the Dragon Temple has yet to make a statement, Demon Emperor Lanling made a statement, acknowledging the existence of the East Li Kingdom as a human refuge area. The refugee tide in the entire Human Kingdom is increasingly severe and growing uncontrollably.

Now, the number of people entering the East Li Kingdom each day even exceeds tens of thousands.

Moreover, the East Li Kingdom also gradually opened the legacy left by the Dragon Emperor, beginning to construct an Ancient Energy Formation in border areas, and was always ready to open the Heaven Tomb, particularly preparing to awaken the first-generation King of Dongli, this King-Level Energy.

With increasingly more people flooding into the East Li Kingdom, Jiang Shang’s sorrows gradually alleviated, as he felt his daughter’s death was not in vain; the current situation was exchanged from her sacrifice.

No matter how the future of the Human Kingdom unfolds, ultimately, more humans will survive.

And his wife Ji Yingsha also gradually recovered, helping to resettle those seeking refuge in the East Li Kingdom. Each day is very busy, and she usually visits the front line of resettlement, especially poor refugees, personally arranging accommodations and food.

In just two months, Ji Yingsha has become known as the compassionate fairy among countless refugees.

Whenever she arrives in a place, crowds rush forward, eager for a meeting or a handshake with her.

And Ji Yingsha enjoys every moment, as if only by doing so can she alleviate her inner pain.

As time goes on, the refugees entering the East Li Kingdom have become more common, poorer, and less hygienic. So, when these refugees touch Ji Yingsha’s skirt, there often is a handprint; when they tug her hand, there is a smudge; when children touch her face, they dirty her flawless white visage.

Yet, Ji Yingsha pays no mind at all.

She even immerses herself in the refugee camps every day, while the Flame Demon Empire fulfills its promise, steadily shipping food to the Northern Barbaric Seas, then transported by ship fleets organized by Gui Xingfu and Tuli Wen into the East Li Kingdom refuge area.

As refugees multiply, the daily food consumption also increases. Of course, currently, the East Li Kingdom can still sustain, the Flame Demon Empire shipping food proves goodwill, and anticipates future unforeseen needs.

...

These days, King Dongli Jiang Shang has been hesitating, hesitating whether to disclose the clues of the Dragon Emperor’s tomb to Demon Emperor Lanling.

Even though he and Demon Emperor Lanling have a deep understanding and respect, does informing about the Dragon Emperor’s tomb clues mean a complete betrayal of humanity?

Nevertheless, currently, the Dragon Temple wields the Plane Overlord authority of the Dragon Emperor, acts recklessly and oppresses, it is the root of rot over the entire world, the dark colossal mountain pressing humanity’s lands; yet it remains within human alliances. While Demon Emperor Lanling is ultimately of the Demon Race, dissatisfying humanity’s ruling layers, does this justify hoping for salvation from an outside race? Is this weakness?

Furthermore, could Demon Emperor Lanling possibly be humanity’s liberator?

These complex thoughts have been tormenting Jiang Shang.

Originally, his mind was clear-cut, the Demon Race belonged to the Demon Race, humans belonged to humans. No matter how evil Dragon Temple was, it was an internal conflict within the human camp.

But his daughter Jiang Xue brought him another perspective.

Humans and the Demon Race are both part of this world, while the Dragon Temple is the dark force hindering the civilization of the entire world.

With this, the primary contradiction of the world instantly changes.

From the conflict between humans and the Demon Race, it suddenly transforms into the conflict between world civilization and the Dragon Temple that’s hindering its development.

Jiang Shang recalled the Demon Clan People he had encountered, whether it was Di Nie, or the Witch Queen, or Tang Ren, they were absolutely bright, righteous, brave, and noble. Their enemy had always been the Dragon Temple, and towards humans, they held no animosity, instead full of tolerance.

Then look at Emperor E Tian, in order to completely resolve the innate energy opposition and repulsion between the Demon Race and humans, he created the Near-Human Tribe, attempting to resolve the conflict forever.

Look at Emperor EYun again, during the Northern Expedition, he drew a human refuge area at the far north. Anyone who entered the refuge area could avoid harm.

So, is it somewhat narrow-minded to treat the conflict between humans and the Demon Race as the fundamental contradiction of this world?

Gradually, the King of Dongli seemed to think more clearly, and his thoughts in his heart gradually firmed up.

Then, he couldn’t help but want to confide in the person closest to him. Of course, he wouldn’t disclose his thoughts, but rather confide in another way.

And the person closest to him is his wife Ji Yingsha, the soulmate of his life, his greatest love.

"Where is the queen?" asked Jiang Shang.

"In the refugee camp, distributing supplies, distributing food," said the person beside him. "The queen really has a kind heart, now her reputation might just surpass Your Majesty’s. Everyone calls her the angelic savior descended from heaven."

Jiang Shang laughed softly.

"Should someone be sent to bring the queen back?" the person next to him asked.

"No need, I’ll go see for myself," Jiang Shang said.

Then, he dressed in a black cloak and headed to the largest refugee camp.

Sure enough, he saw his wife Ji Yingsha among a group of refugees, countless people calling her name, countless people swarming forward just to catch a glimpse of her.

Every word she spoke was treated as an edict by countless people.

Therefore, the huge refugee camp was so orderly.

Among the crowd, his wife Ji Yingsha appeared so beautiful and captivating, her smile so pure and charming.

If Ji Yingsha hadn’t eloped with him, she probably would have entered the Sky Holy Palace by now.

Gradually, everyone around became part of the backdrop, with only Ji Yingsha occupying all his view.

Soon, Ji Yingsha also noticed him and smiled sweetly at him.

Just like that, Jiang Shang stood there watching his wife distribute supplies, maintain order until she was finished at dusk, and then they went home together.

After returning home, Jiang Shang intimately bathed and combed his wife’s hair.

Then he said emotionally: "Ying, should we have another child, a child as smart and lovely as Xiaoxue?"

Ji Yingsha’s beautiful eyes grew moist; she nodded and then kissed Jiang Shang.

...

After the loving entwine, Jiang Shang gently stroked his wife Ji Yingsha’s back, softly saying: "Xiaoying, I have an idea. I want to do something, but I don’t know if it’s right."

Ji Yingsha softly said: "Brother, you don’t need to ask my opinion; you just need to know that I will always stand by your side. I will always support you; follow your heart completely. As long as you have a clear conscience, there will be no regret."

Jiang Shang said emotionally: "You truly are my good confidante, my dear Xiaoying."

The two kissed emotionally again, fully entwined in love, entirely immersed.

Suddenly, Jiang Shang’s spirit and body were imprisoned, completely unable to move.

"I’m sorry, brother," Ji Yingsha said, her jade-like hand conjuring a dark sword shadow, piercing towards Jiang Shang’s heart.

"I’m sorry, brother," her other hand also condensed into a purple sword shadow, thrusting towards Jiang Shang’s forehead.

...

Note: Here’s the second update, I slept just three hours yesterday, sat on a bus all day to get home today, and encountered heavy rain, truly exhausted to the extreme, this Chapter was written with gritted teeth.