The sword seller, dressed in red, deserves applause for the prankster.

Holy Palace.

The enormous palace resembles a giant waterfall of stone, with intricate and bizarre patterns carved into it. It plunges endlessly, its grandeur comparable to any imperial palace in the world, and its magnificence like a creation of the gods.

Countless demons knelt outside the Holy Palace, their knees touching the ground in devotion. Their sheer number almost filled the entire area, a dense mass of demons standing there together.

Those in power at the Mahayana stage and above stood in the innermost circle, at the entrance of the Holy Palace, dressed in the most distinctive clothing of their respective races.

The demons discussed excitedly:

"Judging from today's gathering, it seems the entire demon race has assembled here. It truly is the most important birthday celebration in a thousand years. It is only because of Mother's return that we are fortunate enough to witness this moment!"

"My mother returned in just seven days, yet she solved the famine problem that had plagued us for thousands of years. She is truly great. I wonder what she looks like. She must be the most noble and beautiful person in the world?"

The Demon Mother was the topic they discussed most enthusiastically.

Without a doubt, resolving the famine was enough to secure Chi Miao's position as Demon Mother and ensure her eternal place in the annals of the demon race.

The vast majority of demons have come to regard her as a faith.

Upon hearing these words, Mingye's expression naturally turned sour, and his clenched fists trembled.

His Blood Demon clan is still starving.

But he absolutely cannot let Chi Miao secure this position so easily, otherwise... he will surely meet a terrible end.

Just then.

"The Demon Mother has arrived! All demons must make way!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's tension rose to their throats, and they all looked toward the source of the sound.

The sky above the demon realm was gray, but the moment those long, slender, white legs lightly stepped into the void, the sky transformed into a golden-red hue, a blend of gilding and crimson, filling the hazy sky with dazzling colors.

Chi Miao spread his wings, and flames ignited half the sky.

She wore a magnificent black dress, which was gently supported by four incredibly handsome human men behind her, their expressions radiant.

With her long hair flowing freely and wearing a crown woven from the natal colorful feathers of the Phoenix Demon Clan, she seemed like the sun god descending to earth, each step radiant and glorious.

She was noble and proud, as if nothing in heaven or on earth was worthy of her attention.

Amidst the gasps and screams of her subjects, she was willing to spare them her gaze.

"My dear children, rise."

Divinity is natural, and words become law.

Some demons were immediately moved to tears, their hearts overflowing with emotion: "Mother...this is our mother, so beautiful...no, beauty is even a desecration to her! No words in the world are worthy of describing her!"

They had never actually seen the Demon Mother before.

But when they witnessed it with their own eyes, their blood was involuntarily drawn to it, and they knew perfectly well—

That was their mother.

It is the future of their demon race.

Even Mingye was stunned, and his clenched fists momentarily lost their strength.

Damn!

She hasn't even been recognized by their Blood Demon Clan yet, and those fools actually offered the Demon Mother the highest honors!

The colorful clouds willingly fell to earth, spreading out at Chi Miao's feet, forming a downward staircase.

She walked down slowly, looked at Mingye, and a slight smile appeared on her lips: "How's my outfit?"

Mingye took a deep breath and gritted her teeth: "Are you provoking me?"

"Pfft." Chi Miao was amused by Ming Ye's words and covered the lower half of her face with one hand, looking him up and down with disdain: "What a foolish child. At this point, do you have anything that I would dare to provoke?"

"With just one command from me, how many demons would willingly annihilate you on the spot?"

"Now that I hold this position as the Demon Mother, whether you acknowledge it or not... it's all the same."

"Everything was destined from the moment you agreed to the bet with me."

The moment she arrived, she completely overwhelmed Mingye.

Now, she doesn't need to take Mingye seriously at all. The reason she asked that question was a provocation... and also because she thought it was really beautiful.

She longed to hear praise from every talking creature.

Gou Shi System: "That's enough, okay? We're in a high position now, we're the Demon Mother, we need to be mature and composed!"

"But you really did a great job! This outfit is absolutely stunning. On Earth, it would definitely be a legendary item!"

Chi Miao: "Keep a low profile, keep a low profile!"

Actually, the one who couldn't help but laugh the most was herself.

If she had to die, it must have been because she accidentally died from looking too beautiful in the mirror.

Mingye's eyes were bloodshot, and he almost ground his teeth to powder. He coldly uttered, "The dust hasn't settled yet!"

Chi Miao smiled and patted Mingye on the shoulder.

"Kid, you can fool your mom, but don't actually fool yourself. In the end, reality will prevail."

"I'm going to announce something very important, so don't upset me... otherwise, I don't mind making sure the Blood Demon race disappears from this world."

Now, apart from the Blood Demon clan and a very small number of vassals, she has subdued almost the entire demon race.

If the Blood Demon clan is truly disobedient, then annihilating them won't have too much of an impact, since she has already achieved complete subjugation. Next—all that's left is to make an example of them to establish her authority.

Chi Miao ignored Ming Ye and walked step by step toward the gate of the Holy Palace, where there was a huge throne.

Chi Miao stood before the throne, turning to face the massive demon horde.

There are tens of millions of demons here.

They were all the demons who survived the famine; those who didn't come were almost all the old, weak, sick, and disabled.

Chi Miao coughed lightly, his voice transmitting through spiritual power to the ears of all the demons:

"Gentlemen... we gather here today to commemorate the day the Demon Mother created the demon race, and although I am not the first, my achievements... are no less than those of the first!"

"The demon race has suffered from famine for thousands of years, constantly facing the threat of annihilation. As the second-generation Demon Mother, I resolved the famine in just seven days. Though I may not have achieved the greatness of creation, I have done so with the grace of saving my race!"

"Seven days ago, I made a bet with Mingye, the leader of the Blood Demon Clan. If I could resolve the famine within seven days, I would sit on this throne; if I could not... he would take my place."

"Now, seven days have passed, and the birthday has arrived. Although I believe I have a clear conscience, I am a kind mother, and I treat each child fairly."

"Whether I can sit on this throne and become the true Demon Mother... depends on whether you are willing."

"Those who wish to help me sit on the throne, please call upon my name."

"I promise that from this day forward, the demon race will have no disasters, no suffering, and no hunger."

"I will bear the responsibility from this day forward for the rise and fall of my people, the prosperity of my people, and the smoke of war."

"I will fulfill the duties of a king and the responsibilities of a mother."

"Everyone, please call out my name!"