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The Great Sage Equaling Heaven smiled and said, "Since this matter has come up, we should naturally invite His Highness to come out and meet everyone... We urge His Highness Su to step forward and reassure our fellow demons!"

The entire Demon Saint Palace fell silent for a moment.

He looked behind him, and behind the throne of the Demon Saint Palace, the sound of the door opening rang out, and a footstep came, which was particularly clear in the peaceful Demon Saint Palace.

A sense of foreboding suddenly arose in the Great Sage of the Overturning Seas' heart. Before he could think about it carefully, Ye Qingge's figure walked out from behind.

Seven fox tails hovered behind Ye Qingge, each emanating a terrifying aura. Her clothes were slightly disheveled, but her aura was extremely refined. Her fox ears were particularly prominent, and there were several signs of demonic transformation on her body, highlighting her identity as a fox.

Originally, after entering the Demon Saint Palace, in order to avoid being exposed too early, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven concealed her demonic transformation. However, during the previous attack, Ye Qingge used the Demon God Transformation, and these signs of demonic transformation were no longer concealed and were exposed one by one.

"The Demon God Transformation... it is indeed the Demon God Transformation used by His Majesty the Demon Emperor. Only those with the Demon Emperor's bloodline can use it!"

The female demon saint, dressed in fiery red, had a strange glint in her eyes.

The surge of consciousness pouring from the heavens suddenly intensified, and in a short while, the leaden clouds overhead formed a gigantic face, with countless bolts of lightning forming its eyes. It opened its mouth and uttered a majestic and solemn voice: "Harboring the fox clan, Great Sage Equaling Heaven, do you know the consequences of your actions!"

The third Supreme Emperor!

The terrifying sound transformed into invisible sound waves, enveloping all directions and clearly audible throughout the entire city of Shengping and even dozens of kilometers away.

Ye Qingge felt a terrifying pressure descend upon her, and before her eyes appeared countless imaginary golden-armored gods. One after another, these gods and immortals, wielding Dao artifacts and immortal weapons, attacked her, as if they wanted to annihilate every inch of her body, smashing her soul to pieces and causing her to die completely. In reality, this was exactly what happened. The Supreme Emperor's pressure was not holding back at all, and he was prepared to crush Ye Qingge to death to avoid damaging his reputation.

However… Ye Qingge suddenly sneered, withdrew from the Demon God Transformation, and instead activated the Heavenly God Transformation.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Ye Qingge's aura rapidly transformed, from the imposing aura of a great demon god to an unprecedented divine aura. The signs of demonic transformation on her body, and even the fox tail behind her, quickly dissipated, and her spiritual robes were imbued with this divine aura, radiating a sacred light.

The entire demon exuded a sacred and transcendent aura from within, like a fairy from beyond the heavens, with a temperament even more outstanding than the fairies of the Heavenly Court.

"It's a divine transformation!"

Above the sky, one will cried out in alarm, and the remaining wills began to surge.

"The Heavenly Transformation can only be activated by the bloodline of the previous emperors, and very few people are able to do so. This fox... Princess is a descendant of the late emperor and Consort Su."

"It must be Her Highness the Princess, we..."

Amidst the intertwining of wills, the new Heavenly Emperor's expression darkened slightly, and he let out a soft hum, instantly silencing the entire scene.

He then looked at the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, his voice calm and revealing neither joy nor anger: "You say my investigation results are wrong, but what evidence do you have? If you cannot give me an explanation, you shall be punished for deceiving the emperor, executed on the Execution Platform, and your soul forever imprisoned in the Land of Return to Nothingness!"

The Great Sage Equaling Heaven smiled slightly and said, "Since you dare to speak, you must have evidence... Your Majesty previously said that Consort Su took advantage of the late Emperor's damaged Dao heart while he was researching cultivation techniques to launch a sneak attack on him?"

"continue."

The Heavenly Emperor's face was stern and imposing, revealing neither joy nor anger.

The Great Sage Equaling Heaven gently touched the bracelet on his wrist and took out one item after another: "But as far as I know, His Majesty was actually not injured at all. On the contrary, it was Consort Su who was seriously injured while researching the cultivation technique. Here are the cultivation techniques that Consort Su researched, as well as the true strength hidden beneath the strength that the late Emperor displayed at the hunting party, and more..."

Each item serves as evidence that the late emperor had feigned injury while in reality remaining fully capable, whereas Consort Su's strength had been diminished.

That wasn't enough, of course. The Great Sage Equaling Heaven produced piece by piece of evidence, until finally, he took out a bloodstained blade that had been perfectly preserved in the crystal coffin: "Of course, all of the previous evidence was just corroborating evidence, not conclusive proof. What truly convinced me that it wasn't Consort Su who murdered His Majesty was this thing. The real murder weapon used by the killer to murder His Majesty!"

"This murder weapon carries a special power, neither demonic nor magical, and even beyond our comprehension. Its use is also subject to certain conditions, requiring at least the strength of the sixth level of the Dao Realm. At that time, Consort Su's strength did not meet the requirements. In conclusion, I believe... that someone else murdered the late emperor!"

He raised the crystal coffin in his hand, and the blood on the blade inside the coffin emitted a powerful aura. Even though it was mostly blocked by the crystal coffin, one could still clearly feel an unnamed pressure that could only be possessed by the blood of a supreme expert at the sixth level of the Dao Realm!

The face in the sky closed its eyes and remained silent, lost in thought. Behind the face, countless wills flickered, clearly engaged in a heated discussion.

After a long while, the face in the sky opened its eyes again and said, "One month from now, I will reopen this case. All the Great Sages and Princess Su are welcome to participate in the investigation. In addition, as the late Emperor's princess, you should not stay outside for long and should return to the Heavenly Court as soon as possible."

"I understand."

Ye Qingge nodded slightly and responded indifferently.

The face in the sky quietly disappeared, and the leaden clouds in the sky quickly dispersed, revealing a clear sky once more.

The oppressive atmosphere dissipated, the sky cleared of clouds, and the sun shone brightly. The pressure that had been weighing on everyone's hearts vanished instantly, and many demons breathed a sigh of relief. Although the Demon Saint Palace's formation had mitigated most of the pressure, the feeling they had just experienced still made them feel uneasy.

In particular, the arrival of the Heavenly Emperor's will and the will of the Heavenly Court's immortals almost made them catch their breath; one wrong step and they would face the crisis of death.

After the initial panic subsided, the demon race, having recovered their senses, were extremely invigorated.

"This time, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven actually defeated the Heavenly Emperor and truly welcomed the Demon Princess!"

"They've only gained the upper hand this time. Whether they can truly find the cause of the late emperor's death is hard to say. A month has passed, and any evidence would probably have been destroyed long ago." One of the demon kings was not optimistic.

The demon king beside him sneered, "What happened later is another matter. How much oppression has my demon race suffered since the death of the late emperor? At least this time, the Heavenly Emperor failed to suppress my demon race. The Great Sage Equaling Heaven has won back some face for my demon race!"

"With His Highness Su here, at least our demon race has a leader again in the Heavenly Court, and we are no longer in a state of leaderlessness like before."

The demons were all talking at once, saying all sorts of things, and the demon saints in the Demon Saint Palace also had different thoughts.

Some are happy while others are sad; the joy of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven corresponds to the sorrow of the Great Sage Overturning the Sea.

After the Great Sage Equaling Heaven won the argument with the Heavenly Emperor and obtained permission to reopen the case regarding the late Emperor's death, his sense of crisis intensified. His eyelids twitched uncontrollably, and he kept glancing at Ye Qingge with extreme vigilance.

Just when the demons thought the matter was over, Ye Qingge suddenly stepped forward and arrived in front of the hall.

The sense of crisis in the heart of the Great Sage Who Overturned the Sea suddenly erupted.

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"The Great Sage Equaling Heaven greets Your Highness Su."

"Great Sage Overturning the Seas greets Your Highness Su."

"Great Sage Feng Xi greets Your Highness Su..."

Inside the Demon Saint Palace, several Demon Saints stood up and bowed slightly to Ye Qingge.

Not only them, but also the demon gods and even the demon kings behind them all bowed. The etiquette varied depending on their status. The demon gods only needed to stand up to bow, while the demon kings behind them had to kneel on one knee.

Ye Qingge stepped from the back to the front of the stage, raised her hand slightly, and smiled, "Rise, everyone, no need for formalities."

The demons then stood up and sat back down in their original positions.

The Great Sage Feng Xi, dressed in red, smiled and said, "Back when Your Highness was just ten years old, I went to see the birthday banquet held by the Demon Emperor. I never imagined that nearly a hundred years would have passed in the blink of an eye. Whether it is strength or temperament, Your Highness has the same style as the Demon Emperor back then."

Su Qing'er's mother, Consort Su, gave birth to Su Qing'er nearly twenty years after marrying the late emperor.

For most ordinary people in this era whose lifespan is no more than sixty years, twenty years is already a third of their lifespan. But for immortals and gods, beings whose lifespan is eternal and who live as long as the heavens, twenty years is just a blink of an eye.

The Great Sage Equaling Heaven nodded slightly and said, "Facing the majesty of the Heavenly Emperor without showing any fear, Your Highness's demeanor is worthy of being called a Little Demon Emperor!"

"The main events of this Demon Gathering are now over. It is time to enjoy the feast. Please take your seat, Your Highness."

The two men's praise was entirely genuine. As top-tier demon saints among the demon race, they could better understand Ye Qingge's situation at the time. With her cultivation at the second level of the Dao Realm, facing the full force of the Heavenly Emperor, who was now at the fifth level of the Dao Realm and half-step into the sixth level, the gap of nearly four major realms was not something an ordinary person could withstand.

Ye Qingge smiled slightly and politely dealt with each of them with pleasantries, but instead of listening to the Great Sage Equaling Heaven's words and immediately taking his seat, he walked towards the direction of the Great Sage Overturning the Sea.

When she first appeared before the demon race, she would be respected by them because of her status as both the Heavenly Emperor's princess and the Demon Emperor's princess. However, whether the demon race would respect her afterward would depend on her performance. If she appeared too weak and gave the impression that she was easy to bully, it would be like the behavior of the maid when she first possessed Su Qing'er.

Only by establishing authority appropriately and labeling oneself as someone not to be trifled with in the eyes of other demons can one avoid being bullied so easily!

As for the targets for establishing authority... they've already been delivered to our doorstep!

Upon arriving beside the Great Sage Overturning the Sea, Ye Qingge did not face him, but instead turned towards the main hall square outside the Demon Saint Palace. The smile on her face gradually disappeared, and she gently flipped her hand, taking out a blood-stained spirit ring. Her voice was crisp, yet it revealed an unspeakable killing intent: "On my way here, I encountered an assassination attempt."

The once bustling Demon Assembly suddenly fell silent.

All eyes immediately fell on Ye Qingge, especially on the spirit ring in her hand. Those who came here were all demons at the Dao Realm, and they could see clearly that the spirit ring in Ye Qingge's hand was stained with warm blood. Recalling Ye Qingge's disheveled clothes when she first appeared and the Demon God Transformation on the seventh floor, many people had their own guesses.

Cold sweat began to bead on the forehead of the Great Sage Overturning the Sea. The ring belonged to the old servant who had been behind him earlier!

The Great Sage Equaling Heaven slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and roared, "What kind of scoundrel dares to attempt to assassinate His Highness Su on my territory? Does he think I don't exist?"

He strode up to Ye Qingge, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I beg Your Highness to give Pingtian a chance to redeem himself. I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly by tomorrow and give Your Highness an explanation."

"I'm leaving this matter to you. This item was left behind by one of the thieves. I hope the Great Sage Equaling Heaven can find the thief as soon as possible."

Ye Qingge went with the flow, suddenly turned around, and handed the ring to the Great Sage Equaling Heaven. Before entering the Demon Saint Palace, she had already communicated with the Great Sage Equaling Heaven and made plans for this scene.

Despite her status as a Demon Emperor's Princess and the late Emperor's Princess, which makes her comparable to a new Demon Emperor in the entire demon race, Su Qing'er's actual strength is not that great. Even if she has guessed who the Demon Saint who attacked her is, she would definitely suffer if she rashly turned against him.

Although the Great Sage Equaling Heaven was ambitious, he would never harm her before achieving his goals. Compared to taking action himself, there was a demon he could use as a tool. The demon could use this to strike at other demon races, and Ye Qingge could also achieve her goal of establishing her authority. This mutual benefit without worrying about future troubles was the best thing Ye Qingge could think of.

The key is to control the intensity and prevent the Great Sage Equaling Heaven from becoming too powerful, or even reaching the level of the former Demon Emperor among the demon race.

With countless thoughts flashing through her mind, Ye Qingge excused herself from the scene, citing illness. The Great Sage Equaling Heaven also quickly left the Demon Saint Palace, citing the need to investigate the murderer.

In a secluded corridor of the Demon Saint Palace.

Ye Qingge appeared here, a cold glint in her eyes. Compared to the one corpse she left earlier, there were now eight more corpses in the corridor.

However, there was no joy on her face. Instead, she frowned slightly and murmured, "I remember there were eleven demons who attacked me before, but there are only nine here... Did the other two escape?"

She had previously inflicted minor injuries on herself, and the collision between the two auras of the Demon God Transformation and the Heavenly God Transformation, along with her spiritual clothing, created the illusion of serious injury with unstable internal energy, successfully drawing out the mastermind behind the scenes. However, this sneak attack still left her with lingering fear.

The elder in the lead was a demon god at the early stage of the third level of the Dao Realm. Together with ten other demons who had entered the Dao Realm, they set up a great formation and launched a fierce attack. If Ye Qingge hadn't finally found the way to unlock the eighth level of the Demon God Transformation and possessed the strength of the fourth level of the Dao Realm, she would probably have been successfully ambushed and killed by them.

Given the sophistication of the formations these people used, even if she perished within one, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven might not be able to detect it immediately. By the time he did, she would have already erased all traces and left, making her an absolute master of assassination.

"Fortunately, she finally managed to break through using her strength at the fourth level of the Dao Realm, disrupting the balance of their formation and trapping them within it. However, along with this, Su Qing'er's will fell into a deep slumber..."

Ye Qingge shook his head helplessly. The prerequisite for unlocking the eighth level of the Demon God Transformation was to consume Su Qing'er's source power.

Moreover, the effect lasted only a short time. Once she came out, it automatically dissipated, and Su Qing'er's consciousness fell into a deep sleep. Fortunately, it didn't consume much energy, and according to her estimate, she would be able to wake up in half a day at most.

In other words, the eighth level of the Demon God Transformation, with its strength comparable to that of a Demon Saint, can only be used as a trump card for now!

As his thoughts were wandering, he heard footsteps coming from the side, and the figure of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven walked out from behind the courtyard not far away.

He knelt on one knee, his head slightly lowered, and said in a chilling tone, "Greetings, Your Highness Su. I never expected Your Highness to encounter such a thing on my territory. I have failed in my duty to manage my subordinates, and this matter deserves punishment!"

The spiritual ring Ye Qingge gave him contained evidence of the steward's conspiracy with an old servant under the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea to murder Ye Qingge. Ye Qingge did not expose the matter directly, but instead entrusted it to him to handle, which was enough to make him grateful.

“Great Sage, there’s no need for this. I believe this steward acted on his own and has long harbored ill intentions. I hope that you will strictly manage this matter in the future and prevent such things from happening again… I’ll leave the steward’s matter to you, Great Sage, but the demons who directly attacked me cannot be let off the hook. I hope you will expose them to the public and let the thieving demons behind the scenes know that I am not someone to be trifled with!”

Ye Qingge spoke with great enthusiasm, as if she were confiding in the Monkey King.

No one among the ordinary demons here knew that the old man lying on the ground was the old servant of the Great Sage Overturning the Sea. Making it public would effectively damage the reputation and power of the Great Sage Overturning the Sea, while speaking frankly would let the Great Sage Equaling Heaven know that he still needed his power, so that it would be easier to use the Great Sage Equaling Heaven's power to protect himself.

The Great Sage Equaling Heaven nodded: "That's how it should be!"

After exchanging a few polite words with the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven quickly gathered up the corpses of several demons, bid farewell, and left.

The relationship between the demon saints of the demon race is not as harmonious as it seems on the surface. There are always frictions behind the scenes. With this handle in hand, it may not be possible to directly bring down the Great Sage Overturning the Sea from his sainthood, but the time ahead will definitely not be easy!

After the Great Sage Equaling Heaven left sight and returned, Ye Qingge returned to her palace. Once the door was closed, she breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if the entire demon realm had relaxed.

Reflecting on her experiences over the past two days, she couldn't help but sigh, "Being with these great demon saints is indeed incredibly tiring, and there are dangers everywhere. One wrong step and you could easily die without a burial place!"

Being in the thick of it all, she was oblivious. Looking back now, her actions had many flaws. For example, before going to the Demon Assembly, she could have easily found a reason to inform the Great Sage Equaling Heaven's men to lie in ambush. When they launched their sneak attack, she wouldn't have fallen into a trap that nearly killed her. And…

Many small details could have been handled more perfectly, but this was unavoidable.