The Demon Emperor was Saint Emperor

Chapter 122: Now This Is Trouble

"Stop, sister!"

In a brief moment of shock, Sifrin quickly exclaimed to halt the approaching icy lady.

But her reaction was still a bit slow. Just behind her, a knight’s lance half the size of a person speared forth like a dragon, aimed directly at Lynn on the main seat.

Xiya, Catherine, and Natasha were all startled by the sudden appearance of the female lancer, but they managed to stay unruffled, whereas Vivian, due to her weaker abilities, had yet to react.

Confronting the assassination attempt, Lynn remained unperturbed and didn’t even draw his weapon, instead reaching out with his bare hands to grab the incoming lance.

Seeing this, the icy lady couldn’t help feeling pleased. This demon was so arrogant to completely ignore her, he would pay dearly for his underestimation!

Though her status in the Light Church Court was beneath Sifrin, her power far surpassed hers. At level 680 and gifted with refined martial skill, she could proudly face any opponent below the high-tier Saint Tier.

Although she couldn’t discern the true strength of the demon disguised as a member of the Human Race, she was unafraid. As the Vice Chief Judge of the Light Judgment Hall, the Power of Light Judgment inherently suppressed Dark Magic Power, allowing her to challenge the Demon Race beyond her level!

However, the icy lady’s confidence lasted only three seconds. After three seconds of being a formidable woman, her lance was effortlessly seized by her opponent.

She didn’t even feel the slightest numbness in her palm before being disarmed, her hands still extended in a thrusting motion, but empty, rendering her stiffness evident.

"You’ve made some progress in strength, but it’s still inadequate, Vice Chief Judge."

Lynn remarked as he casually discarded the lance to the ground, thinking that such a level 650 Sacred Artifact was beneath him, unworthy even as a gift.

"What kind of demon are you? You actually know me."

The icy lady wasn’t one to easily get hotheaded. Witnessing her full-force assault being effortlessly intercepted, she immediately realized she was absolutely no match for her opponent.

Nonetheless, she would still pick up the lance and make a last-ditch effort against him, but before her impending demise, she wanted to know which Great Demon would claim her life.

"What demon? What are you, a little kitten speaking nonsense that I can’t understand?"

Being suddenly identified as part of the Demon Race, Lynn raised an eyebrow with a hint of surprise, but that’s all. He wouldn’t be unveiled by someone’s casual accusation.

"Meow~"

Little Flower meowed under the table, indicating that it wasn’t speaking nonsense, it couldn’t understand either.

"Refusing to admit it? My perception doesn’t lie. The demonic qi on you is hidden deeply, yet it doesn’t escape me. You easily intercepted my ambush; you must be a Great Demon above level 700. Why? Are the proud Demon Race members also unwilling to acknowledge their identity sometimes?"

Facing off against a far superior opponent, the icy lady was startled but unafraid, since she could only die in the worst case scenario. When she chose to leave an opulent royal life to purge the world of evil and demons, she hadn’t hoped for a peaceful end.

"Sister, you misunderstood; this is the honorable Lynn."

Sifrin stood beside the icy lady, cautiously tugging her sleeve to inform her of Lynn’s identity.

It’s not that she didn’t trust her sister’s perception, it’s just she couldn’t. If the incredibly powerful Lynn was indeed a disguised Demon Race member, exposing him in Celestial Destiny City would mean they both wouldn’t be the only ones dying; every attendee would face fatal consequences.

They had experienced the Demon Race’s extreme ruthlessness. They slaughtered with indifference, and even if her sister sensed treachery, it was wiser to lay low. Unless her father personally intervened, no one could confidently stand against Lynn, as the late Celestial Emperor was a prime example.

"Lynn? You say he’s the mysterious strong Lynn?"

The icy lady paused at the revelation, but her vigilance remained unabated.

"No wonder he’s so enigmatic; no one can trace his origins. Turns out he’s a Demon Race masquerade, not from Miracle World at all!"

Recalling the circulating intelligence information, the icy lady’s brows furrowed more deeply. If the rumors and intelligence hold even partial authenticity, not even the Saint Emperor himself would make a difference.

"Do not be disrespectful to Mr. Lynn! He is a respected guest of the Elf Kingdom. If you continue to speak rudely to him, don’t blame me for taking offense!"

Initially, everyone present was merely surprised by someone daring to assassinate Lynn, not worried for Lynn himself. But with that cold-faced woman’s baseless slander, Xiya couldn’t remain seated.

Lynn, the heroic savior of the Elf Race, decimated the Three Great Demon Kings jointly, how could anyone dare claim he’s part of the Demon Race? If he were part of the Demon Race, what would his status be? Able to slaughter the Three Great Demon Kings, could he take on the title of Demon Emperor?

It’s a joke! If a World-saving Hero could be a Demon Emperor, she would be the Demon Race Empress!

"Xiya Belinda of the Elf Race..."

Hearing someone speak in defense of the Demon Race, the icy lady was about to rebuke them, but upon realizing it’s Xiya Belinda, the renowned Elf Race Prince, her unsaid words were halted.

"Exactly, exactly! Daring to slander Mr. Lynn! Your Light Judgment Hall has some audacity! Go, call your Saint Emperor of Light! See if he’s bold enough to speak loudly in front of Mr. Lynn!"

The one chiming in with support was none other than the indignant Natasha. She had painstakingly secured leave from Helena to accompany Mr. Lynn for a day’s rest, only to have the mood disrupted by this madwoman suddenly storming in with threats.

If she’s so feeble, she should’ve opted for a decent demise instead. Losing a fight then accusing Mr. Lynn of being part of the Demon Race is the height of audacity.

The previous Demon Emperor was slain by Mr. Lynn, and the Seven Great Demon Kings were likely also killed by him. How could anyone dare say he’s part of the Demon Race?

What, would the Demon Race express gratitude for his regicide, would the new Demon Kings appreciate him for parricide, thereby crowning him as the new Demon Emperor?

That’s utter nonsense!

"Natasha Smirnoff..."

Seeing the second "person" stand against her, the icy lady’s expression shifted.

If just one naive Elf was deceived by the Demon Race, it would be bearable. After all, despite her esteemed status as the Elf Kingdom’s prince, she’s spent nearly a century roaming the continent, never meddling in affairs.

But Natasha Smirnoff was different. As the Dragon Race’s Great Elder’s granddaughter, despite her youth, she’d already become a Dragon Race official, with real influence in politics.

Coupled with her important position in the Celestial Destiny Empire, considering the rumored connections between the Celestial Empress and Lynn...

This is genuine trouble!