Chapter 144: Taking an Empress as a Handmaiden

"If I take you into that world of gods and immortals, you would do anything for me?"

Chen Changsheng’s gaze rested on Lou Meisha’s curvaceous figure as he offered a faint smile.

Lou Meisha’s heart fluttered. She subconsciously took two steps back, but then exhaled, pushing out her full chest as she replied with a determined look, "Yes. As long as Young Master Chen can take me into that world of gods and immortals, I will agree to any demand you have."

Good grief, that sounded like it could easily lead to flights of fancy.

Chen Changsheng smiled to himself, shook his head, and said lightly, "Indeed, I do currently have the intention of passing through the Eternal Staircase to enter the Realm of All Gods. Taking you along when the time comes is not out of the question. As for my request, from now on, you shall serve as a maid for my Die'er."

Finding an empress—and the most beautiful woman in the Western Regions at that—to be a maid for Die'er; Chen Changsheng’s vanity was instantly satisfied.

Beside him, Chen Die'er blinked her spirited eyes, thinking to herself with excitement, "Wow, Daddy is truly the best! He actually found an empress to be my maid. I’m so happy!"

Lou Meisha was stunned for a moment, then beamed with joy and nodded hurriedly, "I’m willing! I’m willing!"

She had expected Chen Changsheng to make some sort of carnal demand, yet he only wanted her to serve as a maid for his daughter.

"Very well, let’s start from today," Chen Changsheng said with a nod and a faint smile. "From now on, you will help Die'er wash her clothes, serve her tea and water, and tell her stories to tuck her in at night."

"It’s that simple?"

"Yes, it is just that simple."

"Then I have no problem with that at all."

Lou Meisha was so thrilled she nearly danced for joy, showing none of the composure expected of an empress. She had never dreamed things would go so smoothly; this Young Master Chen only asked her to be his daughter's maid in exchange for taking her into the world of gods and immortals.

"Ancestral Demon, and all of you in the Demon Clan—the Holy Queen and the Holy Emperor—if you wish to enter the Realm of All Gods, you may all accompany me when the time comes."

Chen Changsheng swept his gaze across everyone in the hall and spoke calmly. Since he would be unfamiliar with his surroundings upon entering the Realm of All Gods, bringing more people along would naturally bolster his own strength.

"Haha, Young Master Chen, the idea of bringing the entire Demon Clan into the Realm of All Gods is excellent. Once there, we can establish our own power directly," the gleeful laughter of the Blood Demon Ancestor echoed in Chen Changsheng’s ears.

"What? Our entire Demon Clan can follow you into the Realm of All Gods?" Emperor Shitian’s body trembled violently.

"Of course!"

"Good! If Young Master Chen is willing to bring our Demon Clan into the Realm of All Gods, this is a magnificent stroke of fortune for us." Emperor Shitian was overcome with ecstasy. He then bowed respectfully to Chen Changsheng, "From this day forward, our Demon Clan will swear to follow Young Master Chen to the death."

"Thank you, Young Master Chen, for bestowing such a great fortune upon us. We will forever serve as slaves and handmaidens to follow you!" The Holy Queen and Donggong Fu also bowed deeply to Chen Changsheng.

"No need for such formalities; it is merely a small favor," Chen Changsheng said, waving his hand dismissively.

Donggong Qianxue, Bing Mu'er, Nalan Ruoshui, Mu Wanqing, and Huangfu Meng stood there in a daze, exchanging glances. In their hearts, they all sighed—taking an entire clan into the Realm of All Gods was truly a grand gesture. He was indeed worthy of one who holds the power over heaven and earth.

"Hahaha, I never imagined that Young Master Chen would actually take our entire Demon Clan into that world of gods and immortals. What a joyous occasion, a truly momentous event!"

A loud laugh came from outside the hall. Moments later, Di Yi, the Young Master of the Demon Clan, walked into the main hall.

At his entrance, everyone present wore strange expressions. When Chen Changsheng and his group first arrived at the Demon Clan, Di Yi had insulted Chen Changsheng as "dog shit." Donggong Qianxue had fought him fiercely over it, and had she not held back, Di Yi would have been dead long ago.

"Young Master of the Demon Clan..." Chen Changsheng’s gaze landed on Di Yi as he said with a faint smile, "If I am not mistaken, three days ago, after Princess Qianxue defeated you, you went to find Gu Shaobai and told him that the Princess’s strength was formidable, urging him to take precautions. Is that correct?"

The smile on Di Yi’s face froze, and his body trembled violently. "Young Master Chen, do not think that just because my Demon Clan is kowtowing to you, you can simply frame me with baseless accusations."

The Ancestral Demon and the others in the hall all changed their expressions, staring intensely at Di Yi.

"Baseless accusations?" Chen Changsheng sneered in disdain. He glanced at Lou Meisha beside him and said calmly, "The forbidden pill that Prince Mo Yinyue of the Molou Saint Kingdom consumed was bestowed by the Ancient Emperor. If you had not gone to Gu Shaobai to inform him of the Princess’s strength, why would the Ancient Emperor have temporarily bestowed a forbidden pill upon him? Princess Qianxue’s mother is the Holy Queen, a member of the Demon Clan. Do you realize that this act of yours is a betrayal of the entire Demon Clan?"

"I can testify to that. At the time, the Furious Ape Divine Pill that Yue'er consumed was indeed gifted by Gu Shaobai. Di Yi accompanied Gu Shaobai when they came to our residence," Lou Meisha, never one to miss such an opportunity to show her loyalty, said firmly.

"Empress Lou Meisha, how could you? Gu was only trying to help Mo Yinyue!" Di Yi looked at Lou Meisha in complete shock. "In the final assessment, Mo Yinyue died at the hands of Donggong Qianxue. In the blink of an eye, you’ve actually sided with them? Mo Yinyue was your own son!"

"Hmph!" Lou Meisha scoffed, shaking her head. "Later, during the assessment, I realized one thing: Gu Shaobai never had any intention of helping Yue'er compete for the title of Saint Emperor candidate. He only wanted to use Yue'er to defeat Princess Qianxue so that he could control him. I am naturally heartbroken over Yue'er’s death, but that was the final assessment where life and death were irrelevant. I do not resent Princess Qianxue for killing him; I only hate Gu Shaobai for harming him! If Gu Shaobai hadn't given him that forbidden Furious Ape Pill, driving him into a complete frenzy, Yue'er would have surrendered early and never been killed by the Princess. Therefore, the one who truly killed Yue'er was not the Princess, but Gu Shaobai!"

"Di Yi!" Emperor Shitian was already trembling with rage, roaring, "You unfilial scoundrel! You actually dared to betray the entire Demon Clan. Watch as I destroy you now!"

Everyone in the hall glared at Di Yi with immense fury.

"Father, you want to destroy me?" Di Yi was terrified, staring at Emperor Shitian with horror. "I am your son!"

"I have no such scoundrel for a son!" Killing intent flared in Emperor Shitian’s eyes. "As the Ancestor of the Demon Clan, I will never tolerate anyone betraying our kind. Anyone who betrays the Demon Clan must die—and that includes you!"

As he finished speaking, he lunged toward Di Yi without a moment's hesitation.

"Father, no!" Di Yi’s face turned deathly pale with fright.

"Ancestral Demon, allow me," Donggong Qianxue said, grabbing Emperor Shitian’s hand and shaking her head. "Since he primarily betrayed me, let me be the one to send him on his way."

When Di Yi had called Chen Changsheng "dog shit," she had already developed a desire to kill him, holding back only for the sake of the Demon Clan. Now that this wretch had betrayed her, it was the perfect opportunity to finish him off.