127: I must confess!

Chen Qingxuan wasted no more words;

As they saw him step forward, many people looked at each other in dismay, not expecting Chen Qingxuan, who had been full of resistance just a moment ago, to suddenly seem like a different person.

"This kid... isn't he afraid of his lie being exposed?" Crimson Saint's expression shifted. He had thought Chen Qingxuan would remain stubborn to the end, which would have naturally debunked the rumors of the Demon Emperor Bloodline;

But now that Chen Qingxuan had changed his tune, and thinking back to his own promise just now... he felt inexplicably uneasy.

Only Lin Ya looked ecstatic, hurriedly bringing the Spiritual Water to Chen Qingxuan. "Lord Demon Emperor, please!"

"Wait... is he really going to verify it?"

"If it's fake, how does he have the nerve... Could it be that what he said is true?"

"I think you're confused too. The Demon Emperor Bloodline is just a rumor... do you really believe it exists?"

"Right, I bet he'll refuse to admit it no matter what later, blaming our Spiritual Water for being useless."

The crowd broke into a flurry of discussion.

*Schwing—*

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Chen Qingxuan drew a dagger across his fingertip. The entire hall fell into a deathly silence.

But in the next moment, an unexpected scene unfolded—

"Sorry, my Physical Body is too strong; ordinary Sharp Weapons can't cut through it... Can I use my own tool?" Chen Qingxuan said, lifting his handsome face.

*Pfft—*

Upon hearing this, the corners of the mouths of the experts who had already dripped their blood, including Crimson Saint, twitched violently.

What did that mean?

Was he calling their Physical Bodies weak?

Crimson Saint sneered, "Of course you can. Young Master Chen, please!"

*Slice—*

Chen Qingxuan stopped playing with the crowd and let a drop of fresh blood fall into the basin.

*Boom—*

Immediately after, a surging and powerful aura suddenly erupted.

The calm surface of the Spiritual Water surged as if a thousand waves had erupted. After Chen Qingxuan's blood entered the Spiritual Water, it quickly took the central position;

In contrast, the clumps of Yao blood from Crimson Saint and the others, which had already undergone Fusion, were now being pushed back to the edges at a visible rate, not daring to approach Chen Qingxuan's blood drop at all.

*Whoosh—*

Seeing this, everyone's eyes widened instantly.

Lin Ya exclaimed even louder, "Look! Look... It's just as the rumors said. Although our blood can merge in the special Spiritual Water, it doesn't dare to approach the Demon Emperor's blood!"

"What? Is it really... really the Demon Emperor Bloodline?"

"Impossible... Does the Demon Emperor Bloodline really exist... Is he truly the Reincarnation of the Demon Emperor?"

In an instant, everyone excitedly crowded forward.

Seeing the state of the Spiritual Water clearly, every face was filled with shock, as if it were an unreal dream.

The legendary Demon Emperor Bloodline... actually exists?

The Demon Emperor has been reincarnated into the Human Race?

Had they not seen the results of the Spiritual Water verification with their own eyes, they probably wouldn't have believed these words even if the true Demon Emperor had whispered them in their ears.

"This...?"

At this moment, Crimson Saint was also dumbfounded.

Although he had been gambling on the outcome... how could he lose such a thing?

"I didn't expect the method you prepared to be effective." Chen Qingxuan wiped his fingertip, and the wound healed rapidly. "The reason I declined repeatedly just now wasn't out of guilt, but because I was concerned your method might not work, fearing it would lead to unnecessary misunderstandings... Fortunately, your capabilities didn't disappoint me."

"Please appease your anger, Lord Demon Emperor. I have always believed in you, but I was momentarily confused... I didn't keep the secret as you instructed, which allowed some fools to doubt you." Lin Ya hurriedly set down the wooden basin containing the Spiritual Water and spoke loudly with great discernment.

These words weren't just for Chen Qingxuan to hear;

They were also meant to set an example for the others.

Thus, before Chen Qingxuan could speak, several Demon Alliance Elders who had been the most vocal earlier looked at each other guiltily.

A moment later, someone who couldn't withstand the pressure was the first to speak: "Lord Demon Emperor, please appease your anger. I meant no ill will... I simply wanted to witness your majesty."

"And me... Actually, I also believed in the Lord Demon Emperor. After all, he has no reason to deceive us... I said there was no need for verification."

"Me too!"

Once someone started, the momentum picked up rapidly.

Setting aside the Demon Alliance experts who had initially remained neutral, those who had previously been sarcastic toward Chen Qingxuan were now drenched in cold sweat.

After all, before Chen Qingxuan arrived, they had tested the effects of the Spiritual Water many times, only daring to use it for verification once they were certain there would be no mistakes.

The facts proved... Chen Qingxuan's Bloodline was indeed superior to theirs.

As top experts of the Yao Race, their strength and talent far exceeded ordinary people. It could be said that aside from the Demon Emperor Bloodline... no other Yao Race Bloodline should be able to suppress them.

So, whether or not it was the Demon Emperor Bloodline... was now clear.

"There's no need for everyone to apologize. Being cautious is a good habit."

Chen Qingxuan showed a friendly smile and turned to look at the already dumbfounded Crimson Saint. "Alliance Leader Crimson, now you believe I wasn't lying, right?"

"Ah... Lord Demon Emperor, you flatter me."

Crimson Saint came to his senses and forced a smile that looked worse than crying;

Although he felt something was off, he couldn't put his finger on it.

Most importantly, with everyone around him calling Chen Qingxuan 'Lord Demon Emperor' and knowing he was no match for Chen Qingxuan's strength... how could he dare to doubt anything now?

Wouldn't that be asking for trouble?

Chen Qingxuan feigned a sudden realization. "I just remembered, it seems Alliance Leader Crimson said earlier... that if I succeeded in the verification, he would step down and yield his position to someone more worthy, right?"

"Hmm?"

Crimson Saint's expression froze.

Before he could speak, Lin Ya spoke up again with great discernment. "Yes, yes, yes. Alliance Leader Crimson... I mean, Elder Crimson indeed said those words, and he said them in front of everyone."

"?"

Crimson Saint suddenly glared at Lin Ya;

At this moment, he inexplicably felt that the old man's face was begging to be punched.

But now, he had no heart to argue with Lin Ya and started playing dumb. "Haha, I did say it. Sigh, it was just a slip of the tongue. I suppose the Lord Demon Emperor is unwilling to admit his Reincarnation identity because he doesn't want to worry about the trivial matters of the Demon Alliance. My using the position of Alliance Leader as an excuse seems somewhat like shirking responsibility..."

"It's fine. I am happy to serve the Yao Race."

Before Crimson Saint could finish, Chen Qingxuan waved his hand. "From now on, I shall take the position of Alliance Leader. Who agrees, and who objects?"

The hall fell into silence.

Immediately after, Lin Ya stepped forward again. "I agree! We absolutely cannot let Alliance Leader Crimson... bah, Elder Crimson, lose his credibility before everyone."

"?"

Crimson Saint looked like he was questioning his life.

But as things stood, even if he still had confidants willing to support him, he had no face, no strength, and no confidence to jump out and say anything.

Otherwise, not only would he be labeled as untrustworthy, but if Chen Qingxuan were to get angry because of it... he would have a legitimate reason.

And so.

Chen Qingxuan successfully became the Alliance Leader of the Demon Alliance.

Regardless of whether the crowd was truly convinced, he struck while the iron was hot. "However, Alliance Leader Crimson was right. I usually cannot be stationed at the Demon Alliance all the time, so I need an Honorary Alliance Leader to manage the alliance's affairs with me."

*Cough!*

Hearing this, the dejected Crimson Saint quickly straightened his back.

But in the next moment, he heard Chen Qingxuan say, "How about this: from now on, Elder Lin will exercise the powers of the Alliance Leader on my behalf. His orders are my orders, and to defy him is to defy me... Alliance Leader Crimson, do you think that's acceptable?"

"..."

Crimson Saint was completely petrified;

Oh no, I've become the substitute.

"Thank you, Lord Demon Emperor! I will work hard in my cultivation, be thrifty in my life, maintain my faith in my thoughts, promote the traditions of the Yao Race, fulfill my original mission, and follow closely in the footsteps of the Lord Demon Emperor..."

Lin Ya was overjoyed.

Although he had been gambling... he couldn't believe he actually won.

Afterward;

Before leaving the Demon Alliance, Chen Qingxuan called Lin Ya aside. "Elder Lin, do you know why I appointed you as the Honorary Alliance Leader instead of Crimson Saint?"

Lin Ya thought for a moment and said, "I am dull-witted. Please enlighten me, Lord Demon Emperor."

"Because you have a high level of ideological awareness and always put the interests of the Yao Race before your own. One could say you are the person closest to my will."

"This, this... You overpraise me, Lord Demon Emperor. Learning and gaining insights by your side, it would be hard for my awareness not to improve. Everything I have now... was given to me by the Lord Demon Emperor."

"No, I didn't give it to you... it was bestowed upon you by the people of the Yao Race!"

Chen Qingxuan corrected him.

Seeing Lin Ya's expression of sudden enlightenment, he continued, "However, a large family is made up of individuals, and many things are not decided by one's own will... So in the future, I hope you can use my protection to eliminate the cancers like Crimson Saint who are detrimental to the unity of the Yao Race. Truly take control of the Demon Alliance for the Yao people as soon as possible, so that the alliance can be twisted into a single rope and everyone's strength can be directed toward one goal. Do you understand?"

"Yes! I guarantee the mission will be completed!"

Lin Ya stood up straight... and returned to the Demon Emperor Palace.

Chen Qingxuan went non-stop to find Luo Yin and told her the good news of becoming the Alliance Leader.

Luo Yin was naturally pleasantly surprised;

But before she could be happy for even two seconds, she heard Chen Qingxuan say,

"Senior Luo, can you tell me the full plan now?"

"I... actually, Qingxuan..."

"If you dare to prevaricate again... I'll bed you."