Chapter 2: Blood Queen
Staring in disbelief at the breathtaking Demon before him, Shen was rendered speechless. His eyes glistened, and a faint blush tinged his cheeks as he attempted to find his voice, utterly mesmerized by her beauty.
"What a cute Demon Emperor we have here..." The Blood Queen's seductive tone filled the air, causing Shen to startle slightly. His reflexive step backward sent him flying several meters once again, his lack of control over newfound strength evident as he tumbled onto the pristine marble tiles.
Approaching silently, the Blood Queen leaned over Shen, revealing a captivating figure. "My my, you're energetic..." Her words held a hint of amusement, her smile enticing Shen further.
"Well... could you blame me? Many guys would lose their cool when facing a beauty," Shen retorted, attempting to maintain the poise of a Demon Emperor, yet faltering in his attempt, eliciting a giggle from the Blood Queen.
As Shen prepared to rise, a pop-up notification materialized before him:
[Name: Blood Queen] [Gender: Female] [Age: 356] [Physique: Bloodlust Devourer Physique] [Bloodline: None] [Body Cultivation: Golden Body (79.7%)] [Cultivation: Mid Mahayana (58.9%)] [Talent: Peak Heavenly] [Backstory: The Blood Queen was born from the blood of ten thousand mortals condensed into a Blood Demon Fetus. She mindlessly slaughtered tens of thousands of righteous cultivators before an upper realm Immortal sealed her in a mountain of no name. This mountain later became a battleground for cultivators for over three hundred years, all the bloodshed was absorbed by the Blood Queen allowing her to cultivate.]
Shen's excitement surged as he realized he had summoned a Mahayana realm cultivator on his first attempt. He gracefully pushed himself off the ground, embodying the stature of a true Demon Emperor.
"Looks like the heavens... no... Hell is on my side!" Shen exclaimed, his excitement palpable as he circled The Blood Queen, studying her every detail with fervor.
"See something you like, my Emperor?" The Blood Queen's sly remark hinted at her surprise over Shen's sudden enthusiasm.
"Oh, yeah! I like what I see!" Shen enthusiastically replied, casting his eyes up and down the perplexed Blood Queen.
After several minutes of admiring The Blood Queen, Shen finally regained his composure, realizing the embarrassing nature of his earlier remarks. He pivoted, attempting to appear grand and dignified while gazing off into the distance.
"Blood Queen!" Shen's stern tone caught her off guard.
"Yes, Demon Emperor," The Blood Queen responded, her tone now measured, unsure if she had overstepped with her previous tone.
"Will you join me on my journey to greatness?" Shen asked with conviction, maintaining his gaze into the distance, the wind tousling his attire.
"Demon Emperor... I wouldn't call you The Demon Emperor if I didn't want to," The Blood Queen replied slowly, ensuring Shen heard every word.
Shen turned slowly, revealing a face of pure embarrassment.
"Oh..." Shen muttered plainly, crouching down on the glistening marble floor.
"It'll get better, my Demon Emperor," The Blood Queen reassured, wrapping her arms around him.
A red pop-up notification suddenly appeared before Shen, causing his eyes to widen in surprise.
[Mission]
[Information: Take in a talented Demon of at least Peak Earth talent and make them submit to you]
[Rewards:]
[Reward 1: Unlock Cultivation (Supreme Demon Emperors Dantian)]
[Reward 2: Primordial Abyssal Demons Truth Cultivation Technique (Primordial Grade)]
[Reward 3: One Demon Summon Ticket (Body Integration Guaranteed)]
[Good luck, Demon Emperor]
Shen's gaze lingered on the notification, his lengthy black hair dancing gracefully in the wind. "Peak Earth Talent is one in ten thousand," the system stated in its robotic voice.
Shen's smile widened. "Finally, something fun."
The Blood Queen, still holding Shen's hand, observed him with confusion as he stood and headed toward one of the six abodes. As the grand door swung open effortlessly, revealing a transforming interior—modern amenities blending seamlessly with a majestic setting—Shen stepped inside, filled with disbelief.
"It's a bit like my old room but larger..." Shen murmured, his voice tinged with uncertainty about his decision to leave behind his life on Earth. He had a family, friends, and a life, yet he chose to dwell on it later. As he pondered, the Blood Queen hugged Shen from behind.
"Ohh? What an odd abode," remarked the Blood Queen, scanning the unfamiliar surroundings with intrigue.
Shen approached the wardrobe, finding a mix of modern attire and majestic black and red garments. As he touched one, it enveloped him, transforming his appearance into that befitting an emperor.
"You do look dashing, my Emperor," complimented the Blood Queen, her tone suggestive.
Shen met her gaze and smiled. "Thanks, Blood Queen... How about I call you something else? Saying 'Blood Queen' all the time feels odd."
"Hmm... ohh, I know! How about the Demon Emperor picks!" proposed the Blood Queen with excitement.
"I dunno... maybe 'Lilith'?" Shen suggested, recalling the only female Demon name he could.
Lilith's eyes sparkled, and she bowed to Shen, leaving him slightly perplexed. "Thank you, Demon Emperor, for your kindness!"
Lilith began to emit a red glow, causing her to levitate for a brief moment, Qi swirling around her intensely. After a few minutes, the glow subsided, leaving her visibly stronger. Shen stood bewildered, thinking, 'Looks like she liked her name???'
Suddenly, a notification appeared before Shen.
[Congratulations, Demon Emperor, for naming your first Demon!]
[Reward: Flames of Erebus]
"What the heck?" Shen exclaimed, thoroughly confused.
"Why did Lilith suddenly get stronger?" Shen asked the system, utterly baffled.
[Explanation: The Demon Emperor possesses the inherent power of Law, enhancing a Demon significantly by naming them and causing them to become a Named Demon. The higher the Demon Emperor's Cultivation, the stronger the power of the Law of Naming.]
Shen gazed at Lilith's updated status.
[Name: Blood Queen (Lilith)]
[Gender: Female]
[Age: 356]
[Physique: Bloodlust Devourer Physique]
[Bloodline: None]
[Body Cultivation: Heavenly Body (9.7%)]
[Cultivation: Peak Mahayana (99.9%)]
[Talent: Peak Heavenly]
[Backstory: The Blood Queen was born from the blood of ten thousand mortals condensed into a Blood Demon Fetus. She mindlessly slaughtered tens of thousands of righteous cultivators before an upper realm Immortal sealed her in a mountain of no name. This mountain later became a battleground for cultivators for over three hundred years, all the bloodshed was absorbed by the Blood Queen allowing her to cultivate.]
Lilith embraced Shen tightly, causing a faint blush to spread across his face.
"Thank you, my Emperor... perhaps later tonight, I ought to give you a little reward," Lilith murmured seductively.
Shen blushed even more. "Um... perhaps... but for now, we need to find some talents."
Releasing Shen, Lilith strolled to the door and turned back, a smile adorning her lips. "Maybe I should wipe out a few clans to force a talented individual out?"
Panic flashed across Shen's face. "Wait, no need for that. How about we go undercover?"
"Hmm... yeah, that sounds good too!" Lilith agreed cheerfully.
Shen sighed in relief, reminding himself that Lilith was, after all, a Demon who could effortlessly decimate entire empires if allowed. "I should keep an eye on her," he thought to himself.
Walking toward the door, the wind tousled Shen's hair wildly as he prepared for what lay ahead...
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