Every monster among them was notorious, and countless immortals from the Heavenly Court had died at their hands over the long years.

Their wanted posters still hung within the Dragon Palace, not to capture them, but to warn the Dragon Sons and Dragon Grandchildren to stay far away from these vicious beings.

Yet, who could have predicted that these very characters would come here?

They were not walking bounties but harbingers of death, like Yan Luo himself. Now that they had come to the Dragon Palace, what was he to do?

Ao Shun felt utterly directionless at this moment. His gaze quickly settled on Feng Jiu, simply because his mind held no information about this woman.

However, judging by the demeanors of the Flood Dragon Demon King and the others, it was clear they regarded this mysterious woman as their leader.

These were the loyal followers of the Demon Court, who had been striving to rebuild it for many years, undeterred by pursuit or encirclement.

Such individuals would not easily submit to an unknown figure, unless there was one possibility.

Ao Shun looked at Feng Jiu in shock. Though he had an answer in his heart, it was all too astonishing.

The Demon Emperor was actually a woman. If this news got out, it would surely astonish everyone. After all, this was someone who had nearly claimed the throne of the Master of the Three Realms and contended with the Jade Emperor, whom everyone had assumed was a man.

"Who are you?" Ao Shun swallowed hard and asked softly.

Feng Jiu did not respond, instead, she pulled out her mask and gently placed it on. In that moment, a powerful aura swept through the Crystal Palace. The Dragon Sons, Dragon Grandchildren, and the monsters of the Aquatic Races all knelt on the ground, overwhelmed by the formidable atmosphere.

All Living Beings in the Three Realms thought the long-fallen Demon Emperor had re-emerged, and her mighty power was frightening.

It was bad luck for those in the Dragon Palace at that moment, as Feng Jiu no longer held back her power. Releasing all the strength of one of the most powerful beings in the Three Realms, the previously calm depths of the sea began to shake.

All the monsters knelt on the ground, struggling to maintain their balance, and dared not even raise their heads in fear.

"Didn’t you already guess? I am here today to collect a debt," Feng Jiu’s cold voice came, carrying an undeniable will, and Ao Shun felt as though he was facing the ultimate fear in the world, his heart and mind trembling.

"Your Majesty, please spare my life. I’m just a small-time business dragon. If Your Majesty is willing, all these treasures can be yours, as a humble contribution to the Demon Court," Ao Shun said very respectfully.

Quick to change with the wind, he immediately began to flatter Feng Jiu, ready to trade his wealth for his life. After all, one only lives once, and when it’s gone, it’s truly gone.

"That depends on your sincerity. After all, the life of a Dragon King is quite valuable."

Ao Shun hurriedly kowtowed in thanks, then led Feng Jiu and her entourage to his treasury. Despite the ingratiating smile plastered on his face, his heart was bleeding—the treasures he had accumulated over countless years were at stake.

The treasures of the Dragon Palace were all stored in the treasury, which was not simply a room but a vast space. Ao Shun had placed everything he had accumulated over the years within it. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

When he pushed open the door, the Demon Kings’ eyes instantly grew wide.

The Flood Dragon Demon King even muttered to himself, "Everybody says the Dragon King is wealthy, but I never expected him to be this wealthy."

Following everyone’s gaze, one could see a dense mass of treasures piled up like mountains, with glowing treasure beads scattered about, as if they were stones that could be found anywhere on the ground.

Even more precious were the weapons placed on the racks on both sides, shining with a treasured light, clearly divine weapons.

The Flood Dragon Demon King gently picked up a Square Sky Halberd, noticing it was full of Runes, and a silver treasured light flashed by momentarily.

After weighing it slightly, the Flood Dragon Demon King found that this weapon actually weighed one hundred thousand pounds. He had always liked Square Sky Halberds, but unfortunately, due to years of hiding and seeking, he hadn’t been able to find a suitable weapon for himself.

Now, at first glance, he had taken a liking to this weapon and asked with a smile, "Old Dragon King, where did this treasure come from?"

Ao Shun glanced at the Square Sky Halberd in the Flood Dragon Demon King’s hands, a slight pained expression crossing his face as he said softly, "This Square Sky Halberd was forged in The Grand Supreme Elderly Lord’s Eight Trigrams Furnace over a period of forty-nine days; then it was blessed by the Star Lords. It’s called the Seven Star Treasure Halberd and can summon the starlight of the heavens, its power is boundless. It’s just too heavy, nobody in the Dragon Palace can wield it."

"The Seven Star Treasure Halberd, truly a fine item. Your Majesty, may I have the audacity to ask you to bestow this weapon upon me?" the Flood Dragon Demon King asked Feng Jiu with a smile.

"Since you like it, take it. Having this weapon in your hands is indeed putting it to good use, it’s certainly better than letting it gather dust in this treasury," Feng Jiu nodded, effectively deciding the fate of this treasure.

Ao Shun, standing beside, felt his heart shatter at this sight. Not only was the weapon incredibly powerful, but it was also very beautiful, especially at night when the weapon itself would shine with starlight, as if the entire Milky Way were upon it, truly a sight to behold.

Therefore, the greedy Old Dragon King would often come to this treasury just to silently admire the beauty of this weapon, now, however, he could only present it to others, not daring to show the slightest displeasure on his face.

The Flood Dragon Demon King, having acquired the weapon, was in a great mood and nodded at Ao Shun with a smile, suddenly finding the old dragon before him not as repulsive as before.

Feng Jiu continued to stroll through the treasury. She had heard from the Green Flood Dragon about the riches of the Dragon Palace, but it was only after arriving at this treasury that she really understood how wealthy it was. Each of these treasures was exceptional, certainly items that people in the Mortal World would fight over, but now they were all piled in this place, ignored for countless years.

"You all take a good look as well, if there are weapons you fancy, feel free to take them," Feng Jiu said generously, as those who had followed her to the Dragon Palace were the core lineage of the Demon Court, figures who had stood loyal through the long years; giving these weapons to them wouldn’t be a waste.

At these words, the Demon Kings beamed with joy, quickly stepping forward to choose their favorite weapons.

Ao Shun stood quietly aside, watching the scene unfold, his regret and resentment almost too deep for words. Even as he tried to show full respect, the twitching of his face still betrayed his innermost thoughts.

A gang of robbers!

Feng Jiu glanced at Ao Shun with interest, a smile playing on her lips, "It seems the Old Dragon King is still quite rich!"

"Your Majesty flatters me, it’s just a matter of living frugally on a daily basis," Ao Shun said insincerely.