Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

More than a hundred years ago, when the three Holy Emperors attacked Sky Sanctuary and wounded Goddess Sylvia, the seeds of this grudge were sown.

Whether they were disciples who joined Sky Sanctuary after the great battle, or those who had already been there during the conflict, everyone's emotions were running high at this moment.

To them, Goddess Sylvia was the ultimate, untouchable figure—aloof and beyond reach. Yet, she was also the heart and soul of Sky Sanctuary, the one they would all give everything to serve and protect.

No one would allow harm to come to the Goddess. Those who had hurt her in the past, even if it meant their own destruction, would have to pay the price in full.

Any other faction, upon learning that two Holy Emperors might be coming for them, would likely be paralyzed with fear. But Sky Sanctuary was different now.

Unlike the usual calm that blanketed Sky Sanctuary, the entire mountaintop was now alive with a rising tide of excitement.

Elders, disciples, the soldiers guarding Sky Sanctuary, and even the holy envoys who had been in seclusion for years, all stepped out of the great hall, their spirits burning with determination.

"Not only do we have the Goddess, but we also have Senior Brother Timothy!"

"That's right! Besides the High Priests and the holy envoys, Senior Brother Timothy has the power of Ocean's Gate. And more importantly, his lightning magic can boost everyone's strength. Even if we're up against two Holy Emperors, I don't believe we'll lose this fight!"

"Sky Sanctuary will win!"

"For the Goddess! Holy Emperor Featherwind, Holy Emperor Mountainshade—neither of you will escape!"

The mountaintop echoed with their battle cries, filled with unshakable resolve.

They had waited too long for this moment. Even if their enemies were Holy Emperors, they would avenge the Goddess, no matter the cost.

The collective will of Sky Sanctuary surged through the mountains, and four towering beams of light shot into the sky, as if they were shielding the sanctuary itself. The overwhelming aura of power spread out in all directions.

As countless people gazed at the four beams rising into the sky, they couldn't help but widen their eyes in shock.

"This energy… Is Sky Sanctuary really preparing for war?"

"Even though Holy Emperor Thunderflame is dead, the forces of Thunderflame Valley haven't been completely wiped out. This battle will mark the beginning of a war between the four Holy Emperors!"

"Four Holy Emperors! A battle of this scale… How far will it go?"

At this moment, no one could remain calm.

Across the entire continent of Elant, there were probably only a dozen or so beings who could be considered Holy Emperor-level. And today, a war might break out involving three—no, four—Holy Emperors and their respective forces.

Each Holy Emperor had the power to level cities, shake mountains, and even influence the forces of nature itself. No one could imagine what the world would look like once the battle began.

More importantly, no matter how powerful Goddess Sylvia was, facing two Holy Emperors at once would be an overwhelming challenge.

Holy Emperor Featherwind and Holy Emperor Mountainshade had been plotting for a long time. This time, they wouldn't back down easily. It was likely they had already found a way to counter Sky Sanctuary.

This time, things were looking grim for Goddess Sylvia.

Compared to the ruthless and bloodthirsty Holy Emperor Featherwind, and the cunning and deceitful Holy Emperor Mountainshade, most people were hoping that Goddess Sylvia would emerge victorious.

But they could all sense that the situation wasn't looking good.

The four beams of light pierced the sky, making Sky Sanctuary appear more majestic than ever. Yet, dark clouds were slowly gathering in the heavens, like an army closing in, casting a heavy, oppressive atmosphere over everything.

Sky Sanctuary.

Timothy sat quietly in his room.

The entire Sky Sanctuary was now fully prepared for battle. Every formation had been activated, and everyone was brimming with fighting spirit.

But that wasn't all. The forces of the Twelve Star Palaces were also gathering, their numbers swelling by the minute.

Each of the twelve holy envoys possessed the power of Ocean's Gate, and they led their practitioners like stars surrounding the moon, a grand and awe-inspiring sight.

This was the true strength of Sky Sanctuary!

The Twelve Star Palaces encircled Sky Sanctuary, and at the center of all this attention, seated on her divine throne, was the cold and majestic figure of Goddess Sylvia—Sylvia herself.

At this moment, the entire world was shaken.

This was the power of Sky Sanctuary, a force so immense that it could strike fear into any faction!

And no matter the time or place, the one seated on the throne—Goddess Sylvia—was always someone to be revered, never to be challenged.

Her divine presence was absolute, and no one dared to violate it.

Yet, Timothy paid no attention to the commotion outside his room.

In the quiet of his chamber, he sat with his eyes closed, focusing all his spiritual awareness inward.

[Scanning body status...]

[Host: Timothy]

[Physique: Ancient Saintly Body, Enlightenment Body]

[Power Level: Mid-stage Ocean's Gate]

[Remaining Skill Points: 120]

[Available Celestial Feather Form Uses: 2]

[Available Triple Strike Uses: 1]

[Celestial Azureflame Refinement Progress: (1/7)]

Timothy could feel the intense, burning sensation in his abdomen. He knew that if he could fully master it, the power of the Celestial Azureflame would surpass anyone's wildest imagination.

The ancient alchemy that had been passed down for countless generations was indeed profound and mysterious. Perhaps, as the system had suggested, it could truly harness the heavens and earth as a furnace.

But fully refining and absorbing it was no easy task.

Even with his Ancient Saintly Body, Timothy found it impossible to completely digest the Celestial Azureflame.

"With the battle so close, I'll just have to absorb as much as I can for now."

Glancing at the dark clouds gathering outside his window, Timothy closed his eyes again. A vast surge of spiritual energy erupted from within him, flowing toward his abdomen.

Inside Timothy's body, there was only a tiny flicker of the Celestial Azureflame.

But that tiny flame, no bigger than a grain of rice, seemed to contain limitless power.

[Attempting to absorb Celestial Azureflame...]

[Absorbing Celestial Azureflame...]

The two forces clashed continuously. Any spiritual energy that touched the Celestial Azureflame was instantly obliterated, but Timothy kept directing wave after wave of his immense spiritual power toward it...

The sky grew darker. Apart from the towering beams of light connecting heaven and earth, the thick clouds had almost completely blotted out the sun.

As the sky darkened, the atmosphere became increasingly heavy.

"They're... here!"

Suddenly, someone noticed.

Beyond the clouds, a massive army was marching slowly toward Sky Sanctuary, treading atop the dark clouds.

The clouds were divided into three distinct sections.

One was led by Holy Emperor Featherwind.

Another by Holy Emperor Mountainshade.

And the third belonged to the remnants of Thunderflame Valley.

Three mighty forces, all converging on this day!

Boom!

A bolt of lightning tore through the sky, splitting it open.

Everyone in Sky Sanctuary turned their gaze toward the horizon, their expressions solemn, ready for battle.

The moment had finally come.