Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

"Holy Emperor Luminis!"

Even though he looked like a young boy, the overwhelming aura of divine authority radiating from Holy Emperor Luminis was the real deal.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

His cold, piercing eyes locked onto Timothy, exuding an undeniable sense of power.

The oppressive force from the Holy Emperor spread out in all directions, suffocating the atmosphere.

Even among the Holy Emperors of the Elant Continent, Luminis wasn't considered the strongest.

But the presence of any Holy Emperor was enough to strike fear into the hearts of anyone below the Transcendence Realm.

"I can't believe Holy Emperor Luminis actually showed up in person!"

"This is bad. With Luminis here, no matter how strong Timothy is, there's no way he's getting that treasure now!"

Many people, overwhelmed by the immense pressure, couldn't help but tremble slightly.

The terrifying power of a Holy Emperor was something no one could ignore.

"Holy Emperor Luminis."

Timothy's gaze sharpened as he looked at Luminis, who wasn't even as tall as Azura.

A Holy Emperor personally stepping into the forbidden zone? This fight was definitely not going to be easy.

"You've barged into my forbidden land, and now you think you can just take the treasure? You must be dreaming if you think you can ignore me like that."

Luminis's voice didn't match his small body at all. It carried the unmistakable weight of a Holy Emperor's authority.

With a single step, he made his move.

In an instant, a barrier of shimmering metal shot up, covering the sky.

The barrier spread rapidly, and before long, the entire Desolate Wastes was encased within it.

"He's set up a barrier! What's he planning to do? This is bad… my sister isn't outside the forbidden zone right now. If this keeps up…"

Even Selene, struggling to stay on her feet, didn't know how to respond.

Like a predator eyeing its prey, Luminis's gaze stayed locked on Timothy, ready to strike at any moment.

The oppressive aura of the Holy Emperor hung in the air, vast and terrifying.

"I'm here under the orders of Goddess Sylvia to retrieve this treasure. It might be connected to the Sepulcher of the Sacred. Are you sure you want to stand in my way?"

Timothy's eyes met Luminis's.

"You think just mentioning Goddess Sylvia and the Sepulcher of the Sacred will scare me off? As long as it's in my forbidden land, it's mine. I don't care who you are—no one's taking it from me."

Luminis's hostility grew even stronger.

Despite his childlike appearance, the sheer presence of a Holy Emperor was enough to make anyone tremble.

"Well, if that's how it's going to be, then I guess there's no other choice."

Timothy showed no sign of fear.

A Holy Emperor was indeed powerful, but even though defeating Luminis would be tough, it wasn't impossible.

"You're just a kid. Do you really think you can take me on?"

At that moment, Luminis's small frame seemed to be completely consumed by rage.

The oppressive force around him intensified, and his eyes burned with fury as he glared at Timothy.

The Holy Emperor's authority was undeniable, awe-inspiring.

Behind him, the golden giant of his Sacred Form glowed even brighter. Timothy activated his Ancient Saintly Body, clearly ready for battle.

But suddenly, he remembered the system reward he had just received.

To defeat him, it would be best to find his weakness.

"Facing him head-on might not be easy," Timothy thought, but the system reward he had just received had conveniently enhanced the detection ability of his Soulborn Eye.

Now, with the Soulborn Eye, he could see his opponent's greatest weakness.

Even against a Holy Emperor-level opponent, it was still effective.

"As expected of the ancient sacred eye."

Timothy's left eye narrowed slightly, and a radiant golden light suddenly burst forth from it.

The light enveloped Holy Emperor Luminis.

In an instant, Timothy could see through some of Luminis's weaknesses.

As a Holy Emperor, Luminis had stood proudly over the world for millennia. His physical body was practically immortal, and his spiritual power was near perfection.

On the surface, it seemed like he had no weaknesses at all.

But deep within Luminis's heart, Timothy saw a massive void.

And that void was Holy Emperor Luminis's greatest weakness!

"Well, well, who would've thought?"

A moment later, a subtle smile crept onto Timothy's lips.

His left eye, still glowing faintly with golden light, seemed to have completely seen through Holy Emperor Luminis.

"What are you smiling at? Do you really think you can defeat me?" Luminis sneered, lifting his foot slightly as he glared at Timothy. Read latest chapters on empire

Even though he looked like a boy of only a few years, he still exuded the full majesty of a Holy Emperor.

But Timothy just kept smiling. "Hey, kid, no need to get so worked up."

"What did you just call me?"

Luminis's eyes widened instantly.

"Kid."

"You're full of crap!"

Luminis, still standing on tiptoe, was completely enraged. "Don't be fooled by my childlike body and appearance. I'm over a thousand years old! Even Goddess Sylvia would have to show me respect for my age and experience!"

"But you're still not as tall as her waist."

Timothy's words hit right where it hurt, and Luminis nearly coughed up blood from sheer anger.

The enhanced Soulborn Eye could indeed see through an opponent's weaknesses, even the cracks in their heart.

And to exploit those weaknesses and break them down, a more vicious attack was needed.

Luckily, the system had just rewarded Timothy with the skill Poison Tongue, which was perfect for this.

On the surface, Poison Tongue seemed like it was only good for winning arguments.

But for Timothy, who had the Soulborn Eye and could see Luminis's weak points, it was like driving a poisoned needle deep into the Holy Emperor's most vulnerable spot.

Luminis's body trembled with rage, and it took him a moment to regain his composure. "So what if I'm not as tall as a woman's waist? I've already ascended to the Holy Emperor realm, lived for a thousand years, and my lifespan is limitless!"

Timothy: "But you've lived a thousand years and you're still a virgin."

"You—!"

Luminis's body swayed, and his already short frame nearly toppled over.

"I've trained countless disciples and control multiple forbidden lands!"

Timothy: "But you're still a virgin."

"I'm wealthier than anyone could imagine! Even if I gave away my fortune to any practitioner, they wouldn't be able to spend it all in ten thousand years!"

Timothy: "But you're still a virgin."

"I've mastered secret techniques for millennia, and I've fully integrated the Ten Thousand Swords Return to One technique!"

Timothy: "But you're still a virgin."

"Is that all you can say?!"

It was just one sentence, but the damage it caused was devastating.

At this moment, Holy Emperor Luminis was trembling all over with fury.

Timothy finally stopped talking, but as he stared at the broken part of Luminis's heart, he thought for a moment and then spoke again: "And you don't have a girlfriend."

"Pfft—!"

At that moment, Luminis spat out a mouthful of blood.

His small body, not even as tall as Timothy, wobbled, and his face turned deathly pale.

His heart had taken a severe blow.

"Looks like it's about time."

Timothy smiled slightly, and his aura suddenly surged.

"Holy Emperor's Touch!"

"Boom!"

With a single strike, Holy Emperor Luminis was sent flying, crashing down from the heavenly steps!