The upheaval thus came to an end. The demise of the Demon Emperor held profound significance for the Human Clan. For many years to come, at least, the Southern Diaspora would not need to worry about invasions from the Demon Race, allowing them to rest, recuperate, and grow stronger.
Yet, upon seeing Wuxian emerge, many began to worry again.
Wuxian was a descendant of the Demon Emperor Clan, possessing royal blood. Not long ago, in the battle to slay the Demon Emperor, he had lit half an incense stick, summoning the ancient Heroic Spirits, and thus made a great contribution to the war. It was understandable that without him, the Qingfeng lineage could not have slain the Demon Emperor. Although Wuxian was still young, the various talents he displayed during the battle—his identity, his bloodline, and the lighting of the half-incense stick, among other things—made people sense the rise of a great Demon. If he were to grow up, he might one day surpass the Demon Emperor...
