Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

"That's strange..."

Breaking through to the Holy Emperor level and then advancing another small step should have been a great thing.

But as Timothy looked inward, his brow furrowed slightly.

He could clearly feel that the spiritual energy within him was unstable.

Even though, with his insight and the help of the vast spiritual energy, he had reached the mid-stage of the Transcendence Realm, Timothy could sense that his energy was chaotic.

While his power had increased, it brought with it a sense of instability and imbalance.

This feeling was completely different from the steady, rock-solid progress he had made in the past, where every step forward was firm and secure.

But that wasn't the only thing bothering him. Timothy also felt something else—something strange.

Before breaking through to the Holy Emperor level, every stage of his cultivation had a clear goal and barrier in front of him.

For example, the threshold between the Ocean's Gate and the Transcendence Realm.

Though it was incredibly difficult to cross, the goal was always clear.

He knew deep down that as long as he could break through that barrier, he would achieve further growth.

So, even though the path to the Holy Emperor level had been long, his progress had been terrifyingly fast because his goal was always in sight.

But now, Timothy suddenly felt that the path to breaking through the Transcendence Realm and reaching the Ascension Phase was shrouded in fog.

It wasn't just that the breakthrough was difficult—he had no idea where to go or what direction to take.

"Is this why, for thousands of years, no one on the entire Elant continent has ever become a Supreme Emperor?" Timothy couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

His insight had improved dramatically. Even ancient texts that no one else could comprehend, he could grasp with just a glance.

But on this matter, he had been thinking for a full hour and still couldn't find any clues.

As time slipped away, Timothy finally gave up trying to force an answer.

Suddenly, he remembered the system, his trusty tool. He called out to it directly: "Hey, system, do you know what's wrong with my cultivation right now? Why do I feel so off?"

[Ding! The system is analyzing...

The host's cultivation does indeed have some issues.]

"Oh? What kind of issues?"

Timothy was surprised that the system could even analyze this, and his curiosity was piqued.

The host's cultivation has progressed rapidly, thanks not only to your physique and the system but also to your own insight and hard work.

[However, breaking through to the Ascension Phase is not so simple.

Those who can surpass the Ascension Phase have transcended the continent itself, wielding power comparable to the gods and entering the Celestial Realm.

To reach this level, it's not just about breaking through the limits of cultivation or the laws of the world.

More importantly, your mindset must be perfected.]

"Perfected mindset?"

[Exactly. This means the host must resolve all lingering worries and eliminate all Mindfiends.

You must clear away all the fog before you, and only by perfecting your deepest desires can you truly step into the realm of perfection.]

The system's response left Timothy stunned.

It seemed that breaking through to the Ascension Phase was far more difficult than he had imagined.

"Perfecting and achieving perfection... those words sound simple, but the difficulty is enough to make almost everyone give up."

"Anything born of heaven and earth—reaching a flawless state is nearly impossible. Let alone perfecting the things that weigh on your heart."

"Wait... the things that weigh on my heart!"

At that moment, Timothy froze.

Everyone's heart is burdened by different things.

Some people fight against the heavens, battling fate itself. Others find peace by spending their final days with loved ones, fulfilling their worldly desires before ascending to the final stage of the Ascension Phase.

But for him...

"My relationship with the goddess is already sweet enough. Isn't that considered perfect?"

Timothy was momentarily taken aback.

[The answer to that, the host already knows deep down.]

At that moment, the system's voice echoed again.

Though mechanical, it seemed to resonate deep within Timothy's heart.

True perfection...

Timothy felt a sudden shift in his heart. When he lifted his head again, the scene before him had completely changed.

He was now standing in the vastness of the universe.

Countless planets were scattered across the cosmos.

Some planets were covered in cherry blossoms, with pink petals drifting through the air in an eternal spring. Others were vast oceans, teeming with beautiful creatures—some of which had never been seen on the Elant continent. There were also worlds bathed in radiant light, with vibrant auroras painting the skies in breathtaking colors.

These small worlds were the very ones the system had once offered as rewards—places Timothy could use to propose to the goddess.

According to the system's rules, Timothy could only choose one of these worlds as the setting for his proposal.

But in the end, Timothy didn't choose any single planet. Instead, he chose the universe itself.

The stars flowed gently across the sky, and as he looked down, each planet displayed its own unique beauty. The boundless cosmos was so mesmerizing that it made one want to lose themselves in it, free from all worldly concerns and distractions.

This was the place Timothy had chosen for his proposal.

"So, what you're saying is..."

Timothy's gaze lingered for a moment, lost in thought.

[The host should already understand what this system is implying.]

"Haha, you system... you really are something else."

Timothy couldn't help but laugh, recalling how what had once been a challenge had turned into a love letter.

The image of the goddess flashed in his mind again, and after a brief pause, Timothy nodded, his expression becoming serious.

He understood exactly what the system was getting at.

Though his relationship with the goddess was already as sweet as it could be, it hadn't yet reached the pinnacle of perfection.

Yes, the goddess had publicly declared their love to the world, but beyond that...

With a slight smile on his lips, Timothy looked out the window, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.

He had made up his mind: he would marry the goddess in front of the entire world of practitioners, hosting the most perfect wedding imaginable.

Only then would he feel worthy—worthy of himself, and worthy of the goddess.

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Even the system seemed surprised by how quickly Timothy had come to such a monumental decision.

"Of course I have! What kind of question is that?"

This time, Timothy's response was firm and resolute.

His decision wasn't made hastily—he had been quietly thinking about it for a long time.

Closing the mysterious space that held countless small worlds, Timothy stood up, his posture tall and confident, his spirit brimming with determination.

With this, how could he possibly worry about the proposal not going well?

Not only would he have the perfect wedding, but he would also give the goddess the most flawless proposal!