Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

The majestic golden dragon's form shattered into nothingness with a thunderous crash. In that moment, as they stared at the scene before them, the entire Dragon Clan stood frozen in shock.

It wasn't just that Vaelor's lingering soul had vanished from the world; even the throne, crafted from his very bones, had suddenly crumbled to pieces, scattering across the ground.

Vaelor was gone—completely and utterly gone!

Even the Dragon Clan elders, who had lived for centuries and seen countless wonders, were left pale and speechless, their eyes filled with disbelief.

No one could have imagined that Vaelor, who had guarded the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon since ancient times, would disappear so completely in this moment.

But the words Vaelor left behind before his demise still echoed clearly in their minds.

Azura's bloodline… was even more terrifying than that of the ancient dragon Vaelor himself!

So much so that Vaelor, even when overpowered, willingly allowed himself to be consumed by the flames, just to let Azura leave the ocean.

The words of the ancient dragon Vaelor should have been treated as divine law, to be followed with the utmost reverence.

Yet, as they faced his disappearance, the expressions of the Dragon Clan elders subtly shifted.

Azura's bloodline was indeed fearsome—so fearsome that even the ancient dragon had personally told her she could follow her own path.

But…

As they exchanged silent glances, the dozen or so Dragon Clan elders showed signs of disagreement in their eyes.

"Azura cannot leave!"

Though no words were spoken aloud, in that moment, their thoughts aligned in silent agreement.

Even if the ancient dragon Vaelor had personally granted Azura permission to leave, they had no intention of honoring that promise.

Because everything that had just happened only further proved how crucial Azura's bloodline was to the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon.

Even if it meant denying her the Dragon King's throne, even if it meant imprisoning her in the depths of the ocean, they had to keep Azura within the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon!

The elders exchanged looks, a sharp glint flashing in their eyes.

Suddenly, one of the elders stepped forward, his voice booming as he addressed the gathered dragons and Sea Folk: "Hear my command! Today, Azura must remain within the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon. No matter what, she cannot be allowed to leave! If this human tries to interfere, we will kill him if necessary!"

The Dragon Clan elders were well aware of Timothy's identity. They knew full well that if they harmed him, it would undoubtedly provoke the wrath of Goddess Sylvia, who had just publicly declared her love for him.

But even so, compared to Azura's value, they were willing to take any risk.

As long as they could keep Azura, they were prepared to abandon the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon and flee with her if need be.

But no matter what, they would not let Azura go!

The dragons and Sea Folk were momentarily stunned.

Azura was their Dragon King, and they clearly didn't know whether they should follow orders and act against her.

But under the intense, murderous gazes of the dozen elders, the army of the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon hesitated only for a moment before making their decision.

Rumble.

The waters stirred as countless sea creatures surged forward, and the army surrounded the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon in layers upon layers.

There was no way out. It was as if the sky had closed off, and the earth had sealed itself.
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The army of the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon had completely blocked the path.

"What are you doing?! Are you rebelling?!"

Draconis, the old dragon who had always sided with Azura, was panicked. Though he, too, wanted Azura to stay at the Shrine, he had never expected things to escalate to this point.

"Rebellion or not, it doesn't matter. Azura must stay in the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon!"

The Dragon Clan elders no longer bothered to hide their true intentions, completely ignoring Draconis, who stood in their way. They had no intention of showing any mercy or recalling past loyalties.

One of the elders spoke coldly, "Dragon King Azura is essential for the revival of our clan. If you dare to stand in our way, you'll die just like the rest."

Then, their eyes collectively shifted toward Timothy, standing beside Azura, their murderous intent unmistakable. "Timothy, out of respect for Goddess Sylvia, we've already given you a chance. But since you still refuse to repent and insist on taking Azura, prepare to pay the price for your arrogance."

Despite the threat, Timothy didn't move an inch. In fact, he smiled, looking down at Azura with a calm, almost pleased expression. "You stayed true to yourself, and you even used your dragon blood to extinguish Vaelor's lingering soul. You've made great progress today."

"Really…?" Azura, rarely hearing such direct praise from Timothy, couldn't help but lower her head slightly, a hint of joy in her expression.

"Timothy!"

But this scene only further enraged the Dragon Clan elders. Not only was Timothy trying to take Azura away, but he was also blatantly disregarding their authority, treating them as if they were beneath notice.

This level of defiance was enough to drive them into a frenzy.

"By my command, seize the Dragon King and kill this man where he stands!"

With the elder's furious roar, the vast army of dragons surged forward, their numbers so overwhelming that it seemed they would swallow the two figures whole.

Among the countless massive dragon forms that materialized, the elders themselves transformed into enormous golden dragons, their shimmering scales and overwhelming presence far surpassing that of the other dragons. They blocked the path ahead, their colossal bodies towering over Timothy, as if passing judgment on him.

Roar!

With a deafening dragon roar, the army charged, and the elders, filled with murderous intent, prepared to strike. Even the entire Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon trembled, the waters around it churning violently as the impending battle threatened to erupt.

"You dare?!"

But just then, Azura's expression shifted, her sapphire eyes flashing with an intense, commanding light. Her voice, though soft, carried an undeniable weight, spreading outward with a force that seemed to shake the very air.

A ripple of energy, like a wave, radiated from her, and as her words fell, the advancing dragon army froze for a moment.

Countless dragon soldiers trembled, and even the massive dragons charging forward couldn't suppress the fear that welled up inside them.

For Azura's bloodline, pure and untainted, carried an innate, primal authority that struck fear into their hearts.

As the Dragon King, even though she had only recently arrived at the Ocean's Gate, the dragon aura she exuded was terrifying enough to rival any Dragon King in history.

"Well? What are you waiting for? If you don't act now, are you planning to let the Dragon King leave the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon?" one of the elders barked, snapping the army out of their daze.

"Charge… charge!"

Forcing themselves to suppress the terror in their hearts, the army surged forward once more.

"And what if you add me to the mix?"

At that moment, Timothy's voice cut through the chaos, cold and calm as he surveyed the scene before him.

As his words fell, a massive wave of Holy Emperor energy erupted from him, merging with Azura's dragon aura and spreading outward in all directions.

In an instant, the advancing dragon army came to a dead stop!