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The Peacock Great Demon King looked toward the distant Jiali City, his eyes glittering with an unusual brilliance. Indeed! At this moment, he was still the master of this vast main city, yet today was the moment for the transfer of power. Was he truly content in his heart? Power, for any race, for any being, is difficult to let go of!

"Since I took control of the Peacock Demon Clan thirty years ago, I have worked diligently without a moment\'s laziness. Our clan has no emperor and although we live in a remote corner, we have faced many more difficulties. It is with everyone\'s help that my Jiali City, that my Peacock Demon Clan, has reached today\'s prosperity. All races live in peace and contentment, and my Peacock Demon Clan can reproduce and thrive even better. As the patriarch and City Lord, I bear a heavy responsibility on my shoulders."

"I always remind myself that no matter what, I must ensure the better continuation of the Peacock Demon Clan, to keep the Peacock Demon Clan among the strongest of the races. I have been trying hard to take a further step, to reach that level, because only then, can my Peacock Demon Clan have no further worries. But, I have not succeeded, my talent has ultimately failed to support me in reaching that level. I can only take a step back and manage Jiali City better, making everything here more harmonious. Today, I can stand tall and say to my ancestors that for the past thirty years, I have been true to the Peacock Demon Clan, true to Jiali City."

Upon these words, all the nobles present, including the Peacock Demon Clan, bowed again to pay their respects to him.

The Peacock Great Demon King was right; among the Peacock Demon Clan of his generation, he was definitely the most outstanding one. Since he inherited the position of the Peacock Demon Clan Chief, everything he had done indeed made the Peacock Demon Clan and Jiali City thrive. In thirty years, he had transformed the entire Peacock Demon Clan and brought Jiali City to a level of prosperity that rivaled other main cities. He had also created the wealthiest caravan in the Tianyu Empire, all under his leadership. Every race in Jiali City was genuinely admiring toward him. Even the princess bowed slightly at this moment to acknowledge his words.

Sensing the emotions of the onlookers, a proud smile appeared at the corners of the Peacock Great Demon King\'s mouth. For thirty years, all his deeds had been witnessed by the various races living in Jiali City. To say he had a clear conscience was his greatest pride.

"I am old after all. I had hoped to fight for Jiali City, for my Peacock Demon Clan, for another ten or a hundred years. However, the arrival of foreign enemies does not allow me to continue. Jiali City is the foundation of my Peacock Demon Clan, and I cannot allow any being to take it away. Not even an emperor. Hence, there was that battle last time. In that battle, I drew on the strength of my ancestors to repel the powerful enemy, but it also damaged my foundation. To ensure the better continuation of our race, to have a more excellent clansman lead, we have today\'s ceremony. Today, I will relinquish the position of the patriarch and pass on the leadership to a more suitable clansman."

"Please reconsider, patriarch!" All the clansmen of the Peacock Demon Clan bowed simultaneously, respectfully speaking.

A cold smile appeared at the corner of the Peacock Great Demon King\'s mouth. He could certainly hear how much reluctance and dissatisfaction were mixed into the pleas for reconsideration.

"My mind is made up, no need for further persuasion. I am confident that under the leadership of the new patriarch, the Peacock Demon Clan will reach even greater peaks. In the near future, we will certainly stand at the highest echelon of the Tianyu Empire once again."

While speaking, he turned to look at Pretty Girl by his side, "Now I announce that from today onward, I will step down from the position of the Peacock Demon Clan Chief, and pass on the leadership to..."

"Wait a moment." An icy voice cut through just as the Peacock Great Demon King\'s words were spoken.

Within the Peacock Demon Clan, the princess who sat at the head had already stood up again, facing the direction of the high platform.

The Peacock Demon King and his wife locked eyes, and a shadow crossed the Demon King\'s face.

Although he had anticipated this situation, the look on the Peacock Demon King\'s face turned particularly unsightly when the princess truly stood up to obstruct him.

This was, before all the nobles of Jiali City, undoubtedly a great humiliation to the Peacock Demon Clan, and to him as the Peacock Demon King.

The princess\'s gaze was piercing as she looked at the Peacock Demon King and spoke gravely, "The succession of the patriarch is the most important matter for any Race. It requires discussion by the Council of Elders and the ultimate endorsement of a candidate. But it seems that Your Majesty has bypassed this process. Doesn\'t the new patriarch need the support of the Council of Elders?"

The Peacock Demon King said solemnly, "I have already informed the Council of Elders of my decision. Indeed, the succession does require the support of the Council of Elders, but likewise, according to the rules of our clan, the candidate for the next patriarch is designated by the current one. The duty of the Council of Elders is to cooperate, not to question. As the chief Elder, do you intend to question my legacy?"

The princess calmly replied, "Indeed, I do. I have just one question for Your Majesty, among your own descendants and the numerous outstanding ones in our clan, is there really not a single one who could be the successor? Why choose a vassal as the patriarch? Such a precedent has never been seen in the history of the other clans within the Tianyu Empire, let alone in our clan with the Emperor\'s lineage. As the chief Elder, I have the right to question the patriarch\'s erroneous decisions. The new patriarch is related to the Race\'s inheritance and to the future of our clan. How can a non-pureblood patriarch hold sway over the clan or lead us?"

The Peacock Demon King didn\'t get angry but simply looked down at the princess with a calm gaze, "Yes, Little Beauty indeed has human blood running through her veins. What\'s more, she also carries the blood of the White Tiger Great Demon King. I believe everyone here has already been made aware and has confirmed this news. Not long ago, at the Ancestral Court Elite Competition, she secured victories in both the individual and team competitions, becoming the first person in the history of the Elite Competition to win both titles. With such extraordinary talent, how could she not lead our Peacock Demon Clan to prosperity?"

The princess replied indifferently, "No matter how exceptional she is, she is not purely of our clan. For a Race, the purity of blood is paramount; without it, how can our clan\'s legacy remain pure? Thus, no matter what, I will not consent to her inheriting the position of patriarch. This is also the sentiment of the Council of Elders. I implore the patriarch to reconsider. The patriarch should be aware that if more than eighty percent of the Council of Elders are united in their opinion, they have the right to impeach the patriarch."

The Peacock Demon King laughed, "So, does the princess mean to impeach me, the patriarch as well? Then tell me, who could possibly inherit the position of patriarch? With external threats not yet quelled, are we going to engage in internal strife?"Nôv(el)B\\\\jnn

Seeing the smile on his face, the princess\'s brows furrowed slightly. She understood her husband very well; in terms of ability, she even greatly admired him. In terms of Cultivation base, she did not consider herself much inferior to her husband, but when it came to leadership and capability, she admitted she was no match for him. Over these thirty years, under the leadership of the Peacock Demon King, the Peacock Demon Clan had indeed made great advancements, which was also why the Ancestral Court held them in dread. If not for the efforts of the Peacock Demon King, Jiali City might have been lost long ago, instead of standing until the emergence of the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor. It wasn\'t just any Demon Emperor Level power that lacked a main city.

The Peacock Demon King\'s composure in that moment made the princess, who thought she\'d come prepared, suddenly feel a flicker of unease.

The princess said coldly, "For the continuation of our Race, this is a step we must take. Please, patriarch, think it over."