Although Shu Ci held a very high status within the Demon World, second only to the Demon Lord, over the years, the Demon Lord had been sealed beneath the Bronze Gate, and even Young Master Mi Lu had not hesitated to spend a large chunk of his own resources to support her.
There were also rumors in the Royal City that during the years when the Demon Lord was absent, in order to deter the Immortal Sect and the righteous, Young Master Mi Lu even had intentions of temporarily entrusting Shu Ci with the duties of the Demon Lord.
However, now that the Demon Lord had returned, Yihe was the one enjoying a surge of popularity. With these two great powers gathered together, it was unknown what kind of sparks they might create.
They could see very clearly that when Shu Ci arrived, she did not pay her respects to the Demon Lord, but directly took her seat.
