Targaryen Who Turned Dragon

The sudden news of an invasion trembled the entire Illusory Demon Realm. And the fact that it wasn't an invasion from the Four Great Sacred Grounds was even more shocking. No one else should have the strength to invade the Illusory Demon Realm... nevertheless, it didn't matter who it was, Huan Caiyi gathered her Twelve Guardian Families and Duke Palaces in order to combat this threat.

"We must be cautious, this young emperor is no joke... his dragon took down thirty-three sovereigns with just one breath of fire. Actually, I don't think we can even defeat his dragon, let alone the emperor."

"Surrender would be the last resort... though, I wonder, what does he hope to gain from the Illusory Demon Realm?" Duke Huai stated his opinion.

"What do we do, Little Demon Empress?"

"Surrender is not an option! I will not let my people down by surrendering to some invader... this 'young emperor', we will fight him directly!"

And so it was decided. A large force was rallied in the Demon Imperial City, consisting of countless experts who's purpose was to rid the continent of the invaders. If this army could not take him down... then, unfortunately, nothing else could. While this army was being put together, Aerion and the Heavenly Fire Demon had swept most of the north of the continent. They had split into two groups since it would be more efficient that way. Aerion didn't just visit and burn everything... no, these would be his lands one day so he occupied almost every city in the north. The reason why he had burned the settlement was to simply spread the message of his arrival... and the settlement itself was worthless anyway, being that it was located in a wasteland.

"I never expected you to be this formidable...." The Demon sighed.

Aerion was relaxing on a hill just above the Northern Ocean City, the capital of the Northern Ocean Region. The lands before him were already occupied... more or less, they belonged to him. The ruler of the region, Kong Jingcang, had surrendered to him a few days ago. After a bit of convincing, of course.

It was two weeks since his conquest had started so he had taken some time to know the Illusory Demon Realm better. He learnt how things worked on the continent and who ruled it. Turns out, it was a Little Demon Empress. She was meant to marry her younger brother... but he unfortunately died. He also gathered any information he could about the Golden Crow, which wasn't too hard since most of it was common knowledge.

Aerion observed the Demon.

His name is Yun Canghai... sovereign profound 8 and he was the patriarch of the Yun family before disappearing. Since he is from the same clan as Yun Che, they must be related in some way. This fact doesn't matter much... but it's interesting.

"My Heavenly Demon informed me that you had a few items on you... I'd like to know what these items are."

"My clan's Patriarch Crest and the Demon Emperor's Seal."

"Demon Emperor's Seal..." Aerion smiled, he thought that thing was lost... turns out it was always right next to him. It is used to obtain the Golden Crow's Legacy so, of course, Aerion would know of its existence. It also symbolizes the Ruler of the Illusory Demon Realm... so without it, the Little Demon Empress holds less authority.

"Now I can really become Demon Emperor! But it won't be my main title... after all, Dragons are superior to demons. I was thinking... something like Celestial Dragon Emperor. By the way, are you excited to reunite with your Yun family?"

"Yes... of course, it has been so long..."

"Heh, good for you. Demon... I have another question. Would you accept me as Demon Emperor now?"

"I have no doubts in your ability... you remind me of the Demon Emperor in some ways. However, I would only serve you if you manage to attain the Golden Crow's Legacy and keep the Illusory Demon Royal Family in power. If you marry the Little Demon Empress... that would be even better."

Aerion nodded, that would ensure the continuation of the original Demon Emperor's bloodline and make his transition into Demon Emperor almost seamless.

Wait... that would make six!

"The only problem is that I'm already married..."

And have quite a few women who I'm going to marry.

"Hmm... I don't believe that will be a problem."

Aerion stood up. "We will see how it goes."

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After hearing that the Little Demon Empress was coming north to stop his invasion, Aerion decided to stay in the city and wait for her. He didn't have to do anything else. Another two weeks passed and she had finally arrived.

"Your Imperial Majesty... there are hundreds of people in the skies!" A soldier who had joined Aerion's forces stormed in.

"Good." Aerion walked out of his temporary manor and gazed at the sky. The soldier did not lie... there were hundreds of them. Aerion observed as many as he could until he found her.

Sovereign Profound 5, not bad. But... 170 years old!?

Aerion's jaw almost dropped.

In the Known World, she would be the oldest person alive... according to my knowledge. This...

Yun Canghai soon joined his side after he received the news as well. Over time, Aerion was able to give him an increasing number of freedoms such as being able to live on his own. Normally, Aerion would just freeze him but now he didn't have to do that anymore.

Aerion laughed at the force above him and flew up himself.

"Since when did this young emperor permit you all to fly!?"

Aerion released his profound energy and pressured them all to the ground. One by one, they fell to the ground. They didn't just fall... they were stuck to the ground, unable to stand up. The pressure forcing them down was simply too powerful. Only one person remained in the sky... Aerion Targaryen.

"Foolish demons, did you all truly believe that I could be beaten? Allow me to formally introduce myself, I am Emperor Aerion Targaryen of the Celestial Dragon Empire! I decided that the Illusory Demon Realm would make a fine addition to my Empire so I declared war. Now that you are here, Little Demon Empress, things should be so much more simple!"

Aerion relinquished his profound energy and the army was able to stand once again. Aerion spread his arms as if he were a god and they were just mere mortals.

"I ask only for three things; The Illusory Demon Realm to join my Celestial Dragon Empire as a loyal vassal, access to the Golden Crow's trial ground and fifty kilograms of Purple Veined Divine Crystal!"

"I also have someone you may all recognise... Demon King Yun Canghai!"

Aerion looked down at Yun Canghai and he flew up to stand beside him. His appearance resulted in many gasps and shocked expressions. The Little Demon Empress flew up as well. "I thought you were dead..."

"Little Demon Empress, I believe it would be best if you gave in to his demands. His strength far surpasses even the Demon Emperor, your father, it would be foolish to oppose him."

She is quite the beauty, I must say. A delicate face and wonderful, long, black hair. The only negative would be that she is quite flat, on both sides. Still, I know that she has a fiery personality... which I consider quite attractive. And the short glances that she's giving me... they are very telling. Looks like even the Little Demon Empress cannot reject my charm... well, I doubt any woman can.

"Why do you want access to the Golden Crow's trial ground?"

"For the Golden Crow's Legacy, of course."

And the lightning seed... my strength will undergo a huge change once I am done collecting all of Blue Pole Star's treasures.

Yun Canghai approached the Little Demon Empress and whispered something into her ear. Aerion raised an eyebrow, what could that Demon King be plotting?

The Little Demon Empress smiled. "Very well, I will fulfil your demands... on one condition!"

"And that is?"

That Demon King... why did I even bother asking?

"You must marry this Empress!"

It's not a bad condition...

Aerion thought about it for a few seconds.

If I say no and force my way through, it would not look good for me as the Illusory Demon Realm's new Emperor. It would truly make things difficult for me... on the other hand, if I marry her things will go smoothly.

Aerion sighed, this harem is going to be difficult to manage. He had already decided to set aside two to three years to 'settle down' as one might say.

I wonder, how does Feng Hengkong manage? I should ask him when I return to the Profound Sky Continent.

"This young emperor will fulfil your one condition."