Snake and Temptress Ally!

"Majesty of what? A kingdom of 108? You can drop the honorifics. I am the ruler of nothing, and the master of none," the azure-eyed monarch said, tilting his head as his eyes locked on the only man that prostrate himself.

"Shangqing? We were not supposed to meet till Qiongqi had finished refining that thing. So what do you want with my humble self?" The monarch asked, making the Zealous Venerable break into a nervous laugh. 

"Your Majesty shouldn't sell yourself short. You are the chosen one—blessed and handpicked by the Creator himself to lead myriad through the Last Era. 

If you so wish, the Three Realms will be your kingdom! So please do not lose your head for just one demoness. Not only is that beneath your dignity, but it might also discourage the men and women who have entrusted their future to your leadership!" Shangqing said in a more aggressive tone—unable to hide his dissatisfaction.