The Demonic World I designed
Chapter 1204 - 1201: Just Be a Bit Arrogant!

Chapter 1204: Chapter 1201: Just Be a Bit Arrogant!

Positions like this are not necessarily better the higher they are.

Like the Hell Ruler, although it may not seem as grand as the Heavenly Official, the role is significant, overseeing the reincarnation and life and death of billions of souls below. This is absolutely beneficial to the future development of the Shen Family. Even without deliberately using power for personal gain, they can still secure many things for the family.

The positions in Heaven’s Court appear significant as well, given that this place is rich in spiritual energy and resources and will surely be developed into the highest place. Serving here as a Law Judge and recording official promotions is equivalent to the Ministry of Personnel and Ministry of Justice in the Mortal Court, belonging to the Capital City Official!

The power is considerable, and in the future, there will definitely be many who wish to ascend from the mortal realm. The Shen Family handles promotions and criminal law constraints, so their power is said to reach the heavens. Chen Qing practically displayed utmost sincerity.

It sounds better than the lower realm’s Hell Ruler, with higher prospects for future development. The Shen Family might even have the opportunity to become a top-tier nobility within Heaven’s Court.

But all of this hinges on the Heaven’s Court’s ability to maintain its position!

This is the attitude Chen Qing wants now.

If the Shen Family wants opportunities, I will certainly provide them, but once given, they can’t avoid taking risks, right?

Heaven’s Court is not stable at the moment. There are countless Great Demons outside eyeing it expectantly, and who knows when they might disperse. Internally, there’s Elder Long, who might not be thoroughly dead, always calculating something, and perhaps the Otherworldly Demon Statues, which originally made Elder Long unstable, might be hiding somewhere in Heaven’s Court.

These are current threats, and future threats are even greater. If the Otherworldly Demon Statues strike, whether this place can be defended is uncertain.

From a military perspective, Heaven’s Court, overlooking the mortal realm and able to cut off its retreat, is a place of contention. As long as the opponent is not foolish, they will focus their attacks here. Although capturing this place brings immense profits to Chen Qing, it also applies immense pressure in the future.

If it cannot be defended, the Shen Family would accompany it to the grave.

On the contrary, staying in Jiangnan with the Hell Ruler as a foundation would at least be stable. If Heaven’s Court is besieged, even if Jiangnan changes hands, newcomers like the King of Qin or someone from the Buddha Kingdom likely wouldn’t replace them. To consolidate power, everything would remain unchanged, offering more stability.

Should they stay securely in Jiangnan or compete in Heaven’s Court?

Shen Laosan and Shen Er exchanged a glance, evidently hesitating for a moment.

Chen Qing smiled slightly and said, "This is a big matter. How about this, you Shen Family members find some time to discuss it, there’s no rush..."

"Willing to share the burden with our lord." Shen Er stepped forward directly, "Our Shen Family is willing to ascend to Heaven’s Court to share the burden with our lord. As for the Hell Ruler position, please choose someone else, my lord."

"Are you sure?" Chen Qing squinted slightly.

The Hell Ruler position cannot be held by the Shen Family forever; otherwise, the world will be chaotic. The system must be thoroughly implemented. But the Shen Family is the primary force that initially pledged loyalty, and forcefully taking their position might foster dissatisfaction. Even if a few Shen Family heads understand the big picture, dissatisfaction might brew within the Shen Family, which Chen Qing doesn’t want to see.

Yet when it comes to the highest position in Heaven’s Court, it doesn’t matter. Although the authority is great, it is under his direct supervision. If he cannot control this, then there’s no need to bother.

"Naturally!" Shen San also quickly composed himself, stepping forward to salute, "Shiyi and the others have enough experience, so I intend to let them hold a vice position in Heaven’s Court. How does the lord view this?"

"Alright..." Chen Qing smiled, "Heaven’s Court is good, but the risk is not small. If you feel it’s unsafe, you can let other Shen Family members stay in Jiangnan."

"Thank you, my lord!"

Chen Qing nodded in satisfaction. The Shen Family members are still smart; they understand what they want and know some things cannot be compromised. Voluntarily withdrawing is a good thing; otherwise, affairs in the future would be awkward.

"How about you, Wei Gongcheng?" Chen Qing turned to Wei Gongcheng, "If you come to Heaven’s Court, you can be in charge of inspections, monitoring the gods of the lower realm, and have the authority to temporarily transfer troops."

Wei Gongcheng froze, looking at Chen Qing, "Doesn’t the lord need me to observe below?"

The inspection position might not sound as prestigious as those held by the Shen Family members, but on closer thought, the power it implies is significant. Monitoring the gods, capable of descending to the lower realm at any time, and able to mobilize local military power—this is essentially the role of an Imperial Commissioner!

In the Mortal Court, only a commissioner with special temporary tasks has such authority. And Chen Qing’s implication is an unlimited granting of this authority to himself, which can be considered the greatest honor.

One must know, the Shen Family’s authority, though significant, is right under Chen Qing’s watch. But it’s different for himself; his authority extends to the lower realm, allowing free descent, comparable to an imperial envoy, almost like a local emperor, simply too splendid.

For a moment, the Shen Family members were a bit envious.

Yet they didn’t say anything, as Wei Gongcheng was among the first to follow Chen Qing, having made numerous contributions. It’s reasonable that Chen Qing gives him special treatment.

Wei Gongcheng looked at Chen Qing, his eyes filled with emotion.

Remembering the past, Chen Qing was just a scholar, powerless and poor, yet he dared to come to the Weichi Clan to recruit him boldly, saying that in the future, he would ensure he was not inferior to Weichi Peng.

At that time, he nearly spat out the food he had just eaten.

But why did he choose to follow him?

Treating a dead horse as a living one?

It seems so... but maybe not. Back then, Chen Qing, though having nothing, bore an unusual gaze. It resembled Weichi Peng’s initial ambition to conquer an unrivaled world.

That youthful fervor was the most compelling; Chen Qing at that time was like this, making him inadvertently agree.

But unexpectedly, the teenage boy fulfilled his promise within just ten years.

Now, his name is renowned, even in the Capital City. Who doesn’t know his name?

The once top noble families, upon arriving in Jiangnan, vie to curry favor with him.

The Wei Family relocated early to Jiangnan, constantly hoping to see him. The once lofty family heads grovel in the City God Temple, though he finds it annoying, the feeling is utterly satisfying.

The grievances and anguish from youth dissipated in those days without a trace.

Even when the Duke Weichi valued him, the Wei Family targeted him, ridiculed, and insulted him despite having a bright future. But the past grievances and frustrations prevailed.

Yet Chen Qing, in just ten years, reversed everything.

It was truly lucky to have met this fellow.....

"Good!" Wei Gongcheng cupped his hands, "Since the lord said so, I shall take the honor humbly, though the authority granted is excessive. Perhaps I’ll show some arrogance then."

"Hahaha!" Chen Qing burst into laughter, "Arrogance is necessary, indeed. Why be so serious? Your Wei Family has been in Jiangnan for so long, and you haven’t met them even once. How can you vent the anger from back then?"

"True..." Wei Gongcheng smiled.

Regarding the Wei Family, he should indeed find an opportunity to let his mind be more at ease...