Junior sister took first place again

The closer they got to the capital of Ningguo, the more noticeable the Emperor Sword's movements became, like a lion awakened, ready to strike. Ning Jiasheng knew that the inner demon had sensed her approach and was beginning to lose its composure.

After another full day on the road, Ning Jiasheng found a flat spot to rest. She first fed the horse some fodder, then led it to the river to drink some water while she sat under a tree and ate some dry food.

Ning Jiasheng knew in his heart that the real competition was not only about the struggle for power in the human world, but also about the confrontation with the inner demons.

Just as she was thinking, the atmosphere around her suddenly became solemn. Ning Jiasheng stood up quickly and saw a man in black floating towards her like a ghost.

Ning Jiasheng scoffed, "Mystifying."

Seeing this, the inner demon simply removed all disguises, revealing the familiar face of Ning Jiasheng. He stopped ten feet away and smiled slightly: "I knew you would come, so I waited here for a long time."

The Emperor's Sword instantly appeared in his hand, and Ning Jiasheng's eyes turned cold. "In that case, it would be better to deal with you first."

"Hahahahaha!"

The Inner Demon clapped his hands and laughed, "What ambition! However, today, I do not want to fight you in a real fight. You have experienced many illusions since coming here. Let me see how much you have improved after so long."

After the inner demon finished speaking, his figure dispersed like smoke. Ning Jiasheng was about to make a move when his vision went dark and he lost consciousness.

Ning Jiasheng propped her head up with her hands and slowly opened her eyes from the throne. It was already late at night, but she sighed helplessly and continued to bury herself in reviewing the pile of memorials.

Deep within her heart, a voice suddenly echoed, like the whisper of a demon, trying to shake her will. "Ning Jiasheng, you've come too far. Why not stop and enjoy the power and glory? Why continue to work so hard?"

Ning Jiasheng remained unmoved, muttering to himself, "I've been working for so long, and it really doesn't work out! Being an emperor is truly not something that just anyone can do. Look, I've developed a demon inside myself."

The inner demon was slightly startled. How did she recognize him so quickly?!

Before the inner demon could figure it out, Ning Jiasheng excitedly asked while reviewing the memorials, "What do you look like? Could it be that I can no longer bear this abnormal workload, so you appear in the depths of my heart, tempting me to fall?"

What a mess! The inner demon suddenly changed its tactics, showing the scene that Ning Jiasheng longed for most in her heart: a peaceful world where people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and she was respected as a wise ruler.

The inner demon whispered in her ear, "Look, you've done it, Ning Jiasheng. Now, you can rest."

Ning Jiasheng looked at the scene with fascination, and looked down at the admiration in the eyes of the ministers, and couldn't help feeling a little elated.

Seeing this, the inner demon smiled slowly. Just as he was about to say something else, Ning Jiasheng closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly opened them, his eyes flashing with a resolute light:

"No matter what kind of monster you are, you can't deceive me. True peace and prosperity are not achieved through fantasy, but through down-to-earth actions. I am very busy now, so I won't play with you anymore."

After saying this, Ning Jiasheng stopped paying attention to her inner demons and focused on handling the memorials. The servants came to ask her to rest twice, but she sent them away each time.

Ning Jiasheng sat there for the entire night, during which time his inner demons tormented him several times, but each time ended in failure.

As soon as the sky was light, Ning Jiasheng stood up and stretched, then called out, "Someone come here."

The palace maids carrying toiletries and a new dragon robe walked in one after another quietly and quickly took care of Ning Jiasheng.

Ning Jiasheng started his work again for the day.

"The two counties are hit by severe snow disasters, and disaster relief is imminent. My dear ministers, if you have any good suggestions, please tell me one by one." As soon as Ning Jiasheng finished speaking, there was a commotion below.

At this time, the inner demon could no longer be restrained, "The people there have already rebelled, no matter what you do it will be useless. The peace and prosperity you expect is nothing but a dream, how ridiculous!" After that, he showed Ning Jiasheng the miserable situation in the area, emphasizing the people's resentment towards the emperor.

Ning Jiasheng felt a slight headache as he looked at the scenes. He thought to himself, "You are truly dedicated to your duties. Do you really want me to become addicted and unable to recover?"

Seeing that the temptation was fruitless, the inner demon bared its ferocious fangs and threatened: "Ning Jiasheng, if you don't stop, you will lose everything."

Ning Jiasheng's heart rippled slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and responded indifferently, "Don't waste your energy. Your presence only makes me more resolute. On the contrary, I want to thank you for informing me of the local situation, so that I can adjust my strategy."

Faced with Ning Jiasheng's rock-hard will, the inner demon's power gradually weakened. Ning Jiasheng's heart was far stronger than she had imagined. Finally, the inner demon roared unwillingly and dissipated in a wisp of black smoke.

Ning Jiasheng opened her eyes, and before her was a clear, bright world. This battle against her inner demons had been a victory for her.