Despite Huang Chao's destruction, however, Qin Zongquan continued to retain an army and continued to pillage the nearby circuits, and in 885 claimed the title of emperor.
Meskipun kehancuran Huang Chao, bagaimanapun, Qin Zongquan terus mempertahankan pasukan dan terus menjarah sirkuit di dekatnya, dan pada tahun 885 mengklaim gelar kaisar.