nyslfriends Chapter 20 The Demon Emperor Arrives
Chapter 20 The Demon Emperor Arrives
Kunpeng secluded himself in the depths of the Blood Sea, using the boundless merit of establishing the sect to refine that demon banner.
This process of refinement has lasted for tens of thousands of years.
During the long period of his seclusion, the primordial continent had already undergone tremendous changes, with the sea turning into mulberry fields.
After the first sermon at Zixiao Palace, when Hongjun Daozu appointed him as the head of the male immortals, Dongwanggong was riding high, rising to the top in one step.
Holding a dragon-headed cane and with the apricot-yellow banner of the Earthly Branch Wuji above his head, he carried two powerful treasures capable of suppressing fortune. He established a vast power on Zifu Continent on the coast of the East Sea, named the Immortal Court.
At that time, in the primordial world, the great calamity of the Dragon and Han had just passed, and the three races had retreated into seclusion. Just like that vacuum period, countless rogue cultivators and powerful figures suffered from having no one to rely on.
Now that the head of the male immortals, personally appointed by the sage, has raised his banner, they naturally flock to him.
In an instant, the Purple Mansion Continent was filled with celestial light, and ten thousand immortals came to pay homage, with banners obscuring the sun.
The Eastern King sat high on his throne, issuing orders, and many former subordinate races of the Dragon Clan had no choice but to submit to him for protection.
The power of this Celestial Court faintly resembled the domineering aura of the three primordial races that once ruled the prehistoric world, its glory unparalleled for a time.
However, beneath this seemingly prosperous and flourishing world, undercurrents are surging.
Beyond the primordial sky, beyond the thirty-three heavens.
This place is where pure energy gathers, surrounded by clouds and mist, and encircled by stars; it is a natural, supreme blessed land.
Some time ago, Di Jun and Tai Yi were traveling through the prehistoric world when they had a sudden inspiration and discovered this treasure land that had not yet been set foot in, which they named the Heavenly Court.
At this moment, inside the Lingxiao Palace.
Emperor Jun, dressed in a golden crow imperial robe, stood with his hands behind his back in the main hall, looking down at the churning sea of clouds below.
But there was no joy on his dignified face; instead, his brows were furrowed, as if he had an unyielding sorrow.
"Brother, I have now attained the Thirty-Three Heavens, a foundation perfectly formed by heaven and earth!"
Standing to the side, Donghuang Taiyi, clad in blazing golden armor and surrounded by the true fire of the sun, spoke with great spirit:
"As long as we raise our voices, hoist the banner of the Heavenly Court, and recruit all the demon races in the world, how can we not rival the Celestial Court of the Eastern King Duke? We might even replace it and become the true rulers of this primordial world!"
Taiyi is fierce-willed and admires martial prowess.
In his view, having territory and power meant having the capital to contend for supremacy.
However, Di Jun slowly shook his head and sighed:
"Second brother, if only things were as simple as you think."
"We wish to establish a Heavenly Court to rule over all races. What is the name of this? It is naturally to rule over all demon races under heaven."
"But now..." Di Jun turned around, his gaze fixed on the north, his tone heavy:
"Now, the Northern Kunpeng has taken the lead over us, creating the demon script, establishing the demon sect, gaining the approval of the Heavenly Dao, and bestowing immeasurable merits upon us."
"In terms of the greater principles of Heaven and righteousness, Kunpeng is the rightful ancestor of all demons and the leader of the demon cult!"
"If we were to establish a Heavenly Court now and command all demons, what would we be without Kunpeng's approval?"
"Are they traitors and rebels? Or are they heretics and unorthodox practitioners?"
"If the name is not correct, the words will not be proper; if the words are not proper, things will not be accomplished!"
Although Taiyi was arrogant, he was not without wisdom.
He instantly understood his elder brother's concerns.
In this primordial world, all beings who cultivate demonic arts recognize the Kunpeng Ancestor who founded the demonic sect.
Although the two brothers were of noble birth, being three-legged golden crows born from the sun star, they were completely overshadowed by Kunpeng in the face of the title of the orthodox demon race.
If you want to establish a Heavenly Court for the Demon Race, you can't get around the mountain that is Kunpeng!
"So, what does Big Brother mean...?" Taiyi asked through gritted teeth, his face grim.
"Go to the Northern Sea."
A resolute glint flashed in Di Jun's eyes as he said in a deep voice:
"No matter what, we must go to the Northern Sea to pay our respects to Kunpeng."
"If we can win him over, honor him as our master, and even offer him a high position, so that he will acknowledge the legitimacy of our Heavenly Court, then this game will be won."
"At that time, he will have the greater good, and I will have real power. Together, we will benefit and rule the world!"
Although he was extremely unwilling to bow down to anyone, for the sake of his ambition, Di Jun decided to endure humiliation and hardship.
Thus, two golden rainbows, carrying the vast aura of the true fire of the sun, roared down from the thirty-third heaven and flew straight towards the far north of the primordial wilderness.
……
In the land of the Northern Sea, the cold wind howls.
Compared to its desolate state back then, the Beiming Dojo, under Kunpeng's management, now exudes an aura of immortality.
The Five Elements Fruit Tree suppresses the center, the Yin-Yang Two Elements Tree regulates the four directions, and the Three Lights Divine Water nourishes all things.
Even through the protective mountain array, one could feel the dense, innate spiritual energy and vitality of creation within.
"Is this the Northern Sea?"
Two golden beams of light descended, revealing the figures of Di Jun and Tai Yi.
Looking at the magnificent dojo shrouded in the Five Elements Yin Yang Reversal Array, even Emperor Jun, who possessed the Thirty-Three Heavens, couldn't help but show a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"This Kunpeng has quite the skill, transforming this harsh land into such a blessed place."
Taiyi snorted coldly, stepped forward, and said loudly:
"Emperor Jun and Taiyi of the Sun Star have come to pay their respects to Fellow Daoist Kunpeng. Please show yourselves!"
The sound rolled on, carrying the profound magical power of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, echoing endlessly outside the great formation.
However, after a long time, the great formation remained silent, showing no sign of being activated.
"Hmm?" Taiyi frowned, a hint of displeasure rising in his heart.
With the two brothers present, who in this vast wilderness would dare to be negligent?
This Kunpeng frame is a bit too grandiose.
Just as Taiyi was about to unleash his power, the light barrier of the great formation finally rippled slightly.
Two small figures emerged from the formation.
It was Xuanhan and Xuanshuang, the two boys responsible for guarding the gate.
Although the two boys trembled with fear at the terrifying pressure emanating from the two Great Luo Golden Immortals, their legs shaking, Xuan Han, remembering his master's strict orders before his seclusion, still mustered his courage and bowed, saying:
"Please return, both of you seniors."
"My master is currently in seclusion, refining a supreme treasure. He has strictly ordered that no one be seen, no matter who comes to visit."
"Please, esteemed seniors, come again another day."
Upon hearing this, the room fell silent.
"What did you say?!"
Taiyi was furious, and two beams of true solar fire shot out from his eyes.
"My brother and I have condescended to visit this harsh and cold place, giving Kunpeng ample face!"
"How dare he avoid us? And even send two gatekeeper boys to fob us off?!"
"This is truly outrageous!"
In Taiyi's view, this was a blatant humiliation.
He already harbored resentment towards Kunpeng for stealing the futon from Zixiao Palace and the gourd from Buzhou Mountain.
Now, with both old and new grudges surging in his heart, he could no longer suppress his violent temper.
"Second brother, don't act rashly..."
Di Jun tried to stop him, but it was too late.
"Since Kunpeng refuses to come out, then I, the Emperor, will force him to!"
Taiyi roared and flipped his hand, and an ancient, dark blue bell suddenly appeared in his palm.
The Primordial Treasure, the Chaos Bell!
"Thump—!!!"
Taiyi suddenly slapped the bell.
A melodious and grand bell tolled throughout the heavens and earth.
The visible sound waves transformed into a devastating golden ripple, carrying terrifying power to suppress time and space, and crashed violently into the protective array of Beiming Mountain!
"Boom!"
The originally smoothly functioning Five Elements Yin Yang Reversal Array trembled violently under the attack of this innate treasure.
The five elements were in disarray, and the yin and yang energies flowed in reverse. Cracks covered the light screen, as if it would collapse completely at any moment.
The two children, Xuanhan and Xuanshuang, were so frightened by the bell that they immediately flew into the formation. Even so, they were still injured by the sound of the bell, and their fate was unknown.
"Hmph! What Five Elements Yin Yang Grand Array? Before my Chaos Bell, it's nothing but a clay chicken and a tile dog!"
Taiyi showed disdain and was about to activate the Chaos Bell again to shatter the tortoise shell in one fell swoop.
However, at this very moment...
A murderous intent suddenly erupted from the gap in the broken formation!
"Taiyi! Who gave you the audacity to attack my dojo?!"
Immediately afterwards, two sword lights, one black and one red, struck Taiyi's face in an instant!
The sword light was imbued with the purest and most primal laws of killing.
It is none other than Kunpeng's most famous killing weapon—Yuantu and Abi!