Just as Qing Xuan was pondering how to borrow someone else's Spiritual Treasure, Zhao Gongming and San Xiao entered the hall.
"Greetings, Master!"
"Rise. Bi Xiao, aren't you happy to see me?" Qing Xuan looked at the four of them and teasingly asked Bi Xiao, the youngest of San Xiao.
Qing Xuan was very satisfied with the four's cultivation speed. In just a hundred years, Zhao Gongming and Yun Xiao had entered the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. Though Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao lagged slightly behind, they were also close to breaking through.
Upon hearing this, Bi Xiao replied playfully.
"Master~ Your emergence from seclusion must mean your cultivation has advanced again. Of course I'm happy!"
"Hmph, such a smooth talker!" Qing Xuan was secretly pleased, though she reprimanded her aloud.
"Master's lesson is correct." Bi Xiao hurriedly admitted her mistake. Seeing Qing Xuan like this, she knew she would not be punished, so naturally she seized the chance to back down.
The other three watched Bi Xiao admit her mistake with smiles. They were also quite helpless when it came to this clever and mischievous little sister.
"Enough. Since the two of you will be breaking through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm soon, and I happen to be heading out, I'll bestow Spiritual Treasures upon you both in advance." Qing Xuan decided to first set out for the Blood Sea and see whether she could exchange treasures with Minghe.
Qing Xuan then took out two Spiritual Treasures.
"This is the High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife. Its power is boundless. I bestow it upon Qiong Xiao. I hope you cultivate diligently!"
Seeing this, Qiong Xiao respectfully said,
"Thank you, Master, for bestowing this treasure. Your disciple will certainly cultivate diligently and never disgrace the name of Three Immortal Islands!"
"This is the High-grade postnatal Spiritual Treasure, the Primordial Golden Flood Dragon Scissors. It was refined by your master from the Primordial Yin-Yang Flood Dragon that once pursued you. It kills without accruing Karma and is filled with baleful energy, so I bestow it upon you!"
Qing Xuan had originally not intended to give Bi Xiao the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors, since the treasure was simply too vicious. However, during its refinement, Qing Xuan had added Chaos Qi, granting it the effect of killing without accruing Karma. Thus, she no longer had to worry that it would harm Zhao Gongming, and so she still bestowed it upon Bi Xiao.
Bi Xiao was overjoyed. This had been refined from the bones of her enemy, so it would surely feel especially natural to wield. She hurried forward and accepted the treasure.
"Thank you, Master! Your disciple will certainly make good use of this treasure!"
Qing Xuan watched the four happily chatting below. Their Spiritual Treasures had now undergone a major upgrade. Zhao Gongming's twenty-four Sea-Calming Divine Pearls had become thirty-six, and his combat strength had increased by far more than a little. If he could seize the Heaven Measuring Ruler from Ran Deng, he could transform it into the Thirty-Six Heavens. His future achievements would be unimaginable.
The San Xiao sisters' treasures had also improved. Yun Xiao's Primordial Golden Dou remained unchanged, but Qing Xuan saw that a grand formation, the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation, was engraved within it. Together with the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife and the Primordial Golden Flood Dragon Scissors, once this formation was deployed, anyone who entered would undoubtedly die.
If they took part in the Deification War, that would be entertaining. The thought amused Qing Xuan, and she decided that she would certainly participate in the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation.
"Alright, Gongming. After I leave, supervise everyone's cultivation, especially a certain someone. Do not let her become so engrossed in playing that she forgets to cultivate. Understand?" Qing Xuan came back to her senses and instructed Zhao Gongming.
"Yes, Master. I certainly won't let little sister neglect her cultivation." Zhao Gongming replied with a smile. Thus, the scene in which Bi Xiao alone suffered was born.
Qing Xuan then sent the four away. After some thought, she filled a bottle with Three Lights Divine Water before leaving Three Immortal Islands and heading toward the Blood Sea.
Meanwhile, at the Demon Race Headquarters, a discussion concerning the Demon Race's future was underway.
"Your Majesty, our Demon Race now has countless trillions of clansmen. I fear the Northern Continent can no longer accommodate them." Ji Meng said. Surrounding him were the Ten Great Demon Marshals, as well as the newly joined Nuwa and Fu Xi.
Di Jun frowned upon hearing this. The Wu Clan, centered around Pangu Hall, had gradually expanded outward and already occupied the Eastern Primordial Continent. The Western Continent Spirit Vein had withered, and the land was barren, making it unsuitable for habitation. Most of the Southern Continent was volcanic terrain, and aside from certain avian Demon Beasts, no one else could remain there.
All the Demon Race now lived upon the Northern Continent, but the land was already insufficient. If this problem was not resolved, chaos would erupt within the Demon Race.
Just as everyone was discussing the matter heatedly, a phenomenon appeared between heaven and earth. A great path reaching the heavens manifested, and immortal qi drifted through the skies. Di Jun and the others at the Demon Race Headquarters immediately sensed it.
Such a massive disturbance was naturally sensed by the other great powers of the Primordial Wilderness as well. However, after calculating that this matter had nothing to do with them, they no longer paid it any attention.
Qing Xuan looked at the phenomenon and thought,
It seems the Heavenly Court is about to emerge!
The Demon Race's Opportunity had arrived. Qing Xuan could not stop it, nor did she intend to. After all, Da Bai and Bai Ze led the Spiritual Beasts of Three Immortal Islands within the Demon Race, and they too had a share in this Opportunity.
Di Jun and Tai Yi led the demons into the sky. The first thing they saw was an enormous gate tower, its plaque bearing three great words: South Heaven Gate.
Beyond the South Heaven Gate, the sight was even more astonishing. Immortal qi coiled through the air, jade palaces and jeweled pavilions filled the view, countless golden lights flickered, auspicious Purple Mist spread everywhere, stars shone brilliantly, and all was magnificent beyond compare.
As Di Jun and the others proceeded onward, the smiles on their faces never faded.
They continued until they reached the Thirty-Three Heavens, where everyone halted before Lingxiao Palace.
Lingxiao Palace had soaring eaves and intricate brackets, carved beams and painted rafters, gleaming golden tiles, and Auspicious Light swirling around it. Its towering, majestic gates were a dazzling vermilion, adorned with lifelike reliefs of nine dragons. Within the palace stood rows of Jade Pillars, setting off its imposing aura. Auspicious Clouds drifted all around, displaying solemnity and holiness in full.
"Hahaha! Heaven truly favors our Demon Race! The spiritual qi here is abundant, truly an excellent sacred land for our Demon Race's cultivation. It seems the Demon Race is destined to become the ruler of heaven and earth!" Di Jun laughed loudly, his domineering voice resounding throughout the entire Heavenly Court.
The Ten Great Demon Marshals began to believe that Di Jun was a man favored by Heaven's Mandate. Just moments ago, they had been troubled over where the Demon Race would live, and now a Heavenly Court had appeared.
Da Bai and Bai Ze exchanged a glance, each seeing the shock in the other's eyes. They were not shocked by the Heavenly Court's appearance, but by the fact that Qing Xuan had told them all of this in advance.
Boss is incredible. I need to cultivate even harder too! Da Bai felt extremely proud. After all, since Qing Xuan was formidable, then by that logic, he was formidable too.
I never expected everything Daojun said to come true. It's terrifying! While Bai Ze was deeply shocked, he also felt a greater sense of fear and urgency.
He feared Qing Xuan's methods and cultivation even more. In his heart, he resolved to properly carry out the tasks Qing Xuan assigned, so that he could cling tightly to this powerful patron.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Unifying the Primordial Wilderness is just around the corner!" All the demons cheered for Di Jun. This matter was also no small Opportunity for them.
"Demon Marshals, heed my command! Return to your clans at once and relocate all clansmen to the Heavenly Court. From now on, this shall be the Demon Race Headquarters!"
"By your decree!"
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