Di Jun, Taiyi Emerge from Seclusion

The Sun Star.

The blazing True Sun Fire burned fiercely, Distortion System the void.

Two Dao Body slowly emerged from the depths of the Sun Star, Surrounding Body auras surging. They were none other than Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi, who had been in seclusion for Ten Thousand Years.

After Ten Thousand Years seclusion, they not only fully recovered from their injuries, but their aura was also far superior to before, and their cultivation had also made considerable progress.

Taiyi's eyes shone brightly as he spoke first, "Big brother, we have now fully recovered from our injuries, and our strength has even improved."

"Shouldn't we... start working on the plan now?"

The "matter" he was referring to was naturally seizing the Hongmeng Purple Qi and attempting to ascend to Saint Position!

Di Jun's face was cold and stern. He nodded slightly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "Indeed, it's time."

"Let's go back to Heavenly Court and gather all the Demon Clan tribes."

"Let's start by taking down that Kunpeng!"

A fierce glint flashed in Taiyi's eyes. "Yes, Big Brother!"

As soon as they finished speaking, the two figures blurred and transformed into two golden Long Rainbow, shooting straight towards the Heavenly Court.

Heavenly Court.

The Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

Inside the magnificent, golden hall, Yao Qi permeated the air.

Di Jun sat high on the imperial throne, while Eastern Emperor Taiyi stood to the side.

Below, a group of the Demon Clan Demon Saint and Demon God of the demon race stood on both sides.

After tens of thousands of years of recuperation, the Demon Clan has gradually emerged from the shadow of the previous great war, and its morale has recovered considerably.

Di Jun's gaze swept over the demons, and he asked, "During the years that Eastern Emperor and I have been in seclusion, is everything alright within the Heavenly Court?"

Baize stepped out from the ranks, bowed respectfully, and said in a clear voice, "Your Majesty."

"During the period of seclusion of His Your Majesty and His Eastern Emperor the Eastern Your Majesty, the entire Demon Clan strictly followed the imperial edict and recuperated."

"Now, the strength of each faction has recovered to some extent, and the Demon God and Demon Saint who were injured in the previous great battle have all fully recovered."

"The Heavenly Court operates as usual."

Upon hearing this, Di Jun's face showed a satisfied expression, and he nodded slightly. "Very good."

Then he abruptly changed the subject, his voice turning cold. "Since the Demon Clan has emerged from the shadow of the great war and recovered its strength..."

"Then it's time... to clean house for the Demon Clan race and punish the traitors who betrayed Demon Clan!"

Upon hearing this, all the Demon Saint and Demon God in the hall were in an uproar, looking at each other in bewilderment.

There are traitors among the Demon Clan? Who are they?

"Your Majesty calm your anger!"

"Who exactly is the traitor Your Majesty speaks of?"

"How dare you betray my Demon Clan! You're courting death!"

"We beg Your Majesty to issue a decree, and we will surely tear him to pieces!"

For a time, the crowd was filled with righteous indignation and murderous intent.

Baize frowned slightly, stepped forward again, and asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, may I ask... who exactly is the traitor you are referring to?"

Di Jun's cold gaze swept across the area below, and he slowly uttered two words: "Kunpeng."

Kunpeng?

Demon Master Kunpeng?

The faces of the Demon Saint Demon God were initially filled with astonishment, but then that astonishment gradually turned into a sense of realization.

Many quick-witted individuals seemed to have grasped something, and their expressions became complicated.

Di Jun took in the reactions of the demons and continued, "The war between the Lich and the Demon race is a battle for the life and death of our Demon Clan!"

"That Kunpeng, as a demon Demon Master of the Demon Clan race, enjoys the Demon Race Fortune. He should have fought alongside us, shedding blood and shedding tears, to resist the powerful enemy!"

"Yet at such a crucial moment, they cowered in the North Sea, never showing themselves or exerting any effort whatsoever!"

"How is this any different from betraying the Demon Clan?"

Taiyi stepped forward at this moment and shouted angrily, "That's right!"

"Back then, when that Kunpeng came to join our Heavenly Court, how could my brother and I ever mistreat him? We even bestowed upon him the title of Demon Master!"

"The position of Demon Master is incredibly prestigious, second only to my brothers, Empress Wa, and Emperor Xi!"

"The Heavenly Court treated him so well, yet at the critical moment when the Demon Clan faced a life-or-death Great Calamity, he chose to stand idly by, disregarding the lives of millions of the Demon Clan warriors!"

"What else is this but betrayal of the Demon Clan?"

Taiyi's words were even more inflammatory, directly nailing Kunpeng to the pillar of shame for traitors.

He and Di Jun were speaking in unison, clearly having already made their plans.

Upon hearing Di Jun and Taiyi's words, how could His Highness and the assembled Demon Saint and Demon God not understand the meaning behind these two emperors' words?

They're going to target Kunpeng!

However, they were already dissatisfied with Kunpeng for not contributing in the great battle, and now, with Di Jun and Taiyi's prompting, that dissatisfaction immediately turned into a raging fire!

Does it even matter whether Kunpeng truly betrayed them?

Immediately, a Demon God leaped out, roaring indignantly, "Your Majesty is absolutely right!"

"Kunpeng's actions are indeed tantamount to treason!"

"Such treason must be severely punished to serve as a warning to others!"

"Yes! Severely punish Kunpeng! Uphold the laws of the Demon Clan!"

In an instant, the crowd was filled with righteous indignation, and shouts of "Kunpeng, kill me!" were heard everywhere, as if Kunpeng were an irredeemable villain.

Baize stood aside, watching this dramatic scene with his eyes lowered, but his mind was perfectly clear.

Di Jun looked at the performance of the demons below and nodded in satisfaction.

This is exactly the effect he wanted!

Di Jun raised his hand, signaling the demons to be quiet.

He said slowly, "The matter of Kunpeng is heinous in nature and has far-reaching consequences; it must be severely punished!"

"However..." he changed the subject, adopting a "magnanimous" demeanor, "He is, after all, the Demon Master of the Demon Clan whom I personally appointed back then."

"As long as he repents and returns to the Heavenly Court Heavenly Court, he can stay there and serve our Demon Clan race wholeheartedly."

"Then, I can let bygones be bygones regarding what happened before."

"But..." Di Jun's voice suddenly turned sharp, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"If he remains obstinate and refuses to return to Heavenly Court, then don't blame me for... showing no mercy!"

These words, employing both soft and hard tactics, gave Kunpeng a seemingly "stepping back" opportunity while firmly retaining the ultimate power of life and death in his own hands.

Upon hearing this, how could the Demon Saint and Demon God below not understand?

This is clearly a case of politeness before resorting to force; if Kunpeng is sensible, he might be able to save his life.

If they don't know what's good for them...

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is benevolent and magnanimous, giving that Kunpeng a chance to repent. This is truly a blessing for our Demon Clan!"

"If he remains obstinate, he will bring about his own destruction, and he will not have any reason to blame His Your Majesty!"

A deafening chorus of flattery once again resounded throughout the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

Di Jun raised his hand, signaling the demons to be quiet.

Then, he looked at Taiyi: "Taiyi."

Taiyi immediately replied, "Your subject is here!"

Di Jun said in a deep voice, "You shall immediately select a portion of elite Demon God and Demon Saint to accompany me to the North Sea."

"I, the Emperor, will personally go and invite the Demon Master Kunpeng back to the Heavenly Court!"

He emphasized the word "please" heavily, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Taiyi smiled and bowed, accepting the order, "Yes, Big Brother!"

Then, Di Jun's gaze swept over the demons below the palace. "You may all go and prepare yourselves."

"This trip to the North Sea is solely to 'invite' the Demon Master back; we must not resort to force unless absolutely necessary."

That being said, everyone could tell it was just polite talk.

If Kunpeng doesn't "cooperate," then the so-called "no rash actions" will likely immediately turn into a "thunderous strike."

"We obey Your Majesty's decree!" Demon Saint Demon God bowed in unison.

Subsequently, the various Demon God Demon Saint, each with their own thoughts, slowly withdrew from the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

Soon, only Di Jun and Taiyi Yi remained inside the main hall.