The Thirty-three Heavens, Phoenix Perch Palace.
The once peaceful palace is now shrouded in a heavy sorrow.
Demon Queen Qin Yuan, at this moment, tightly embraced her only surviving son— Di Shi.
Her shoulders trembled incessantly, and suppressed sobs echoed in the empty hall as tears streamed down her face.
Di Shi curled up in his mother's arms, burying his head deep in her embrace, sobbing, " Mother Queen... Waaah... Mother Queen... I almost... almost didn't see you again... My brothers... They... They all... perished..."
His voice was broken and intermittent. He recalled how the ten brothers used to play happily together, living a carefree and joyful life.
But now, he's all alone.
"My poor child..." Qin Yuan's voice choked with sobs and was hoarse as he stroked Di Shi's feathers again and again, as if trying to dispel the sorrow in Di Shi's heart.
"It's alright, your Mother Queen is here... Your Mother Queen only has you left... only you left!"
Her voice suddenly rose, filled with hysterical resentment, and two streams of bloody tears flowed from her bloodshot eyes. "It's all that damned Hou Yi's fault! That damned Witch Clan! It's them!"
"They killed my child! I want them to pay with their lives! I want every single member of the Witch Clan, men, women, and children, to be buried with my son!!"
She suddenly raised her head and looked at Eastern Emperor Taiyi, who had been standing to the side.
" Taiyi! Tell me! Where is that damned Hou Yi?! I want to tear him apart with my own hands, extract his true spirit, and burn it with the True Sun Fire for ten thousand years! I want to use his head to appease the spirit of my son in heaven!"
Qin Yuan's voice was shrill and piercing, his eyes filled with madness.
Taiyi slowly raised his eyes, a trace of loneliness flashing in his pupils. He said in a hoarse voice, "Sister-in-law, you don't need to do it. I have already completely erased him from this world. His body and soul are annihilated."
His words were calm, but his aura was violent, clearly indicating that his heart was not at peace.
"Good! Good! Good!" Qin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
"Well done! But that's not enough! Far from enough! I want the entire Witch Clan to be buried with my son! Taiyi, issue the order! Gather all the demon gods and Demon Saint! Flatten Buzhou Mountain!"
"I will turn Buzhou Mountain into their graveyard!"
Taiyi nodded heavily, with a resolute air. "Sister-in-law, I have already ordered Bai Ze to ring the Demon Gathering Bell, and the elite forces of all Demon Race are gathering! The Great Zhou Heavenly Stars Formation is also ready, awaiting only your command!"
"In this battle, even if I perish and my soul vanishes, I will drag the entire Witch Clan down with me!"
The tragic deaths of his nephews were like poisoned blades, tearing deep into his heart.
That is not only the blood and flesh of their elder brother, but also the hope for the continuation of their Three-legged Golden Crow clan!
This Blood Sea had consumed all his reason, and he no longer cared about anything else!
At that moment, he had only one thought in his mind—revenge!
Let the blood of the Witch Clan be used to appease the souls of my nephews!
Even if he is ultimately shattered to pieces and his true spirit is forever Reincarnation, Eastern Emperor Taiyi will never turn back!
Just then, the space inside the hall rippled, and Di Jun's figure appeared silently.
" Your Majesty!" Qin Yuan out as if he had found his pillar of support. He immediately released Di Shi and rushed into Di Jun's arms, sobbing uncontrollably. " Your Majesty! Our children... they... they died so tragically! You must avenge them! You must make the Witch Clan pay for their blood debt!"
" Father King!"
Di Shi also flew to Di Jun's side, looking worried.
Di Jun gently embraced Qin Yuan, who was crying her eyes out, feeling her body trembling slightly, and his heart ached terribly.
He patted Qin Yuan on the back, his voice low and deep. "Don't worry, Qin Yuan. None of those who killed our child will escape. Whoever they are, I will make them pay the most terrible price!"
He raised his gaze and looked into the void, as if piercing through the Thirty-three Heavens. There was no fear in his eyes, only a cold killing intent and a clear-headed decision.
Taiyi stepped forward and asked in a deep voice, "Brother, I just sensed violent fluctuations coming from the Western Land. The heavens and earth trembled. Did you fight with those Two Sages of the West? Could it be... that their calamity was orchestrated by them behind the scenes?"
Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Di Jun's eyes, but he simply shook his head slowly without offering any explanation.
Without another word, he directly gave Taiyi the order, "Second brother, pass on my command: the entire Demon Race, from this moment forward, shall mobilize and attack the Witch Clan!"
He did not mention dealing with the Western Teachings, after all, there are two saints in the West.
Dealing with the West now would undoubtedly be a catastrophe for the Demon Race, a loss that would outweigh any gains.
Di Jun released Qin Yuan, walked to the still-shaken Di Shi, patted his bowed head, and looked at Qin Yuan again, his tone leaving no room for argument. "I have some matters that I must handle personally. Remember, during this time, follow Taiyi's arrangements."
He turned to Taiyi, his eyes filled with complex emotions and his expression solemn. "Second brother, no matter what, you must ensure the safety of your sister-in -Di Shi. They are my... last concern."
He reached out and patted Taiyi's shoulder heavily.
"Big brother, you..." Taiyi was taken aback by Di Jun's sudden tone and actions, which sounded like he was giving his last instructions, and a strong sense of unease rose in his heart.
However, before he could ask any further questions, Di Jun's figure had already transformed into a resolute golden streak.
It pierced through the void in an instant and disappeared from the Phoenix Perch Palace. Its speed was so fast that Taiyi didn't even have time to react.
Taiyi stood there, his brows furrowed, the unease in his heart growing stronger.
My elder brother's gaze, tone of voice, and instructions just now... were definitely unusual!
Considering the actions of the Two Sages of the West before, and the elder brother's silence after learning the truth...
Taiyi's heart sank suddenly.
" Bai Ze!" He immediately summoned Bai Ze and quickly ordered, "Assemble the army according to the original plan and march on Buzhou Mountain! Before I return, proceed cautiously and steadily; do not launch a full-scale attack rashly!"
He had to find out exactly what his older brother was up to!
"Yes, sir!"
Having given his orders, Taiyi no longer hesitated. His body surged with laws, and his figure gradually blurred as he followed the direction Di Jun had taken.