Take the Initiative, Attack Guishan!

The Teng Snake Demon God's state of mind collapsed. He lay on the ground with vacant eyes, looking completely broken.

"Seems I went a little overboard."

A faintly "embarrassed" expression appeared on Gu Xi's face.

Then, without hesitation, he used the Great Pervasion Art on the Teng Snake Demon God.

Since he had broken him, he had a responsibility to "save" him.

A beam of Great Pervasion Zen Light, filled with a sacred and peaceful aura, burst from his hands and shone upon the Teng Snake Demon God.

The Great Pervasion Zen Light also passed through the Teng Snake Demon God's body and shone into his sea of consciousness, wrapping around his Primordial Spirit.

Threads of strange power filled with goodwill and serenity continuously seeped into the Teng Snake Demon God's Primordial Spirit.

Under normal circumstances, since they were both Golden Immortals, it would have been nearly impossible for Gu Xi to convert the Teng Snake Demon God.

But now, the Teng Snake Demon God's state of mind had collapsed, and he had no will to resist whatsoever. This gave Gu Xi the perfect opportunity.

Even so, it took a full three hours before the Great Pervasion Zen Light completely seeped into the Teng Snake Demon God's true spirit.

At that moment, hundreds of millions of strands of strange golden light suddenly spread from the Teng Snake Demon God's true spirit, swiftly extending into his Dao Seed and throughout his entire body.

The Teng Snake Demon God's gaze seemed to undergo nirvanic rebirth. His empty eyes gradually became bright and gentle.

When he looked at Gu Xi, his eyes even revealed submission and reverence, as though Gu Xi were the one he followed with the greatest devotion.

He rose to his feet and deeply bowed to Gu Xi, speaking with boundless gratitude.

"Fellow Daoist Gu Xi, I was stubbornly misguided just now. Fortunately, you guided me and did not hesitate to expend your Magic Power to convert me. From this day onward, I will turn over a new leaf and follow you."

"Teng Snake Demon God, it is good that you think this way. Fellow Daoist Gu Xi is favored by Heaven and possesses boundless fortune. Following him is the most correct choice we can make."

"From now on, we shall assist Fellow Daoist Gu Xi together. In the future, we will surely attain great merit and fruition."

Fire Rhinoceros Daoist flew over. Seeing that the Teng Snake Demon God had also "taken refuge" with Gu Xi, he seemed to have found a kindred spirit and spoke with great delight.

Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, Ziyi Shi: "..."

The many gods and demons: "..."

"What the hell? How did the Teng Snake Demon God become like this? Is this still the Teng Snake Demon God, who has always been endlessly arrogant? How could he submit to another Golden Immortal?"

"Did I mistake him for someone else? He is not the Teng Snake Demon God at all, is he?"

"This is too strange. The Teng Snake Demon God was tormented so badly by Gu Xi that he was nearly broken, yet now he actually chose submission—and even looks proud of it."

"The Teng Snake Demon God becoming like this... could it be caused by this Golden Immortal Gu Xi's divine ability? Such a divine ability is far too strange and terrifying."

The gods and demons who had been watching this place were all dumbfounded by the scene before them.

At the same time, many of them secretly felt a chill in their hearts and became even more wary of Gu Xi.

Having subdued a Golden Immortal, and an extremely powerful one at that, put Gu Xi in quite a good mood.

He suddenly discovered a way to rapidly strengthen the Human Race's Forces: use the Great Pervasion Art to convert numerous gods and demons and make them guardians of the Human Race.

Of course, this method certainly had its drawbacks.

He could not be too ostentatious. It would be best to act secretly, and preferably not convert core members of powerful Forces... otherwise, he would easily become the public enemy of countless god and demon factions.

But those were matters for the future.

For now, the first thing he had to deal with was the Guishan Monster Race and Great Sage Qiongqi.

Since Great Sage Qiongqi had sent the Teng Snake Demon God to subdue the Human Race, it meant he would not easily accept failure.

What was more, Gu Xi had successively converted Fire Rhinoceros Daoist and the Teng Snake Demon God of the Guishan Monster Race.

It could be said that the two sides had already formed a great karmic enmity.

"Since the Teng Snake Demon God's mission failed, Great Sage Qiongqi will probably soon command the Guishan Monster Race to attack our Human Race."

"Since that is the case... rather than sit and wait for death, it would be better to take the initiative."

"With my current strength, I may not necessarily fear Great Sage Qiongqi."

"Besides, even in the worst-case scenario, the Heavenly Dao will back me up."

With that thought, Gu Xi said to the Teng Snake Demon God,

"Come. Take me to see Great Sage Qiongqi."

"This..." The Teng Snake Demon God frowned. "Great Sage Qiongqi is determined to subdue the Human Race. If you go there like this, would that not be walking straight into a trap?"

"I think it would be better this way: Fellow Daoist Gu Xi, you should lead the entire Human Race in praying to Empress Nuwa and seek her protection."

"The Human Race was ultimately created by Empress Nuwa. She may very well respond to you."

"If Empress Nuwa responds, then when the time comes, let alone Great Sage Qiongqi... even the God and Demon Dao Lords would likely not dare lay a hand on the Human Race."

The Teng Snake Demon God could now be said to be Gu Xi's most devout believer and follower. Everything on his mind was for Gu Xi's sake.

And his suggestion was indeed highly practical.

"Fellow Daoist Gu Xi, I agree with Fellow Daoist Teng Snake's suggestion. It is too dangerous for you to go to Guishan like this."

Fire Rhinoceros Daoist nodded as well.

"There is no need to say more. I have my own plan."

"Seeking the protection of Saint Nuwa is indeed one option... but such a trivial matter does not require asking Saint Nuwa for help."

"I have my own means of dealing with Great Sage Qiongqi."

Gu Xi waved his hand, his face full of confidence.

Fire Rhinoceros Daoist and the Teng Snake Demon God were helpless. Since Gu Xi had already made up his mind to go to Guishan and meet Great Sage Qiongqi, they could only obey his instructions and lead him there.

The three of them soon transformed into three streaks of light and flew toward Guishan.

"Huh? They are actually heading for Guishan... Are they not afraid that Great Sage Qiongqi will tear them apart?"

Seeing Gu Xi and the other two flying toward Guishan, many gods and demons immediately set off as well, following in that direction.

Before long, Gu Xi and the others appeared before a massive mountain range whose Demon Qi soared into the heavens.

Above the mountain range, vast Demon Qi condensed into green demon clouds. Within the mountains, countless members of the Demon Race moved in and out continuously.

Some members of the Demon Race had taken human form, but even more retained their original forms.

There were also squads of Demon Race soldiers constantly patrolling through the mountains and skies.

"Teng Snake Demon God, is the person you brought back the leader of the Human Race? Great Sage Qiongqi has already grown rather impatient."

A Golden Toad as large as a mountain suddenly burst through the demon clouds and leaped out from the depths of the mountain range, appearing before Gu Xi and the others.

This Golden Toad was clearly a Primordial Exotic Species. Its back was covered in coin-shaped warts, and it possessed three enormous legs.

"This should be one of the three Golden Immortals under Great Sage Qiongqi mentioned by Fire Rhinoceros Daoist—the Golden Toad Demon God."

Gu Xi immediately recognized the Three-Legged Golden Toad's identity.

After the Three-Legged Golden Toad appeared, its gaze fell upon Gu Xi.

At the same time, it opened its massive mouth, and a scarlet tongue several hundred meters long suddenly shot out, wrapping around a nearby patrol squad of demon soldiers before dragging them into its mouth and swallowing them whole.

The surrounding Demon Race immediately fell into chaos, hurriedly moving away from the Three-Legged Golden Toad.

The Teng Snake Demon God and Fire Rhinoceros Daoist merely looked calm, as though they were used to it.

"You must be the leader of the Human Race. It seems you know what is good for you and chose to submit to our Guishan Monster Race."

The Three-Legged Golden Toad's blood-red eyes stared at Gu Xi, greed showing deep within them.

"You humans were created by Empress Nuwa, and Empress Nuwa even attained sainthood through creating you. You humans must possess something special... Now that we are part of the same camp, you should bring me some humans to taste when you get the chance!"

"Dead toad, enough!" The Teng Snake Demon God coldly glared at the Golden Toad Demon God. "I am taking Fellow Daoist Gu Xi to see the Great Saint. Do not obstruct me!"

After saying that, the Teng Snake Demon God led Gu Xi and Fire Rhinoceros Daoist toward the depths of the mountain range.

As he passed the Three-Legged Golden Toad, Gu Xi gave it a cold glance. This Three-Legged Golden Toad actually wished to devour humans... it seemed he would soon be able to prepare a feast of Three-Legged Golden Toad.

The Three-Legged Golden Toad did not dare block their way. It merely snorted coldly, watching the Teng Snake Demon God with some irritation before following after them.

Soon, under the Teng Snake Demon God's guidance, Gu Xi entered a Black Grand Hall deep within the Guishan Mountain Range and saw Great Sage Qiongqi seated upon a throne.

Great Sage Qiongqi sat upon the throne, his entire body covered in bristling hedgehog-like fur. He was towering and immensely muscular, with dark skin like an iron tower.

His entire body was immersed in a Great Dao Torrent, as though he had become one with the Great Dao. He appeared incomparably majestic, like a peerless great demon capable of suppressing eternity, radiating an overwhelming pressure like mountains and seas crashing down.

The moment Gu Xi followed the Teng Snake Demon God into the hall, two brilliant rays of light burst from Great Sage Qiongqi's eyes, seeming capable of piercing through hundreds of millions of spacetime realms.

His gaze instantly locked onto Gu Xi.

"You are the leader of the Human Race?"

"It seems you know what is good for you. You understand that submitting to this Great Saint is the best choice for your Human Race."

Great Sage Qiongqi's voice was like Great Dao Divine Sound descending from the nine heavens, echoing throughout the hall and stirring layer after layer of spatial ripples.

"No, you misunderstand. I came to subdue you!"

Gu Xi stepped forward and smiled as he met Great Sage Qiongqi's eyes.

In an instant, Great Sage Qiongqi's expression froze.

The expression of the Three-Legged Golden Toad that had followed them inside froze as well.