After playing on the Sun Star with the Golden Crow and the little Jade Rabbit for a while, Xihe and Changxi returned to the Heavenly Celestial Palace in the Heavenly Realm. Di Jun continued his cultivation on the Sun Star, intending to cultivate until he Three Corpses Slashed emerging from seclusion.
On this day, Di Jun was comprehending the Laws in the Sun God Hall when suddenly a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the temple. Taiyi, wearing the Golden Crow Emperor's Robe, strode in.
"Why are you in such a hurry? Has something major happened in the Primordial World?"
Taiyi was preparing to report to Di Jun on some events that had occurred in the Primordial World, with a focus on the movements of the Witch Clan.
"Eldest Brother," Taiyi bowed respectfully, his expression grave, "the Witch Clan has been making increasingly large movements lately, it seems they are preparing to attack the Immortal Court."
Di Jun raised his eyes to look at Taiyi and said calmly, "Oh? This was bound to happen sooner or later, what's there to be surprised about?"
If the Witch Clan hadn't made a move, our Demon Clan would have had to sooner or later. Now that they've acted first, it saves us some trouble and reduces our losses. Isn't that great?
Taiyi nodded. "That's true, but we've been besieging the Immortal Court together with the Witch Clan for so long. Now that the Witch Clan has made the first move, if we remain inactive, it will still have some impact on the reputation of our Demon Clan race in the eyes of outsiders."
"And don't be fooled by the fact that the East King Duke has been holed up in Penglai for years, and the Immortal Court's Fortune is almost gone. They've accumulated quite a few treasures over the years; we can't let them all fall into the hands of the Witch Clan!"
Di Jun snorted irritably and said Yin-Yang, "I think you're just itching for a fight, aren't you!"
It's amazing that you even came up with these excuses.
We've besieged the Immortal Court for so many years, and the Immortal Court has been constantly running a deficit, its resources almost completely depleted.
Even if some Spiritual Treasure treasures were to fall into the hands of the Witch Clan, would they be able to use them effectively?
Furthermore, the East King Duke has bound the Immortal Court's Great Formation to the Spirit Vein Earth Veins Penglai. If we were to attack the Immortal Court, even if we destroyed them, we wouldn't gain much benefit in the end. The Karma of the Destruction of the Celestial Island would be difficult to bear.
The Wu tribe claims to be descendants of Pangu, and their clan is protected by the fortune of creation, so they don't care about such things. We demons don't have their arrogant confidence!
Taiyi felt embarrassed after being scolded by Di Jun.
"So what should we do? Just stand by and watch, let the Witch Clan build an encirclement, and then let them take the stage and show off?"
Di Jun's gaze was profound. "Originally, I planned to besiege the Immortal Court until they were exhausted, and their power would naturally collapse. Do you think the East King Duke can tolerate such an outcome?"
If he can abandon the Immortal Court and live a solitary life, then why not tolerate him? Otherwise, he will abandon the Great Formation on the island and take the initiative to seek a decisive battle with us, so that we can avoid the karmic Karma of destroying the Celestial Island.
I think the Witch Clan must have thought the same way.
Taiyi hadn't thought that far ahead; he just felt that this method wasn't satisfying enough, and he preferred a more direct approach.
"Why would the Witch Clan suddenly change their strategy? Could it be related to the Matters of Reincarnation?"
The entrance to the Nine Netherworlds World is in the North Sea. If the Witch Clan takes over the Immortal Court, it will eliminate a potential threat. Taiyi made some guesses based on the information he had received before.
Di Jun nodded. "What you said may be one of the motives behind the Witch Clan's actions, but this matter is not worth the Witch Clan going to such lengths."
Have your subordinates investigate and see if anything unusual has happened within the Witch Clan recently. Compile the information and analyze it.
Taiyi's eyes lit up. "Great! I'll go arrange it right away."
Just as Taiyi was about to leave, a Star Official rushed in from outside the palace, knelt down and reported, "Your Majesty! The Huodou Star Lord has detected unusual activity deep within the Primordial Desolation Starry Sky, as if ancient Ruins have appeared in the world!"
The Demon Master and Lord Fuxi instructed us to report this news to His Your Majesty. Demon Master has already led a group to investigate.
Di Jun raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Tell me more."
The Star Official presented a glittering jade talisman with both hands. "The Ruins are located in the outer Auxiliary Stars, far from the Central Star's location, and are quite remote."
After Huodou Star Lord discovered it, he conducted some investigations and found that its outer Restriction were extremely strong, and even Huodou Star Lord's 'Star Compass' could not penetrate them.
Moreover, it seems that the entrance to this Ruins was exposed to the world because some of the Restriction were broken.
Judging from the aura leaking from the Restriction, it is extremely similar to the ferocious beast Baleful Qi that existed in the Chaos Starry Sky of the Fierce Beast Era!
Taiyi took the jade talisman, scanned it with his Divine Sense, and immediately his expression turned serious. "This Restriction... it contains the Chaos Law!"
Upon hearing this information, Di Jun became somewhat interested.
He said in a deep voice, "The Fierce Beast Era is hundreds of millions of years ago. The Ruins that have survived to this day must not be simple. They must have been left behind by some powerful beings from the ancient times."
Taiyi looked excited. "Eldest Brother, I'll go investigate and see if there's anything good left behind!"
After a moment's thought, Di Jun nodded and said, "Alright."
With the Eastern Emperor Bell in your possession, you can escape unscathed even in the event of danger. I feel at ease having you go."
He paused, then added, "Also, keep this matter confidential for now, don't make a fuss, and avoid causing any major disturbance."
Taiyi laughed heartily, "Don't worry, I don't want anyone else to find out and cause trouble!"
The Starry Sky was vast, Taiyi transformed into a golden rainbow, traversing between star fields. The Chaos Bell hung above his head, with Xuanhuang Qi descending to protect his body.
Before long, he stopped in front of a distorted star field, the space before him like a shattered mirror, reflecting an eerie dark red light.
"This is it... Wait, where are the Demon Master and the others?" Taiyi focused his senses and suddenly heard a soft laugh behind him, "The Eastern Emperor is in high spirits, coming here alone to enjoy the scenery in the depths of the Starry Sky?"
Taiyi suddenly turned around and saw a man with a human face and a bird's body stepping out of the void. He was wearing animal skins, had Green Snake hanging from his ears, and held a red snake in his hand. It was none other than Xizi, the Ancestral Witch of lightning of the Witch Clan!
"Xizi?" Taiyi narrowed his eyes, and the Chaos Bell trembled slightly. "What are you doing in the Starry Sky?"
Could it be that you've discovered my whereabouts and want to catch up with me?
Xizi grinned, his palm crackling with electricity. "Why be so secretive when you speak?"
"I was merely passing through this place when I happened to sense the Chaos Aura, so I came to investigate." He glanced towards the Ruins and said meaningfully, "It seems that your Demon Clan has also noticed the anomaly here?"
Taiyi said coldly, "This is the Primordial Desolation Starry Sky, the place under the rule of my Demon Clan."
"Your Witch Clan's reach has gone far too far."
Xizi laughed heartily, "The Starry Sky is unclaimed; the strong shall possess it! If the Eastern Emperor is not convinced, why not exchange a few blows with me first?"
Before he finished speaking, he threw a punch, and a roaring electric snake tore through the void, rushing straight towards Taiyi Temple!
Taiyi snorted coldly, and the Chaos Bell rang loudly, its sound waves crushing the electric snakes inch by inch.
Just as the two were about to fight again, the Restriction surrounding the Ruins suddenly fluctuated violently, and a pitch-black crack slowly opened, as if a giant beast had opened its eyes.
Xizi withdrew his fist and stepped back, squinting at the crack, thinking, "How come there's another gap here? I wonder how Tianwu and Qiangliang are doing?"
Taiyi also became alert and vigilant, thinking to himself, "Xizi's sudden appearance is no coincidence."
Could it be that the Witch Clan has already set its sights on this place?
Just as they were locked in a standoff, a deafening roar suddenly erupted from the crack, and terrifying Chaos Malevolent Qi surged out like a tidal wave.