Incorporating the Phoenix Race

Jin Ning was so moved that tears almost fell when she heard Empress Nuwa was willing to help the Phoenix Race overcome their difficulties. She immediately knelt down with a thud.

The Phoenix Race's current situation was indeed dire. Even though Primordial Phoenix suppressed the Southern Immortal Volcano with her own body to reduce some of the karma, the remaining karma was still enough to cause them significant trouble.

"Your Benevolence, Empress! Jin Ning, on behalf of all the Phoenix Race, thanks you for your immense kindness! The Phoenix Race is willing to follow you eternally, with unwavering loyalty!"

Currently, the Phoenix Race was entangled with boundless karma, making cultivation a step-by-step struggle. Even procreation was difficult.

If this continued, extinction was only a matter of time.

Now, having a Primordial Sage willing to protect them and help eliminate karma was an unparalleled opportunity!

Let alone pledging allegiance, they would even serve as beasts of burden for the Empress!

Empress Nuwa nodded with satisfaction.

"Since that is the case, you shall return to your clan and inform your people of this matter. If they agree, then the entire clan shall relocate to the outer perimeter of Creation Heaven to settle. I will personally guide you through your tribulations."

"Yes! Empress! Jin Ning will return immediately!"

Jin Ning dared not delay for a moment. She transformed into her true form and rushed out of the South Heaven Gate, anxiously heading towards the Phoenix Race's current hiding place.

Southern Immortal Volcano.

The Phoenix Race had not had a single good day since the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity, barely surviving by hiding near the Southern Immortal Volcano.

Upon hearing the news Jin Ning brought back, the entire Phoenix Race erupted in excitement!

"What? Sage Nuwa is willing to take us in? And she'll use her merit to help us reduce our karma?"

The current Great Elder of the Phoenix Race, an old man with white hair and beard, trembled with excitement.

"It's true! Great Elder! The Empress said it herself! As long as we are willing to pledge allegiance to the Empress, she will help our race overcome our tribulations!"

Jin Ning quickly confirmed.

The Phoenix Race members below began to chatter excitedly.

"That's great! We're finally saved!"

"Sage Nuwa is a Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal, the second Sage in existence. Following her is definitely the right choice!"

"Yes, yes, it's much better than waiting here to die!"

"We can even move to the Heavenly Court to live! That's a wonderful place!"

With virtually no hesitation, all the phoenixes unanimously agreed – they would seek refuge with Empress Nuwa!

A Sage was willing to take them in and help them through their tribulations; this was a golden opportunity they had to seize!

Seeing the situation, the Great Elder of the Phoenix Race immediately said to a clansman beside him.

"Go invite Crown Prince Kong Xuan here."

The clansman responded and hurried towards Kong Xuan's place of seclusion.

Crown Prince Kong Xuan of the Phoenix Race was a descendant conceived by Primordial Phoenix when she sensed the Five Elements' energy before suppressing the Immortal Volcano.

His origin was the first peacock in existence.

Along with Kong Xuan was Great Roc, conceived by Primordial Phoenix sensing the Yin-Yang Energies.

When Kong Xuan learned that Great Roc had extracted his innate talent, the Innate Yin-Yang Energies, and refined them into a magical treasure, he was furious at his lack of ambition and severely reprimanded Great Roc.

This led Great Roc to leave the Phoenix Race and venture out alone. Kong Xuan searched for a long time but found no news of Great Roc.

As a descendant of Primordial Phoenix and the first peacock in existence, Kong Xuan's talent was undeniable. He had already reached the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.

As the Crown Prince of the Phoenix Race, Kong Xuan focused solely on cultivation, leaving all tribal affairs to the Great Elder to manage.

However, a matter as significant as pledging allegiance to a Sage for the entire clan still required Kong Xuan's decision.

Soon, Kong Xuan strode into the hall.

The Great Elder explained the situation.

Kong Xuan understood that this was indeed a good thing for the Phoenix Race.

Having a Sage willing to protect the Phoenix Race and guide them through their tribulations was truly a godsend for them at this moment.

Although Kong Xuan was reluctant to live under someone else's roof, the Phoenix Race's circumstances did not allow him to maintain his pride. As the Crown Prince, he had to consider the entire clan.

Without much deliberation, Kong Xuan quickly agreed to the Phoenix Race's submission to Empress Nuwa.

Soon, led by Jin Ning, the entire Phoenix Race, with their families, although far fewer in number than in ancient times, still a considerable force, majestically flew towards the Heavenly Court.

Creation Heaven.

Empress Nuwa looked at the Phoenix Race members below, burdened by karma and with weakened auras. She spoke no further.

She directly invoked the immense sea of merit golden clouds bestowed by the Heavenly Dao when she created humans, enveloping the Phoenix Race.

Empress Nuwa was a Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal and was aware of the Heavenly Dao's schemes. She would never use this Heavenly Dao Merit.

Now, using it to guide the Phoenix Race through their tribulations was a form of recycling.

Heavenly Dao Merit truly lived up to its reputation as a universal remedy.

A cascade of merit golden light poured down like a waterfall, covering all the members of the Phoenix Race.

The pitch-black karma entangled deep within their bloodline and souls, upon touching Heavenly Dao Merit, dissolved and disintegrated like snowflakes meeting a scorching sun!

The Phoenix Race members let out incomparably comfortable chirps, their feathers becoming even brighter and more radiant. Their auras surged, and the cultivation bottlenecks that had remained stagnant for years began to loosen!

The entire clan's aura was renewed!

Although not all karma was completely cleared, the main karmic obstacles had been eliminated. The rest was no longer a concern, relying on slow recuperation and accumulated merit.

"Many thanks to Empress Nuwa for the grace of rebirth!"

All the phoenixes knelt and bowed with genuine sincerity, their loyalty now absolute.

Empress Nuwa waved her hand, settling them in the outermost layer of Creation Heaven. Though the outermost, it was still the highest level of the Heavenly Court.

It was sufficient for the Phoenix Race to recuperate.

While Empress Nuwa subdued the Phoenix Race, earning merit and averting disaster, things were booming.

On the other side, Di Jun and Tai Yi on the Sun Star had even more grim expressions.

"Hmph! Nuwa certainly has her ways! To have won over the Phoenix Race so quickly!"

Di Jun's tone was sour, tinged with unease.

The stronger Nuwa's influence became, the less favorable it was for their Demon Race.

Tai Yi was even more agitated.

"Brother, are we just going to stand by and watch? That Heavenly Court..."

The mere thought of someone else standing above the Demon Race's Heavenly Court in the future made him feel so stifled he wanted to vomit blood.

Just as the two brothers were about to fume themselves into oblivion, suddenly, a cold, indifferent, and emotionless thought descended upon their minds again—a Heavenly Dao prompt had arrived!

This time, the message was simple: Heaven and Earth have Yin and Yang, and the Great Desolation needs order.

If the Demon Emperor establishes a Heavenly Marriage to harmonize Yin and Yang, Heavenly Dao Merit will descend, which can boost the Demon Race's fortune and stabilize imperial power.

"Heavenly Marriage?"

Di Jun and Tai Yi were stunned, then their eyes suddenly lit up!

Di Jun, as the Demon Emperor, was still a bachelor!

If he found a Dao Companion whose status, position, cultivation, and origins matched his own, and held a wedding that shook the Great Desolation, following the Heavenly Dao's principles of Yin and Yang, it would surely bring great merit!

Moreover, this would showcase the prosperity and legitimacy of the Demon Race to the outside world!

"However, the suitable candidate..."

Di Jun began to ponder.

In terms of status, position, origins, and cultivation, few in the Great Desolation could match him as the Demon Emperor.

His gaze involuntarily drifted towards the nearby Moon Star.

As one of the three major stars in the Great Desolation's starry sky, the Moon Goddess Xihe and Changxi were the most suitable candidates in terms of status, origins, and cultivation.

What's more, by marrying Xihe and Changxi, the Moon Star could be brought under the Demon Race's control, which would greatly benefit the Demon Race's trump card, the Grand Formation of the Stars.

Tai Yi also realized this and excitedly said, "Brother! The Moon Goddess! If we can form a Heavenly Marriage with the Moon Goddess, we will surely gain the recognition of the Heavenly Dao and receive great merit!"

Di Jun's eyes gleamed. The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed!

Not only would he gain merit, but he could also use this opportunity to control the Moon Star and perfect the Grand Formation of the Stars.

"Good! We shall follow the Heavenly Dao's guidance!"

Di Jun slammed the table, making up his mind.

"Tai Yi, prepare generous gifts! I will personally make a trip to the Moon Star!"

A Heavenly Marriage, concerning the pattern of the Great Desolation and intertwined with schemes and interests, was about to be put on the agenda.

Meanwhile, Empress Nuwa and Qing Xuan, who had just settled in, were unaware that the Demon Race was about to stir up a major event.

Qing Xuan was contemplating how to draw the Witch Race closer, or how to find a path for rapid development for the Human Race.