A Pitfall for the Demon Race

In the Sun Palace, Di Jun paced back and forth, his face etched with the same pained expression as Zhunti.

Tai Yi sat to the side, the Eastern Emperor Bell humming softly, indicating his master's foul mood.

"Brother! Must we really beg Nuwa? What will become of our Demon Race's dignity!"

Tai Yi grew more and more indignant the more he thought about it.

"Watch your words!"

Nuwa was a Sage now. To address her by her given name would alert her. Even if he was angry, he had to show respect in his speech. That was the deterrence of a Sage.

Di Jun stopped pacing, let out a long sigh, his face a mask of hardship.

"Dignity? Is dignity more important than the great prosperity of the Demon Race? More important than the merit from the Heavenly Marriage? More important than the completion of the Grand Formation of the Stars? Tai Yi, those who achieve great things do not quibble over minor details! We have no choice but to swallow this insult!"

For the sake of merit, for the sake of the Demon Race, he would cast aside his pride!

Thus, less than two days later, an extremely bizarre scene unfolded outside the South Heaven Gate.

The Demon Emperor Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, followed by a long line of Demon Race members carrying even more precious treasures, reappeared.

This time, however, the expressions on the brothers' faces were as if they were on their way to an execution. The smiles they forced were uglier than tears.

Upon arriving at Creation Heaven, the Phoenix Race guards at the gate almost burst out laughing. They quickly went inside to announce their arrival.

Inside Creation Palace, Nuwa and Qing Xuan were already waiting!

"Oh? Isn't this the Demon Emperor and the Eastern Emperor? What wind brings you two here today? When will the Heavenly Court's Demon Race move in? I've been looking forward to having you two as neighbors."

Qing Xuan spoke first, his tone undeniably provoking.

Di Jun's lips twitched, and Tai Yi suppressed the urge to lash out.

The two stiffly cupped their hands in greeting.

"Greetings, Sage Nuwa. We have come today... to ask for a favor."

"Oh? What matter requires the Demon Emperor's personal visit?"

Nuwa put on her Sage airs and asked slowly.

Di Jun's face turned red. It took him a long time to squeeze the words out from between his teeth.

"I... I wish to perform a Heavenly Marriage, in accordance with the Heavenly Dao. I have heard that it requires a Sage's Red Gauze Ball to officiate, only then can merit be perfected. We have come to request your assistance."

"Heavenly Marriage? A good thing!"

Qing Xuan clapped his hands and leaned forward, his eyes shining like searchlights.

"May I ask which fairy the Emperor fancies? How much is the betrothal gift? And the fee for officiating... cough, cough, I mean, the remuneration?"

He rubbed his fingers together, his intentions as clear as day.

Di Jun and Tai Yi's faces darkened further.

This Qing Xuan was practically robbing them blind!

But at this point, they were at his mercy, like fish on a chopping board. They could only grit their teeth and accept.

Di Jun signaled his subordinates to display the treasures they had brought: all sorts of Innate Spiritual Materials, rare spiritual roots, and even a few excellent Innate Spiritual Treasures, all dazzling and blinding.

"I wish to form a Heavenly Marriage with the two fairies of the Moon Star, to align with the Heavenly Dao and harmonize Yin and Yang."

"This is a small token of our appreciation. Please accept it, Sage. If you are willing to help, the Demon Race will offer further rewards!"

Qing Xuan glanced at the offerings and pouted.

"Is that all? Demon Emperor, your sincerity is lacking. Such a vast merit from a Heavenly Marriage, and you offer this paltry sum? Are you trying to dismiss a beggar?"

He began to count on his fingers.

"Look, my Master is a Sage, and currently the only Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal in the Great Desolation. The appearance fee cannot be low, otherwise, what about the Sage's reputation?"

"Then there's the wear and tear fee for using the Red Gauze Ball, the communication fee for Heavenly Dao's witnessing, and our hardship fee for running errands..."

Di Jun almost spat out a mouthful of blood! This was simply daylight robbery!

But the situation was beyond his control. He could only grit his teeth and add another large batch of treasures, emptying nearly half of the Demon Race's treasury!

Only then did Qing Xuan reluctantly nod.

"Alright, seeing as the Emperor is so sincere, we'll take the job! But..."

He changed his tone.

"The officiant must be chosen carefully. They must be of profound origin and long-lasting fortune, worthy of a Heavenly Marriage, to yield the most merit, right?"

Di Jun and Tai Yi nodded quickly, thinking that the two goddesses of the Moon Star had profound enough origins and long enough fortunes.

Di Jun completely missed the hidden meaning in Qing Xuan's words.

Qing Xuan chuckled slyly.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, this matter is on my shoulders! You can go back and wait for news!"

After sending off the heartbroken Di Jun and Tai Yi, Qing Xuan gave Nuwa a sly smile.

"Master, please rest. Your disciple will be back shortly!"

"Still want to marry two Lunar Goddesses? Shameless."

"Want to have a heavenly wedding? Let me give you a 'good bride'."

Nuwa smiled without speaking, long accustomed to Qing Xuan's strange ideas.

After speaking, his figure flickered, and he directly slipped out of the South Heaven Gate, heading straight for the Moon Star!

On the Moon Star, Xihe and Chang Xi had just breathed a sigh of relief after refusing Di Jun when Qing Xuan's voice suddenly rang out.

"Disciple of Sage Nuwa, Qing Xuan, comes to pay respects to the two fairies of the Moon Star."

Xihe and Chang Xi exchanged glances. After all, he was a disciple of a Sage, so they naturally couldn't refuse him entry.

Entering the Moon Star, the two looked at him warily.

"You are a disciple of Sage Nuwa? What are you doing on our Moon Star? Are you also here to be a lobbyist for that Di Jun?"

"Please don't mistake a good person for a bad one, two fairies!"

Qing Xuan quickly waved his hands.

"I'm not in league with those two three-legged birds! I'm here to help you!"

"Help us?"

Xihe's eyes were clear and cold, filled with suspicion.

"That's right! To be frank, those two three-legged birds and I have a bit of a feud."

Qing Xuan leaned closer, lowering his voice.

"Two fairies, do you really think you're safe just because you refused? Di Jun and Tai Yi are the ancestors of the Demon Race, they'll stop at nothing to achieve their goals!"

"Heavenly Dao itself has explicitly stated the need for a heavenly wedding. Can they give up so easily? This time it's a marriage proposal, but who knows what dirty tricks they'll pull next! Can your Moon Star withstand the Demon Race's army and the Grand Formation of the Stars?"

These words struck Xihe and Chang Xi's sore spot, their faces turning slightly pale.

Although the sisters were also Innate Great Gods, they were alone and weak. If they truly clashed with the Demon Race, it would definitely not end well.

"Then... then what should we do?" Chang Xi was a little flustered.

"Simple!"

Qing Xuan patted his chest.

"If you can't afford to provoke them, can't you avoid them? I'll find you an absolutely safe place! I guarantee Di Jun and Tai Yi won't find you!"

"What place?"

"The Human Race!"

Qing Xuan chuckled.

"My Master is a Sage, and she just issued a Sage's edict. The Human Race is absolutely safe right now. If you go there, go into hiding, and Di Jun will never think to look for you there! When the heat dies down, or when your cultivation progresses further, you can return. It's not too late!"

Xihe and Chang Xi exchanged glances, both somewhat tempted. This was indeed a solution.

"But, if we leave, what about this Moon Star..."

Xihe still had some reservations.

"That's even easier to handle!"

Qing Xuan's eyes darted to the two large rabbits in the distance, diligently pounding herbs, radiating spiritual energy.

He cast a spell, and a flash of light enveloped the two plump, large white rabbits. They actually transformed into the likeness of Xihe and Chang Xi, even their auras were perfectly mimicked. Only their eyes looked a bit bewildered and dull.

This was a great divine ability learned from Nuwa, Mysterious Creation. Ordinary people would never be able to tell the difference.

Xihe and Chang Xi watched, dumbfounded!

Qing Xuan smugly clapped his hands.

"Done! How about it? No problems now, right? Hurry up and come with me!"

Half-coaxed, half-persuaded, Xihe and Chang Xi were tricked by Qing Xuan into quietly leaving the Moon Star and heading straight for the human settlements along the coast of the East Sea. Fuxi was there to look after them, and Nuwa's fortune protected them, making it very safe.

Meanwhile, on the Moon Star, the two bewildered "fake goddesses," the rabbits, began their acting careers...

After finishing all this, Qing Xuan returned to the Heavenly Court to report, completely satisfied.

He could hardly wait to see the expressions on Di Jun and Tai Yi's faces when they excitedly came to marry the "Lunar Goddesses," only to find they had married two rabbits!

This Heavenly Dao Merit, he was definitely going to snatch it! And this Demon Race, he was definitely going to trick them!