Empress Nuwa studied them closely for a moment. Seeing the bewitching allure shimmering between their brows and eyes, she raised the corners of her lips, nodded approvingly, and said slowly, "Listen carefully to this secret decree: Cheng Tang's National Fortune has declined, and Heaven's Mandate is about to topple. The phoenix cries on Mount Qi, and the Saint Lord of the Western Lands has appeared—this is where the Heavenly Dao points, and no human power can turn it back. The three of you must conceal your true forms, infiltrate the depths of the Royal Palace, bewitch the King's heart, and throw the Court System into chaos. When the Western Marquis raises the banner of righteousness to strike down King Zhou, fan the flames and help him achieve victory. Remember: do not kill the innocent indiscriminately, and do not slaughter the common people. When the task is complete, a proper reward shall naturally await you."
When her words ended, the Three Demons bowed and kowtowed again. They then transformed into three wisps of Qingfeng and vanished without a trace.
The Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb had dwelled in the ancient burial mound for many years, constantly receiving offerings of incense from the human race. They had long since been steeped in the dragon aura of the Human Emperor, allowing them to approach the true Son of Heaven without revealing any flaws. Moreover, they had secretly enjoyed the ancestral offerings left for Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, thereby incurring a profound karmic debt. Now that the dynasty was undergoing a change, they naturally had to go with the tide and respond to the tribulation, only then could they dissolve their accumulated sins.
Nuwa's original intention had been kind, but demon nature was difficult to tame and old habits were hard to change. She feared