Western Teachings Stir Up Trouble in Secret, Rumors Spread Across the Primordial Wilderness

Yue Sheng Palace's decree, proclaimed throughout the Primordial Wilderness, was like a stone tossed into a calm lake, sending up a thousand ripples across the land.

In the decree, Lin Yue invoked the Great Dao of Chaos and declared that all living beings in the Primordial Wilderness had the right to survive. Even the remnants of the demon race were creatures born of Heaven and Earth, and should not be slaughtered indiscriminately. Yue Sheng Palace had taken in the demon race in compliance with the Heavenly Dao and to protect all living beings. Anyone who dared stir up trouble over this would be making an enemy of Yue Sheng Palace and would be severely punished.

As soon as those words spread, the Primordial Wilderness erupted in an uproar.

Some cultivators praised Saint Lin Yue as unmatched in benevolence and broad-mindedness, a worthy leader of the righteous path in the Primordial Wilderness. The weaker races who had long suffered oppression were especially grateful to Yue Sheng Palace, and many declared their willingness to join it.

But many cultivators had been indoctrinated by the Western Teachings for years and were deeply convinced that "demons are demons, born evil." They took issue with Yue Sheng Palace for sheltering the demon race.

And that was exactly what the Western Teachings wanted to see.

Atop Spiritual Mountain, Daoist Jieyin and Daoist Zhunti stood on a Lotus Platform, listening as their subordinates reported on public opinion throughout the Primordial Wilderness. Cruel smiles tugged at their lips.

"Senior Brother, look. There are still plenty of people in the Primordial Wilderness who know what's what." Daoist Zhunti toyed with the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree in his hand, a smug glint in his eyes. "That Lin Yue thinks he can grow his power by subduing the remnants of the