Ancient Emperor Dijiang's Lifelong Learning
Clang--clang--clang--
As the nine bells rang, auspicious clouds in the sky transformed into a hundred lifelike demons with different expressions, representing the Demon Race that had submitted to the High Antiquity Emperor Jiang.
The auspicious clouds of a hundred demons transformed once more, bowing respectfully to the Temple of Heaven before turning back into white clouds, like snowflakes or mist, drifting down to earth and sprinkling onto the Temple of Heaven.
The Temple of Heaven became hazy and indistinct, like the mist at the beginning of chaos, unclear and unfathomable, mysterious and unpredictable.
As the music began, the flute's melody drifted on the water, the zither's notes were ethereal, and the drums and lutes harmonized, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Countless humans and Demon Race were immersed in the sweet music.
A mountain-like figure appeared as the music began, swaying on the Temple of Heaven, shrouded in endless mist, vaguely recognizable as a High Antiquity creature with six legs and four wings.
The High Antiquity creature was entirely crimson, like the sun, and stood out conspicuously in the mist.
Thump--
The music changed, becoming more exciting, vigorous, and inspiring. Even those races with slightly weaker willpower were controlled by this music, wanting to follow the Dijiang tribe in expanding their territory and charging into battle.
High Antiquity creatures danced on the Temple of Heaven, their graceful movements and meticulous techniques representing the most authentic High Antiquity dance.
The High Antiquity creature flapped its four wings, stirring up a raging wind, as if creating the world from the beginning of chaos, transforming into the sun, shining brightly on the Nine Heavens Altar, its light boundless.
A demigod-level being, the High Antiquity supreme being Zhu Tian.
All the major factions were prepared and simultaneously took out their recording devices to document the process.
"Is that the legendary High Antiquity Dijiang?"
"How terrifying, I feel like he's watching me." Some people trembled under Zhu Tian's subtle but powerful aura, their legs shaking so badly they couldn't even stand up straight. It was the pressure from Zhu Tian, and also the weight of High Antiquity history.
"High Antiquity demigods, from the most prosperous High Antiquity era, listening to the teachings of the Four Immortals of High Antiquity." Someone murmured with emotion, "That was the best era, with four immortals appearing at the same time, and the number of demigods and those in the Tribulation Transcendence stage was ridiculously high, completely incomparable to the present."
For most people, the High Antiquity are history and legends, but for Zhu Tian, they were all things he had personally experienced.
This alone makes him unmatched by any cultivator of this era.
"The Dijiang people are very good at music?" Lu Yang was surprised. He noticed that the band that had played the moving music earlier was all from the Dijiang people. This was not something that could be learned overnight.
"The Dijiang clan has always been skilled in music and dance, and Zhu Tian is the master of these arts. Music can inspire and bewitch people. Zhu Tian is proficient in music, and on this basis, he has comprehended the prototype of the 'survival of the fittest' technique, which can control living beings."
" In High Antiquity times, when my husband and his lords would hold sermons, Zhu Tian would always perform a talent show beforehand. This guy's skills were average, but his performance was top-notch."
"Why do people around Zhu Tian seem to have an urge to submit to him?" Lu Yang keenly noticed the strange behavior of those around him.
"He's using the rudimentary form of the Dao Fruit. He doesn't dare to use his methods directly here. This is the most superficial level of control, a kind of psychological suggestion. It's probably used here to create an atmosphere."
Jiang Lianyi's expression was strange. As a fellow Daoist who was also a nascent holder of the Dao Fruit of the survival of the fittest and a fellow Daoist who had learned the method of maintaining prestige from Ying Tianxian, she could see through Zhu Tian's methods.
Ten figures exuding a terrifying aura slowly emerged, each with a different form, only slightly smaller than Zhu Tian's body. Some were old and frail, while others were full of energy... These figures signified absolute power.
These are the ten Tribulation Transcendence Stage Demon Emperors under Zhu Tian's command!
A first-tier demigod, ten demon emperors, and nearly a hundred major races—this force is even stronger than the power the second-generation Grand Imperial Preceptor is preparing to restore the kingdom!
"Look! Isn't that the Supreme Elder of the White Tiger Clan? Wasn't it said he had perished? How come he's still alive?!"
"He's still alive! He's an old demon emperor in the late stage of the Tribulation Transcendence Realm!"
"And that one, that's the chieftain of the Taotie clan. It's said that there was originally another Taotie at the Tribulation Transcendence stage vying with him for the chieftainship. The two fought one-on-one, and he killed his opponent single-handedly!"
"Really? You killed someone of the same rank?"
"How could this be fake? Go ask the Taotie tribe, they all know!"
"Is that hydra over there the old patriarch of the Nine-Headed Serpent Clan?"
As the origins of the Tribulation Transcendence stage demon emperors were gradually revealed, the Nascent Body Integration Realm present were all terrified. Supreme Zhu Tian was far too well-prepared. Under this power, the Dragon and Phoenix clans would likely be unable to withstand it and would have to submit!
Zhu Tian paused for a moment, then slowly spoke, his expression grave. "The great era is about to begin, yet the Demon Race is scattered and fighting amongst themselves, which pains me deeply. How can such a demon realm protect itself in the struggle for the great era?"
"Before I fell into slumber, I received a request from the Immortal Qilin, who hoped that I would lend a helping hand to save the Demon Realm when it faces future peril."
"I am not a power-hungry person. It is only because I was entrusted by the Qilin Immortal, and with the great era approaching, I fear that the tragic events of High Antiquity will be repeated. That is why I want to unify the Demon Race and establish a demon kingdom."
"Only by uniting the strength of all races into one can we overcome this great calamity and preserve the power of the Demon Race!"
"With the fall of the Qilin Immortal, the Demon Race has no one left to raise the banner. Although I am not talented enough to reach the heights of the Qilin Immortal, I have fought against many half-immortals. Fellow Daoists have been kind enough to bestow upon me the title of 'the number one person below the immortals,' which I truly do not deserve."
Zhu Tian's tone was low, as if he felt that the title of "the number one person below the immortals" was too exaggerated. Even if he had the strength, it did not fit his low-key personality. He also seemed to be reminiscing about his deceased fellow cultivators and blaming them for leaving too early, leaving him with the heavy responsibility of unifying the demon realm.
Zhu Tian's eyes lit up immediately. He broke free from his High Antiquity memories, rallied his spirits, and knew that now was not the time to be discouraged. He needed to focus on the present and shoulder the great responsibility.
Zhu Tian's eyes were resolute, and he spoke loudly in a voice that could be heard throughout the entire Demon City:
"Heaven bears witness, the Four Immortals bear witness, this person is gone, the High Antiquity past cannot be retrieved, a great calamity is imminent. For the sake of the countless Demon Race beings under heaven, I hereby declare the Demon Kingdom established here, and I am the first ruler of the Demon Kingdom!"
Rumble-- Rumble--
Suddenly, dark clouds gathered, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and four bolts of purple lightning, as thick as water vats, struck down, as if the four High Antiquity immortals had witnessed this historic moment and agreed to the establishment of the Zhu Tian Kingdom.
Zhu Tian's body trembled with excitement, tears welling in his eyes. "Zhu Tian kowtows to thank the Four Immortals!"
The children arranged by the Dijiang ethnic group applauded enthusiastically from below the stage, their applause thunderous and deafening.
Jiang Lianyi: "..."
Your husband entrusted you with this task; you're the number one person below the immortals; you created lightning with talismans; you even arranged for a shill to lead the applause—you've prepared thoroughly.
Jiang Lianyi suspected that Zhu Tian had used all the knowledge he had learned in Ying Tianxian's class to his advantage here.
Lu Yang looked serious, as this was the first time he had met an opponent who was his equal in acting skills.