The Gods? No, They Had Long Since Become Demons!

"We cannot sit idly by and wait for our doom!" Finally, Taibai Jinxing stepped forward. His voice, though not loud, was exceptionally firm. "Ye Jing's strength is now vastly different from what it once was. If we do not take action soon, the Heavenly Court may be doomed."

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor nodded slightly, knowing full well that what Taibai Jinxing said was true.

But faced with such a powerful enemy, what should they do?

"What good plan does Minister Taibai have?" the Jade Emperor asked, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible expectation.

"Your Majesty," Taibai Jinxing said slowly, "I believe we may seek the help of the Evil God. This time, it's not about literal assistance in terms of immortality, but rather a fusion of powers..." His words caused an uproar in the hall.

"What? Merge with the Evil God Power? Are we still gods?" a deity exclaimed, clearly unable to accept this proposal.

"Heh, you stopped when you decided to harm the innocent and absorb the 'Source'!" Yang Jian sneered, speaking sarcastically!

The deity was rendered speechless by the rebuttal.

"But Your Majesty, we have no other choice," Taibai Jinxing continued. "Ye Jing's goal is to liberate humanity from the enslavement of the Evil God, while the Evil God sees humanity as a source of power. There is a fundamental conflict between the two, even though we have been deceiving ourselves and do not want to admit it."

"But we all know in our hearts that we are no longer gods!"

Taibai Jinxing spoke calmly, looking at the gods.

"He was already a demon!"

The gods all looked extremely grim, and many of them even began to exhibit strange changes in their bodies.

Some grew pairs of eyes, while others developed tentacles.

Everything was extremely strange.

"See? We're no different from Evil God, so what's the point of cooperation? Perhaps it can buy us a glimmer of hope."

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor fell into deep thought.

He knew full well what this decision meant, but faced with Ye Jing's threat, he had to consider all possible options.

The Jade Emperor remained silent for a long time, his gaze deep, as if piercing through the clouds and looking directly into the endless void.

The atmosphere inside the hall was so oppressive it was suffocating; every breath felt unusually heavy.

He slowly stood up, his golden Dragon Robe fluttering in the wind, his majesty tinged with a hint of helplessness and resolve.

"What you say, Lord Taibai, is not Non-Self wish, but the circumstances force me to do it." The Jade Emperor's voice was deep and powerful, echoing in the hall. "We have deviated from the Heavenly Dao and embarked on this path of no return. Now, if we want to save ourselves, perhaps we can only fight fire with fire."

The gods looked at each other, some with fear on their faces, while others pondered in silence.

Yang Jian gripped his Three-Pointed Double-Edged Halberd tightly, a complex look flashing in his eyes. He knew this would be a difficult choice, but his deep-seated desire for power and his concern for the future of the Heavenly Court made it impossible for him to refuse easily.

"Your Majesty, cooperating with Evil God is tantamount to seeking help from a tiger. What if..." An old immortal began to speak tremulously, his worries already evident in his words.

"There's no room for 'what ifs'!" The Jade Emperor interrupted him, his tone revealing an unwavering resolve. "We have no way out but to fight to the death. Minister Taibai, you must immediately go to the territory of the Evil God and convey our will, but remember, what we want is power, not utter depravity."

Taibai Jinxing accepted the order, bowed, and withdrew, preparing to embark on this journey filled with unknowns and dangers.

Silence fell once more in the hall. The gods, each harboring their own secrets, were forced to confront the impending catastrophe.

Meanwhile, Ye Jing and Liu Qing are traversing various corners Evil God's Corruption, rescuing those imprisoned humans.

They discovered that among these humans, some had been completely consumed by evil thoughts, becoming insane and cruel; while others still retained a glimmer of humanity, yet were also sinking into the killing game.

"We must speed things up. Go and gather all the humans into one city," Ye Jing slowly, holding the Heart Light Crystal in his hand.

He wants to use the Starlight Crystal to envelop everyone in starlight, and then pull them into the starlight Secret Realm to purify their hearts!

"Yes!" Liu Qing nodded and turned to get busy.

"Young Master"

"Master!"

Qiuyue and Wang Huan's voices rang out.

They came to this world along with the army of the Profound Yellow Great World.

Ye Jing turned around, his gaze gentle yet firm as he looked at Wang Huan and Qiuyue. Their arrival was like a breath of fresh air in the heavy atmosphere, bringing a glimmer of hope. "You've come. Perfect timing. I have an important mission that requires your assistance."

Wang Huan stepped forward, his eyes gleaming with determination. He knew that every summons from his master meant a great responsibility and challenge. "Master, please give your orders. Your disciple will do his utmost."

Qiuyue smiled gently and said softly, "Young Master, Qiuyue is also willing to do her part."

Ye Jing nodded, his gaze lingering on the distant horizon, towards the city soon to be enveloped by the Starlight Secret Realm. "Wang Huan, you are kind-hearted and possess a profound understanding of humanity. I need you to enter the Starlight Secret Realm to assist those corrupted by evil thoughts in restoring their humanity."

Wang Huan had been Evil God's Corruption once, but regained his clarity of mind, making him the best candidate.

Upon hearing this, Wang Huan was startled. He knew the difficulty and importance of this task, but without any hesitation, he simply bowed deeply and said, "Disciple obeys and will certainly not fail Master's trust."

Ye Jing gently patted Wang Huan's shoulder, his tone full of trust and encouragement. "Remember, everyone has light and darkness in their heart. The key is how to awaken that light. You must use your kindness and wisdom to guide them to see the beauty within their hearts and work together to fight against those evil thoughts that erode their souls."

"Yes, disciple understands." Wang Huan nodded again, his eyes gleaming with determination.

Then, Ye Jing turned to Qiuyue, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes. "Qiuyue, you are responsible for guarding the outer perimeter, ensuring Wang Huan is safe, and also keeping an eye out for any unusual situations, reporting to me immediately."

Qiuyue smiled gently and nodded slightly, "Young Master, rest assured, Qiuyue will act with caution."

Soon.

All the humans captured by the Evil God were imprisoned in a city by Liu Qing.

Ye Jing took out the Heart Light Crystal, which emitted a soft yet dazzling light, as if it could penetrate all darkness and illuminate people's hearts.

With a gentle wave of his hand, the crystal transformed into a stream of Flowing Light that shot straight into the sky, then slowly spread out, enveloping the entire city.

As starlight enveloped the city, the scene within began to subtly change. The eyes of those humans controlled by evil thoughts began to glaze over, then gradually regained their clarity.

They seemed to sense some mysterious force guiding them out of the darkness within their hearts.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Wang Huan flashed into the Starlight Secret Realm.