Meanwhile, Donghua Daoist was also trying to figure out how to deal with the situation.
"Immortal Chief, in my opinion, we should try to win over as many powerful figures as possible on this trip to the Purple Sky Palace."
"That way, the strength of our Donghua Immortal Palace can increase."
"Even if Li Mo really does have the strength of a Quasi-Saint, we won't have to fear him."
Xi Wang Mu said.
"You're right. But I don't think we can win these people over with mere words. We'll have to offer them enough benefits before they might consider joining us."
"Recently, my divinations have suggested that a great opportunity may appear in the East Sea. We could send someone to investigate. With such an opportunity in hand, we'll be able to attract more people." Dong Wang Gong said.
"You're right, Immortal Chief," Xi Wang Mu replied.
"I still don't quite trust Li Mo. If he's truly as powerful as he claims, he'll definitely come to the Purple Sky Palace this time. Once we get there, we can test him." After speaking, Dong Wang Gong waved his hand.
Across the entire Primordial World, undercurrents swirled, and all kinds of schemes were underway.
Meanwhile, Li Mo was feeling rather pleased with himself. He was sprawled out in Mo Huang Palace on the Sun Star, his head resting on Bai Qianqian's pale thigh. He was so comfortable he could hardly believe it.
He hadn't seen Di Jun in a while, and, strangely enough, he was beginning to find that a little unusual.
After loafing around for so long, the system had rewarded him with a few more trinkets.
Still, he was wondering how he could cause trouble for Di Jun.
He couldn't keep wearing the title of Demon Emperor forever. He needed Di Jun to strip it from him.
Please, just kick me out of the Demon Race already!
That was what Li Mo truly wanted.
Just as he was thinking this, Di Jun's voice rang out.
"Fifth Brother!"
Di Jun, Tai Yi, and the other two Demon Emperors appeared in Mo Huang Palace.
"Jun Ge's here!"
Li Mo didn't get up. He merely glanced over before letting his eyelids droop again.
Yet none of the other Demon Emperors seemed the least bit bothered by his lazy demeanor.
Bai Qianqian couldn't help but admire Li Mo more and more.
He was only a Golden Immortal Demon Emperor, yet even these powerful figures at the peak of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm hadn't said a word against his attitude.
Di Jun looked around and sighed. He had worked so hard to build up the Demon Race, while Li Mo simply lounged about and enjoyed himself. The difference between them was enormous.
What is it, Jun Ge? At a time like this, shouldn't you be figuring out how to deal with Dong Wang Gong and the others?
Why are you here? Hurry up and get lost. Don't interrupt me while I'm enjoying myself.
Li Mo grumbled inwardly.
Di Jun was speechless. In Li Mo's eyes, he had no standing at all as Heavenly Emperor.
If the other members of the Demon Race heard those words, he would have lost every last shred of dignity.
"Fifth Brother, in a little while, Dao Ancestor Hong Jun will give his second lecture at the Purple Sky Palace. Our Demon Race and Heavenly Court are both in the midst of growing."
"The four of us discussed whether to stay in the Primordial World and continue developing the Demon Race, or go listen to the lecture. We couldn't agree."
"You're one of the Five Emperors, too, so we wanted to hear your opinion. What should we do?"
Di Jun said.
"Me? I don't know. You four can decide," Li Mo said casually, running a hand over Bai Qianqian's little hand.
Nuwa and Fu Xi frowned at the sight, though neither said anything. They were, however, somewhat displeased.
As a Demon Emperor, he ought to do the things a Demon Emperor was supposed to do. Being this lazy really wasn't appropriate.
Meanwhile, Li Mo had already begun grumbling to himself.
I don't want to worry about the Demon Race's affairs. Do whatever you like.
Besides, the current struggle in the Primordial World is between Donghua Immortal Palace and Heavenly Court.
Strengthening the Demon Race and Heavenly Court is important, sure.
But think about it, Jun Ge. How many powerful figures are listening to lectures at the Purple Sky Palace right now?
If you can win over a whole bunch of them, why would you have to worry about Heavenly Court being too weak?
Besides, most powerful figures have at least one clan behind them.
And then there's that good-natured Hong Yun. He's great at making friends.
Win him over, and he'll bring a whole crowd with him.
Hearing all this, Di Jun's eyes lit up. Li Mo really was something else.
He'd originally planned to win over powerful figures and other demon clans within the Primordial World.
Li Mo's words were like a sudden revelation.
He said, "I think the best place to win over the various demon clans and powerful figures in the Primordial World is the Purple Sky Palace."
"There are so many powerful figures at the Purple Sky Palace. It'll be much easier to win them over there than elsewhere in the Primordial World."
Fu Xi nodded. "That's a good approach. We were too narrow-minded before."
"If the Heavenly Emperor had said so earlier, we wouldn't have been going around in circles," Nuwa said, revealing two faint dimples.
Li Mo nodded as well and yawned.
"If the Heavenly Emperor has nothing else to discuss, please leave. I'd like to rest a little longer."
Hurry up and get lost. Stop disturbing my rest.
Jun Ge really is a nuisance.
Di Jun wasn't angry. Instead, he continued, "There's something else. These powerful figures from the Primordial World can't be won over just by saying a few words."
"How do we win them over?"
"Just beat them up until they submit. With your Hetu Luoshu and Second Brother's Chaos Bell, what's there to worry about? You'll beat them to a pulp."
Li Mo casually offered a terrible idea.
"Hahaha! Mo Huang, you're joking. The Heavenly Emperor and Dong Huang are both powerful, and the spiritual treasures in their hands are fearsome. They're among the finest in the Primordial World."
"But their strength has its limits. Relying on brute force alone won't work. It's more likely to make the other powerful figures resent us and turn them against the Demon Race and Heavenly Court," Fu Xi said.
Nuwa and Tai Yi nodded as well.
What kind of awful idea was that? It would only make enemies for them.
Oh? Fu Xi, you're sharper than I thought.
I did that on purpose. Jun Ge, surely you can see how terrible my suggestions are. Why don't you take off my Demon Emperor's hat already?
Then kick me out of Heavenly Court and say I have nothing to do with the Demon Race.
That way, I can roam the Primordial World to my heart's content.
Li Mo muttered to himself, waiting for Di Jun's reaction.
Di Jun could only smile wryly. Li Mo was entirely focused on getting kicked out of Heavenly Court, but how could he let someone so useful to Heavenly Court go?
He continued, "Is there really no other way?"
Di Jun kept trying to draw out Li Mo's thoughts.
Of course there is. Work hard on your cultivation and break through to the Quasi-Saint realm as soon as possible.
Then, when you show up, overwhelm everyone and build your reputation.
Besides, this lecture is about the path to becoming a Quasi-Saint.
To become a Quasi-Saint, you need to Sever the Three Corpses.
The Three Corpses need spiritual treasures to inhabit.
These independents don't have many spiritual treasures. Promise them the moon and lure them in first.
And anyway, aren't we the Five Demon Emperors?
Appoint ten Demon Kings, a hundred Demon Gods, two hundred Demon Saints, and so on.
Give them impressive-sounding titles to make them feel important.
Put a hundred thousand demon soldiers under each powerful figure and let them play at being big shots.
Hearing this, Di Jun's face lit up. Li Mo really was the one to rely on.
He never would have thought of any of this himself.
Under the Demon Emperors were the Demon Gods, Demon Saints, Demon Kings, and Demon Generals!
Each position would command its own demon soldiers. That way, those powerful figures from the Primordial World, many of whom were lone wanderers, could become important people commanding armies of hundreds of thousands or even millions.
How could they not like that? Of course they'd agree! Even Di Jun was excited by the idea.
He nodded repeatedly and said, "Everyone, when we get to the Purple Sky Palace, we'll show them the strength of Heavenly Court, then offer benefits they can't refuse. They'll have no reason to turn us down."
Oh? Jun Ge caught on quickly. But are you strong enough?
Li Mo grumbled inwardly.
"The most important thing now is to cultivate properly and show them our unmatched bearing when the time comes," Di Jun said.
Easy for you to say, but you'll need the strength to back it up. You haven't even heard the lecture yet. How do you know how to cultivate into a Quasi-Saint?
"Enough. Let's go back and cultivate first. We can turn the treasures from Buzhou Mountain into spiritual treasures." After saying that, Di Jun left at once.
In the time that followed, Di Jun didn't waste a moment.
They spent some time using the materials from Buzhou Mountain to forge spiritual treasures, then refined the restrictions within them.
And to increase their strength, Di Jun steeled himself and cut the Fusang Tree down until it was completely bare.
Each of the Four Emperors received a section of Fusang Wood to forge into a spiritual treasure.
They'd originally sent a piece to Li Mo as well, but he refused it and gave it to Bai Ze instead.
It was no use to him anymore.
After all, he already had an entire Fusang Tree.
Some time later, each of the Four Emperors had gained a powerful spiritual treasure.
During this period, Li Mo also made a trip to the Moon Star and successfully copied the Moon Laurel tree.
"Of the Ten Great Innate Supreme Spiritual Roots, I've already got three: the Innate Gourd Vine, Fusang Wood, and the Moon Laurel. I'll have all ten before long."
"I wonder if I can copy the Bodhi Tree on this trip to the Purple Sky Palace."
Li Mo muttered to himself.
"Mo Huang, it's time to set out for the Purple Sky Palace."
Bi Fang said respectfully from nearby the entrance.
Ever since returning to Heavenly Court on the Sun Star, Bi Fang had been kept by Li Mo's side. He hadn't objected.
After agreeing, Li Mo walked straight out of Mo Huang Palace.
By then, Di Jun and the other three Demon Emperors were already waiting for him.
In the Demon Race, Li Mo was the only one who got such a grand reception.
None of the other four Demon Emperors would be so arrogant.
Di Jun's gaze was deep as he looked at Li Mo, the corner of his mouth curling upward.
"Fifth Brother, you're here."
"Mm." Li Mo nodded faintly.
What's going on with Jun Ge?
He feels different from before.
He used to have a sharp, forceful air about him. Now his aura seems much deeper and steadier, like an unfathomable abyss.
Something feels off, but I can't put my finger on it.
Li Mo shook his head.
Di Jun's expression shifted slightly as he gloated inwardly.
I thought you knew everything. Looks like you can't see the change in me this time.
Just wait until we get to the Purple Sky Palace. I'll give you a real shock.
"All right. Now that everyone's here, let's go."
With that, they all took off.
Hehehe! Jun Ge, just wait until I embarrass you. When you've lost face, you'll have no choice but to kick me out of the Demon Race, right?
Hearing this, Di Jun nearly fell out of the sky.
What a disaster!
Don't cause too much trouble!
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