Setting off for Zixiao Palace

On this side, Donghua Daoist was also thinking of ways to deal with the matter.

"Immortal Leader, in my opinion, when we go to the Purple Heaven Palace this time, we must try to win over as many powerful beings as possible."

"Only then can the strength of our Donghua Immortal Palace be improved."

"Even if that Li Mo truly has Quasi-Saint strength, we won't have to fear him," Xi Wang Mu said.

"You are right, but I feel that it is difficult to win over these guys with just words. We must give them enough benefits for them to possibly join us,"

"My recent divinations suggest that a great opportunity may appear in the East Sea. We can send people to explore it. With such an opportunity, we can attract more people then," Dong Wang Gong said.

"Immortal Leader is right," Xi Wang Mu replied.

"Regarding Li Mo, I always feel he is somewhat untrustworthy. Since he is so powerful, he will definitely come on this trip to Purple Firmament Palace. Once we arrive, we can try to test him," Dong Wang Gong said, waving his hand.

Throughout the Great Desolation, undercurrents surged, and all sorts of subtle maneuvers were underway.

Meanwhile, Li Mo was immensely pleased, lying on the Sun Star in the Mo Huang Palace. His head rested on Bai Qianqian's fair thigh, and he felt incredibly content and comfortable.

He hadn't seen Di Jun for days, which felt somewhat unaccustomed.

After lying around for so long, the System had rewarded him with some small trinkets.

However, he was still contemplating how to cause trouble for Di Jun.

He couldn't hold onto his identity as the Demon Emperor for too long; he needed Di Jun to take it away from him.

Please, just expel me from the Demon Race already!

This was Li Mo's most genuine thought.

As he pondered this, Di Jun's voice suddenly rang out.

"Fifth Brother!"

Di Jun, Tai Yi, and the other two Demon Emperors appeared at the Mo Huang Palace.

"Brother Jun is here!"

Li Mo didn't get up, merely glancing at them indifferently before letting his eyelids droop.

This lazy demeanor did not elicit any impatience from the other Demon Emperors.

Bai Qianqian couldn't help but feel increasingly impressed by Li Mo.

Yet, a Golden Immortal Demon Emperor with such an attitude was not reprimanded by these peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal powerhouses.

Di Jun surveyed the surroundings and sighed. He worked so hard to develop the Demon Race, while Li Mo just lay around and enjoyed himself. The difference was too vast.

What's up, Brother Jun? Shouldn't you be busy scheming how to counter Dong Wang Gong and the others at this time?

Why are you running to me? Get lost, don't disturb my enjoyment.

Li Mo grumbled inwardly.

Di Jun was speechless. In front of Li Mo, he, the Heavenly Emperor, had no authority whatsoever.

If these words were heard by other demons, he would have lost all face long ago.

"Fifth Brother, in a few more days, it will be the time for Dao Ancestor Hong Jun's second lecture. Our Demon Race and the Heavenly Court are currently in a period of development."

"The four of us discussed it, and we have differing opinions on whether to stay in the Great Desolation to continue developing the Demon Race or to go and listen to the lecture."

"Fifth Brother, you are also one of the Five Emperors, so we are asking for your opinion on what we should do." Di Jun said.

"Me! I don't know. You four big shots can decide this matter," Li Mo said indifferently, playfully touching Bai Qianqian's hand.

Nuwa and Fu Xi frowned upon seeing this but said nothing, though they showed a hint of dissatisfaction.

Since he was a Demon Emperor, he should do what a Demon Emperor ought to do. Being so lazy was indeed somewhat inappropriate.

However, Li Mo was already muttering to himself.

I don't want to care too much about matters concerning the Demon Race. Do whatever you want.

Besides, the current situation in the Great Desolation is a conflict between the Donghua Immortal Palace and the Heavenly Court.

Developing and strengthening the Demon Race and the Heavenly Court is indeed important.

But don't you think about it, how many powerful beings are currently listening to the Dao in Purple霄 Palace?

Brother Jun, if you can win over a large group of them, are you still afraid that the Heavenly Court won't be strong enough?

Moreover, ordinary powerful beings usually have at least one clan following them.

And that person, the good old Hong Yun, he's best at making friends.

Through him, you can definitely pull in a whole crowd.

Di Jun's eyes lit up upon hearing this. Li Mo was indeed Li Mo.

His original idea was just to win over powerful beings and other demons in the Great Desolation.

Li Mo's suggestion was like a sudden enlightenment.

He said, "My idea is, since we're trying to win over the major Demon Races and the great powers of the Great Desolation, the best place to go is actually the Purple Heaven Palace."

"There are more great powers in the Purple Firmament Palace than in other parts of the Great Desolation, so it's much easier to win them over."

Fu Xi nodded and said, "This is a good approach. We were stuck in a rut before."

"If the Heavenly Emperor had said this earlier, we wouldn't have had to go through all this," Nuwa said, a faint dimple appearing on her face.

Li Mo also nodded, letting out a yawn.

"If the Heavenly Emperor has nothing else, please leave. I want to rest for a while."

[Get lost quickly, don't disturb my rest.]

[Brother Jun is really annoying.]

Di Jun didn't get angry. Instead, he continued to ask, "There's another matter. These great powers of the Great Desolation can't be won over by just talking."

"But how do we win them over?"

"Just beat them up until they submit. With Brother Jun's Hetu Luoshu and Second Brother's Chaos Bell, are you afraid of not being able to beat them to death?"

Li Mo casually offered a terrible idea.

"Hehehe! Mo Huang is joking. Although the Heavenly Emperor and the Eastern Emperor are powerful, and their Spiritual Treasures are extremely sharp, they are top existences in the Great Desolation."

"But ultimately, their strength is limited. Relying solely on violence won't work. This action could also provoke dissatisfaction from other great powers, thus creating enmity between us, the Demon Race, and the Heavenly Court," Fu Xi said.

Nuwa and Tai Yi also nodded.

What kind of terrible idea is this? It's clearly creating enemies for oneself.

[Oh, Fu Xi, you actually understand.]

[I did it on purpose. Brother Jun, look, I've come up with such a terrible idea, aren't you going to take off my Demon Emperor hat soon?]

[Then expel me from the Heavenly Court and say I have no connection to the Demon Race.]

[This way, I can roam freely in the Great Desolation.]

Li Mo muttered to himself, waiting for Di Jun's reaction.

Di Jun couldn't help but smile wryly. Li Mo's mind was completely focused on being expelled from the Heavenly Court, but how could Di Jun let go of someone so useful to the Heavenly Court?

He continued, "Is there really no other way?"

Di Jun continued to probe Li Mo's thoughts.

[Of course there is. You should cultivate properly and break through to the Quasi-Saint level as soon as possible.]

[Then, when you appear, awe everyone and increase your prestige.]

[Furthermore, this time the sermon is about the Dao of the Quasi-Saint.]

[Quasi-Saints need to sever three corpses, and the three corpses need to be entrusted to Spiritual Treasures.]

[These independent cultivators don't have many Spiritual Treasures. You can draw a big picture for them and trick them into coming over first.]

[Also, aren't we the five great Demon Emperors?]

[Add ten Demon Kings, a hundred Demon Gods, and two hundred Demon Saints or something.]

[Give them terrifyingly high official positions, make them happy.]

[Let each great power lead a hundred thousand demon soldiers, let them be important figures.]

Upon hearing this, Di Jun's eyes lit up. He still had to rely on Li Mo.

If it were him, he probably wouldn't have thought of these things at all.

Below the Demon Emperors are Demon Gods, Demon Saints, Demon Kings, and Demon Generals!

Each leading demon soldiers, this way, these great powers of the Great Desolation would go from being solitary individuals to becoming important figures leading hundreds of thousands or millions of soldiers.

Wouldn't they be happy? They would definitely be willing! Di Jun himself was excited to hear it.

He nodded repeatedly and said, "Everyone, when we go to the Purple Heaven Palace this time, we will show the strength of our Heavenly Court, and then offer them irresistible benefits. I'm not afraid they won't agree."

[Oh, Brother Jun, you think clearly, but is your strength enough?]

Li Mo muttered in his heart.

"Now, the most important thing is to cultivate well and show our unique demeanor then," Di Jun said.

[You're thinking beautifully, but you need the strength to back it up. You haven't even heard the sermon yet, how do you know how to cultivate to the Quasi-Saint level?]

"Alright, let's go back and cultivate. The treasures obtained from Buzhou Mountain can be refined into Spiritual Treasures." After saying that, Di Jun left directly.

In the following time, Di Jun did not hesitate at all.

Everyone spent some time using the materials obtained from Buzhou Mountain to refine Spiritual Treasures and remove the restrictions on them.

In addition, to increase his strength, Di Jun gritted his teeth and cut the Fusang Tree bare.

The four emperors each received a section of Fusang Wood and continued to refine Spiritual Treasures.

Originally, a section of Fusang Wood was also sent to Li Mo, but he directly refused it and gave it to Bai Ze.

This thing was no longer of much use to him.

He now possessed an entire Fusang Tree.

After some time, each of the Four Emperors obtained another powerful Spiritual Treasure.

During this period, Li Mo took a detour to the Moon Star and successfully copied the Moon Laurel.

"Innate Gourd Vine, Fusang Wood, Moon Laurel... three of the Ten Great Innate Supreme Spiritual Roots are already acquired. Gathering all ten is within reach."

"I wonder if I can copy the Bodhi Tree this time when I go to the Purple Heaven Palace."

Li Mo muttered to himself.

"Mo Huang! It's time to depart for the Purple Heaven Palace."

Not far from the entrance, Bi Fang said respectfully.

Ever since returning to the Heavenly Court on the Sun Star, Bi Fang had remained by Li Mo's side, and he hadn't refused.

After agreeing, Li Mo left the Mo Huang Palace directly.

At this moment, Di Jun and the other three Demon Emperors were already waiting for Li Mo.

Among the Demon Race, only Li Mo had such a grand entourage.

None of the other four Demon Emperors would be so arrogant.

Di Jun's gaze was deep. Upon seeing Li Mo, the corners of his mouth curved slightly.

"Fifth Brother, you're here."

"Mm." Li Mo nodded slightly.

What's wrong with Brother Jun?

I feel like he's a bit different compared to before.

He used to have a sharp, aggressive aura, but now his presence seems much deeper, as vast as an abyss.

Something feels off, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

Li Mo shook his head.

Di Jun's expression flickered slightly, and he felt smug.

I thought you knew everything. You can't see my changes now, can you?

When we get to the Purple Heaven Palace, I'll give you a real shock.

"Alright, since everyone is here, let's go."

As he spoke, the group soared into the sky.

Hehehe! Brother Jun, wait until I embarrass you and make you lose all face. Then you'll have no choice but to expel me from the Demon Race!

Hearing this, Di Jun nearly fell from the sky.

What a disaster!

Don't cause too much trouble.