Dijun landed before the cave dwelling and drew in his aura. He raised a hand and knocked softly on the door.
A moment later, the door opened and Fuxi stepped out.
He wore a blue-green Daoist robe, his face refined, a bamboo scroll in his hand.
At the sight of Dijun, he paused, then cupped his hands. "Demon Emperor, what brings Your Majesty here?"
Dijun returned the greeting. "Brother Fuxi, forgive my unannounced visit. I hoped to see Nuwa. There's something I'd like to discuss."
Fuxi stepped aside. "Please come in, Your Majesty. Nuwa is inside."
Dijun entered the cave dwelling.
The interior was spacious and bright, furnished with quiet elegance and comfort.
Stone tables and chairs stood beside spiritual tea and fruit. Several landscapes Fuxi had painted hung on the walls, their brushwork vigorous and their mood profound.
Deep within the cave lay a spiritual spring. Its water was clear to the bottom, and Spiritual Energy hung in the air above it.
Nuwa sat beside the spring, turning a blue-green lotus in her hands. She gave Dijun a slight nod when he entered.
"Demon Emperor. What an unexpected guest," Nuwa said. "Please, sit."
Dijun sat in a stone chair.
Fuxi sat beside him, while Nuwa took the seat opposite them.
Nuwa brewed a pot of tea herself and poured each of them a cup. Its crisp, lingering fragrance curled through the air.
"What brings Your Majesty here?" Nuwa asked.
Dijun lifted his cup and took a small sip. "I came to invite you both to join the Demon Clan."
Nuwa and Fuxi exchanged a glance, their expressions unchanged.
Dijun continued, "The Demon Clan has established the Heavenly Court and rules the Three Realms. Its fortune is flourishing.
"I would grant you the positions of Empress Wa and Xi Huang,