The Answer! Chaos Demon God! The Curtain Rises!

"Imperial We will first ask you a question. Since the creation of the world, the legend of the Three Immortal Islands has circulated throughout the Primordial Continent. As fragments of Chaos transformed into these islands, why are they known to all? All beings of the Primordial Continent were born after the land was split open—how could they possibly know of this?"

Di Jun spoke slowly.

"The Three Immortal Islands..."

The crowd was stunned, then, as if realizing something, their pupils contracted and their bodies trembled.

As Primordial Great Powers, none present were fools, much less idiots. They had never considered this before simply because they had never thought to question it. Now that they did, the answer was all but obvious.

"The Three Immortal Islands are formed from Chaos Fragments. In all the Primordial Continent, only the Heavenly Dao or beings from the Chaos Era could know this secret—not us Innate Beings. Since the information was released, it means someone deliberately spread it."

"The Heavenly Dao would not release information. Then, the one who spread it can only be... a Chaos Demon God."

Nuwa's delicate face showed a trace of shock as she spoke word by word.

Chaos Demon God!

Chaos Demon God!!!

In the early days of the Primordial Plane's gestation, the world had yet to be created, and everything was in chaos and disorder. It was within this chaotic and disordered heaven and earth that the Chaos Demon Gods were born. Each of them was a Spirit of the Great Dao, each born bearing the Great Dao.

From birth, they governed a Great Dao, or a minor path derived from a Great Dao.

After the long Yuanji of evolution and battle in Chaos, only three thousand strong ones remained, known as the Three Thousand Chaos Demon Gods—the very ones who came to block Pangu's Creation!

"The Chaos Demon Gods didn't fall? What's more, they're still laying schemes in the Primordial Continent, plotting behind the scenes against the Primordial Continent? Is East King Duke their pawn? What do they want!?"

The high-ranking members of the Heavenly Court were shaken to the core, all instinctively drawing in a cold breath. None were not shocked, none could believe it.

After all, in their understanding, the Chaos Demon Gods had all fallen, all perished in the Great Tribulation of Creation. Yet now they were being told the Chaos Demon Gods hadn't died? That they were even scheming behind the scenes?

This news was nothing short of explosive, and utterly terrifying!

"The Chaos Demon Gods did fall, but not all of them. Only the weak fell; the special or powerful naturally could not perish."

Di Jun said with a faint smile.

In the original course of events, the battle between Yang Mei and Hongjun had not yet occurred. Otherwise, Taiyi and the others would not have been shocked and bewildered—they would have understood the power and terror of the Chaos Demon Gods.

But thinking carefully, there might be problems here too. As the Heavenly Dao Spokesperson wielding its authority, how could Hongjun lose? And Yang Mei, as a Chaos Demon God, truly just wanted to spar?

If that were really the case, what scheme was Hongjun setting up now? And why were the Chaos Demon Gods constantly probing and supporting pawns?

This was truly intriguing.

But that made it interesting!

"Wait! Elder Brother, since the Three Immortal Islands are connected to the Chaos Demon Gods, their emergence in the past was likely deliberate on their part. If so, there must be a huge problem. You've already merged the Three Immortal Islands..."

Realizing something, Taiyi's face changed as he asked urgently.

The others didn't speak, but all turned their gazes sharply to Di Jun, their expressions growing serious.

"No trouble. Since Imperial We has seen through it, naturally Imperial We is prepared. The characteristic of a Mythological Imperial Dynasty is to devour all and bind everything to itself. Merging the Three Immortal Islands into the Heavenly Court will have no hidden dangers. On the contrary, it might even serve to fish for something."

Di Jun said with a smile.

Hearing this, everyone seemed to understand, catching the implication in Di Jun's words.

"So you're saying East King Duke's backer is a Chaos Demon God, that the Chaos Demon Gods have been scheming all along, and we're opposing them? If the Chaos Demon Gods were to descend, then..."

Randeng stroked his chin in thought.

"No trouble. Impossible. If they could truly descend, why would the Chaos Demon Gods need to support East King Duke? There must be restrictions, or perhaps fear of the Dao Ancestor? If the sky falls, there are tall ones to hold it up. The Dao Ancestor is still here; we don't need to worry about this."

Kunpeng shook his head.

Randeng nodded in relief. That made sense.

"Your Majesty, since you've reached an understanding with East King Duke, does this mean we have a possibility of cooperation with him? Could we use East King Duke to scheme against the Chaos Demon Gods, just as he gains benefits from them?"

Fuxi spoke thoughtfully.

"That's impossible. No one is a fool—not East King Duke, and certainly not the Chaos Demon Gods. If East King Duke gains enough benefits from the Chaos Demon Gods, he will surely start another great war. Otherwise, the Chaos Demon Gods' gifts are not so easily taken."

"But that's fine. If the Purple Mansion is too weak, using it as a target won't last long. For now, let's maintain this pattern. The Heavenly Court still needs to develop. Everyone, focus on strengthening the Heavenly Court."

"The waters of the Primordial Continent run deep. In this game, you're either a player or a pawn. To escape the board, you need enough leverage."

Di Jun said solemnly.

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

The high-ranking members of the Heavenly Court were filled with fighting spirit and battle fervor, their blood seemingly boiling, their eyes sharpening.

Challenges?

They feared challenges the least!

If they grew strong in peace, wouldn't that be utterly dull?

This was exciting! This was exhilarating!

In a daze, everyone felt as if a grand and epic scroll was slowly unfurling before their eyes.

"Once the Enlightenment Tea Tree merges with the Heavenly Court, I will need to go into seclusion for a time. This seclusion concerns a major operation of the Heavenly Court. If I emerge from seclusion, it means the Heavenly Court has stepped onto an entirely new level. During this period, unless it is a matter of utmost importance, do not disturb me."

Di Jun spoke slowly.

"We obey Your Majesty's decree. We take our leave."

"We obey Your Majesty's decree. We take our leave."

The crowd's expressions were solemn; all bowed and withdrew with tacit understanding.

"The Mythological Cultivation System... finally, it is about to be born!"

Gazing at the small world sphere in his palm, looking into the void, Di Jun's eyes were deep, a glimmer of anticipation surfacing in their depths.

The Heavenly Court was about to be fully perfected, and the path of mythology would be fully unveiled.

The curtain was about to rise!!!

At the same time, deep within the Primordial Wilderness.

In a region where Chaos Qi was in turmoil, as if rejecting time, space, and All Daos, a figure stood leaning forward. Who else could this person be but Zhen Yuanzi!

"...Master, esteemed seniors, that is how the matter stands. I see that East King Duke's sincerity is also considerable. If we grant him sufficient benefits, the war against the heavens could perhaps be reignited. After all, for East King Duke to attain the Dao, he truly needs to take full control of the entire Primordial Wilderness."

Having finished recounting everything, Zhen Yuanzi bowed respectfully and spoke.

"Agree to him. Then, go and find a new pawn to keep in reserve. East King Duke has too many schemes; when the time comes, treat him as a discarded piece."

"An ant dares to scheme against us—a thing that does not know the height of the heavens or the breadth of the earth."

A pair of blurry eyes, as if weathered by ages and imbued with an ancient charm, like the supreme gaze itself, cast across layers of gray misty heavens. A calm voice echoed through this chaotic region.

"Yes."

Zhen Yuanzi gave a slight bow, then turned and left.