" Yuanshi!"
Di Jun spoke slowly and deliberately, his voice low and deep, his eyes flashing wildly.
Sage Yuqing, Yuanshi Tianzun!
He is in charge of the Chan Sect, ranks among the Three Pure Ones, and enjoys the Heaven-Opening Merit. He is one of the oldest and most orthodox Heavenly Dao Sage in the primordial Great Wilderness!
Why did he come to the Demon Court?
While Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi in thought.
Outside the Star Gazing Platform, the void rippled silently.
A figure slowly emerged from the ripples.
Dressed in Yuqing Dao Robe and wearing Purple Gold Crown, with a gaunt face and indifferent eyes, he exuded Jade Purity Immortal Light that cascaded down his body like a waterfall, evolving into endless phantoms of the Heavenly Dao Laws.
It is none other than the Yuanshi Tianzun!
He stood alone beyond the starlight, hands behind his back, his gaze calmly sweeping over Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi before finally settling on the Star Chart that covered the heavens.
" The Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array... is indeed extraordinary."
Yuanshi spoke slowly, his voice not loud, yet it clearly entered the depths of Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi's minds, carrying a condescending scrutiny.
Di Jun's heart skipped a beat, but he showed no sign of it on his face. He stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"I was unaware of the arrival of the Sage Yuqing, and I have failed to greet you properly. I hope the Sage will forgive me."
They adopted an extremely humble posture.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi followed suit and bowed, but he did not loosen his grip on the Chaos Bell even slightly, and the wariness in his eyes remained.
The personal arrival of Sage is no small matter.
In particular, this Yuanshi Tianzun has always considered himself the Pangu Orthodox Lineage and has always disliked the demon race, viewing them as creatures with Hairy Horned.
Your sudden arrival at the Demon Court today... what brings you here?
No need for formalities.
Yuanshi slightly raised his hand, Jade Purity Immortal Light lifted the two of them, his voice still indifferent:
"I have come here today for only one matter."
He paused, then turned his gaze to Di Jun:
"When will the Witch-Demon War begin?"
The four words, uttered, resounded like a thunderclap!
Di Jun was startled and looked up at Yuanshi with disbelief in his eyes.
Yuanshi... he actually came for the Witch-Demon War?
As Heavenly Dao Sage and in charge of the Chan Sect, he should not have interfered in the matters of the Great Tribulation, much less personally intervened in the Witch-Demon War.
But now...
"What does the Sage mean by these words?"
Di Jun's voice was hoarse as he tentatively asked.
Yuanshi's gaze was calm, reflecting the surging astonishment and doubt in Di Jun's eyes, and a cold smile slowly curved his lips:
" Di Jun, you and Tai Yi possess the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array, command Myriad Demons, and have the Chaos Bell suppressing your destiny..."
"With such a strong foundation, yet out of fear of Xuandu, Houtu, and the Interception Sect... they have hesitated to take action against the Witch Clan."
"How can anything be accomplished with such indecisiveness?"
Each word pierced Di Jun's heart like a sharp blade!
His face paled, and his hands slowly clenched into fists hidden in his sleeves.
What Yuanshi said... is all true.
Since Houtu Merged with Samsara, he has indeed hesitated to initiate the final battle due to his fear of Xuandu and the unpredictable changes.
But how did Yuanshi know all this?
Sage, by Heavenly Secret Deduction, truly see through everything?
" The Sage's wisdom is evident."
Eastern Emperor Taiyi stepped forward, his voice hoarse:
"It's not that we're indecisive, it's just that there are too many variables."
" Xuandu's fortune is overwhelming, the Interception Sect is eyeing it covetously, and Houtu controls Reincarnation... If we rashly start a war, we may suffer a backlash."
Upon hearing this, Yuanshi suddenly laughed.
The laughter wasn't loud, but it carried an undisguised sarcasm.
"Variable?"
He raised his hand and pointed towards Buzhou Mountain, then towards Golden Ao Island:
" The Witch Clan's Du Tian Divine Fiend Great Array is damaged; even with the Jiu Feng on top, its power is only 60% intact."
"Although Xuandu is strong, he is ultimately just one person. Tongtian of the Interception Sect needs to be stationed on Golden Ao Island to maintain the power of the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation to deter the Saints. How can he leave so easily?"
"As for Houtu... she is one with the Earth Dao and governs Reincarnation. She must maintain the order of the Nine Netherworlds, balance life and death, and is not allowed to interfere in the Great Tribulation."
"Aren't these... results you already deduced?"
The questions struck like heavy hammers into the depths of Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi's minds!
Their expressions changed simultaneously!
Yuanshi... he even knew about what happened on Jiu Feng Peak?
They even deduced the exact power of the Du Tian Divine Fiend Great Array?
Is this... is this the method of Sage?
"But..."
Di Jun gritted his teeth, wanting to say something more.
But Yuanshi interrupted him by raising his hand.
There are no "buts".
Yuanshi's gaze turned cold, and his voice gained an undeniable air of authority:
" The Witch-Demon Tribulation is Heavenly Dao's Predetermined Number; the Witch Clan will decline, and the Demon race will rise."
"This is an irreversible trend."
"As Demon Emperor, you hold the Demon Race Fortune and should therefore follow the will of Heaven, drive the great calamity, annihilate the Witch Clan, and establish the demon race as the Great Wilderness Overlord."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi:
"As for Xuandu... I will handle it myself."
The last eight words, like ice falling to the ground, froze the very soul!
Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi startled and looked up at Yuanshi, their eyes flashing wildly!
Yuanshi... is he going to personally deal with Xuandu?
This... how is this possible?!
Was he not afraid of Tongtian setting up the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, or of being punished by Dao Ancestor Hongjun?
" Sage... is this truly the truth?"
Eastern Emperor Taiyi's voice trembled, filled with barely suppressed excitement.
If Yuanshi can truly restrain Xuandu, then the demon race... will have no more worries!
With the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array Fully Open, it is enough to crush a full sixty Du Tian Divine Fiend Great Array!
The annihilation of the Witch Clan... is just around the corner!
"I never speak falsely."
Yuanshi nodded slowly, his gaze deep and profound.
"This Xuandu boy defies the heavens, abolishing Laozi 'Laozi Human Sect, beheading the Holy Mother Nuwa, Gather Fortune, awakening humanity, and even interfering in the revival of the Earth Dao... He has already disrupted the Great Wilderness Order and touched the bottom line of the Heavenly Dao."
"Such variables are intolerable to Heavenly Dao and to Saints."
"During the great calamity, I will personally take action and... completely erase it."
The sound was calm, yet it carried an unwavering killing intent!
Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi exchanged a glance, both seeing the ecstatic joy in each other's eyes!
Yuanshi personally promised to take action against Xuandu!
Then the biggest variable for the demon race... no longer exists!
"But..."
Yuanshi changed the subject:
"My intervention must be undertaken when the calamity is at its most intense and the Heavenly Secret are most chaotic."
"At that time, the Calamity Qi will permeate the air, Karma Entanglement will be severed. Even if Tongtian wanted to set up the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, it would take time."
"So..."
He looked at Di Jun:
"You must begin the final battle as soon as possible, luring Xuandu away from Golden Ao Island and to the Witch-Demon Battlefield."
"Once he shows himself... the rest is up to me."
Upon hearing this, Di Jun no longer hesitated in the slightest!
"I will obey the decree of the Sage!"
He bowed deeply, his voice firm and resonant:
"Three days later, the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array Fully Open, Myriad Demons will march out to attack Buzhou Mountain!"
"At that time, we will surely lure Xuandu out of Golden Ao Island!"
Yuanshi nodded slightly.
"Good."
He said no more, and flicked his sleeve.
Jade Purity Immortal Light flowed, and the figure slowly faded away.
"Remember, three days from now."
The last four words, like Great Dao Edict, were imprinted deep within the hearts and minds of Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
Wait until the Yuanshi aura completely disappears.
The Star Gazing Platform was deathly silent.
Only the light of the Stars continued to fall, illuminating the faces of the Your Majesties, who were filled with barely suppressed excitement.
"Big brother... we... we've finally waited for this day!"
Eastern Emperor Taiyi clapped his hands and laughed, his laughter filled with both pleasure and murderous intent.
"With the Primordial Sage personally taking action, Xuandu is doomed!"
"At that time, with the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array Fully Open, the Witch Clan... will be our demon race's prize!"
Di Jun's eyes also flashed with a cold light.
He slowly raised his hand, and the Solar True Fire surged wildly within his palm.
"Pass down the order."
The voice was icy cold, like Eternal Ice.
" The Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array, with its Three Hundred Sixty-Five Main Stars and 14,800 auxiliary stars, is now fully in place."
"A massive army of Myriad Demons, has assembled outside Buzhou Mountain."
"The final battle will begin in three days!"
The roar was like thunder, carrying the Demon Emperor's resolute determination, and it resounded throughout the entire Demon Court!
"I will obey His Your Majesty's decree!!!"
Countless demon generals responded in unison, their voices like a tidal wave, shaking the heavens!
The will to fight, at this moment... is completely ignited!