Demon Court Shaken, North Sea Spiritual Veins Severed!

"Fellow Daoist... are you truly willing to give it up?"

Xuandu stared at Kunpeng and slowly asked.

Kunpeng smiled bitterly:

"Willing to give it up? What is there to be unwilling to give up?"

"Di Jun Taiyi never truly trusted me. That back door of the formation was merely a way out Poor Daoist left for myself."

"Now that you've decided to change your allegiance, keeping this item will only bring trouble."

"It would be better to offer it as a token of sincerity."

Xuandu remained silent for a moment, his mind racing as he weighed the options.

Kunpeng's move presents both risks and opportunities.

Accepting him would be tantamount to completely breaking ties with the Demon Court, and would inevitably result in the Demon Court's furious retaliation during the Great Tribulation.

But the benefits are equally significant.

A Quasi-Saint Peak of his power, the flaws in the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array, and... the potential chain reactions that may follow!

If we can seize this opportunity to win over another group of powerful demons who are dissatisfied with the Demon Court...

The significance of the Interception Sect in the great eon will be completely different!

At that time, you will also be able to receive more overall feedback.

"I will inform my master of this matter immediately."

Xuandu finally nodded, his tone solemn:

"We, the Interception Sect, have seen the Demon Master's sincerity."

Upon hearing this, Kunpeng finally showed a look of relief in his eyes and bowed deeply.

"In that case... Fellow Daoist!"

At the instant the array of lights rose within the Demon Master Palace.

The Thirty-three Heavens, the Lingxiao Palace.

Di Jun sat upright on the Heavenly Emperor's Throne, his body surrounded by the faint glow of the Solar True Fire, his majestic Heavenly Might permeating the air, as he closed his eyes to deduce the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array.

Eastern Emperor Taiyi stood to the side of the hall, with the Chaos Bell hanging beside him. Chaos energy flowed around the bell, faintly resonating with his Elder Brother's Solar True Fire.

Both were recuperating and trying to calm the anger that had accumulated in their hearts from the setbacks and humiliation they suffered on the East Sea Coast a century ago.

suddenly.

Di Jun frowned almost imperceptibly.

He suddenly opened his eyes, golden flames dancing within them, piercing through layers of palaces and shooting straight towards the North Sea!

Almost simultaneously.

Eastern Emperor Taiyi's Solar True Fire also paused for a moment, then he abruptly turned his head, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes:

"Brother, what about Beihai..."

"The battle has begun."

Di Jun's voice was low and unreadable, but the subtle tapping of his fingertips on the armrest revealed that he was not at peace.

"Kunpeng... has activated the Demon Master Palace's protective formation."

"Activating it at full power, isolating both inside and outside, even my Spiritual Sense... cannot penetrate it."

Upon hearing this, Eastern Emperor Taiyi's face instantly darkened!

The Demon Master Palace Grand Formation was set up by Kunpeng using the North Sea Origin and his own Demon Master Daoist aura; its Unfathomable Power.

Normally, it only maintains basic operations, guarding against external threats but not internal ones, and it certainly doesn't obstruct the Spiritual Sense of Heavenly Emperor Di Jun.

But now...

What does he mean by that?

Eastern Emperor Taiyi's voice was icy cold, and the Solar True Fire surged uncontrollably around his body, scorching the void with a sizzling sound.

"Xuandu just killed Ran Deng in the North Sea, causing such a commotion. Instead of using a formation to stop him, he waited until Xuandu entered the palace before..."

He suddenly stopped speaking!

A thought that nearly burst his chest rushed into his mind!

"Is he... deliberately preventing us from spying?"

"He and Xuandu... have something to say to each other?"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi took a sudden step forward, causing the Chaos Bell to hum and tremble, its magnificent waves rippling outwards, shaking the entire Lingxiao Palace!

"He dares?"

The roar was deafening, carrying with it boundless rage and disbelief!

Di Jun's face was also ashen.

To suffer a setback at Xuandu on the East Sea Coast is already a great humiliation.

Now that the North Sea Black Tortoise has joined the Interception Sect, it's another slap in the face to his Demon Court!

And Kunpeng... this powerful figure whom he personally invited and bestowed the title of Demon Master.

At this very moment, he secretly met with Xuandu, and even specially set up a large array to isolate and investigate?

What does this mean?

This means that Kunpeng no longer takes the Demon Court and his authority as the Heavenly Emperor seriously!

It's even possible that... they've already harbored ulterior motives!

"The North Sea Black Tortoise joined the Interception Sect, Tongtian upon it the position of Guardian, granting it the privilege of being a direct disciple."

Di Jun slowly rose to his feet, the Solar True Fire around him no longer gentle, but instead radiating a scorching killing intent:

"Now, Xuandu has personally gone to the North Sea, beheaded Ran Deng, met the Black Tortoise, and entered the Demon Master Palace..."

"Kunpeng is now unleashing its power... Hah."

He sneered, his eyes blazing with golden flames.

"Perhaps they've become wavering because of Xuandu's immense power and the overwhelming fortune of the Jie Sect's Fortune..."

"Do you intend to follow the example of the North Sea Black Tortoise and change your allegiance?"

"He dares!!"

The Chaos Bell of Eastern Emperor Taiyi resounded loudly, and the bell waves transformed into tangible golden ripples that swept across the entire Great Hall!

"Back then, he created the demon race's script, which earned him the Heavenly Dao Merit. We respect his knowledge, honor him This Master, invite him to the Demon Court, bestow upon him the position of Demon Master, and let him enjoy the blessings of our Demon Court!"

"Now that the great calamity is approaching, the Demon Court is in dire need of manpower. How dare he harbor disloyal thoughts? How dare he defect to the enemy?"

The Eastern Emperor Taiyi thought about it, the angrier he became. The pent-up anger in his chest for a hundred years erupted like a volcano!

"You mere Xuandu, you mere Interception Sect! How dare you bully my Demon Court like this?"

He abruptly turned his head to look at Di Jun, his eyes bloodshot:

"Brother! Give the order!"

"Gather our troops, deploy the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array, and we will personally lead the expedition to the North Sea!"

"Capture that Kunpeng, strip him of his title as Demon Master, and imprison him in the Heavenly Prison!"

"As for Xuandu, he should be taught a lesson too. Do you think Xuandu and Tongtian can wipe out my entire Demon Court?"

The roar was deafening, and the killing intent soared to the heavens!

The Demon God and demon generals guarding outside the palace were all terrified by this terrifying pressure, trembling and kneeling on the ground.

However.

Di Jun remained silent.

He stood before the throne, his gaze deep, looking towards the North Sea, remaining silent for a long time.

Anger burned in his chest, and murderous intent surged within him.

But he was ultimately the Heavenly Emperor of the Demon Court, a ruler who had ruled over Myriad Demons for countless years.

Impulsive actions won't solve anything.

"Second Brother, calm down."

Di Jun spoke slowly, his voice hoarse, yet carrying an undeniable air of authority:

Whether Kunpeng truly intends to betray us remains to be seen.

"Sending troops to Beihai at this time would be without justification and would only give others ammunition to criticize us."

He paused, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes:

"Moreover... Xuandu just now Sword Slaying Ran Deng and Yuanshi to retreat. His strength is no longer comparable to what it was a hundred years ago."

"Furthermore Tongtian Sword Intent hangs overhead, ready to descend at any moment."

"To wage a full-scale war against him at this moment... would be unwise."

Upon hearing Eastern Emperor Taiyi flew into a rage:

"Are we just going to let him run rampant in the North Sea? To let Kunpeng betray us?"

"Where is the dignity of my Demon Court now?"

"Majesty?"

Di Jun suddenly turned his head, his gaze like cold lightning, piercing towards Eastern Emperor Taiyi:

"Second Brother! Have you forgotten how we retreated from the East Sea Coast a hundred years ago?"

"Behind Xuandu stands Tongtian! And the Immortal Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, which none other than the Four Sages can break!"

"Now that his cultivation has greatly improved and he is under the full protection of Tongtian, to confront him head-on now... do you want to drag the entire Demon Court into the vortex of the Sage's War?"

The questions were like cold water poured over Eastern Emperor Taiyi's head.

He shuddered, his anger subsided slightly, but his frustration and resentment intensified.

"Then... are we just going to let it go like this?"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi gritted his teeth, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked:

"Let Xuandu run rampant? Let Kunpeng betray us?"

"Of course not."

Di Jun sat back on his throne, his face so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.

"Kunpeng truly dares to betray us... I have my own methods to make him regret it."

A sinister glint flashed in his eyes:

"He wields the Northern Darkness, seemingly detached, but in reality, his foundation lies entirely in the Northern Sea."

"Although the Demon Master Palace's grand formation is powerful, it ultimately relies on the North Sea Spiritual Veins."

"Issue my decree!"

Di Jun's voice suddenly turned stern:

"Secretly mobilize the power of the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array to cut off the flow of 30% of the Spirit Vein in the North Sea!"

"I want to see... how long his Demon Master Palace's grand formation can hold without the support of the North Sea Spiritual Veins!"

"When the formation weakens, we'll know exactly what he's plotting with Xuandu!"

A glint of light flashed in Eastern Emperor Taiyi:

"Brother, this plan is brilliant!"

"This will both serve as a warning to Kunpeng, making him aware of the Demon Court's methods, and avoid immediately breaking ties with Xuandu and the Interception Sect!"

"Only..."

He frowned slightly.

"Severing the Spirit Vein will cause quite a commotion; it might even alert Kunpeng."

Di Jun sneered and said:

"So what if we alarm them?"

"I want him to know that the Demon Court... is not a place he can come and go as he pleases!"

"Let him decide for himself whether to betray or not!"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi clapped his hands and laughed, saying:

"Okay! I'll go arrange it right away!"

He turned to leave, but was stopped by Di Jun.

"Slow."

Di Jun's gaze swept out of the palace, seemingly piercing through endless void, landing on the immense Calamity Qi emanating from the darkness:

"What are the recent movements of the Witch Clan?"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi's expression turned solemn:

"According to reports from our scouts, the Twelve Ancestral Witches have been training a large army since returning to their tribe."

"The Houtu Tribe, in particular, is making the biggest commotion; they seem to be preparing something."