Chapter 343

But now, upon hearing the Demon Emperor's plan, she suddenly felt that the Eastern Pole Emperor seemed more like a human being...

The way of Heaven is unpredictable. If one wants to influence it, one can only balance it with the way of humanity. The two prosper together and suffer together. But this also means that if the way of humanity is excessive, the way of Heaven will be diminished.

If the Eastern Pole Emperor intended to add to humanity, increasing the constant of the Heavenly Dao and helping it to continue, then the Demon Emperor intended to subtract from humanity, reducing humanity while keeping the constant of the Heavenly Dao unchanged, thereby achieving the goal of continuing the Heavenly Dao.

The actions of the Eastern Pole Emperor and the Demon Emperor each had their advantages and disadvantages.

The former neither harms the laws of Heaven nor the laws of humanity, and both benefit each other. However, if one day in the future the Eastern Pole finds it difficult to continue expanding its own world boundaries, then the Epochal Annihilation sooner or later. At that time, not only the beings of the Eastern Pole, but also the Eastern Pole Emperor himself, and the entire world, will all be heading towards decay and death without any room for maneuver.

As for the latter, while the Demon Emperor's approach was prudent, it was far more bloody and risked causing the world to slowly die.

As long as humanity is continuously weakened, the continuation of the Way of Heaven can be guaranteed. However, while weakening humanity, the Way of Heaven will also gradually weaken.

However, these were just Xiao Minghuang's guesses. The Demon Emperor couldn't be that stupid; he must have a deeper plan, but he just wouldn't tell her clearly now.

In a short while.

The Drunken Immortal Hermit returned, smiling slightly, and asked, "What has the princess decided?"

Xiao Minghuang slightly raised her eyes and calmly said, "I don't know what exactly made the Demon Emperor choose me?"

Xiao Minghuang found it strange. The Demon Emperor's power was beyond doubt. If he wanted to exterminate the Blood Demon Path and the Asura Path, even if he was restricted by his status and could not personally take action openly or secretly, he was not without people he could use. Why would he choose an outsider like her, with whom he had never had any contact?

Is this reason important?

The Drunken Immortal Hermit said softly, "The Eastern Pole and the Southern Wilderness have a deep-seated grudge. Every cultivator from the Eastern Pole hates the Southern Wilderness to the bone. Although I am in the Southern Wilderness, I know that the mottoes of most Eastern Pole holy families for cultivating their disciples include phrases like 'Crush the Southern Wilderness, Annihilate the Six Paths.' And most Eastern Pole cultivators, even if they have never seen a single person from the Southern Wilderness in their lives, still harbor a deep-seated hatred for the Southern Wilderness. The princess probably knows this better than I do."

"The relationship between the two realms has always been like this, with a long and rich history. Therefore, as a princess of the Eastern Pole cultivators, it is only natural for her to slay the Blood Demon Path and the Asura Path, two Outer Dao. What reason is needed?"

After hearing these words, Xiao Minghuang remained silent for a long time.

"... Let's leave that question aside for now. I'm merely at the Saint Realm level, while the Blood Demon and Asura paths are both guarded by multiple Supreme Beings. How could I possibly manage that?"

After a long silence, Xiao Minghuang sighed softly and shook her head.

"The princess is exceptionally talented; how could she possibly stop progressing simply because of a lack of strength?"

The Drunken Immortal Hermit smiled and said, "We will help the princess resolve this matter. Just because the Saint Realm cannot do it doesn't mean the Supreme Realm cannot. If the princess possesses the Supreme Realm, then annihilating the Blood Demon and Asura Paths should be an easy task!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Minghuang's eyes flickered, and he fell into deep thought.

If what the Drunken Immortal Hermit said is true, the Demon Emperor will help her reach the Supreme Realm. This is an immense favor, but it also involves immense karma. She doesn't believe it at all if there isn't a huge conspiracy behind it.

"Such a significant matter cannot be decided lightly. I need time to consider it, and that will be a considerable amount of time."

"It's alright, Princess, take your time to consider. During this period, every part of the Central Demon City will be open to you. You can tell me whenever you've made up your mind."

The Drunken Immortal Hermit smiled, his charming face radiating a myriad of allure.

"I've heard that the princess has a fondness for women. If it can help the Southern Wilderness, I'm willing to offer my delicate beauty to serve the princess..."

As he spoke, the Drunken Immortal Hermit reached out and unbuckled his belt, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin, his high, rounded breasts almost bursting out.

Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang's gaze remained calm, unmoved in the slightest.

The Drunken Immortal Hermit seemed to have anticipated this outcome, his expression remaining unchanged, a smile playing on his lips as he said, "Of course, if the princess changes her preferences, we will naturally make other arrangements."

"No need," Xiao Minghuang said, frowning slightly. "Once I've made my decision, I'll come back to you and we'll discuss it clearly."

Without waiting for the Drunken Immortal Hermit to speak again, she stood up and slowly left.

"Heh... this little girl is quite cunning..."

Watching Xiao Minghuang's departing figure, the Drunken Immortal Hermit's lips curled into a charming smile.

She gently touched her hair, her beauty beyond compare, her eyes filled with a hint of intelligence and cunning, like a vixen.

She lay languidly in the chair, her legs crossed and her arms wrapped around her chest, her rosy lips parted. "I really want to see what decision you will ultimately make. It's something to look forward to."

Xiao Minghuang returned to the lobby on the first floor and met Qinglan, who had been waiting there.

Upon seeing her, Qinglan immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Princess, my mistress instructed me to wait here. Please feel free to give any instructions."

Xiao Minghuang glanced sideways at the stairs behind her. She didn't want to stay in this place any longer, at least not until she made a decision.

"Let's find another inn, something simple will do."

Xiao Minghuang said.

"Yes."

Qinglan nodded and led Xiao Minghuang toward the inn next door.

Compared to Drunken Immortal Residence, this inn was much smaller, but it was small yet complete in every way, so Xiao Minghuang decided to stay here for the time being.

"I will visit your residence another day!"

Xiao Minghuang cupped his hands in greeting.

"Waiting for good news."

Qinglan handed an invitation to Xiao Minghuang.

Xiao Minghuang accepted the gold-embossed invitation, bid farewell to Qinglan, and went upstairs to her room.

Xiao Minghuang stared into the room, which was simply furnished with only a table, a chair, and a bed.

Her gaze shifted, and she noticed a palm-sized button on the table—the activation switch for the Spirit Gathering Formation in the room.

459. The Heaven-Shifting Earth-Turning Divine Plate

Xiao Minghuang hesitated slightly, but finally extended her slender fingers and gently pressed them on.

In an instant, the entire room was enveloped in a rich Spiritual Qi.

A refreshing fragrance wafted over, and Xiao Minghuang felt invigorated.

"Mmm... it's been so long since I've felt this good..."

Xiao Minghuang closed her eyes, gently inhaled the scent in the air, and felt the refreshing sensation of the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi enveloping her skin. A satisfied smile appeared on her lips.

Since arriving in the Southern Wilderness, she had never felt what it was like to be enveloped by the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. Now that she could experience it again, she felt refreshed and invigorated.

After catching her breath, Xiao Minghuang let out a long sigh, walked to the bedside, and sat down cross-legged.

Her trip to the Southern Wilderness had three purposes: first, to negotiate peace; second, to find Luo Qianrui's body; and third, to communicate with the Demon Emperor, forge an alliance, and jointly resist the Eastern Pole Emperor.

Originally, she had no clue about any of these three things.

After a trip to Drunken Immortal Residence, both matters became clearer, and could even be said to be within easy reach!

If you agree to the conditions of the Drunken Immortal Hermit, you can not only retrieve the Heavenly Desire Sacred Body, but also meet the Demon Emperor, explain the advantages and disadvantages, and form an alliance with him.

Furthermore, the Drunken Immortal Hermit offered to help her advance to the Supreme Realm, which Xiao Minghuang believed was not just empty talk.

If the Demon Emperor's plan is true, then she does indeed need to advance to the Dao Supreme realm; otherwise, she cannot annihilate the Blood Demon and Asura paths, and thus cannot achieve the Demon Emperor's goal of undermining the human path and perpetuating the Heavenly Dao.

Therefore, if she agrees to this, the Demon Emperor should help her improve her cultivation level soon.

However, she had no idea how many conspiracies and schemes were involved.

Aside from these two points, the matter of peace talks is equally thorny. If she hastily mentions this to the Drunken Immortal Hermit or even the Demon Emperor himself, she might find herself in a passive position.

Therefore, before that, she planned to find an opportunity to contact other high-ranking members of the Southern Wilderness, such as the Netherworld Path, which claimed to be the Demon Emperor's henchmen, or the person in charge of the Peace Negotiation Envoy Group.

"It seems I should seriously consider what to do next."

Xiao Minghuang's eyes were deep in thought.

Drunken Immortal Residence, the courtyard where the Eastern Peace Negotiation Envoy Group was located.

In the main hall, the chief representative of the peace Peace Negotiation Envoy Group, Quanyuan Supreme, sat at the head of the table.

He was dressed simply, with loose sleeves, and his black robe was embroidered with mysterious patterns, giving him an air of mystery.

"Master Uncle, I just saw a woman in the main hall of Drunken Immortal Residence. I suspect she might be Princess Xiao, the Emperor's appointed plenipotentiary representative!"

A young man respectfully introduced himself as Liu Shixi, the Eastern Pole cultivator who had appeared with Li Jie in the main hall of Drunken Immortal Residence earlier.

Is this really true?

Upon hearing this, the Quanyuan Supreme showed a look of surprise in his eyes and hurriedly asked further questions.

"It's absolutely true! I saw it with my own eyes. That woman was stunningly beautiful, a beauty that could topple kingdoms. Moreover, a woman dressed as a maid addressed her as 'Princess.' There's no mistake about it!"

Liu Shixi said.

Upon hearing this, the Quanyuan Supreme frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then waved his hand, saying, "Alright, I understand. You may leave now. Don't make a fuss about this; I will handle it myself."

"Yes."

Liu Shixi responded and then left the main hall.

After he left, the room fell silent.

The Quanyuan Supreme looked slightly to the side, glancing at two figures standing behind the beaded curtain.

One was an old, hunched figure with white hair and beard, dressed in a blood-red robe. His cloudy eyes concealed a sharp edge, while his hands were like carved red jade, crystal clear and radiating a heart-stopping aura.

The other was a beautiful woman with a heroic and valiant air, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit. Her skin was crystal clear, but an invisible Sha Qi was accumulating between her brows, as if it could surge out at any moment and sweep away the heavens and earth!

"Fellow Blood Demon Path, Asura Path, it seems Princess Xiao has already arrived in the Southern Wilderness. What are your plans?"

"Of course, we should kill them!"

The Asura Demon Venerable spoke calmly, her cold, beautiful face remaining completely expressionless.

"I know you're anxious, but don't rush. Princess Xiao is in the Central Demon City. With her strength, even if we wanted to take action, killing her would take a lot of effort. What if we alert the Demon Emperor? Wouldn't all our efforts be in vain?"

The Blood Demon Venerable comforted her, saying that although he was wary of Princess Xiao's strength, he was not without options. What truly made him feel overwhelmed was the Demon Emperor!

Within this Five Directions One Realm, the undisputed strongest is the Lord of the Central and Eastern Poles, and the only one who can rival him is the Demon Emperor of the Southern Wilderness.

Even within the Southern Wilderness Realm, the Eastern Pole Emperor could not guarantee a victory over the Demon Emperor.

Therefore, their secret collusion between the Asura and Blood Demon factions in the Eastern Pole was already a huge risk.

If it weren't for the support of the Eastern Pole Emperor, even if they harbored disloyal intentions, they wouldn't have dared to take any action.

However, if one were to attack Princess Xiao in the Central Demon City, it would be tantamount to slapping the Demon Emperor in the face.

"You two don't need to argue. Leave this to me."

Just then, the Quanyuan Supreme spoke up, "Before coming to the Southern Wilderness, Ziwei Ancestor instructed me, clearly stating that the Emperor is benevolent and unwilling to put Princess Xiao to death. However, for the sake of all living beings in the Five Realms, we have no choice but to play the villain."

"Therefore, he bestowed upon me a Heavenly Divine Object that can teleport through time and space, allowing me to move a piece of the void to another location, thus evading the Demon Emperor's notice and killing Princess Xiao!"

Randomly, the Quanyuan Supreme raised his right hand, and a ray of dazzling light flashed, hovering in mid-air.

Immediately afterwards, the light dissipated, revealing a bronze-colored divine object, round on the outside and square on the inside, looking like an ancient copper coin.

"This is Heavenly Divine Object —the one that can move the heavens and reshape the earth!"

The Quanyuan Supreme explained, "As long as we use this treasure, we can take Princess Xiao away from the Southern Wilderness and into an unfamiliar space-time."

"Oh? There are such amazing things?"

The Asura Demon Venerable's eyes widened, quite excited. "If that's really the case, I'd like to fight Princess Xiao one-on-one and see who's better."

"Shura, do not underestimate the enemy!" Blood Demon Venerable shook his head and said, "This matter is of utmost importance. If Princess Xiao escapes, we will all perish. We must not be careless!"

Upon hearing this, Shura snorted coldly and shut his mouth.

After all, although Princess Xiao only has the cultivation of the Saint Realm, her strength has already reached the ultimate level of the Supreme Realm. If she were to escape, they would face endless revenge, and they would have no way to survive!

"You two need not worry too much. After all, Princess Xiao is a prodigy. With the three of us, I'm afraid we are not confident of victory. I will invite the Ziwei Ancestor to accompany us. If anything unexpected happens, Princess Xiao will not be able to escape."

The Quanyuan Supreme spoke slowly, his tone calm, as if he had Xiao Minghuang completely under his control.

460. Can help the princess break through to the supreme realm!

"Fellow Daoist's concerns are not without merit. To be on the safe side, we will also invite an Earth Immortal to accompany us. With two Earth Immortals by our side, even if Princess Xiao possesses extraordinary abilities, she will not be able to escape!"

The Blood Demon Venerable stroked his beard and laughed.

Upon hearing this, the Quanyuan Supreme frowned slightly, seemingly with some doubts, but ultimately did not refute it, and nodded, saying, "In that case, let's proceed according to plan. I will then move Princess Xiao into the alternate dimension. Please be ready to act at any time!"

On the other side.