Wangshu Protects Her Husband! The Demon Court Is Reestablished!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The ringing of swords tore through space.

Lingxiao held the Green Duckweed Sword, streams of azure light blooming outward as dense sword intent surged forth. Green lotuses appeared out of thin air above Penglai Immortal Island.

"The Green Duckweed Sword aligns with my origin, allowing me to comprehend the Green Lotus Sword Dao. Now, even without using the Godslaying Spear, I can slay formidable foes like Immortal Dingguang."

Lingxiao murmured to himself as he withdrew his mana.

The Green Duckweed Sword transformed into a streak of light and flew into his body. He skillfully settled into a wicker chair while Wangshu stood behind him, gently kneading and massaging him with her jade-like hands. The cool sensation instantly seeped into his soul.

One kiss had sealed their feelings!

From that moment onward, Wangshu had become ever gentler toward Lingxiao and no longer resisted physical contact.

It was still a little too early to truly forge a Dao-partner bond, but the unfamiliarity and distance between them had clearly faded. Everything was understood without words, falling naturally into place like water flowing into a channel.

"While you were cultivating the Green Lotus Sword Dao, the Interception Sect and the Demon Race have not been idle. The Golden-Winged Great Roc went to Southern Brightness Volcano, while Demon Race great powers from the depths of the starry sky have gradually descended upon Phoenix Perch Mountain."

"If this palace is not mistaken, the Demon Race and the Interception Sect intend to push Lu Ya onto the throne of Demon Emperor. And the Demon Race Heavenly Court is likely about to reappear in this world!"

Wangshu allowed Lingxiao to rest his head against her chest. Her red lips parted slightly as she spoke in a gentle voice.

As a great power at the middle stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm, she should have stood high above all others. Yet before Lingxiao, she could not put on any airs. Instead, her disposition grew increasingly tender and gentle, making Lingxiao like her all the more.

Hearing this, Lingxiao said calmly, "I thought Lord Tongtian and Nuwa had some countermeasure in mind. Who would have thought that, in the end, they would come up with such a foolish move? It truly makes one sigh."

"Lu Ya is Di Jun's son and can bear the Demon Race's destiny. Now that his ambitions have been exposed, reestablishing the Demon Court is only a matter of course."

"But even the Phoenix Clan has been dragged into this. That Golden-Winged Great Roc is truly filial!"

The moment Lingxiao had accepted Lu Ya into the Interception Sect, he had known that this child was no peaceable sort.

Lingxiao's original plan had been to use Lu Ya to pressure the Heavenly Court during the Investiture of the Gods Calamity. If the Jade Emperor and Queen Mother went too far, he would push Lu Ya into the position of Lord of the Heavenly Court.

But later, with the world's fickleness laid bare, he had been forced to sever karma with the Interception Sect. Then he had gained the favor of the Jade Emperor and Queen Mother, becoming the Eastern Pole Qinghua Emperor.

Now, Lingxiao naturally had to place the interests of the Heavenly Court first.

Yet the Phoenix Clan had actually been led astray by the Golden-Winged Great Roc and intended to join the soon-to-be reestablished Demon Court. This truly surprised Lingxiao.

"Phoenix Perch Mountain was once the Dao ground of Nuwa and Fuxi. Now, it is about to become the Demon Race's lair. This also means that Nuwa intends to enter the game and scheme over the Investiture of the Gods Calamity."

"One has to say, the disciples of Dao Ancestor Hongjun are no simple figures..."

Wangshu spoke softly, deep radiance flickering in her eyes.

Then her tone shifted. She leaned close to Lingxiao's ear, her breath fragrant as orchids.

"But rest assured. If those Demon Race Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals or quasi-saints dare harm you, this palace will pierce the heavens themselves..."

As her words fell!

Lingxiao's heart stirred, and he immediately reached out to pull Wangshu into his arms.

"You really are quite protective of your husband..."

Immediately after!

Immortal mist drifted about, hazy and intimate!

Meanwhile!

At the summit of Phoenix Perch Mountain, demon qi soared into the heavens.

Countless Demon Race beings gathered throughout the hundreds of millions of miles surrounding Phoenix Perch Mountain.

Lu Ya wore a crimson-gold imperial robe and a violet-gold divine crown. Sun True Fire flowed around him in the form of divine patterns, while the aura of an early-stage Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal surged forth.

Beside him stood the Golden-Winged Great Roc, dressed in a yin-yang imperial robe and holding the Yin-Yang Two Qi Bottle.

"Two Demon Emperors, the auspicious hour has arrived. You may ascend the platform and swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao!"

A strained smile appeared on Kunpeng's gloomy face.

Originally, he had not wished to involve himself in Demon Race affairs. But Nuwa had tempted him with the River Diagram and the Luo Book, leaving him no choice but to fall for it.

After all, Kunpeng did not wish to offend Nuwa, a saint of the Heavenly Dao!

"Excellent!"

Lu Ya said with high spirits and a smile.

As he looked upon the countless figures below, his heart broadened considerably.

Xihe, Changxi, Bai Ze, Ji Meng, Ghost Chariot, Shang Yang—these quasi-saint great powers would become the foundation and backbone of the Demon Race.

Beyond them were dozens of peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal experts from the Phoenix Clan. With their talents, proving the Dao as quasi-saints should have been exceedingly easy. Yet the shackles of the Heavenly Dao and karmic sin had bound them, making it difficult for their cultivation to advance.

But in Lu Ya's eyes, these people possessed immense potential!

Once the Demon Court was reestablished and gathered the destiny of the Heavenly Dao, that destiny would wash away their restraints. Then, they would become a sharp blade in his hand!

Very soon!

Lu Ya and the Golden-Winged Great Roc stepped onto the hundred-zhang-high platform. Then they raised their heads toward the clouds of the Ninth Heaven and bowed in salute.

"I, Lu Ya, follow Heaven and answer the Dao, bearing the orthodox destiny of the Demon Race and the principles of the Heavenly Dao. Seeing that order between Heaven and Earth is in chaos, and that the living beings of all races have received no guidance, today I reestablish the Demon Court to enlighten all beings!"

"I am the lord of the Demon Court. The Golden-Winged Great Roc shall be the Demon Emperor. With the Demon Summoning Banner to suppress the Demon Court's providence, may the Heavenly Dao bear witness!"

The Dao voice rang out resplendently, shaking heaven and earth.

Lu Ya and the Golden-Winged Great Roc watched with eager anticipation, hoping for a response from the Heavenly Dao. Yet after several breaths, there was not the slightest unusual sign above the nine heavens.

Just then!

Lord Tongtian and Nuwa both let out a soft sigh before appearing atop Phoenix Perch Mountain.

"May the Dao Ancestor and the Heavenly Dao bear witness!"

The two spoke in unison, raising their hands in salute toward the sky.

As their words fell!

Purple qi came from the east, and wind and clouds shifted.

The Demon Race's providence gathered toward the Demon Summoning Banner, while the providence of the Heavenly Dao descended upon the Demon Court as well. In an instant, the Demon Court reappeared in the world and gained the recognition of both the Heavenly Dao and Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

"It seems the Dao Ancestor did not wish for the Demon Court to be reestablished!"

Somewhat dejected, Lord Tongtian sent his Dao voice to Nuwa.

Had the two Heavenly Dao Saints not exercised their authority and jointly petitioned Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the Demon Court's reestablishment today would have become a complete joke.

"Sigh... Let us each divide off some Heavenly Dao Merit and bestow it upon Lu Ya and the others!"

Nuwa shook her head, looking helplessly at Lord Tongtian.

The Demon Court's reestablishment did not conform to the rules of the Heavenly Dao. Its recognition by the Heavenly Dao was already an immense concession, so no Heavenly Dao Merit would descend.

Thus, the two of them could only find a solution themselves!

Several breaths later!

Boundless golden light shone through the clouds as Heavenly Dao Merit descended upon the heads of those in the Demon Court. Though the amount was not great, it was better than nothing.

At this moment, dozens of peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal experts from the Phoenix Clan used the Demon Court's providence and Heavenly Dao Merit to cleanse away their karmic burdens. Their cultivation unexpectedly shattered its shackles, and they stepped into the Quasi-Saint realm.

In an instant, Phoenix Perch Mountain boiled over!

Only Kunpeng Patriarch and Bai Ze exchanged a glance, their spirits visibly dimming.

How could they not know what Lord Tongtian and Nuwa were plotting, or where this Heavenly Dao Merit had come from?

They simply lacked the power to stop it!

The Demon Court's reestablishment shook the Primordial World, its repercussions far-reaching.

The first to bear the brunt of it was the human race!

Fire Cloud Cave!

The Three Sovereigns, Five Emperors, and three human progenitors cultivated here in quiet meditation. Yet their expressions had turned utterly grim. They looked at one another, unable to suppress their fury.

"Reestablishing the Demon Court and occupying Phoenix Perch Mountain!"

"Fuxi, your little sister truly is formidable, hahaha..."

Suiren roared, directing his spearhead at Fuxi.

This Human Emperor had once been a Demon Emperor of the Demon Race. Yet because of Nuwa, he had inherited the great tide of the Heavenly Dao and the human race's providence, becoming the first Human Emperor.

"This poor Daoist has nothing to say!"

"From this day onward, this poor Daoist shall enter closed-door seclusion unto death within Fire Cloud Cave. No matter how you Human Emperors and the three human progenitors deal with Nuwa and the Demon Court, none of it shall have anything to do with me."

Fuxi knew that no amount of explanation could clear him, so he offered none.

After all, he had personally handed the River Diagram and Luo Book to Nuwa. Who would have thought that Nuwa's aim had been to recruit Kunpeng Patriarch, then join Lord Tongtian in supporting Lu Ya's reestablishment of the Demon Court?

With that said!

Fuxi vanished, leaving the other Human Emperors and the three human progenitors seething with righteous indignation!

"Nuwa is not the only one standing behind the Demon Court!"

"Lu Ya is a disciple of the Interception Sect. Not only did Lord Tongtian fail to stop him from reestablishing the Demon Court, he even appeared in person and had Dao Ancestor Hongjun recognize it. He is the one guilty of the most heinous crime!"

"We should make preparations. It is time to strip those Interception Sect disciples of their positions as masters to the Human Emperors. And Lord Tongtian no longer has the right to wield the Kongtong Seal either..."

Kongtong's killing intent surged, sharp frost flashing in his eyes.

For a time, all the Human Emperors and the three human progenitors voiced their agreement!

Lord Tongtian and the Interception Sect knew nothing of this...

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