I, the Demon Emperor, Am Ready to Lay My Cards on the Table! (4/5)

"At the end of the ancient era, when the Immortal Spirits invaded, the Immortal Realm suffered a catastrophic calamity..."

The Heavenly Dao collapsed, and the Heavenly Realm faced its end.

Many races were wiped out because of this, until Houtu returned.

Houtu drove back the Immortal Spirits and charged into the chaos, yet she did not eradicate them completely.

At that time, the Immortal Spirits' strength had declined. They also had to deal with the descendants of the ancient Immortal Gods, leaving them unable to launch another large-scale invasion.

They had no choice but to go from light into shadow and instead support four Heavenly Emperors.

They made the four Heavenly Emperors their spokesmen in the Heavenly Realm, helping them control the Immortal Realm and search for some kind of treasure.

"And those four Heavenly Emperors are the present Heavenly Court, Divine Court, Immortal Court, and Demon Court."

Jiang Changkong said expressionlessly, "The four Heavenly Emperors were all supported by the Immortal Spirits."

"H-How could that be possible?" The Immortal Venerables of the four races wore ugly expressions.

Peng Jiutian frowned tightly. "Fellow Daoist Jiang, you didn't make this up just to get us to support you, did you?"

"The Map of Mountains and Rivers appeared long ago, yet the Immortal Spirits have still not cleared it away."

Jiang Changkong said calmly, "As for making it up? There is no need. With me here, I alone can prop up a Heavenly Court!"

The Immortal Venerables of the four races exchanged glances, unable to find anything to say for a moment.

The news was too shocking, leaving their minds buzzing.

"The situation in the Heavenly Realm has yet to be decided. It is too early to say anything." Ao Jin said gravely.

"It's fine. There's no rush. You have time to