Demon Empress: Tang San Is the Evil God Supporting the Holy Spirit Cult?!

After a long while, the Demon Empress finally snapped out of his daze at the Demon Overlord's somewhat insane plan and looked at him with a complicated expression.

The person who came up with this plan and successfully implemented it is truly an outstanding individual.

No wonder even the God of Slaughter treats him differently.

The Demon Empress calmed himself down. "You just blurted all this out like that? This must be your biggest secret, right?"

"But this plan is of little value to you. After all, it would take you an incredibly long time to implement it, and you clearly don't have that time right now."

Electrolux chuckled lightly, "Or perhaps, you wish to back out?"

The Demon Empress slowly shook his head. "You jest. I'm just... a little surprised."

As she spoke, she subtly moved her Divine Consciousness and took out a dark red scroll from her Storage Soul Tool. She ran her fingertips across the surface of the scroll, recording some information about the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array, and then handed it to Electrolux.

"This is part of the information on the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array." The Demon Empress said solemnly, "As agreed, this part will be paid first."

The remainder will be delivered after the war with the Federation.

Electrolux took the scroll, nodded slightly, and opened it to read.

It must be said that, as a formation meticulously prepared by the Abyssal Sage King for the Holy Spirit Cult, the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array, excluding its inhumane arrangement conditions, is quite functional.

It possesses multiple effects, including helping people become gods, obscuring heavenly secrets, and devouring souls to enhance cultivation. Once activated, the mastermind of the grand formation can continuously use it to devour the souls of the dead within the formation's coverage area, constantly improving. Even at the God Rank, it has some use, almost like artificially creating a small Abyss Plane that only has the ability to devour.

For the Holy Spirit Cult, this formation is nothing short of a premium ticket to God Rank. No talent is needed, no arduous training is required, only enough death, enough souls, and enough lives to fill the void.

It is cruel, but for the Holy Spirit Cult, it is indeed the best means.

"The Abyssal Sage King has really gone to great lengths to break into the Douluo Plane," Electrolux thought to himself, putting away the documents.

With this information, the plan to destroy the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array will proceed more smoothly. They might even be able to study the array and find a way to conduct reverse reconnaissance. In that case, even if the Holy Spirit Cult sets up this array elsewhere, they will be able to detect it much faster.

Of course, most importantly, by exchanging it, he perfected his current public image.

After putting away the documents, Electrolux asked the Demon Empress, "This kind of formation doesn't seem like something humans could create. How did the Holy Spirit Cult obtain it? Was it designed for you by that God of Slaughter?"

Upon hearing this, the Demon Empress remained silent for a moment before replying, "It's nothing to hide. Considering your sincerity, I'll tell you. The Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array wasn't given by the God of Slaughter, but rather based on information provided by another evil god we worship. Combined with countless generations of research, it was completed."

Throughout its development, the Holy Spirit Cult had always craved the support of an evil god, and one day, during their prayers, they indeed received it. Although the Holy Spirit Cult did not know who that evil god was, they did not care. The Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array was the Path to Godhood Evil Spirit Master completed with the help of that evil god.

Upon hearing this, Electrolux's eyes flickered slightly, but his tone remained unhurried. "Oh? There's no such thing as a free lunch. I'm sure Your Demon Empress understands that."

The Demon Empress: "That evil god naturally had his own purpose. He made us offer sacrifices in exchange for his power. The Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array can be said to have been obtained by trading countless souls."

Electrolux's eyes flickered slightly.

Huo Yuhao had once told him that the evil god worshipped by the Holy Spirit Cult was the Abyssal Sage King. Now it seems that this was the method by which the Abyssal Sage King initially manipulated the Holy Spirit Cult.

Seeing that Electrolux did not speak for a moment, the Demon Empress narrowed his eyes and asked, "Does Your Excellency think that exchanging the souls of a mere group of mortals for God Rank knowledge is too cheap?"

"But that's the truth, as you've seen. This knowledge is genuine and comes without any cost. You can use it with confidence."

The Holy Spirit Cult began researching the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array long ago. Otherwise, the Tang Sect in the original Tang Sect and the Spirit Pagoda in the present would not have been able to find any scattered information about it. The reason why the Holy Spirit Cult did not use the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array in the past was firstly because the conditions were not right, and secondly because they needed to repeatedly test the array to confirm whether it contained a trap set by that evil god.

Ultimately, it was a special formation perfected with the help of an evil god. Although the Holy Spirit Cult did not care who that evil god was, it never relaxed its scrutiny of the formation itself.

After years of research, the Holy Spirit Cult finally concluded that this thing indeed has no other costs.

Even when the God of Slaughter later saw it with his own eyes, he only gave a brief evaluation. "Useful; the formation itself has no traps."

But the Demon Overlord's statement, "There's no such thing as a free lunch," seems to have a hidden meaning.

"No cost?"

Electrolux smiled. "Perhaps it wasn't without cost, but rather that we couldn't see through it because we weren't at the same level or in the same position."

The Demon Empress frowned, but nodded under Electrolux's surprised gaze. "Not impossible."

After all, the evil god they worshipped never bestowed any more blessings of equal or higher level after helping them complete the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array. The Holy Spirit Cult had not given up its worship of that evil god; in fact, it had become even more respectful to the evil god because of the appearance of the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array. But the evil god seemed to be blind to it, only granting some ordinary miracles.

(Abyssal Sage King: I gave you the formation so you could do the work! You think you can just take it for free?!)

Therefore, even the Demon Empress wouldn't believe that there was absolutely no trickery involved in the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array.

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"This is indeed a viable path, and the only viable Path to Godhood, and we will not abandon it. But if you feel there are risks involved and refuse to continue the transaction, then let's stop here. The Holy Spirit Cult will not force you," the Demon Empress said casually.

The Demon Overlord's words seemed to indicate a change of heart.

Electrolux shook his head. "You misunderstand, sir. I didn't intend to end the cooperation this way. As you said, the formation itself is not the problem; I don't mind using it. Besides—"

-"

He gave the Demon Empress a meaningful look and smiled, "Even if there is any price to pay, you, sir, will surely find it out for me ahead of the way."

Demon Empress: "----"

So she's become a landmine?

One reason they were unwilling to use the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array prepared by their Holy Spirit Cult was probably to see what would happen if they used it.

The Demon Empress took a deep breath, suppressing the subtle sense of frustration in his heart. Just as he was about to say something, he heard Electrolux continue, "Consider this a reminder to you. Since the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array itself is not the problem, then if the evil god you worship truly has a purpose, that purpose is probably the product created by the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array —that is, the True God born from the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array."

Electrolux paused for a moment, then said to the Demon Empress with a meaningful look, "I always thought you were a vessel, but now—you seem even more so."

Having said that, Electrolux left without another word.

The Demon Empress was completely stunned.

"Container"—this was the second time the Demon Overlord had addressed her by this name.

Last time, she could convince herself that the other party might have some ulterior motive, or even want to sow discord between them, but now it seems that might not be the case.

"Last time, without knowing about the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array, he said I was like a vessel—but at that time, my only connection to the gods was the Sea God Divine Spark, could it be—"

The Demon Empress's face darkened.

She knew that Tang San was not dead.

After all, the God of Slaughter was right there; she had already inquired and learned that Tang San, the Asura God, was still alive.

She wasn't surprised when she found out, after all, the legendary Angel God's Divine Position was shattered, but he still lived a good life, only completely losing his divine status.

According to records, Tang San holds the Dual Godhood of Asura God and Sea God. Losing one of these Divine Position wouldn't necessarily cost him his life.

Although the Divine Realm has vanished and no one knows where Tang San went, his connection with the Douluo Continent is clearly very deep. In that case, could the fragments of the Sea God Divine Spark be a contingency plan Tang San deliberately left behind to return to this Starry Sky?

It's not impossible!

The person who collects all the fragments of the Sea God Divine Spark and reconstructs the Sea God Divine Spark might be possessed by the Sea God Tang San!

The vessel that Electrolux first mentioned was probably referring to her potential role as the vessel for the Sea God!

What about the second time?

The Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array was a gift from the evil god worshipped by the Holy Spirit Cult, but it was not tampered with. It seems that the evil god simply gave it as a reward and asked for nothing in return.

But if the evil god's purpose is also to prepare a vessel for its descent—

The Demon Empress felt a chill creep down his spine inch by inch.

Because she completely linked the Sea God Divine Spark with the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array.

Looking at the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array alone, there seems to be nothing wrong with it; there's no back door. Could it be that the back door has already been placed on her?

For example, the Sea God Divine Spark.

Similarly, looking at the fragments of the Sea God Divine Spark alone, there doesn't seem to be any problem. After all, it's ultimately broken, and even if the fragments were gathered, it would be impossible to repair it without God Rank strength. But can someone who hasn't become a god, possessing an incompletely repaired Sea God Divine Spark, truly serve as the vessel for Tang San's descent?

Even if it were feasible, it would likely significantly reduce Tang San's strength.

But when the Sea God Divine Spark and the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array are fully combined, everything seems to change.

The Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array can make someone a god. And the one who becomes a god is, according to the plan, the holder of the Sea God Divine Spark. First become a god, then repair the Sea God Divine Spark. At that time, her body will be the most perfect vessel for Tang San's divine descent, and Tang San's return will be without any loss.

A complete chain took shape in the Demon Empress's mind.

The Demon Empress clenched his fist tightly, his knuckles turning white.

Could it be that the evil god who supports the Holy Spirit Cult is actually Tang San himself?!

To return to this Starry Sky, he laid out this grand scheme beforehand. He left behind fragments of the Sea God Divine Spark and, posing as an evil god, secretly guided the Holy Spirit Cult, helping them research the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array. Once the array and the Divine Spark merged, and she used the array to become a god and repair her Divine Spark, that would be the time for his return to possess her!

"If that's really the case— Tang San, you've really cunning." The Demon Empress muttered to himself, his voice hoarse and cold.

At this moment, she thought of many things. She had been wreaking havoc on the ocean, yet she had never faced retribution from the Sea God Tang San. Even her attacks on Tang San's followers hadn't caused any unforeseen consequences. And despite Tang San having several God Rank subordinates in the Douluo Plane, he hadn't been punished either.

Perhaps, without realizing it, she had become a pawn in Tang San's game, which is why he indulged her so much.

Of course, it's also possible that she's overthinking it.

Tang San's goal was simply to help someone with the Sea God Divine Spark become a god and repair that Divine Spark. He didn't necessarily have to choose her; she just happened to be the one he chose.

After a moment's thought, the Demon Empress gradually calmed down and shook his head again.

"No, the timing doesn't match. Tang San and the Evil God are probably not the same person."

The Holy Spirit Cult gained the support of evil gods and appeared in the Douluo Plane long before the God of Slaughter and his followers.

At that time, the Douluo God Realm should not have encountered any problems. Unless Tang San had foreseen the trouble that would befall the Divine Realm and laid a contingency plan in the lower realm beforehand, it could barely explain the situation. But if he truly had such foresight, he should have planned for the calamity facing the Divine Realm itself. What kind of logic is it to come down to the lower realm to devise a "container"?

It doesn't make logical sense.

"Perhaps—I'm just being prejudiced and overthinking things." The Demon Empress rubbed his temples, suppressing those turbulent thoughts deep within his heart.

In her eyes, Tang San was indeed extremely wicked, but he was a righteous god and could not possibly transform into an evil god to support the Holy Spirit Cult.

She simply connected the two things based on preconceived notions, regarding the two gods as one person.

But in reality, it's more likely that the Sea God and the evil god are two different people.

"But whatever the truth is, the Sea God Divine Spark can no longer be used for the time being. If there are any problems, I cannot afford to take that risk." The Demon Empress's eyes darkened, and he made a decision in his heart.

No matter what, she would never allow her body to become the vessel for Tang San's return!

As for the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array, it can be continued.

After all, the grand formation itself has no hidden doors. Even if the true purpose of the evil god behind the scenes is indeed to need a god as a vessel, it would still be a fair competition. Once she truly steps into the God Rank with the help of the grand formation, if the other party wants to harm her, it will depend on their own abilities.

This is not a conspiracy, it's an open strategy.

As long as she still desires to become a god, she cannot resist the temptation of the Blood River God-Slaying Grand Array. And indeed, she cannot resist.

Therefore, the Demon Empress didn't care about that; what she cared about was the identity of that evil god.

She hadn't cared before, but now the situation was different. If the other party wasn't the Sea God, then who exactly was this evil god who might have ulterior motives and support the Holy Spirit Cult?

Besides, there's another question: if even a God Rank powerhouse born in the lower realm can perceive the risks of Divine Spark, what about the God of Slaughter? Does he think the Sea God Divine Spark truly poses no risk, or... is he simply indifferent?

While pondering, the Demon Empress also left the underground space and headed towards his room.

Since we intend to temporarily relinquish the Sea God Divine Spark, we must find it a suitable home—and also take this opportunity to observe from a third-party perspective whether there are any problems with the Sea God Divine Spark.

At the same time, a faint smile appeared on Electrolux's face as he left the underground space.

The seeds of doubt have been sown, and whatever the Demon Empress may give up, it is a good thing.

As Electrolux was thinking this, he suddenly stopped and glanced at a side street not far away. The Holy Spirit Cult expert following behind him also stopped and looked in the direction of his gaze; the street was deserted.

"Sir, what are you looking at?" the man asked in a low voice, his tone tinged with nervousness.

"It's nothing." Electrolux withdrew his gaze, his tone indifferent. "Let's go."

He offered no explanation and left at a leisurely pace. Those behind him dared not ask further questions and could only hurry after him.

In the shadows, a dark figure silently disappeared into the alleyway, causing a gasp to escape.

"I never expected that there would be a God Rank demon with considerable Divine Power within the Holy Spirit Cult —I should tell Huo Yuhao this as soon as possible." With this thought, Rong Lingji Ling vanished into the darkness.

In the Extreme North, Huo Yuhao fell silent upon receiving the news.

It's like the flood washed away the Dragon King's temple; family members don't even recognize each other.

However, it's understandable that Rong Lingji was unaware of Old Yi's situation.