Demon Master's Position, Kunpeng Joins the Demon Race! The Western Teachings' Land of Preaching?

North Sea.

Towering waves rolled endlessly, dark clouds pressed overhead, and baleful qi permeated the air.

At that moment, a majestic and magnificent palace floated above the raging waves.

A mysterious aura emanated from the palace.

Countless formations and restrictions had been arranged within it, capable of withstanding powerful attacks.

Even Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals would never be able to break through it.

This was Kunpeng's residence.

After Old Ancestor Hongjun's third lecture ended, Kunpeng had returned here on his own.

Ignoring worldly affairs, he had been cultivating inside the palace ever since.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Kunpeng, who was seated cross-legged within the palace, abruptly opened his eyes. Chilling auras swirled around him as he cast a cold gaze in one direction.

The next instant, Kunpeng flashed and vanished from where he stood.

When he reappeared, he was already outside the palace.

At the same time, a figure swept over from afar. The newcomer trod upon Golden Crow Divine Fire, utterly unaffected by the frigid qi of the North Abyss.

Who else could it be but Demon Sovereign Dijun of the Demon Race Heavenly Court?

After learning that Jie Yin and Zhun Ti had joined the Immortal Court, Dijun had decided to descend for a visit. The place he intended to visit was precisely this one.

Seeing Dijun approach, Kunpeng frowned slightly, suspicion rising in his heart.

Strange. Why has Dijun come to my place?

I have no grievances with the Demon Race.

After hesitating briefly, Kunpeng asked:

"Why has the Demon Sovereign left the Heavenly Court to enjoy its blessings and found the time to visit this bitterly cold place of mine?"

Dijun smiled calmly and said:

"Fellow Daoist Kunpeng."

"I have come this time to invite you to join my Heavenly Court!"

At those words, Kunpeng remained expressionless, clearly not interested, and replied coolly:

"My apologies."

"I have no such intention."

Although Kunpeng was also of the Demon Race, he did not belong to the Heavenly Court's faction.

Just like Nuwa and Fuxi.

Of course, Dijun had previously persuaded Nuwa and Fuxi to join the Heavenly Court.

He had even bestowed upon them the titles of Xi Huang and Wa Huang!

Hearing Kunpeng's reply, Dijun said:

"Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, there is no need to refuse so quickly."

"If you are willing to join the Heavenly Court, I can grant you the position of Demon Master, allowing you to enjoy the Demon Race's supreme Fortune."

At Dijun's words, Kunpeng was somewhat moved.

"This..."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, putting on a hesitant look.

Dijun naturally saw through it.

He knew that the terms he had offered were not enough to sway Kunpeng.

After pausing briefly, Dijun added:

"Fellow Daoist Kunpeng."

"As long as you agree to join my Demon Race,"

"I can also grant you a stroke of fortune."

Kunpeng narrowed his eyes and asked suspiciously:

"Oh?"

"What stroke of fortune?"

Dijun did not beat around the bush and said directly:

"I can help you seize the strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi on Hongyun!"

The moment those words left Dijun's mouth, Kunpeng's expression changed at once.

At the mention of Hongyun, hatred seeped into his bones, and killing intent surged in his eyes.

Back then, if Hongyun had not insisted on playing the good man and yielding his seat to Jie Yin and Zhun Ti, those two Westerners would not have set their sights on him afterward.

In the end, it had cost him his cattail mat.

It was not until Old Ancestor Hongjun's third lecture that Kunpeng discovered—

Those six cattail mats were the Saint Positions.

The Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Jie Yin, and Zhun Ti had all received treasures from Hongjun, and each had been given a strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi, the Foundation of the Great Dao.

Beyond that, Hongjun had also stated plainly.

The six of them would all become Saints in the future!

Thinking of how Hongyun had caused him to lose his chance at becoming a Saint, Kunpeng's hatred became as vast as raging waves.

What made it even harder for him to accept was this.

After Old Ancestor Hongjun had distributed six strands of Hongmeng Purple Qi, he had produced a seventh strand, declaring that whoever had the fortune could obtain it.

In the end, that seventh strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi had fallen directly upon Hongyun.

Whenever Kunpeng thought of these matters, the hatred in his heart was impossible to dispel.

Over these years, he had been cultivating tirelessly.

His purpose was to seek out Hongyun and settle the score once his strength had advanced further.

Now that he heard Dijun was willing to help him seize Hongyun's Hongmeng Purple Qi, Kunpeng was immediately tempted.

After all, Hongyun was no weakling himself, and he was also close friends with Zhen Yuanzi.

Trying to cause trouble for Hongyun alone would likely not be feasible.

After thinking for a moment, resolve flashed through Kunpeng's eyes. He nodded and said:

"Fine. I agree to join the Demon Race!"

Seeing Kunpeng agree, Dijun was overjoyed.

Although Kunpeng would not become a Saint in the future, he was still a powerful Quasi-Saint.

Such strength was naturally a tremendous aid to the Demon Race!

"In that case, Demon Master, return with me to the Demon Race Heavenly Court!"

Dijun said with a smile as he looked at Kunpeng.

Kunpeng nodded. With a light wave of his hand, the palace floating above the raging waves was swept into his sleeve. He then departed alongside Dijun.

Along the way to the Heavenly Court,

Dijun also told him that Jie Yin and Zhun Ti had joined the Immortal Court.

Kunpeng also harbored no small amount of resentment toward those two Westerners.

If those two shameless fellows had not wailed about their suffering at Zixiao Palace, he would not have lost his Saint Position!

Meanwhile.

East Sea Zifu Prefecture.

Immortal light glittered brilliantly as ten thousand immortals gathered.

At that moment, East King Duke personally led the immortals of the Immortal Court to welcome Jie Yin and Zhun Ti of the West outside Zifu Prefecture.

Before long, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti appeared, with disciples such as Kasyapa following behind them.

Seeing the two arrive, East King Duke led the immortals forward with broad smiles.

"It is truly Zifu's fortune that the two fellow Daoists are willing to join my Immortal Court!"

East King Duke said politely.

Jie Yin smiled faintly, pressed his palms together in salute, and said:

"Your Majesty is too courteous."

Zhun Ti paid East King Duke no mind. Instead, he surveyed the surroundings with a smiling gaze, bright light flickering in his eyes.

Before long, under East King Duke's personal welcome, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti arrived in the grand hall of the Immortal Palace.

After entering the hall, Jie Yin did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point:

"It is possible for us to join the Immortal Court of Zifu Prefecture."

"However..."

At this point, Jie Yin paused before adding:

"However, I require East King Duke to grant me a region for spreading the doctrine of my Western Teachings."

"Furthermore, your people are not to set foot in that place."

Hearing Jie Yin's conditions, East King Duke's expression remained unchanged.

He understood perfectly well.

If he wanted Jie Yin and Zhun Ti to join the Immortal Court, he naturally had to pay a price.

Jie Yin's request for land was nothing more than an attempt to use Zifu Prefecture's territory to develop his followers.

"I wonder which part of Zifu Prefecture Fellow Daoist Jie Yin desires?"

After a brief silence, East King Duke asked.

Jie Yin did not stand on ceremony. He slowly raised his hand and drew a golden ring of light in the air.

Immediately afterward, that ring expanded straight outward, swiftly covering a vast region of Zifu Prefecture.

"This area must be designated as the land where my Western Teachings spread their doctrine. The Immortal Court must not interfere."

"Is Your Majesty willing?"

Seeing this, East King Duke's expression did not change. Although the region Jie Yin had marked out was not small, he still nodded and agreed:

"Very well. Everything shall be as Fellow Daoist Jie Yin says!"