"Greetings, senior brothers. Greetings, Your Majesty the Eastern Emperor." After arriving, Haotian bowed to Yuanshi, Tongtian, Zhunti, and Taiyi, then nodded to Hou Yi, Gungun, and Kuafu nearby.
"No need for formalities. Junior brother, please tell us what instructions our teacher has given." At the sight of Haotian, Yuanshi suddenly had an ominous suspicion. But there was nothing he could do. Even as a Saint, he could hardly defy the Dao Ancestor's authority openly, so he could only say this.
"Yes." Haotian rose and held the Edict Talisman high, declaring solemnly, "The Dao Ancestor decrees: the Demon Race's ten Crown Princes ran rampant without restraint, subjecting the myriad races of the earth to the torment of sunfire. Their sins were grave. Furthermore, their actions violated the laws I laid down in years past and provoked conflict between the Witch and Demon Races. No crime could be greater, and they deserved execution to uphold the laws of the Primordial World! However, considering that Dijun has governed the Demon Race for many years, overseeing the heavenly stars and the four seasons and climate, and has earned great merit in the Primordial World, and that nine of the ten Crown Princes have already fallen, this matter shall end here. Both the Witch and Demon Races shall cease hostilities and remain within their own territories. The Saints shall also return to their respective Daoist abodes and henceforth refrain from arbitrarily intervening in the conflict between the Witch and Demon Races!"
"Humm..." As his words fell, the Edict Talisman in Haotian's hand shone with purple holy light. An immense pressure descended upon every living being present. This was the saintly might of Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
"End here?" Though the pressure made his body tremble slightly, Taiyi could not help glaring at Haotian after hearing those