The Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb

"I want the Eastern Emperor Bell!"

"It belongs to our Demon Race. I will never allow it to fall into anyone else's hands."

"All you need to do is help me seize the Eastern Emperor Bell before the Investiture Calamity."

"You must swear a Great Dao Oath that you will do your utmost to help me, staking half the fortune of your two teachings on that oath."

"Of course, if you truly exhaust every effort and still fail to obtain it, I won't blame you."

Nuwa had no intention of wasting words. She laid out everything on her mind.

Yuanshi and the Two Sages of the West exchanged glances. Clearly, they had not expected Nuwa to have prepared her terms already.

This was troublesome!

They naturally knew about the Eastern Emperor Bell. Tongtian was currently using it to anchor the Interception Sect's fortune.

Although they did not know where Tongtian had obtained the Eastern Emperor Bell, they knew that taking it from him would be all but impossible.

After all, would Nuwa let someone snatch away her Red Embroidered Ball?

Utter nonsense.

Still, Nuwa had also said that as long as they put their hearts into the task, failure would be acceptable.

With that in mind, Yuanshi and the Two Sages of the West discussed it for a while, then agreed.

Only after the three swore their oaths to the Heavenly Dao did Nuwa wave her hand, bring out the Demon-Summoning Banner, and begin waving it.

Within moments, the Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb were summoned.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

The Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit, Nine-Headed Pheasant Spirit, and Jade Pipa Spirit appeared in Wa Huang Palace and hastily knelt in salute.

Nuwa nodded faintly, then spoke directly. "King Zhou of Yin Shang is without virtue. I need the three of you to go to Chaoge and find opportunities to undermine Yin Shang's fortune."

"Once you succeed, I will grant you wealth and honor!"

The three demons naturally obeyed Nuwa's orders and immediately set off for Chaoge.

They dared not defy Nuwa's command.

After all, the Demon-Summoning Banner in Nuwa's hands was Demon Emperor Dijun's treasure, bearing the imprints of the true spirits of every member of the Demon Race under heaven.

If they refused, Nuwa could destroy the entire Demon Race with a flick of her hand.

The Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb arrived near Chaoge and began lying low.

Yin Shang's Chaoge was protected by dragon aura. Demons like them could not enter at all, so they had to find another way.

Just then, the three demons heard that Su Hu, Marquis of Jizhou, had rebelled a few days earlier, only to be defeated by King Zhou's army.

To preserve his power and position, he had been forced to offer his daughter Daji to King Zhou of Shang.

After some discussion, the three demons decided to possess Daji and thereby enter Yin Shang's Royal Palace.

Tongtian naturally did not know that Nuwa had already been won over by Tongtian, but his memories from his previous life told him about the Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb.

Yin Shang was the Interception Sect's territory.

Tongtian certainly could not remain utterly indifferent, as the original owner of his body had.

Thus, he had left a strand of his divine consciousness in many important places.

The moment the Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb arrived near Chaoge, Tongtian detected them.

Yet Tongtian was rather bewildered.

What was going on?

King Zhou clearly hadn't written that poem, so Nuwa should have had no reason to interfere.

In that case, why had the Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb appeared?

Were these three demons acting on their own, or had Nuwa made her move?

Tongtian, who was chatting with the Jade Emperor in the Heavenly Court, narrowed his eyes and suddenly fell into thought.

"Saint Tongtian, has something happened?"

"If there is anything you need my help with, please say so."

"There is no need for courtesy between us."

The Jade Emperor naturally noticed Tongtian's unusual reaction and spoke with a smile.

Since they had already reached an agreement, the Jade Emperor had long since regarded Tongtian as one of his own.

The Interception Sect's affairs were the Heavenly Court's affairs.

Tongtian shook his head and said with a smile, "It's nothing too serious. It merely seems that my second elder brother has made another move."

"But this time, it seems he hasn't just approached the Western Teachings. He's even approached Nuwa."

"That's what puzzles me. How did Yuanshi persuade Nuwa?"

At those words, the Jade Emperor's expression changed drastically.

He naturally understood what Tongtian meant.

If Nuwa joined them too, their enemies would become four sages.

One sage against four.

This...

Could the Interception Sect still succeed?

The Jade Emperor fell silent.

Seeing his expression, Tongtian immediately understood what he was thinking and said with a smile, "There's no need to worry. It isn't much of a problem."

"Four sages also joined forces back then to force me to sign the Investiture of the Gods List, and that time, my eldest brother Taishang Laozi was involved."

"Didn't I crush them head-on all the same?"

"A mere four sages aren't worth my concern."

Only then did the Jade Emperor snap out of it.

That's right!

Four sages had joined forces back then too, yet hadn't Tongtian still crushed them head-on?

In that case, what was there to fear?

Still, the Jade Emperor could not help asking, "Saint Tongtian, when you destroyed your own sage dao fruit, did that affect your strength?"

Previously, the Jade Emperor would naturally never have asked so directly.

But now that they had become allies, he no longer needed to worry about that.

"I merely destroyed my sage dao fruit." Tongtian smiled. "If there weren't greater benefits to be gained, do you think I would have been willing to destroy my Heavenly Dao Sage dao fruit?"

This...

The Jade Emperor was dumbfounded.

Indeed, without greater benefits, who could bear to destroy their Heavenly Dao Sage dao fruit?

But what benefit could surpass being a Heavenly Dao Sage?

"Saint Tongtian, could it be..." the Jade Emperor could not help saying.

"You've guessed correctly, Jade Emperor. I have already found the path to attaining Primordial Unity Great Luo.

Tongtian said with a smile, "A mere Heavenly Dao Sage is no longer worth my regard."

"Although I have yet to attain Primordial Unity, even the four sages joining forces now pose no threat to me whatsoever."

The Jade Emperor's mind went blank.

He clearly had not expected Tongtian to have embarked on the path to attaining Primordial Unity.

Simply terrifying!

But Tongtian had no intention of lingering over idle chatter with the Jade Emperor.

"Jade Emperor, Yuanshi has made another move."

"I can't stay here to discuss things in detail. After all, one day in heaven is one year below."

"I must return to Golden Ao Island and make arrangements as soon as possible."

The Jade Emperor naturally had no objections. They were now united, after all, and their interests aligned.

Tongtian then returned straight to Golden Ao Island.

Although he had spent fewer than twelve days in the Heavenly Court, twelve years had already passed below.

As for the siblings Yang Chan and Yang Jian, Tongtian had sent them back to Golden Ao Island to cultivate as soon as his earlier discussion with the Jade Emperor ended.

With a quick glance, he discovered that Yang Jian had already reached the True Immortal realm.

Not bad. He truly lived up to his abundant fortune.

Yang Jian had achieved in just over a decade what ordinary people could not accomplish in several hundred years.

He cast another glance at Nezha, far away at Chentang Pass.

Nezha was different from his previous-life counterpart now. With Wuyun Xian and Yin Shiniang teaching him carefully, he showed none of the arrogance he had displayed in that life.

Although Nezha's relationship with Li Jing remained poor, Tongtian plainly did not concern himself with that.

Then it was time to deal with the Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb.