Upon hearing this, the Supreme Deity Ziwei nodded repeatedly in agreement:
"Absolutely right! The Great Heavenly Venerable Venerable's actions, while seemingly accommodating the Devil Race, are in fact undermining Devil Race beliefs."
Imagine, even the Fourth Heavenly Devil, trusted confidants of the Devil Ancestor, could be accepted by the Mystic Heaven Dao Palace and given the opportunity to pursue the Great Dao. How could those Devil Race cultivators scattered throughout the land not be tempted?
"Once these Devil Race cultivators follow the example of the Fourth Heavenly Devil, reform their ways, and join the Mystic Heaven Dao Palace or the Immortal Domain, the Devil Ancestor will be completely isolated, with no more usable troops under his command!"
At that time, without us having to exert all our strength to wipe them out, the Devil Race will collapse on their own without a fight. That is true victory without a battle!
The emperors, one after another, discussed the matter, growing increasingly alarmed and filled with admiration.
They were all top experts in the Immortal Realm. Although some of them were not well-versed in the ways of power struggles and schemes, they could still recognize Han Xuanji's wisdom and strategy, which was truly unparalleled.
Of course, only Han Xuanji would dare to use this method.
If it were anyone else, they might be branded as Devil Race spy.
This is the benefit of absolute strength; no matter what your decision is, someone will explain it to you.
The Heavenly Emperor sat atop the High Heaven Hall, and after listening to the discussions of his ministers, a smile appeared on his lips:
" The Great Heavenly Venerable's action is of utmost merit, far more effective than leading an army of millions to wipe out the Devil Race, and should be the guiding principle."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Heavenly Emperor raised his hand and waved his hand. A golden imperial edict flew out from the High Heaven Hall, transforming into a sky full of golden light that spread throughout the entire Immortal Domain. Its voice was loud and clear, shaking the heavens.
"I believe that all living beings possess the Daoist heart, regardless of whether they are immortals or demons, or regardless of their origin."
From this day forward, all Devil Race who have not participated in the war between immortals and demons, and who have not shed the blood of the Immortal Realm beings, may return to the Immortal Domain if they repent, break away from the Devil Ancestor, and sincerely pursue the Dao. They may either serve under the Heavenly Court or live in seclusion to cultivate. I will not pursue their past, and no living being in the Immortal Domain is allowed to hold them accountable for their past deeds.
After the Heavenly Emperor issued the imperial decree, he also arranged for a large number of people to take charge of this matter. He could not allow some Devil Race to take advantage of the situation. Beings like the Great Heavenly Devil already had deep-seated hatred with many forces in the Immortal Realm, so it was impossible to accept them.
The imperial edict caused an uproar in the Immortal Realm. The forces and cultivators who had previously harbored doubts suddenly realized the truth and fully understood the scheme devised by Han Xuanji and the Heavenly Emperor.
Everyone praised them, expressing their gratitude for the Heavenly Emperor and the Mystic Heaven Dao Venerable's magnanimity, and also began to emulate this approach, widely employing psychological warfare tactics.
Even forces and cultivators who originally had a great feud with the Devil Race dared not openly oppose them, and could only give up for the time being, thinking that these Devil Race would reveal their own weaknesses.
On the other side.
Deep within the Chaos, in the boundless dark realm.
The Devil Ancestor sat on a throne, his face veiled in black robes, exuding an aura of death, and his expression showed some displeasure.
Opposite him, Merchant Venerable Juntian lightly waved his feather fan, his golden-patterned Daoist robe revealing a playful smile:
" Devil Ancestor, it seems you'll soon be all alone. Those Devil Race scattered among your ranks will likely flee to the Immortal Domain in droves."
The Devil Ancestor raised his eyes indifferently, his voice completely calm, as if the rebellion of billions of living beings was nothing more than the rise and fall of dust.
"So be it, I've betrayed you."
" The Devil Race was created by my own will."
"If I can create one race, I can create ten, a hundred, or even tens of millions of races. The fate of mere ants is insignificant."
Merchant Venerable Juntian's eyes flickered slightly, but he wasn't surprised. The Devil Ancestor was that kind of person, ruthless enough not to care about the life or death of his pawns.
Of course, he's that kind of person too.
The Devil Ancestor lightly tapped the armrest with his fingertips and slowly said:
"My true self will be fully revived soon."
"At that time, I will personally lead an expedition to the Immortal Realm, raze the Mystic Heaven Dao Palace and the Heavenly Court to the ground, capture the Mystic Heaven Dao Venerable and the Heavenly Emperor, and seize the secret of transcendence."
"Although that Mystic Heaven Dao Venerable is powerful, his cultivation years are so short. With his Great Dao Supreme Treasure, he might be able to contend with ordinary Hunyuan Wuji, but if he faces so many powerful enemies, countless Law Treasure, and powerful experts like you and me who have reached the Hunyuan Wuji Perfection, what difference does it make if the Taishang and others try to stop him?"
"The secret to transcendence..."
Merchant Venerable Juntian's heart stirred, and his smile deepened.
He slowly rose, closed his gold-patterned fan, and spoke with unwavering conviction:
"Don't worry, the Myriad Worlds Merchant Alliance will fully cooperate."
"Furthermore, I will have the Merchant Alliance's spies throughout Chaos spread the word that the Immortal Realm holds the secret to transcendence, and that the Mystic Heaven Dao Venerable desires to monopolize the path to transcendence."
"At that time, without you or me lifting a finger, those old monsters in the Chaos who covet transcendence, and those powerful beings whose path to enlightenment has been cut off, will naturally regard them as enemies of the Chaos."
His voice was soft, yet every word pierced the heart:
"Even... those who were born in the Immortal Realm but have long resided in Chaos Realm, and who hold themselves in high esteem, will be stirred up by me to become suspicious and turn against Mystic Heaven Dao Venerable and the others."
The Devil Ancestor finally revealed a cold smile:
"Good method, this is much more effective than fighting and killing."
"Same to you."
Merchant Venerable Juntian chuckled:
"What we both seek is transcendence... If these people are blocking our way, then we'll crush them all."
Devil Ancestor didn't notice was that although Merchant Venerable Juntian was smiling, there was indeed a strange look in his eyes.
He didn't think the secret to transcendence was that simple.
There must be many things he doesn't know about this.
Mystic Heaven Hall, Han Xuanji was still in seclusion refining the Chaos Origin Power, and his aura was growing stronger and stronger.
He didn't dwell on the discussions in the Immortal Realm or the changing situation in the Chaos Realm.
He's still a ways off from the Hunyuan Wuji Perfection, so he can't afford to waste any more time.
Time flies, and thousands of years have passed in the blink of an eye.
The Devil Race either hid or surrendered, and the Heavenly Emperor swept away many Desolate Domain of the Immortal Realm with his great Divine Ability. The Immortal Realm has returned to its former prosperity and has now been re-divided into twenty-eight Immortal Domain.
The major Immortal Domain have also been reshuffled, undergoing earth-shattering changes. Myriad races now coexist, and the Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal is no longer an ethereal existence for all living beings. At least many ordinary cultivators in the Immortal Realm can hear of their deeds or even see their traces.
Beneath the Immortal Realm, the number of the Spirit Realm and Mortal Realm continues to expand. The revival of the Immortal Realm's fortune also drives the development of its subordinate smaller worlds. Countless immortals are sent by the Heavenly Court to educate and enlighten sentient beings, as this is also a meritorious act. With the Heavenly Court present, merits are even more useful. For the beings of the Immortal Realm, being able to save a Spirit Realm or Mortal Realm is a great merit.
The expansion beyond the Chaos did not stop either; all races began sending powerful individuals to expand within the Chaos.
Han Xuanji remained in seclusion, oblivious to the outside world. Neither the people of the Mystic Heaven Dao Palace nor the Immortal Realm dared to disturb him, and the powerful figures in the Chaos refrained from making any major moves. His cultivation progressed quite smoothly.
On this day, Han Xuanji opened his eyes.
His cultivation level successfully broke through to the Hunyuan Wuji Ninth Layer, and he was only one step away from perfection.