A Truce and a Distant Flight, the Jin Kingdom Falls!

The Zhao Household settled here and gradually settled down.

However, the course of the war in recent years has been faster than anyone expected.

In the fourth year of the war, the Supreme Purity Sect suddenly intensified its offensive, with seven Nascent Soul True Lord taking turns to attack, not seeking a quick victory, but only to wear down the enemy.

Reports from the front lines arrived every few days in various states of Clear Azure: another Golden Core Devil Cultivator had been lost, another city had been lost, and hundreds or thousands more Devil Cultivator had surrendered or scattered.

The territory of the Jin Kingdom was being eroded at a visible rate.

The once vast territory of the demonic path, spanning several states, is now reduced to a small corner in the northwest. Three large cities and seven fortified strongholds constitute the entirety of the remaining forces of the Jin Kingdom.

On Purple Firmament Peak, the Lord Rat brought the latest news.

"Ancestor, the latest news from the front."

"Currently, the Blood Bone Devil Sect of the Demonic Path has less than ten thousand core disciples left. Only twenty-three Golden Core cultivators remain, making defeat inevitable..."

"Recent news from the front lines indicates that the Devil Cultivator have made contact with the Supreme Purity Sect. It seems the demonic path is no longer planning to continue the war."

Upon hearing this, Shi Jian's figure slowly emerged from the Thunder Pool, lightning liquid rolling down his hair, and countless bolts of lightning continuously roared!

"The Demonic Path, is it trying to escape?"

"Our ancestor's insight is truly profound; this is indeed the case."

"Although the demonic path is weak, it still has six Nascent Soul Devil Lord. If they are determined to leave, the Supreme Purity Sect may not be able to stop them."

"Moreover, the Supreme Purity Sect has no intention of fighting the demonic path to the death."

"Shi Yin has been lying low in Supreme Purity for years and has sent back accurate information. Supreme Purity Sect has confirmed that it has reached a truce with the demonic path."

"After all, driving them away is more cost-effective than killing them. If a battle Nascent Soul breaks out, both sides will suffer heavy losses, and neither side will gain an advantage."

"We might as well go all the way and get rid of him."

After listening, Shi Jian nodded silently. Since Shi Yin had sent a message back, the matter was probably true; the only question was when to announce it.

The Supreme Purity Sect's goal has never been to completely eradicate Devil Cultivator.

Instead, it sought to annex the territory and resources of the Jin Kingdom.

Once they've got the territory, the Devil Cultivator' Nascent Soul stage can go wherever they want, whether they roll into the Boundless Sea or to the ends of the earth—that's none of the Supreme Purity Sect's business.

"By the way, Ancestor, there is one more thing to report."

The Lord Rat chuckled, a laugh tinged with chilling malice.

"The demonic path will most likely leave behind a portion of the Golden Core demonic sects as expendable pawns after their departure. Should we take advantage of this opportunity to gain a piece of their spoils?"

Shi Jian nodded slightly; that was a good suggestion...

However, it shouldn't be too conspicuous.

"I will not go. With so many Golden Core cultivators watching from the front lines, it would be too conspicuous for a Golden Core Demon General like myself to go."

"What if we get targeted by the Nascent Soul of the Supreme Purity Sect again? Then we'll have to deal with those Nascent Soul monsters again, causing quite a commotion."

Upon hearing Shi Jian's words, the Lord Rat understood the meaning behind them.

The bigger the spotlight, the faster the downfall.

But these powerful demons below them don't need to worry too much; they can eat as much as they want and take as much as they can...

But don't be too reckless or try to show off.

Shi Jian naturally had his own considerations. Now that he had reached the Golden Core Middle Stage realm, life on Purple Firmament Peak was peaceful and stable, and all the tribes of the Demon Race were thriving.

Joining in the chaos of war at this time would be far too conspicuous.

The Lord Rat naturally understood this as well; the Ancestor was trying to bide his time and accumulate strength quietly so that he could establish himself in this chaotic world.

What about White Cloud Temple?

"That old fellow Yun Du, isn't he always seeking benefits for the sect? Don't worry, he'll go on his own once the news comes out."

"With his shrewdness, we don't need to worry about him."

"Once the war is over, he will definitely lead his men to the west to plunder. At that time, all your units can go together and have a taste of the spoils."

"Understood."

The Lord Rat acknowledged the order and retreated, disappearing underground.

Shi Jian lay alone in the Thunder Pool, purple-gold lightning arcs dancing on the water's surface, their aura growing ever stronger, and purple light soaring into the sky.

The Jin Kingdom is doomed.

This didn't really affect him.

Whether it's Devil Cultivator or the righteous path, it's all a matter for the Human Race. Shi Jian is a demon, so there's no need for him to get involved in this mess.

All he needs is time.

He quietly cultivated, accumulating strength and waiting for the opportunity to break through to the Golden Core Late Stage realm.

As for the Nascent Soul...

That's something much further back in time.

But at least the direction is right. Over two hundred years of accumulation have allowed him to rise from an ordinary second-tier black bear to the Golden Core Middle Stage realm of Demon General.

Among the Demon Race of the entire Profound Spirit Continent, they are already extremely rare.

It can't be rushed.

Taking it one step at a time, and walking steadily, is better than anything else.

Autumn, the sixth year of the war.

The Jin Kingdom and the Clear Azure Kingdom officially began peace talks. The six Nascent Soul Devil Lord of the Blood Bone Devil Sect, along with tens of thousands of Devil Cultivator, seized a massive amount of resources and fled to the Boundless Sea.

Subsequently, the Supreme Purity Sect's army pressed in, and within a week, the remaining forces of the Jin Kingdom were completely wiped out.

Dozens of Golden Core Devil Cultivator perished, their blood staining the heavens!

Tens of thousands of low-level Devil Cultivator were either killed or surrendered, with many being demoted to celestial Devil Cultivator for others to choose from...

The Jin Kingdom thus came to an end!

Starting from the national war decades ago, this once powerful nation of demonic arts, which was on par with the Wei Kingdom, has now vanished without a trace.

Nascent Soul cultivators fled, Golden Core cultivators died, and those at the lower levels scattered...

A millennia-old legacy of demonic cultivation crumbled in an instant.

As a result, the territory of the Clear Azure Kingdom has increased by nearly 10% again.

It extends west to the Boundless Sea of the Profound Spirit Continent, borders the Wei Kingdom to the east and north, and the Liang Kingdom to the south. The entire western half of the continent is under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Purity Sect.

Eleven Nascent Soul True Lord sit guard over the four directions.

Furthermore, with the addition of Devil Province and Transformation Province, the territory of the Clear Azure Kingdom has expanded to eight states, leaving a large amount of land vacant...

Countless resources are being used to support various sectors across the country!

Its cultural heritage has increased dramatically!

You must understand, this is a territory of demonic cultivation built up over thousands of years, filled with Spirit Vein, cave abode, secret realms, and mineral deposits.

Those Devil Cultivator couldn't possibly take everything with them; a large amount of resources were left behind, waiting for someone to collect them. This was the fortuitous opportunity brought about by the times!

This is a veritable feast!

There's no doubt that the Supreme Purity Sect takes the lion's share.

But the leftover scraps are enough to feed the small and medium-sized forces in each state, allowing them to rise to new heights!