Chapter 50

At that moment, Lin Chuan realized he had underestimated the Spirit Clan's faith.

Observing the phenomenon, holy lotuses bloomed one after another in the Heavenly Dome, representing Yan Wu Jie's realm—a bona fide Saint.

Those who fought Yan Wu Jie over Yan Du were, without exception, all Saint Realm cultivators.

Qingyun Prefecture is not large, and its spiritual energy is thin.

Since the emergence of a Supreme of Qingyun, no further Supreme has been born.

The Saint Realm represents Qingyun Prefecture's highest combat power.

Lin Yangyang sighed: "Qingyun Prefecture really is about to change, demon creatures are marching straight into Yan Du—those who come harbor ill intent!"

In Lin Yangyang's view, a Demon King–level being would not go to Yan Du to die for no reason.

Since they march straight into Yan Du, they must have another agenda!

Void Space.

Mo Sangyu looked at the Four Great Demon Kings beneath her and said, "What do you think of the Spirit Clan?"

Jinchihu Wang scoffed, "Just petty thieves—nothing special."

Chi Yuan Wang said, "The law of the jungle is the ultimate truth; how could the insignificant Spirit Clan dare to defy it? Their pursuit of equality is merely a false equality."

Heiyan Que Wang said, "The so-called Spirit Clan is merely a tender shoot just sprouting; how could it shake the foundations of the Demon Tribe and Human Race?"

San Tou She Wang joked, "I feel this is a necessary experience for any newly risen clan; later they will understand that only their own strength matters most."

The Four Great Demon Kings of Yunmeng Ancient Forest are all at the peak of the Saint Realm, single-mindedly seeking to break their shackles and step into the Supreme Realm.

The Four Great Demon Kings have always believed that the stronger an individual's power, the further they drift from the concept of the clan.

If the Demon Tribe and Human Race of Qingyun Prefecture were to reignite war, they would not care; the ban on fighting is simply to avoid unnecessary trouble that might hinder cultivation.

"Go to Yan Du and put an end to this farce," Mo Sangyu ordered.

"What does our lord mean by this?"

The Demon Kings were puzzled.

Given our lord's nature, shouldn't we not be helping the Human Race?

Mo Sangyu coldly said, "My husband is still in Yan Chao; he dislikes chaos, so Qingyun Prefecture cannot have chaos—understand?"

"We understand!"

The Demon Kings, filled with fear and trepidation, knelt and bowed their heads, then instantly transformed into Long Rainbows and fled toward Yan Du.

Above Yan Du.

Yan Wu Jie fought three against one, clashing head-on with the three Saint Realm cultivators of Yan Chao, already showing signs of decline and on the verge of defeat.

Just then, four Rainbow Arcs descended.

A terrifying aura surged, splitting the battlefield.

Yan Wu Jie's expression changed drastically: "The Four Great Demon Kings of Yunmeng Ancient Forest!"

The three Saint Realm cultivators of Yan Chao were also greatly startled, as if facing a formidable foe.

A few days ago, news spread that the Four Great Demon Kings of Yunmeng Ancient Forest had disappeared.

They all thought the Four Great Demon Kings had left Qingyun Prefecture to seek breakthrough opportunities elsewhere, never expecting the Demon Kings to appear here.

Jinchihu Wang stood with hands behind his back and spoke lightly, "The Demon Tribe of Qingyun Prefecture has no intention of being enemies with the Human Race; let the war end here."

Saying that, he turned his gaze to Yan Wu Jie, "Spirit Clan, right? You should understand one truth: weakness is the original sin."

"I don't know where you learned your scheming, but it's laughable to try to solidify your own status by stirring up relations between the Human Race and the Demon Tribe."

"If you are not strong, anything you do will only be in vain."

"My lord pities the Spirit Clan and gives you a chance; henceforth in Qingyun Prefecture, the Demon Tribe is willing to recognize the Spirit Clan's identity and allow you to cultivate freely."

"Hopefully, once you obtain the fairness you seek, you will make some progress and not waste my lord's grace."

Jinchihu Wang's words shocked many powerful figures of Yan Chao.

Yan Wu Jie's face turned even paler.

Know that the Four Great Demon Kings of Yunmeng Ancient Forest are all at the peak of the Saint Realm; for them to revere someone as their lord, that person must be in the Supreme Realm!

When did Qingyun Prefecture… give birth to another Supreme?

Or perhaps a Demon Tribe Supreme!

For the Human Race, this is absolutely not good news; if the Demon Tribe Supreme ever changes his mind, the Human Race of Qingyun Prefecture will face utter devastation.

"Could it be…"

Yan Wu Jie recalled something.

Not long ago, a world-shaking battle erupted above Youliang County; at first he thought it was just powerful beings from other regions passing through,

Now it seems that among them there might be a Demon Tribe Supreme.

"I have delivered the message; we take our leave."

The Four Great Demon Kings came quickly and left just as quickly.

Just a few brief words have already left behind sufficient intimidation.

Deep within the imperial palace, Yan Emperor's voice rumbled forth.

Since the Demon Tribe Supreme has already acknowledged the existence of your Spirit Clan, our Great Yan Dynasty ought to have the bearing of the human race; henceforth within the Great Yan Dynasty, the Spirit Clan may also cultivate freely.

……

Yan Wu Jie stood dazed in place.

Ah? It's done?

The freedom and equality the Spirit Clan sought—has it come to pass just like that?

And all of this is a gift from the mysterious Demon Tribe Supreme—who is that Supreme, and why would he help the Spirit Clan?

"Could it be related to our ancestor?"

Three days ago, he had only just seen Elder Wu You's reincarnated form; today the long-held wish of the Spirit Clan of Qingyun Prefecture has already been fulfilled.

It must be closely related to the Elder Ancestor!

Thinking of this, Yan Wu Jie bowed his head toward the direction of Youliang County.

"Yan Wu Jie thanks the Elder Ancestor on behalf of the entire Spirit Clan of Qingyun Prefecture."

"May the Spirit Clan last forever."

……

Within Youliang County, Lin Chuan watched Long Rainbow after Long Rainbow come and go, yet the great battle ended without a hitch.

As for what exactly happened, that is beyond his knowledge.

In the following days, personnel from the Demon‑Slaying Office frequently came to the Lin family manor to conduct investigations.

Lin Chuan was gone for three days, and in the end he still hadn't captured the Spirit Clan's Yu Xiao Rao, which naturally aroused suspicion from the Demon‑Slaying Office.

But the Demon‑Slaying Office investigated multiple times, and each time proved Lin Chuan innocent.

At noon seven days later, Demon‑Slaying Envoy Pei Yin Yi and Yu Hui Lan came again to the Lin manor, bringing news that startled Lin Chuan.

"Two Daoist Friends, today a major event occurred: the three great dynasties jointly issued an imperial edict. Guess what it is?"

Because the Demon‑Slaying Office frequently investigated Lin Chuan, causing him trouble, as a teammate in that operation, Yu Hui Lan felt guilty and was also forbidden from contacting the Lin siblings.

Only now has the ban been lifted.

Lin Chuan probed, saying: "Is it related to the Spirit Clan?"

"Exactly."

Yu Hui Lan replied: "From now on, within the territories of the three great dynasties, the Spirit Clan is permitted to cultivate freely; any Spirit Clan registered in the records shall be protected by dynastic law."

"Ah?"

Lin Chuan was dazed.

What exactly did Yan Wu Jie do? Or did other powerful members of the Spirit Clan take action?

"I'm also very surprised."

Yu Hui Lan laughed and said: "For the dynasty, this can also be considered a good thing, after all the Spirit Clan's numbers are already huge."

"If they really tried to exterminate the Spirit Clan, the dynasty would lose many cultivators, and the Demon‑Slaying Office would bear the brunt."

"Moreover, regarding your siblings' merits, I have already submitted a report; once the Imperial Director reviews it, the rewards will be issued."

Pei Yin Yi put on a mysterious expression.

"The Imperial Director has promoted many talented cultivators in recent years; you two both possess extraordinary talent."

"If you gain the Imperial Director's favor, you might get a chance to freely select rewards from the Demon‑Slaying Office's Treasure Vault—so don't refuse when the time comes."