Chapter 135: 134 When Working, State Your Position! 6K Subscribers Wanted

The name "Jitian Divine Palace" was thought up on the spot by Wang Wu; after all, since his identity is that of an alien from another galaxy, he needs an organization.

This galaxy has a Heavenly Court, so the outer galaxy, being a clearly more powerful civilization, must also have a name worthy of that level.

So Wang Wu pondered and combined his master Qin Xiang's Jitian Vajra Gate with his second master Yin Shenli's Yinji Divine Sect, creating the current "Jitian Divine Palace."

He hadn't intended to found any organization, but there was no choice; to give his "origin" a relatively plausible explanation, he chose to weave a lie.

Though it might not really count as a lie.

The next day, Tian Ling asked Wang Wu to come over to discuss some matters, still about the cultivation method Wang Wu provided, concerning its dissemination.

The method must be spread, but Wang Wu doesn't plan to reveal himself yet, so after thinking, he chose to invite Tian Ling to join his "Jitian Divine Palace."

From that day on, the Jitian Divine Palace was no longer just a fictitious organization fabricated by Wang Wu, but an actual place.

As for where this place is, Tian Ling currently has no right to know. Nevertheless, since Wang Wu recruited him, Wang Wu told him about his lineage within the Jitian Divine Palace.

Qin Xiang of the Jitian Vajra Gate and Yin Shenli, the True God of Yinji, are among the Eastern Deities of the Jitian Divine Palace.

The Jitian Divine Palace is divided into four major forces—East, West, South, and North—corresponding to the southeast, west, and north of Qin Xiang's hometown on Earth; since Qin Xiang and Yin Shenli are both Easterners, they naturally belong to the "Eastern Deities."

Indeed, the reason the Jitian Divine Palace has become a real organization now is that both masters have joined.

As for Brother Assassin, Wang Wu originally wanted to invite him, but under the strong opposition and threats of the two masters, he had to give up.

As for the head of the Jitian Divine Palace, his power is great and unfathomable; even Wang Wu, an internal member, does not know his identity.

【Bo Sheng Gui Bi Ni Ma Si Le: Disciple, you damn sure didn't secretly invite that scoundrel Wu Yun into our little group, right?】

【Shan Ding Dong Yao Guai: No, master, I didn't invite him.】

【Bo Sheng Gui Bi Ni Ma Si Le: That's fine, don't invite him; this is a secret organization exclusive to us, and a waste like him has no right to enter.】

【Bo Sheng Gui Bi Ni Ma Si Le: I'll pull some people in for you later. Damn, disciple, the name you gave this Jitian Divine Palace is pretty good, huh? I bet you can attract a decent crowd.】

Regarding the disciple's invitation to join a secret organization, Qin Xiang agreed without any hesitation. After all, someone like him—a demon… er, a big shot—has naturally held important positions in many secret societies.

【Wo Cai Shi Tian Xia Di Yi Sha Shou: Disciple, could you send more photos? Like those explicit ones from last time—see if you can find someone willing to show their face. Of course, if you don't want to show your face, that's fine; as long as the other party is willing.】

【Wo Cai Shi Tian Xia Di Yi Sha Shou: Remember to cultivate more lately; once you reach Mid‑Third Rank, I'll pass you a new method I just researched last week, though you need at least Sixth Rank to practice it.】

【Shan Ding Dong Yao Guai: Uh, well, I'll see later; here's some selfies for you, master.】

【Shan Ding Dong Yao Guai: (image) (image) (image)】

Ever since he first sent his private photos to master Yin Shenli, the woman has become unstoppable.

Now she even demands that other female demons appear in the pictures, and that they be shot from a certain angle.

But this is easy to solve; Tianmang City is full of demons, and they don't mind being filmed while they act.

If it weren't for the rule that in public places where the number of demons exceeds a certain limit, doing that would lead to imprisonment, the city would just become a millions‑strong demon… ahem.

He first sent a few photos to his master, and since the master started requesting them, his photography skill has kept improving.

It's evident the master is very satisfied with his photos. But Wang Wu is a bit puzzled: the master is clearly beautiful—though a bit plain, not that plain—so logically she shouldn't be unable to find a partner, right?

Why does she have to amuse herself alone instead of finding a boyfriend?

However, Wang Wu certainly wouldn't dare ask directly, so he can only keep his doubts to himself.

In the stone chamber of Tianmang Palace, while chatting with Tian Ling, his mind was simultaneously engaged in high‑intensity communication with his masters.

"From now on, you and I will be colleagues, though you are still an unofficial staff member without a formal roster," the mental conversation ended, and the real‑world dialogue also drew to a close.

Wang Wu patted Tian Ling's shoulder, giving him a senior's encouragement.

"Although, as unofficial members of the Jitian Divine Palace, we currently have no salary… er, no stipend, no pay. But don't be sad, because I don't get a salary either; my master doesn't get one either."

"You should know my grandmaster, right? The one who possessed me and flattened Tongtian City with a single strike."

"Of course I know," Tian Ling nodded. "Young Hero Wang… er, Brother Wang's master truly wields terrifying power; even when manifested in Brother Wang, it can unleash world‑destroying might."

"Haha, indeed, indeed." Wang Wu was thrilled by Tian Ling's sincere praise; after all, when the other praises his master, he also basks in the glory.

"Unfortunately my body is far too weak; I can't even manifest one ten‑thousandth of my master's power, sigh."

"Alright, that'll do. As you said, first gather the lords of the nearby demon cities for a meeting, and then spread this method locally."

"But I won't take the lead; it's better for you to handle the demon‑race affairs."

Having said that, Wang Wu rose from his seat, ready to leave.

"Oh right, one more thing." As he reached the doorway, Wang Wu stopped, turning to look at Tian Ling:

"When working, state your title."

"Yes, Lord Wang." Tian Ling bowed his head.

"Hm?"

"Er, Commissioner Wang."

"That's about right." Hearing the name "Commissioner Wang," Wang Wu felt satisfied and finally turned away.

He hadn't expected that running a secret organization could satisfy his bureaucratic cravings; it was indeed enjoyable.

He left with a grin as the stone chamber doors shut, and Tian Ling, recalling the recent discussion with Wang Wu, fell into contemplation.

How can this method be smoothly spread throughout demon society without attracting human attention?

It would be fine if it only circulated among a few demon cities, but the problem is the method is clearly meant for all demons worldwide.

Moreover, the potency of this method seems to exceed the limits.

After trying to cultivate it for a while yesterday, Tian Ling immediately realized this.

As a prodigy among demons, his talent needs no explanation.

Before he even took physical form, he was already a top‑tier great demon of the Void‑Cavern realm, and after taking form he directly leapt to the "Wangzhen" realm.

Fifty years after taking form, he entered the Law‑Completion stage.

One hundred fifty years after taking form, he reached the pinnacle, with no path forward.

Of course, this pinnacle refers to the highest level of demon cultivation methods; he is not the number‑one demon master—someone else holds that title.

Nevertheless, he is indeed among the elite of the strongest demons.

The demon race's top combat power is stronger than that of the human race, but the number of humans with top‑tier combat power is far greater than that of the demons.

There's nothing that can be done, because humans reproduce so abundantly, and they also grow so quickly.

From an ordinary mortal to entering the Dao realm, the fast ones can achieve it in as little as a hundred years.

And the unparalleled strongmen in human history can reach the end of the extraordinary path in less than a hundred years. For example, the great shamans and strong ones of the Yin‑Shang era rarely took more than a hundred years to reach their peak.

The number of demon race cultivation techniques is not large, and their quality is uneven; a considerable portion of them were created by humans for the demons.

Techniques that allow demons to cultivate to the pinnacle are extremely scarce, and they are essentially the "unsullied secrets" of a single clan or city.

Now that this set of techniques can solve the demons' biggest problem and let them reach the end of the extraordinary path, the future leap in the demon race's strength is something Tian Ling does not even dare to imagine.

But this will inevitably become a problem they must face in the future: when the demon race begins to rise, how should they handle their relationship with humans?

Will war break out, or will humans not react, leaving the relationship between the two sides unchanged as before?

Although the latter is exactly what Tian Ling hopes for, Tian Ling also knows it is unlikely.

"Huo Ying, Huo Yuan."

After bowing his head in deep thought for a long while, Tian Ling called out to his two guards.

But after waiting for a long time, the two female demons gave no response. Then he looked up and thought, "Good grief, are there any demons left in the stone chamber? No way."

At that moment, Tian Ling remembered that the two seemed to have left together when Wang Wu went out.

When the two returned yesterday, seeing the two demons' condition gave Tian Ling a start; he thought they were pregnant. Later he learned they were not, just…

Uh, to be honest, Commissioner Wang really is impressive, truly an alien demon race.

He first scanned the outside of the stone chamber to confirm Wang Wu wasn't there again today, then Tian Ling opened the stone door and walked out.

This is the Demon‑Restraining Stone Chamber, which exerts a strong suppressive force on half‑demons like him. Normally, unless necessary, Tian Ling does not leave this place.

But today, after several years, Tian Ling left the stone chamber again and entered the Heavenly Python Palace.

Half an hour later, the Heavenly Python Command was sent toward the demon cities in all directions. By afternoon, the lords of the Ten Great Demon Cities had arrived at Heavenly Python City, gathering in the Heavenly Python Palace.

As for Wang Wu, he is currently busy with other matters. Moreover, he never intended to get involved in this, so it has nothing to do with him.

"By the way, why do demons have almost no scent after they transform?"

In the Heavenly Python Palace, inside Wang Wu's private room, Wang Wu sniffed the toe that was brought close to his nose and asked curiously.

"Because ever since our demon race began transforming, our bodies have become close to the pure human form, so naturally there is no scent," Huo Ying said with a smile.

"So that's how it is?" Wang Wu nodded, finally learning about demons from a knowledgeable demon.

There's nothing to do; after all, Shu Niang and the others are just ordinary wild demons, and Zhu San Niang is a bit better but not omniscient.

"But, I didn't expect the young hero to actually like this," Huo Yuan lifted her head at this moment, swallowed the intense humiliation Wang Wu gave her, and, with a flushed face, said angrily.

Even though her hands could no longer escape, she still didn't give up, repeatedly attacking Wang Wu with her feet.

She had never done this before; it's not her specialty, but somehow... uh, never mind.

Although her talent is already top‑tier among her kind, Wang Wu nevertheless wields Geng Metal Qi, specializing in subduing demons and monsters, so it's fair to say these two demon prodigies are simply unlucky.

Their attacks had no effect and instead provoked Wang Wu's furious retaliation.

Before meeting Wang Wu, the sisters Huo Ying and Huo Yuan were confident in their abilities; after all, being able to keep so many retainers at home already demonstrated their strength.

However, the Dao may be a foot higher, but the demon is a yard higher. Compared with Wang Wu, they are merely average.

Meanwhile, in another part of the Heavenly Python Palace, the council hall.

"Has the Great King Tian Ling actually been born?"

Seeing Tian Ling seated on the main throne of the hall, the demon kings in the council were all astonished.

After all, several centuries ago, the Heavenly Python Palace had already been handed over to his son Tian Xing for management.

Tian Xing not only surpasses his father in strength, possessing an extraordinary talent, but also excels in governance, not inferior to his father.

It should be noted that Tian Ling once held a high office in human society, managing a huge county, whereas Tian Xing never studied in the human world, achieving this level solely through his father's teachings.

All the demon kings are rulers of a city, so they naturally felt very envious.

After all, in demon society—not only in demon society but also in human society—it is the same. In any society, finding a qualified successor is not an easy task.

Humans are relatively fine; although cultivators find reproduction difficult, they can let ordinary talented members of the family manage the clan.

But demons are different; ordinary demons find reproduction extremely difficult, let alone these top‑tier great demons.

Some demon cities even perished here; the ruler's abilities were merely average, and without offspring, the great power eventually slipped away, forcing him to abdicate the city lordship.

Even if there are descendants, with a demon's second‑generation education level, it can't be said to be ineffective, but it's only a marginal improvement.

Fortunately, Tian Ling is a demon who cares about the whole demon race, so in the years after his return he has authored many textbooks covering all aspects, naturally including how to govern and how to educate the next generation.

And it is precisely these textbooks that have fostered the flourishing demon cities in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains today.

Although his strength is still insufficient, in terms of reputation, Tian Ling is undoubtedly the number one demon of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains.

It would not be an exaggeration to say he is the top demon among the entire demon race.

Moreover, most importantly, Tian Ling will help other demon races educate their offspring.

Wang Wu hasn't met them because demon reproduction is difficult; demons are not born every year.

And because of Tian Ling's demonic transformation, the task of educating other demons' offspring now largely falls to his son.

When Tian Ling appeared in the council hall, the previously noisy venue fell silent instantly.

In the eyes of every demon present, one could see their heartfelt respect for this demon race's number one demon.

"Everyone."

Tian Ling, dragging his half‑demon body, sat on the main throne and addressed the group of demons below:

"I have summoned you all here primarily to inform you of something."

"Today I have refined a set of techniques; this is a universal demon method I created by gathering all my lifelong knowledge, available for all demons to practice."

Indeed, the number of demon cultivation techniques is not only few, but many are restricted to the race. Although those not of this race can use them, the effect is certainly greatly reduced.

However, under the research of the geniuses in the Yun Guang City Genius Club, despite the sample size being small—only a dozen or so sets—they managed to forcefully produce a "universal method".

Wang Wu had no intention of revealing himself, nor of exposing the Extreme Heaven Divine Palace, so the ownership of this technique shifted from the Extreme Heaven Divine Palace to Tian Ling.

"I want to spread it, so that all demon races under heaven know it and can cultivate it."

As soon as those words were spoken, there was little reaction on the spot, until Tian Ling said the next sentence. Instantly, the whole venue erupted in astonishment.

"This set of universal method is called the 'Earth Demon Method', available for all demon races to cultivate, and each can have a chance to step into the Heavenly Passage Realm."

The demon kings present are not all as strong as Tian Ling, having already reached the Heavenly Passage Realm; anyone whose strength reaches Delusion‑Breaking can be called a 'Demon King'.

Of course, the demons in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains are of higher caliber, so the rulers of the demon cities here are often in the True Realm, which is relatively weak; those a bit stronger are in the Law‑Entering Realm, though still not average level.

In fact, within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, the average strength of demon city rulers is above the Law‑Entering Realm, but this realm does not exist in the current True Dao power system.

Using the ancient Shang‑Zhou era realm names, this realm is called 'Peerless', followed by 'Abyss', not that Abyss.

The Abyss Heavenly Passage, and the Heavenly Passage, is the highest realm ever attainable on this planet throughout history.

Upon reaching the Heavenly Passage Realm, their speed has already reached an astonishing three hundred Mach, with a maximum of three hundred eighty Mach.

At such speeds, merely flying super‑fast in the air is enough to stir natural disasters between heaven and earth.

"This, this…"

The demon kings, upon hearing Tian Ling's words, were all filled with unparalleled shock.

"Heavenly Spirit King!! This, this, this must never happen!!!"

What Tian Ling could think, the other demon kings could naturally think as well; a stunningly beautiful female demon immediately flew into the sky and shouted at Tian Ling:

"We have all been blessed by your grace, Heavenly Spirit King; without you, the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains would not enjoy such prosperity today."

"But this matter…" she shook her head forcefully, this matter must never happen!!!

"The concerns you have, I have naturally considered," Tian Ling said, looking at the female demon before him.

She is the ruler of Luoyu City, not far from Heavenly Python Mountain, whose strength is also the Heavenly Passage Realm.

"If this method spreads among all demon races, it will inevitably draw the attention of the human race onto us."

"Then, since the Great King knows the possible consequences of this matter, why would you…"

"All of you should also know that a human from my Heavenly Python City has arrived," Tian Ling said slowly at this point.

The demons in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains are well‑informed, as they frequently interact with human society. Many major events in the human world naturally reach them quickly.

And the destruction of Southern Province Tongtian City—aside from the fact that Yuan Province lies right next to Southern Province—even if it were not, such a heavyweight event has already spread throughout the Great Zhou.

After all, that is a Heavenly Court inheritance.

The emergence of the Heavenly Court inheritance naturally draws all surrounding forces' attention onto the person named 'Wang Wu'.

From where does he come, which sect does he belong to, what forces lie behind him, and how powerful are they?

And the destructive power the opponent displayed last year at Si Hun Shan gave people a rough understanding of this matter.

Powerful, absolutely powerful, and of a crushing‑level strength.

Even if they employed all the current trump cards of the Great Zhou Dynasty, they could not erase the entire Tongtian City from this world without leaving a trace.

They cannot achieve that.

Not only because Tongtian City itself is resilient, but also because of the wandering monsters within it.

Those demon generals, as well as demon‑god projections.

Demon generals are far stronger than the Heavenly Passage Realm; their speed can even surpass the Great Zhou's 'Blazing Sun', and destroying a city is merely a snap of the fingers for them.

Even higher, the 'Demon Gods', though only projections, may not be as strong as those wandering demon generals in the mortal world, yet the power they possess is equally bizarre and far beyond normal reasoning.

"B‑but this matter, this situation…" Although everyone knows Wang Wu's identity, the ruler of Luoyu City also finds it somewhat incomprehensible:

"How does this matter relate to Wang Wu?"

"Of course it is related," Tian Ling said with a smile. "What if this one's attitude toward the matter is supportive?"

Since ancient times, the demon race and the human race have been you eat me, I eat you, yet despite that, there is actually no deep hatred or intractable conflict between the two races.

After all, it's merely a link in the food chain; demons eat humans because they're hungry, and humans eat demons for the same reason.

Throughout history, there have never been lacking nations that accept the demon race, where humans and demons cohabit, and there is no political distinction between them.

(End of Chapter)