Chapter 325: with translation of chapter title

At the banquet, Di Jun, as the Yao Emperor, first summarized the past development of the Heavenly Court.

the Demon Race population

Living conditions

Advancement in teaching and transformation

and so on and so forth

Di Jun expressed this with feeling, stating that the existence and continuation of the Heavenly Court are in line with the interests and wishes of the vast Demon Race populace, and are based on the most upright merits.

His words were both beautifully spoken and very reasonable.

Because they are all facts.

Under the Heavenly Court's governance, the present era's human affairs are indeed developing toward prosperity.

Each day should be a little better than before.

The Heavenly Court's decision-making layer needs no doubt about its ability; it has gathered many, many extraordinarily capable strong individuals.

Managing Honghuang to keep it stable yet progressive is more than enough.

The only subtlety lies in the distribution of the era's dividends.

Who took more?

Who took less?

As for these things, Di Jun would not elaborate in detail; he chose to gloss over them.

Instead, he turned the topic to the reason for holding this banquet: many powerful beings brought their industries to join the Heavenly Court, thereby increasing its strength.

"The Heavenly Court has created a prosperous age, making survival easy for the Demon Race and still offering room for advancement."

"Just now, another batch of powerful beings has chosen to join our Heavenly Court's cause, pushing the Heavenly Court to accelerate Honghuang's development."

"This is of great historical significance and will surely be sung for ages."

"Daoist Hongyun, Daoist Kunpeng, Daoist Zhenyuan... their contributions will be forever remembered by all!"

Di Jun highly praised the actions of Kunpeng, Hongyun, Zhenyuanzi and other powerful beings, expressing approval for their correct choices and giving them extremely high evaluations.

Although the investigation results of the Yingzhao Yao Marshal show that many of these powerful beings harbor ill intentions.

However, Di Jun was not flustered; he did not turn hostile on the spot but dealt with it patiently.

After all, human hearts have problems.

But those industries are indeed genuine.

Donghuang Emperor Jun wanted to catch a big fish, gathering a bunch of 'scumbags' to cheat money and sex, trying to mooch off the Heavenly Court.

But before that, they also need to show enough value to advance the plan… the Heavenly Court is not a naive fool; how could it easily fall for a trap?

At this moment, both sides are fishing each other, engaged in a tug-of-war.

People fish for fish, while fish also fish for people.

Those in a high position have many means.

The fish have enormous strength and also have water surface cover, making them equally troublesome.

At this moment, Di Jun wants to strike back, to kill that big fish pretending to take the hook——

For example, by subtly adjusting industries with problematic leadership, bit by bit stripping the original management's control, replacing them with his own people, thereby sidelining dangerous elements.

Wait until the time is ripe.

Then round up those powerful beings who have lost their backing in one sweep.

This way, hidden dangers are eliminated, and those industries can be smoothly taken over, adding genuine war potential to the Heavenly Court that can be deployed against the Wu Clan.

This entire process requires excellent strategic means to be realized… however, Di Jun still has great confidence in himself.

"No need to boast."

"I'm also a master of the officialdom!"

Di Jun had a faint smile in his eyes.

To onlookers, this was his relief and joy at the Heavenly Court's growing strength.

The likes of Hongyun and other powerful beings who joined this time, seeing Di Jun's obvious delight, each weighed it a bit and then stood up in turn to speak.

The Yao Emperor has already highly praised their noble and excellent virtues, for they have devoted a compassionate and merciful public heart to the Heavenly Court's governance of Honghuang… they at least ought to return the favor, lifting each other up in flowery sedans, launching a mode of mutual commercial praise.

——Why did they join the Heavenly Court?

It is absolutely not because they were intimidated by the mighty assault of Donghuang Taiyi, who blocked the Kunlun Mountain gate and challenged the Three Pure Ones.

It is entirely because they have observed the data of the Heavenly Court's governance over the years and deeply believe that only the Heavenly Court group led by the four Yao Emperors can lead the Honghuang world into the most glorious human prosperity.

They were moved by the Yao Emperor's fists as big as a sandpot and his conscience, shaken by the lofty and pure character of the leader, and admired the selfless virtue of each Heavenly Court official who upholds righteousness in court……

All these factors combined led them to take this path, joining their industries to the Heavenly Court and relinquishing a large part of their leadership, cooperating with the Heavenly Court's various planning and development orders.

"The Heavenly Court's holy virtue shines brightly like the great sun!"

"Let all beings look up to it, let the divine revere it!"

The Grand Minister of Destiny stood up, deeply moved, and joined the mutual-praise group.

The whole scene was extremely harmonious.

Later, Saints, Yao Marshals, Yao Gods, and guests from all sides joined together in praise and cheers, celebrating the Heavenly Court.

Only a few people remained calm as before.

Like the ancestral witch Gonggong, arms crossed, his cold laughter never ceased from the start.

Also like Nüwa, in splendid fine attire, looking both charming and dignified, absolutely beautiful… yet from time to time she would secretly roll her eyes, indicating her disdain for those mutual-praise remarks, making goosebumps rise.

Moreover, the Fuxi sovereign seated beside Nüwa, with a most playful smile, watched the scenes of the banquet…… as if enjoying a monkey show.

……

"Our Heavenly Court is a large collective that is very particular about merits and demerits, right and wrong."

Di Jun raised his hands in a gesture, signaling the guests present to stop the hymn of praise, and then began to put on a show, assigning positions to those who had joined the great powers, indicating that the Heavenly Court and the Demon Emperor still had conscience.

Regarding the matter of joining, there was no forced buying or selling, no military coercion, and utmost care was taken for those who joined the great powers.

In the future, if any great Luo who had joined the evil camp wishes to turn from darkness to light, our Heavenly Court will also follow the above example and give them appropriate treatment, drip!

"Those who have helped the Heavenly Court, we will not forget their merits; they will surely receive preferential treatment."

Di Jun's gaze turned to Peng, "Great Sage Peng."

"Through the Peng-Peng communication platform, you have linked the demon race's people from all corners of the world and the Nine Nether Eight Wilds, outputting specific written language, year after year, subtly influencing, allowing various memes to prevail……"

"Your contribution to the human way is enormous, achieving the accomplishment of uniform script, allowing cultural exchange among all races to proceed unobstructed."

"Based on actual results, your merit in education is immense!"

"I, on behalf of the shared will of the gods of the Heavenly Court, besides keeping your original position as head of the Peng-Peng platform unchanged, hereby grant you the title of Demon Master, to participate in the educational work, assisting several Heavenly Dao Saints in better educating the masses, imparting content that conforms to contemporary values…… I wonder, Fellow Daoist, are you willing to take it on?"

Great Sage Peng rose, his eyes narrowing for a moment, then he nodded with a smile indicating agreement, "Willing, willing, I am truly willing."

"Please rest assured, Emperor Jun, I will certainly do well in the Demon Master's work." He clasped his fists, smiling brightly.

Having said that, he turned and looked toward the several Saints, focusing on the Three Pure Ones, "I am the Demon Master; from now on I will be eating from the same bowl as you few, so please bear with me a little."

"..." Lingbao's nose twitched, about to let out a hum.

However, Yuanshi Tianzun, quick-eyed and quick-handed, grabbed Lingbao's arm in one motion, restraining his feelings.

The Morally Exalted Heavenly Lord was most indifferent, completely uncaring about the Demon Emperor's malicious intent in arranging Peng to serve as Demon Master——

Since he is a Demon Master, he is the teacher of all demons in the world; how should the Saints whose goal is to educate beings conduct themselves?

Even if Peng is considered an airborne appointment, his actual authority may not be great.

Yet with the Heavenly Court backing him behind, and his identity as the creator of demon script…… at the very least, a desk in the Language and Text Application, Information Management Bureau of the Honghuang educational system could still be set up, providing a check on the Saints' faction.

Thus it can be seen.

As the Demon Emperor representing the shared will of the Heavenly Court, he is quite dissatisfied with the Three Pure Ones' years of jumping up and down promoting Pangu, and has already prepared to take action to suppress them.

Peng serving as Demon Master is a signal, a beginning.

The Morally Exalted Heavenly Lord, as the eldest of the Three Pure Ones, now steps forward to face all this.

"The responsibility of educating the human way has always been immensely great…… If Emperor Jun can arrange personnel to come assist, we would be delighted beyond measure." The Morally Exalted Heavenly Lord smiled, "We warmly welcome Fellow Daoist Peng's addition."

"However, the Way of Education is unlike others; great strength does not mean one will take on disciples…… In the time ahead, I hope Fellow Daoist Peng will become more familiar with this work, not lead astray the young, causing the masses of the human way to grieve and feel disappointed with the Heavenly Court."

The Morally Exalted Heavenly Lord is not easy to get along with; he immediately thought of a counterargument, standing on a high point and using his seniority to lecture Peng—— actually his true aim was directed at Emperor Jun.

Emperor Jun gave a light chuckle, also not minding.

Just a casual game of chess with one hand.

Emperor Donghua has already lost control, lacking a check on the Three Pure Ones.

Then, as a matter of course, appoint a nominal head of the Education Department to go over, to divide the educational authority of the Saints' faction…… it's not a big deal.

And Peng did not disappoint him.

Immediately he stepped up, entangling and opposing the Morally Exalted Heavenly Lord.

On one hand, he humbly said he was a newcomer, his experience in the educational cause not comparable to that of his seniors.

On the other hand, he also said that times are always changing; as a teacher, one cannot remain stagnant, doing useless repetitive work, but must keep pace with the times to enact reform.

"The Heavenly Court needs to take responsibility for the masses of the human way, for the countless demon race's people, and listen to their voices and wishes."

"Afterward, I will go down to investigate a bit, to see whether the current educational recruitment system needs adjustment."

"If it is what the people desire…… then I ask the several Saints who hold the highest academies of the Dao and Buddhist schools not to make things difficult for me."

"Several of you, do you say it is so?"

Peng wore a thick-skinned expression, his gaze locking with that of the five Saints, sparks flying.

Emperor Jun looked on this scene with slight satisfaction, feeling relieved inwardly, then acted as a mediator.

"All right, all right…… regarding this educational work, you few can go down and discuss further."

"Now is precisely the moment when the Heavenly Court assigns positions; please, everyone, listen quietly."

"Next is Fellow Daoist Red Cloud, who once built the Cloud Cultivation Platform, mobilizing various kinds of power resources, responding to urgent needs, using what people need, achieving great merit, benefiting many people of the human way."

"Therefore, I would like to invite Fellow Daoist Red Cloud to enter the Central Audit Bureau of my Heavenly Court, to serve as one of its deputy directors…… I wonder what Fellow Daoist Red Cloud thinks?"

"However, I have something to say first."

"Because the central authority of the Heavenly Court involves great importance, to avoid misunderstanding among the demon race's people below, fearing that Fellow Daoist might have suspicions of profiteering, if Fellow Daoist Red Cloud you enter the central authority, then the Cloud Cultivation Platform will need to appropriately delegate authority."

Emperor Jun looked at Red Cloud, his face upright and sincere.

Red Cloud also looked at Emperor Jun, eyes unblinking, very focused.

Suddenly, Red Cloud laughed heartily, "Red Cloud here is naturally willing."

"However, regarding the partial transfer of authority on the Cloud Cultivation Platform, please allow some time."

"After all, the accounts inside are numerous and extremely complex…… a newcomer wanting to take over cannot do it in a short time."

"It requires going through many systems of training……"

Blah blah.

Red Cloud said many things that sounded reasonable.

Emperor Jun also acknowledged them one by one.

Only after Red Cloud was satisfied did he turn his gaze to the next allied great power.

"Zhenyuanzi..."

……

At the banquet, the Demon Race's Heavenly Emperor displayed the bearing of a heroic lord, offering high offices and generous posts to those who brought industries to invest, letting them set their minds at ease, proving that the Heavenly Court had no intention of abandoning them after crossing the river.

This effect seems quite outstanding.

In Fengxi's eyes.

Those great divine powers who joined saw their loyalty visibly jump by several tens of percentage points, surging from under fifty to seemingly completely turning toward the Demon Race, inside and out becoming like the Heavenly Court.

Fengxi was somewhat worried about the future.

But he now carries little weight and cannot stop this.

However.

When he saw the aloofly observing Gonggong Zuwu, and also the still calm and composed Nüwa...

Fengxi then knew that the matter might not be so bad as to be beyond fixing.

Thus, he adjusted his mindset and carefully observed the situation again.

Ordinary demon gods rejoiced, delighted by the Heavenly Court's strength.

The Yao Marshal experts also looked pleased and satisfied, happy about the great divine powers joining.

These scenes seemed to have no problem.

Just looking at the surface, Fengxi could find no fault.

However, the extraordinary scheming ability he had honed through years of painstaking effort, giving him a supremely keen intuition, kept sensing something odd.

Ordinary demon gods are fine.

On the other hand, those Yao Marshals.

Their joy seemed not genuine; beneath the smiles lay other subtle thoughts.

This feeling flashed through Fengxi's mind, yet he caught it.

'What on earth is going on?' Fengxi blinked, 'Could it be my illusion?'

He felt somewhat suspicious and paranoid.

But he didn't have to wait long before his doubts were over.

Di Jun had already bestowed titles upon those who joined the great powers, raising his wine cup high, 'Today, all the gods gather together, to witness history.'

'History has already been witnessed, everyone is quite satisfied.'

'Let us share this cup, blessing the Heavenly Court's future, which will be even better.'

'Cheers to the Heavenly Court!' One divine being after another rose with their cups, drank together in unison, shaking the Heavenly Court.

After saying that, they all drank the wine in their cups.

'Good! Good! Good!' Di Jun laughed loudly, 'From now on, you are free to do as you please!'

(End of chapter)