Chapter 136: Hunyuan Devil-Slaying Spear! Plundering Jieyin and Zhunti!

Diti didn't expect Minghe to be so decisive.

He didn't even resort to threats or inducements.

He directly severed his connection with his magic treasure.

Truly worthy of one who proves the Dao through slaughter.

Not only is he ruthless toward others, he is extremely ruthless toward himself as well!

"I have taken the Karmic Fire Red Lotus."

Receiving the Karmic Fire Red Lotus handed over by Minghe and confirming it was genuine, Diti nodded slightly and responded in a calm voice.

"Your promise will not change in the slightest."

Saying that, Diti took out the token representing his identity, infused a strand of mana into it, inscribed the edict, and casually handed it to Minghe.

"Holding this token, you may freely enter and exit the Star Treasure Pavilion, the Falling Star Office, and the Hall of Numerous Stars."

"You can enjoy a seventy percent discount on item exchanges, issuing missions, and crafting magic treasures."

"If you wish to seek my aid."

"As long as you hold this token, any industry under any star court can convey your request to me."

"However, the moment you seek my help, this token becomes void."

"Moreover, you must serve me for at least a thousand years, according to the difficulty of the task."

After hearing Diti's conditions, Minghe pondered briefly.

Then he reached out and took the token, solemnly storing it in his bosom.

The conditions for seeking help seem rather harsh.

But when the time comes to truly need the other's aid,

the situation he faces will absolutely be a lethal crisis beyond his strength to resolve or handle!

Under the dual choice of life and freedom,

I am not sure how others would choose.

But when he truly reaches that moment,

let alone freedom, as long as he can preserve his life, he would discard anything!

"Thank you, Emperor Diti, for your great grace."

After respectfully bowing and thanking Diti, Minghe stepped aside, lowered his head, and invited him to rest inside his cave dwelling.

"No, I still need to make a trip to the West."

"Continue your peaceful cultivation."

"Your opportunity to attain the Dao does not lie in cultivation."

"When Nüwa attains the Dao of Grand Unity, that will be your day to ascend to Grand Unity."

"Remember, external power remains external power."

"If you do not wish to be controlled by others, it is best not to rely on others' strength."

Having said that, Diti paid no further attention to the stunned and bewildered Minghe, directly tore through spacetime, and headed toward the Western Lands!

"How could he know where my opportunity to attain the Dao lies?"

"Such matters are known to outsiders, so why am I unaware?"

"And what does the 'external power' he just mentioned mean?"

"Could the Primordial Purple Qi hidden in my eyes be a hidden danger?"

"If I were to attain Grand Unity through it, would I directly fall under Hongjun's control, becoming his puppet?"

"..."

Endless doubts surged continuously in Minghe's mind.

In his heart, the seed of doubt was planted.

As for when it will blossom and bear fruit, turning into a blade that strikes back at Hongjun,

it depends on when Hongjun alters Minghe's autonomous consciousness.

As long as the autonomous will is altered,

one can confirm that the Primordial Purple Qi poses a great hidden danger.

Regardless of whether the other party can awaken on their own,

For Diti, it is an opportunity to harvest Minghe, and even other Heavenly Dao saints.

After all, as long as a sentient being with a sound mind

has its self-consciousness controlled by others, it is an absolutely intolerable bottom line!

It would be fine if no one discovered it.

But once exposed, it will surely become a target feared and slain by all beings!

……

Western Lands, summit of Mount Sumeru

Because Luo Hou previously self-detonated the earth veins.

Only the main veins in the core region of the Western Continent were slightly destroyed.

The Western Continent did not suffer major damage.

After dozens of aeons have passed,

the destroyed earth veins have long since recovered to their original state.

The territories originally belonging to the demon race have all been divided by the beings of the West.

Among them, Jieyin and Zhunti are the strongest in power and the oldest in seniority.

He then occupied the very top of Mount Sumeru's main peak.

He transformed the cave‑heaven blessed land that originally belonged to Luo Hou into his own cultivation hall.

After Di Tian seized the Flaming Red Lotus of Karma,

he concealed himself with a Chaos Pearl, using the Demon Realm as a springboard to enter the void atop Mount Sumeru.

He branded his double pupils with the Great Dao Divine Pattern, scanning the surrounding heavens, earth, and void for several breaths.

He then found the two Jieyin who were packing their luggage, preparing to relocate to the Thirty‑Three Heavens, along with Bi Fang who was guarding them!

"The work of the Hidden Star Hall is done well."

"Even Bi Fang can be swayed under Nüwa's banner."

He looked at the two Jieyin below, moving like a swarm of locusts passing through.

A hint of mockery flashed in Di Tian's eyes.

He hadn't expected that the person the Hidden Star Hall placed among the Ten Great Demon Gods would turn out to be, on the surface, the most loyal to Di Jun and his companion—Bi Fang!

"This pawn cannot be revealed yet."

"We must devise a way that avoids suspicion falling on Bi Fang,"

"…and still be able to plunder the two Jieyin!"

At this thought, a contemplative expression repeatedly flickered in Di Tian's eyes.

A vague outline of a plan gradually formed in his mind.

As the saying goes, the simpler the task, the fewer the flaws!

Anyway, the news that Jieyin and Zhunti have obtained Hongmeng Purple Qi has already spread through the Wu Clan and become known to all beings of the primordial wilderness.

Then he'll play the role of a bandit.

Engaging in overtly righteous plundering and pursuit.

Seizing the merit Golden Lotus from Jieyin's grasp!

If the chance arises to loot everything, he naturally won't let any of it go.

The two are wantless, worthless trash without skin or face.

They are utterly unworthy of possessing Hongmeng Purple Qi!

However, his signature weapons cannot be taken out for use.

Otherwise, people would inevitably associate the plundering of the two Jieyin with him!

Although he fears no one's suspicion.

Yet plundering living beings does tarnish his reputation somewhat.

If he lacks the time and energy to handle the beginning and end,

there's no other recourse but to divert the topic or find someone to take the blame.

But now he has more than enough time.

Naturally, he must conceal himself so that no one can link the act to his existence!

"Then use this artifact to plunder."

After searching the Heaven‑and‑Earth Cauldron for a moment, Di Tian finally found an artifact perfectly suited to his status!

Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure·Hun Yuan Mo Sha Spear.

It contains forty‑eight innate seals and embodies a complete law of destruction and a law of slaughter.

Forged from the Demon Realm's origin, blended with the Demon Realm specialty ore Hun Yuan Mo Iron Crystal and Ten Thousand Spirits Grievous Demon, this spear was created for slaughter!

It can not only unleash Ten Thousand Spirits Grievous Demon, but also corrupt and pollute living beings and artifacts.

If the wielder cultivates the demonic path, no refinement is needed; it directly manifests a two‑hundred percent increase in overwhelming divine might!

"Jieyin, Zhunti, come out and meet your death!!"

Di Tian, wielding half the authority of the Demon Realm, concealed his own aura.

He used the Chaos Pearl to shield his heavenly mechanisms and karma.

Grasping the Hun Yuan Mo Sha Spear, he stepped slowly out of the void.

His entire aura burst forth unabashedly.

In the instant he suppressed heaven, earth, and spacetime, a spear sweep erupted.

It slammed into the void foundation of the blessed cave‑heaven.

In an instant it annihilated most of the middle, forcing Jieyin, Zhunti, and Bi Fang back into the mortal world!!

(End of Chapter)