Chapter 31: Di Tian Establishes Authority with the Demon Clan

Regarding Wang Shu's doubts, Di Tian offered little explanation.

The Dao‑Demon conflict seemed extremely perilous; even the Yin and Yang of the consummated Mixed Primordial Golden Immortal and others were slain by Hongjun's trap.

In reality, once the western ley line detonates, all reincarnated demon gods fighting will already be severely crippled.

Thus the danger level will plunge sharply!

Moreover, he does not intend to take part directly.

He only wishes to opportunistically seize the Universe Tripod.

Just to covet some of Luo Hou's inheritance.

Of course, if the matter is untenable, the inheritance can be abandoned.

Only the Universe Tripod must be obtained.

Even if it means relying on Chaos Pearl Divine Might, tracking the Universe back to its cave residence, or seizing an opportunity to ambush and kill midway.

In any case, it must never escape his grasp!

Publicly, the Universe Tripod is the father's companion treasure, formed from the Chaos Azure Lotus Pod.

He is merely reclaiming an inheritance!

Privately, whether it is his own scheme or concerning the Starlight Divine Court.

The Universe Tripod is a crucial component!

If there is even a sliver of chance, he must act, silently destroying the Universe Tripod!

"I have a reason to enter the fray."

Di Tian replied in a deep voice, giving Wang Shu a final admonition.

"If I go to the Primeval Wilderness, you shall temporarily assume the Star Emperor's throne."

"I will leave the Purple Forbidden Imperial Seal, the Celestial Sphere Star Map, and the Four Treasures of Culture and Dao in the Star Court."

"With these artifacts, as long as the Mixed Primordial Great Luo does not attack, I should be able to lead the Star Deities and hold out until I return."

"If the matter is untenable, everything here can be abandoned."

"As long as you are safe, all other things and resources are merely external, understand?"

"Understood."

Wang Shu gave a slight nod, her expression growing a bit solemn.

"You must be careful."

"Hongjun's reincarnated demon gods are all bone‑chewing parasites that never spit out the bones."

Di Tian's eyes turned cold and sharp as he nodded, assuring Wang Shu.

His understanding of Hongjun and the others.

Is far deeper than that group of the Old Yin himself.

And if truly nothing can be done, survival naturally takes precedence.

After all, no matter how god‑defying the artifacts are, they are not as important as he is.

In any case, the Heaven and Earth Tripod will eventually fall into Primordial Lord's hands.

At worst, later he can snatch it back from the opponent.

"If nothing else, return to cultivation."

"When the time comes, I will depart on my own."

Upon hearing this, Wang Shu immediately asked Di Tian.

Whether the previously issued Demon Clan extermination order should be halted.

And since Di Jun and his brother have been silent for a long time, apparently already descended to the mortal realm, should they be captured and imprisoned in the Star Prison?

"The Demon Clan extermination order need not be stopped."

"Ambitious wolves and rogue scamps across the world are as countless as carp leaping over a river."

"This provides a perfect chance to intimidate them."

Di Tian pondered briefly, and a decision formed in his mind.

"Only by letting them witness the Star Court's power, realizing their own insignificance, will the Starshine Treasure Pill forever remain the mainstream currency of the Primeval Wilderness."

"It will be immensely beneficial to our subsequent plans."

"As for Di Jun and the other, hold off for now."

Hearing this, Wang Shu immediately responded coldly.

"Very well, I will see the Demon Clan extermination order through to the end."

"Using it to intimidate the myriad races of the lower realm."

"Hmm."

Di Tian gave a slight nod, about to send Wang Shu away.

A sudden insight flashed in his mind, prompting a question about the Demon Clan extermination order.

"Let the innate Star Deities of the lower realm restrain their subordinates."

"All actions against the Demon Clan must, during the Great Calamity of the Three Tribes, align with the Phoenix Tribe's regulations."

"Suppression as the primary aim, killing as secondary."

"Now that celestial wars are about to erupt, if we can avoid accruing excessive karma and sin, it is better not to slaughter indiscriminately."

"As for the captured Demon Clan soldiers."

Di Tian's eyes flickered a few times, and a solution presented itself.

"If anyone is willing to take them, sell them all at a low price."

"If no one dares to buy, pull them all back to mine spirit ore and purge the Stellar River's malignant qi."

"When its usefulness is fully drained, just toss it beyond the Chaos heavens and let it live and die on its own."

"In addition, bounties can be placed on members of the demon race."

"If you can bring back the heads of the Eight Great Demon Generals, each yields a million Star Radiance Pills!"

……

"The sun and moon shift, the seas turn to mulberry fields."

"In the blink of an eye, ten thousand years have passed."

"Accompanied by Diti's decree, it spread across all ten‑thousand races of the lower world."

"It can be said to have directly sparked a wave of demon‑hunting fervor."

"From the myriad innate divine races above, down to wandering mercenaries and lone wolves."

"All because the upgraded Demon Race Annihilation Order manifested in the world."

"And the frenzy surged into the western lands!"

"Even within the subsequent seven thousand years."

"With Luo Hou stationed over the demon race, there are still life‑forms that crave money over life."

"Continuously harassing and attacking the territories controlled by the demon race."

"In merely ten‑thousand years, the demon race's grip on the western continent has already lost seventy percent."

"Only the core region centered on Mount Sumeru remains."

"Because of Luo Hou's suppression, it did not fall into the hands of the myriad races!"

"Moreover, a host of innate star deities and their subordinate races enforce Diti's issued command."

"They remain hidden behind the scenes, with few opportunities to act."

"They themselves have never been tainted by much karma or sin."

"On the contrary, they have amassed many demon slaves, exchanged for numerous heavenly materials, earthly treasures, magical artifacts and divine weapons, greatly filling the Star Court treasury."

"Thus the Star Radiance Pill has become the mainstream currency of Thus line: Honghuang Tian Di."

"Any transaction‑related activity is ninety‑nine percent settled with Star Radiance Pills."

"However, it is unclear whether the present timing has not arrived, or some other reason."

"The fallen treasure money has never been found."

"'Demon Ancestor, we can no longer shrink away like this."

"'If we do not counterattack, we will eventually be exterminated by the myriad races!'"

"'Indeed, Demon Ancestor.'"

"'Today's Swift‑wind, Golden Turtle, Waterfowl, and Cunning Lion have all been surrounded and killed, taken to the Star Court for reward money.'"

"'If this continues, the demon race you painstakingly built will be reduced to ashes.'"

"……"

"Atop Mount Sumeru, the Wraith Fox, Shang Xiang, Midge Dragon, and Cu Wei knelt before Luo Hou, continuously wailing about the current state of the demon race."

"'Enough! Stop arguing!'"

"Regarding the four's report, Luo Hou was well aware, but he truly is a bit stretched thin now."

"He must not only forge the Four Demon‑Slaying Swords and the Demon‑Slaying Formation diagram, but also prepare to confront the imminent arrival of Hongjun and others."

"Where does he find so much free time to go around putting out fires!"

"'Gather all surviving demons to the Sumeru Mountains; without my command, none may leave!'"

"'Let me completely deal with Hongjun and the others.'"

"'Whether it's the myriad races coming to plunder the west, or the Star Court established by Diti's wretched dog‑like creation!'"

"'Settle all new and old grudges together!!'"

"However, just as Luo Hou burned with anger, Hongjun and his party had already quietly arrived outside his cave."

"After all, the principle of beating a fallen dog and taking its life while it's ill is not understood by Diti alone."

"Now the demon race is suppressed by the myriad races, yet Luo Hou has not appeared for a long time, surely preparing a trump card to annihilate them."

"If we don't act at this moment."

"Could it be that we should wait until he's ready, then go up to die?"

"'Luo Hou, come out quickly and meet death!'"

"Hongjun's thunderous shout instantly rang across the western lands, causing every being of the myriad races to turn their heads."

"'Someone actually crusades against Luo Hou? Now there's a good show to watch.'"

"'What kind of show is this! Someone actively restrains Luo Hou, and we don't use this moment to kill more demons—do we expect Star Radiance Pills to rain from the sky?'"

"'You fool, can't you keep your voice down, or go quietly yourself? Now everyone has heard!'"

"'Who cares what they do! Let's see how strong the crusaders are; if they fail, what then? If they can truly restrain Luo Hou, then saying or not saying is the same, everyone knows we're not fools.'"

"……"

"When those words were spoken, the eyes of countless beings instantly lit up, all gazing toward the heavens, anger blazing, the world‑dominating might of Luo Hou."

"As long as the opponent shows the slightest hint of fear, that will be the moment the gluttonous feast begins!"

"(End of Chapter)"