Chapter 983: The Anti-Shang Alliance

"The North Sea Demon Clan, execute them all!"

Yin Qi issued an imperial decree.

If it were the Demon Race from other places, he would still conduct a screening.

As long as they had not eaten members of the Human Race, they could become citizens of the Great Shang, and even have the opportunity to join the army or become officials.

But for the North Sea Demon Clan, there was no need for screening.

They kept the Human Race in captivity and used strong members of the Human Race as Blood Food; they all deserved to die.

"The Great King has ordered: the North Sea Demon Clan, kill without mercy!"

The soldiers were in a fervor.

Slaughter meant military merit.

Now that the North Sea Demon Clan had suffered a crushing defeat, they were completely picking up merit for free.

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The battle in the North Sea stirred the whole world.

It was one thing that the North Sea Demon Clan was routed, but even the three Peak Quasi-Saints—Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Kunpeng Laozu—had joined forces only to end up fleeing for their lives.

As the strongest beneath the Saints, Yin Qi was well-deserving of the title.

At the same time, the appearance of thirty Daluo-level Warships and thirty Daluo-level Puppets made all parties tremble with fear.

The Ren Sect and the Chan Sect successively shrank their spheres of influence.

Countless immortal dynasties, tribes, and numerous second- and third-rate powers either announced their surrender or shrank their spheres of influence, keeping only territories ranging from a few hundred thousand to several million li around their dojos.

This was because, according to the latest announcement issued by the Great Shang Celestial Dynasty, Saint dojos could retain a radius of one hundred million li; Quasi-Saints from fifty million to ten million li; Great Luo Golden Immortals five million li; and Golden Immortals one million li.

Below the level of Golden Immortal, one should not even dream of such a good thing.

Surrender early, and one might still obtain a title of nobility.

If one waited for the Great Shang army to arrive at their door, then there would be nothing left, and they might even be killed.

At the same time, Yin Qi also ordered the Cabinet to take over territories from Buddhism and the Sea of Blood, so the expansion of the Great Shang map accelerated instantly, increasing by billions, or even tens of billions of li of territory every day.

Ever since Yin Qi became a Saint, the flow of time in his Inner Heaven and Earth had reached ten thousand times that of the outside world.

That is to say, one day in the Inner World was twenty-seven years in Honghuang.

Twenty-seven years was enough to train a qualified official for a Dao, a Continent, or even a Domain; the Great Shang Celestial Dynasty was not short of officials at all.

Coupled with the immortal spirits assisting officials at all levels in handling government affairs, it was not only efficient, but all government affairs were under the monitoring of the immortal spirits, ensuring that no major problems would arise locally.

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Taiqing Heaven.

Eight Views Palace.

Yuanshi Tianzun's face was ugly, and he said murderously, "Eldest Brother, since we were born, when have we ever suffered such a crushing defeat and humiliation? That beast Di Qi must die, even if we are punished by Teacher."

Laozi said calmly, "Teacher's order, do you dare to defy it? For the sake of an ant, it is not worth it."

Yuanshi Tianzun was just venting; he did not dare to truly defy the order of Hongjun Daozu.

Just as Laozi said, it was not worth it.

As long as one does not become a Saint, one is ultimately an ant, which he could crush with a wave of his hand.

In the current Honghuang, the only way to become a Saint is to rely on Hongmeng Purple Qi, and the strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi that belonged to Hongyun had long since disappeared; even they could not find it, and he did not believe Yin Qi could have such good luck.

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

Yuanshi Tianzun was unwilling to accept this, gnashing his teeth.

"Wait!"

Laozi's expression was indifferent, and he said coldly, "The Demon Race is ambitious and is secretly planning to resurrect Di Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, and Xihe. They might deceive the world, but they cannot deceive me. Since that is the case, we shall give them a helping hand."

Yuanshi Tianzun was also shocked: "Resurrect Di Jun and the others!"

Laozi nodded and said, "Yes, over these years, the Demon Race has basically recovered its vitality. Before today, we urged the Demon Race many times to counterattack the Primordial Continent, but they remained unmoved.

I knew they were plotting something in secret. With Di Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, Xihe, plus Kunpeng, and you and me, I do not believe we cannot deal with Di Qi.

There are also Jieyin and Zhunti; they are likely wary of Di Qi as well.

Minghe Laozu, and even Tongtian, are not impossible to win over. When the time comes, if we join forces, we will surely be able to eliminate Di Qi."

Speaking to the end, cold light flickered in Laozi's eyes.

Even when he guessed that the Taiji Diagram was on Yin Qi, he had never been this angry, because he only needed to wait—wait for the day his true self returned to Honghuang to capture and kill Di Qi and take back everything; therefore, he had not been in a hurry before.

But now, he really did not want to wait any longer.

Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes lit up: "Good, then you and I shall push the Demon Race. In addition, for Tongtian, I ask Eldest Brother to make a trip. I will go to Jiletian and the Sea of Blood. By the way, what about the Wu Clan and Houtu?"

Di Qi was too strong, which would also hinder the Wu Clan's return to Honghuang.

Laozi thought for a moment and said, "I will make a trip to Wuzu Heaven, though I may not be able to persuade Houtu. If I cannot, I will have my Good Corpse go to the Witch God Realm. That bunch of brutes in the Wu Clan are easier to persuade than Houtu."

Although he disliked the Wu Clan, at this moment he had to put away the disdain in his heart.

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Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun were both men of action and immediately summoned Lu Ya.

Soon, Lu Ya arrived at Taiqing Heaven.

When he heard Laozi say that he knew the Demon Race was planning to resurrect Di Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, and Xihe, he was terrified to death; however, when he subsequently heard Laozi say that he was willing to help with all his might, he turned to joy and excitement.

He was a smart man and instantly understood the crux of the matter.

Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun had suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Di Qi; how could they let such humiliation go unavenged?

When he heard Laozi's proposal to unite all parties to encircle and suppress the Great Shang Celestial Dynasty, Lu Ya knew that the matter of returning to the Primordial Continent was secure.

No matter how strong you, Di Qi, are, you are still just a Peak Quasi-Saint.

If the "Anti-Shang Alliance" could be successfully formed, it would then possess ten Peak Quasi-Saints, as well as dozens of Quasi-Saints.

Even if Di Qi still had Nuwa and the Heavenly Court as allies, he would undoubtedly die.

If they could kill Di Qi and accept the heritage of the Great Shang Celestial Dynasty, then it would not be impossible for the Demon Race to dominate the Primordial Continent in the future.

Thus, Lu Ya arrived with trepidation and left in high spirits.

When he left, he carried countless resources.

With these resources, and by accelerating the progress of collecting sacrifices, he was confident he could resurrect his parents and uncle in about six thousand years, allowing the Demon Race to return to its peak, or even surpass its peak period.

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Shangqing Heaven.

Biyou Palace.

Regarding the arrival of Laozi, Tongtian Jiaozhu did not seem surprised, saying indifferently: "Why have you come?"

Laozi sighed and said: "Third Brother, all that has passed is already like smoke; why must you still harbor resentment? We Three Pure Ones are, after all, one body. If your two brothers are humiliated, the Primordial World will likewise look down upon you."

"Moreover, this person Di Qi is ambitious and will never be satisfied with unifying the Primordial Continent."

"The next step will definitely be the entire Primordial World."

"By then, you and I will both have to live under someone else's shadow."

The corners of Tongtian Jiaozhu's mouth curled up, carrying a sense of mockery: "No matter how ambitious Di Qi is, at least he is upright and honorable. Even if he becomes the Supreme of the Primordial World, could he possibly dare to demand that I, the poor Daoist, bow and submit?"

"You and I are both Saints; every word and action conforms to the Dao."

"Since it has been said that the Three Pure Ones are no more, then there are no longer any Three Pure Ones in this world; I am simply myself."

"Do not drag me into your grievances with Di Qi."

Laozi's heart sank.

Tongtian Jiaozhu's attitude was so firm that it left him with no strategy to employ.

After a long while, he said: "The Eastern Emperor Bell, the Taiji Diagram, and the Pangu Banner are all highly likely to be on Di Qi. I can make the decision that if Di Qi is slain, the Eastern Emperor Bell shall be yours. The Eastern Emperor Bell is most suitable for Suppressing destiny."

Since appealing to emotion would not work, he would then move him with profit. (End of chapter)