[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-this-honghuang-is-not-serious":3,"chapter-this-honghuang-is-not-serious-this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-361":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","This Honghuang Is Not Serious!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2263676,4417,"Chapter 361: Xiang Xuanqing Refines Another Treasure, the Chaos Demon God Is Now Stuck to Me","this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-361",361,"\u003Cp>The Underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After summarizing the secrets of creation, the Underworld team each gained insights and began to contemplate seclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I must return to the Immortal Court to continue refining pills—the Immortal Emperor is still waiting for me to revive him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of all the Immortal Dao practitioners, none worked harder to safeguard the safety of the Eastern Emperor than he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time the Eastern Emperor endured calamities and fell into silence, the Supreme One intervened to aid him—this bond was no ordinary one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minghe chuckled and said, “If, this time, you truly can bring that Immortal Emperor to full ‘Awakening,’ I have a rather good suggestion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why not recommend to the Immortal Emperor that he switch to my Underworld Ghost Immortal Dao?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Immortal Emperor’s unique experience—repeatedly ‘dying and dissolving’ only to ‘return from death’—aligns perfectly with our Ghost Immortals’ true principle of ‘walking toward death to be reborn, breaking down to rebuild.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the Immortal Emperor switches to the Ghost Immortal Dao, he might forge a path never before seen, achieving a Dao fruit unparalleled in history!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Supreme One smiled and said, “I’ll pass this along to the Immortal Emperor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the Supreme One casually took a jar of Enlightenment Tea and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I also need to study some new arrays.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Chendao said, “The Three Pure Ones Shop hasn’t opened yet—I’ll go sit for a while and see what Hongjun is up to.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Duobao, let’s go—let’s also take you back to meet Master Feng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it!” Hearing they were going to the House of Creation, Duobao Daoist beamed with joy, immediately leaping to his feet and eagerly following Yu Chendao as they departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the Underworld, Yu Chendao subtly shifted his intent, splitting off a Dao body indistinguishable in aura from his original form, heading straight toward the Golden Court Mountain in the east.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dao Alliance’s influence in the Primordial Chaos had grown rapidly and was now beginning to integrate the major cultivation forces of the east, including the Ten Directions Divine Palace founded by Taihao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of the hidden deities behind the Ten Directions Divine Palace, Yu Chendao naturally needed to attend the relevant meetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’m going back to sleep!” Wangchuan stretched, yawned, looking as if he could drop off at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His “sleeping” was a unique cultivation method—and also his way of fulfilling his Underworld duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The “Three Greats of the Underworld” had clear divisions: Xiang Xuanqing and Minghe stirred up storms and slaughtered recklessly, while Wuyou and Wangchuan guarded the home front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally, Wuyou held the Underworld’s core, while Wangchuan expanded the Underworld’s reach across all worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would lie beneath the Naihe Bridge, letting his consciousness drift freely with the waters of the Yellow Springs, shaping countless Underworld Soul Rivers, then guiding Yin Spirits and Ghost Deities to open paths toward the Underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever the Soul Rivers expanded, the Underworld’s roots took hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever the Underworld’s authority extended, the order and influence of the Underworld Realm spread!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a River God, Wangchuan only needed to lie back comfortably to efficiently complete his duties while steadily accumulating cultivation and advancing his realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this called?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is called winning by doing nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when obstacles arose, he didn’t need to show his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Underworld had ten major branches across the myriad worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ten Yama Kings, as branch masters, commanded numerous Ghost Deities, Ghost Immortals, and Ghost Generals as enforcers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would handle matters proactively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially now that Pingdeng Wang Guangchengzi and Qin Guangwang Chishijing had achieved Da Luo’s Supreme Realm, Wangchuan’s workload had become even lighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, the Thirty-Six Earthly Sovereigns, appointed by Xiang Xuanqing and sponsored by Houtu, were also extremely capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, the Underworld’s internal operations were largely managed by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Meng Wuyou was finally fully liberated from tedious administrative duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our Underworld is doing well everywhere—what we’re still missing is the Great Reincarnation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Wuyou took a light sip of the Enlightenment Tea, its ethereal Dao aura spreading through her lips and teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke calmly: “Only when we complete this final link can our Underworld truly be called the ultimate resting place for all sentient beings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing smiled faintly: “No rush—the sponsor has already received their entry ticket. We just need to wait for the final opportunity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a seasoned angler, Xiang Xuanqing understood the principle of casting a long line to catch a big fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope this day won’t take too long.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of Houtu’s future stunned expression upon discovering the truth made Meng Wuyou want to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, you all attend to your affairs—I’m returning to the Dream World to run some experiments.” With that, dreamlike bubbles and illusions shimmered around Meng Wuyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved to Xiang Xuanqing and Minghe, then cheerfully returned to the Dream World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had countless ideas about Meng Pan Gu awaiting verification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m leaving too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minghe seized the chance and slew himself with a single sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then dissolved into a pool of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That Minghe.” Xiang Xuanqing shook his head with a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everyone had departed, Qifei Tian Palace returned to silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing rose slowly, took one step forward, and stood before the Zhenjue Tian Gong Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked forward calmly, lifted the sealing talisman from the gate, and stepped inside, one step at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hunyuan Ding was ecstatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, do you have a new idea again?” the Hunyuan Ding asked eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a proper idea,” Xiang Xuanqing emphasized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm-hmm, proper! I get it!” The Hunyuan Ding looked at him expectantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, thoughtfully, it split into two, becoming two large cauldrons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Master said he had one proper idea, then there must be at least one improper one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing then took out numerous heavenly treasures and materials, placing them into the two Hunyuan Ding and sequentially affixing talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was the “Chaos Small Bell,” the other the “Book of Formlessness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crafting a Spirit Treasure is always a delightful affair!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing took out a meditation cushion, sat cross-legged, and entered seclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the east, Golden Court Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mist and rosy clouds drifted faintly before the entrance; pines and cypresses stood dense, green and encircling the gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three thousand Daoic steps led straight to the peak of the main mountain; countless Dao lotuses bloomed in the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the base of the Ten Directions Divine Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the grace of its master, Taihao, this open Immortal Paradise had gathered many wandering cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far off, towering mountains rose; the cries of apes and deer echoed; spiritual birds flew in and out of the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine beings trod clouds and rode mist; Daoists sang freely and joyfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind whistled, and sacred figures rode the wind high above, soaring on cranes through azure skies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eastern wandering cultivators gathered here, dwelling on the same mountain, all carefree, unrestrained, and at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they got along, they sat together in groups of three or five on the ground;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>if not, they bowed politely and went their separate ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one caused trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And no one dared to cause trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless you could withstand the Green Ping  Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dao Jun had warned beforehand: if you want to cause chaos, you must have real ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you can withstand one of his swords, the entire world is yours to roam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, many were eager to try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But so far, no one had succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who tried had danced on the edge of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One sword—equality for all beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, many wandering cultivators glimpsed even a fraction of the Ten Directions Divine Palace’s true strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More wandering cultivators came to Golden Court Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those seeking to be tested increased as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivation, after all, attracts those who strive against the current.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Challenging the strong with a sword was a long-standing tradition in the Primordial Chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deities of the Ten Directions Divine Palace welcomed this attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Join our Divine Palace? Welcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come here to socialize? Welcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Want to test yourself and risk death? Also welcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Chendao happily waved his hand and set up a sword array atop the peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let these headstrong fools crash into it until they bled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swordlight flashed repeatedly atop the peak, red, orange, yellow, green—four Immortals were knocked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We failed in our duty—please, Lady, punish us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four Immortals stumbled down the mountain, their faces flushed with shame as they approached the Jade Pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You survived the Da Luo Sword Array—you should be proud. What fault is there?” The Jade Pool, elegant and dignified, smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her hand, and the Lady of Mystery brought forward four Pantao  and handed them to the four immortals: “First, heal your injuries.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!” The four immortals bowed and withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady of the Jade Pool, this Ten Directions Divine Palace seems difficult to assimilate,” said the Celestial Official Great Emperor, Qiankun Immortal, frowning as he gazed at the sword array on the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Luo Supreme One perceives the subtle and knows the profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this casually arranged sword array, the arranger’s strength is clearly formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could even rival a master of array arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Friend, don’t worry. Our Dao Alliance’s acting leader has come in person, and we three quasi-Saints stand as backing. If we appeal to their emotions and reason, how could the Ten Directions Divine Palace fail to recognize the heavenly mandate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker was the Earth Official Great Emperor, Yin Yang Daoist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words brimmed with confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Water Official Great Emperor, Zhenwu, spoke slowly: “If we can avoid combat, it’s best not to. Otherwise, we risk damaging harmony and make our Dao Alliance appear narrow-minded.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Observing this mountain, there are countless reclusive scholars and scattered immortals, coming and going without end, treating this place as a precious gathering and cultivation ground.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Ten Directions Divine Palace has gathered such popularity and earned such renown in the East—it must indeed have its unique strengths.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our purpose here is for the sake of Honghuang, for the Dao path—to recruit virtuous talents and jointly advance this grand endeavor. We must win them over with virtue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your words are most true,” said the Lady of the Jade Pool, nodding in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The very principle of our Dao Alliance is to unite all forces that can be united, to establish the heart of Honghuang’s heavens and earth, and to secure the fate of countless living beings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since the Ten Directions Divine Palace has won the support of Eastern scattered cultivators, its master must surely be a person of broad vision.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, the cloud and mist at the entrance to the Jinting Mountain Cave Heaven churned, and a figure stepped forth, treading upon auspicious clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newcomer wore a plain Daoist robe, held a fly whisk, and smiled with the warmth of spring breeze—it was Yunyang Zhenren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yunyang greets all fellow Daoists,” Yunyang Zhenren bowed respectfully, neither humble nor arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord has been awaiting you for some time and has sent me to welcome you. Gentlemen, please enter!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Yunyang Daoist, for guiding us,” said the Lady of the Jade Pool and the Three Great Emperors, nodding politely in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group of immortals followed him across the boundary between illusion and reality, entering the interior of Jinting Mountain Cave Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw green grass and fragrant orchids, deer calling and cranes soaring, colorful mists swirling gently—a scene of perfect peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some spirits stepped forth on azure clouds, standing with long swords at their sides; others laughed as they discussed heaven and earth; still others hung gourds from their waists, drunk and reeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, scattered cultivators cast divination with star tokens; there, Daoists waved black banners to perform arrays; several deities exchanged talismans and divine inscriptions in friendly duels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, a few sat beneath trees debating Dao; elsewhere, a Daoist sat quietly by the river, groups gathered in harmony, each finding their own joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything felt utterly natural, exuding a true immortal aura. When spirits noticed the immortals, they merely nodded slightly in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lady of the Jade Pool smiled and returned each nod in kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Consistent inside and out—this Ten Directions Divine Palace is no ordinary place.】 Zhenwu transmitted his thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether members within Jinting Mountain or the scattered cultivators outside, all displayed the same state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This indicated that Taihao’s spirits, though mostly scattered cultivators, were internally organized and highly cohesive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Isn’t that even better? If they had no value, we wouldn’t have come all this way.】 Yin Yang Immortal was quite satisfied with this emerging power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It aligns perfectly with the Dao path!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key lies in the East.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not recruiting them would be a waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Can any of you discern how many Great Luo are in this mountain?】 asked the Lady of the Jade Pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Great Emperors shook their heads: 【Great Luo Supreme Ones harmonize with Heaven and Earth’s Dao. Unless they deliberately reveal themselves or clash in combat, their qi is perfectly seamless—we cannot accurately discern their number or depth.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Friends, we have arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, Yunyang Zhenren had led the immortals to the mountain’s peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A majestic divine palace stood above the sea of clouds, its front square paved with white jade, radiating a soft, warm glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the palace gates, the four primordial Dao characters “Ten Directions Divine Palace” shone brilliantly, their strokes powerful and imbued with the ultimate truth of Dao—gazing upon them inspired awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the palace, two figures stood side by side, steady as mountains and deep as oceans, radiating extraordinary bearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the left, the man had star-like eyes and sword-like brows, noble and handsome, clad in a Bagua Daoist robe, holding a jade scroll, his entire body shimmering with wisdom’s radiance—it was Fuxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the right, the Daoist’s Dao aura was ethereal, his qi fused with Heaven and Earth—it was Yu Chentianjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, a group of lovely flower spirits chattered excitedly, unfurling a massive seven-colored banner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adorned with divine flowers, it bore a bold inscription: “Grand Opening of the First Venue of the Friendly Duel Tournament: Friendship First, Competition Second, Between the Ten Directions Divine Palace and the Dao Alliance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banner fluttered in the wind, glowing with divine radiance, radiating an indescribable festive air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Friends, what does this mean?” asked the Lady of the Jade Pool, curious—even she, with her vast experience, couldn’t help smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spectacle certainly didn’t look like a serious negotiation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuxi wore a gentle smile and spoke clearly, his voice reaching every immortal’s ears: “I know the primary purpose of your visit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Ten Directions Divine Palace, blessed by the favor of Eastern fellow Daoists, humbly holds the title of the East’s foremost scattered cultivator faction. Your Dao Alliance wishes to absorb us to jointly pursue Honghuang’s welfare—this is indeed a fine thing. Yet…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuxi’s tone shifted, his gaze sweeping over the Dao Alliance immortals, calm yet resolute: “My comrades in the Ten Directions Divine Palace are accustomed to the freedom of wandering clouds and wild cranes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we are to join, first, your Dao Alliance must demonstrate sufficient strength to prove it can lead us and protect Eastern scattered cultivators.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second, your Dao Alliance must show sufficient sincerity, so we understand your breadth of vision and sense of responsibility.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yang Daoist’s eyes narrowed slightly, a sharp glint flashing through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the banner and said with amusement: “So, Great Taihao, you mean this duel tournament is meant for us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Precisely!” Fuxi nodded lightly, his smile unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As the saying goes, only through combat do we come to know each other. Only through exchange and sparring can we truly understand one another.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just now, four immortals outside the mountain tested our palace’s sword array. Now, my friends, you may observe our mountain’s ‘scenery.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his tone grew more solemn: “Yet, if Great Luo Supreme Ones were to descend personally and engage in open conflict, it would harm harmony.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of his hand, Fuxi the Great God caused a flash of light in the void—nine figures appeared silently behind him and Yu Chentianjun, lined up in a row, each radiating distinct aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Each side shall select nine disciples of Taiyi level or below to compete in nine one-on-one duels.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The results of these matches will serve as one reference for our subsequent negotiations. What do you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dao Alliance immortals stared—each of the Ten Directions Divine Palace’s nine spirits exuded deep, stable qi, their divine light contained within, clearly top-tier among their peers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading them was a figure of pure, radiant divine light—it was Wenshu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, one radiated solemn majesty, boundless vows—it was Puxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another, compassionate and universal, held a jade vase, gently brushing with a willow branch—it was Cihao Dao Ren in disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Wu had taken the form of a youth, his body swirling with five-colored divine light, yet his aura was terrifyingly potent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingniu had become a refined gentleman; Kuiniu had become a towering divine general.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final three were scattered deities with varied auras—expert in talismans, master of arrays, and one with an immensely powerful physical body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We invite the Dao Alliance’s esteemed friends to show us your skill!” The nine spirits stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lady of the Jade Pool looked and failed to recognize most of them as her neighbors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Yu Chentianjun had concealed their identities—how could she possibly recognize them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine! Since Great Fuxi has such refined interest, the Dao Alliance accepts your challenge!” The Lady of the Jade Pool laughed aloud and waved her hand—immediately, nine representatives from the Dao Alliance stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One each from the Five Celestial Immortal lines, plus a True Immortal, Xuan Immortal, Jin Immortal, and a Taiyi Immortal from the Six Mysterious Bloodlines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, fellow Daoists!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tian Immortal line sent Yunzhongzi; the Ghost Immortal line sent Yuding Zhenren; the Divine Immortal line was called Lieyan Shenjun; the Human Immortal line was named 【Sui】, from the Shanhai Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When both sides reached the arena, Fuxi declared loudly: “Today’s match is for demonstration only—do not take lives. The loser shall withdraw voluntarily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides responded in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Yuding, can we defeat them?】 Yunzhongzi transmitted his thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuding replied: 【It depends on how many unorthodox divine treasures you brought.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunzhongzi shook his head: 【Can’t use those—otherwise we’d reveal our identities.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuding spread his hands: 【Then we’ll have to rely on brute force.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunzhongzi gritted his teeth: 【Then let’s fight!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Wenshu and the others gathered together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They conveyed only one message to each other—don’t hold back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wushan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taiwei Emperor lay within a chaotic coffin, contemplating its wondrous properties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he immersed himself in the profound Dao, his spirit merging with Heaven and Earth, a faint, elusive whisper pierced the coffin’s barrier and softly echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was ancient and ethereal, as if from a distant age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing’s mind stirred, his consciousness instantly crossing infinite voids, following the thread of that whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he refocused, he found himself within a bizarre, surreal dimension between realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him stood a vast, pure-energy-and-law-formed phantom, radiating an eternal, unchanging law of conservation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Energy Conservation Demon God?” Xiang Xuanqing’s consciousness regarded the figure, his tone calm and unruffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You didn’t perish completely during the Ferocious Beasts’ Cataclysm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Energy Conservation Demon God’s phantom trembled slightly, emitting a deep Dao tone: “Energy neither increases nor decreases, neither defiles nor purifies—it merely transforms from one form to another.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I govern the Conservation of Energy. Though my body was wounded, my primordial imprint survived, existing in another form.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing smiled faintly, a meaning-laden expression: “Your words are not inaccurate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if I were to wield the 'Creation from Nothing' technique here, conjuring all things from nothingness, how would your Law of Energy Conservation reconcile itself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the spectral form of the Law of Energy Conservation Demon God visibly faltered, its radiance dimming slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friend, you jest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Law of Energy Conservation Demon God hastily retreated a step, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible wariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have come today not to discuss the mysteries of cosmic laws with you, but at the behest of several other friends, to negotiate with you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Negotiate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing raised an eyebrow, studying the other with keen interest. \"Negotiate what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Law of Energy Conservation Demon God said gravely, \"Negotiate cooperation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cooperation?\" Xiang Xuanqing’s gaze grew even more probing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friend, have you forgotten? During the Great Beast Cataclysm, you and I stood on opposing sides.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that Shen Ni is dead, your kind of Chaos Demon Gods have suffered catastrophic losses—what right do you have to speak of cooperation with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable aura of authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Law of Energy Conservation Demon God felt the edge in Xiang Xuanqing’s words; his spectral form rippled once more. \"Friend, times have changed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the Great Beast Cataclysm, we Demon Gods did indeed lose. Friend Shen Ni perished utterly, and even this Chaos Return-Emptiness Coffin fell into your hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But do not forget: the three thousand Demon Gods were never merely three thousand. How many of us actually entered the fray during the Great Beast Cataclysm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover,\" the Law of Energy Conservation Demon God shifted tone, his voice carrying subtle implication, \"the current Hong Huang is no longer dominated solely by you, the Taiwei Emperor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Dao Ancestor Hong Jun—his intellect and methods, you surely understand better than we do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and he must eventually clash, a battle that will determine the true master of Hong Huang’s future—and the ultimate fate of us 'remnants of the old era.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, Xiang Xuanqing’s gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the Law of Energy Conservation Demon God said struck directly at the heart of the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clash with Hong Jun was inevitable, and the outcome of that battle would directly decide the future landscape of Hong Huang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These surviving Chaos Demon Gods, through unknown means, had been watching this very point—seeking a sliver of survival for themselves in the coming upheaval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you think I will lose to Hong Jun?\" Xiang Xuanqing asked coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Victory or defeat is uncertain; possibilities are endless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Law of Energy Conservation Demon God said, \"The Law of Order willingly dissolved into the Dao—proof of Hong Jun’s unfathomable depth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though you are peerless in power, you stand alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We surviving Demon Gods may no longer be at our former peak, but we remain a force not to be underestimated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can lend you our strength, increasing your chances against Hong Jun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing fell silent, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Chaos Demon Gods were all cunning and treacherous; they would never make a losing deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their initiative to seek cooperation with him must conceal some hidden agenda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xiang Xuanqing’s silence, the Law of Energy Conservation Demon God continued: \"Friend, we do not seek to seize dominance over Hong Huang. The lesson of the Great Beast Cataclysm was deep enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All we ask is a place to settle and endure in this new age—a sliver of legacy preserved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Ni’s failure has taught us: to stand against the entire Hong Huang cosmos is to invite certain defeat. And you, Friend...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone carried a Shitan : \"Though you are ruthless, cunning, and leave no moral constraint unbroken—you are, at least, a reliable investment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unlike that fellow Hong Jun, who seeks to bring all under Tian Dao’s control—we have nothing to do with him. Cough, cough, I digress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Law of Energy Conservation Demon God pressed on: \"In summary, after careful evaluation, we believe cooperating with you may offer us a sliver of hope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? You have such confidence in me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, we wouldn’t have come to you,\" the Law of Energy Conservation Demon God admitted frankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xiang Xuanqing finally smiled—a smile rich with meaning. \"Sounds like a rather profitable deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But on what grounds do I trust you? And why should I believe you won’t turn on me at the critical moment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can swear a Chaos Oath!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Law of Energy Conservation Demon God replied without hesitation. \"Moreover, we hold certain secrets and residual primordial energies that hold considerable value for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I could even take you to meet some of our fellow friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing’s eyes flickered with curiosity. \"For example?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Law of Energy Conservation Demon God’s spectral form fell silent for a moment, as if awaiting permission from some presence, then slowly uttered a name: \"The Lunhui  Demon God!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing’s eyes narrowed slightly, a glint of understanding and amusement flashing within—his smile resembled a fox who saw all: \"Oh? The Lunhui  Demon God?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew well: this ancient entity who governed the Law of Reincarnation harbored ambitions far from simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the coming clash with Hong Jun entangled far deeper karmic threads than he had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And these Chaos Demon Gods, at last, had begun their new moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Portal: [Monthly Tickets] [Recommendation Votes]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next Chapter: 18:00\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Finally caught up on all February monthly ticket bonuses—still owe nine chapters for March, nine for April... oh, eighteen bans!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",4198,"2026-06-19T19:10:16.080Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d5d5d6e8b7bf3b050e72180a4f6e12fd22d82949e5bbcf8b4ceba1e453490d51","this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-362","this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-360",413,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-honghuang-is-not-serious-cover.jpg"]