I Killed Gods and Demons in Song Dynasty

Chapter 276: Emperor Yan and Huang, Guangchengzi

The early morning mist filled the wasteland, the sky was slightly bright, and the wind carried the smell of sand.

Li Qingyun walked alone with a knife on his back, and the sound of his boots stepping on the cracked ground could be clearly heard.

He had practiced in seclusion in a dangerous valley between cliffs for a long time before he initially consolidated the realm of "Taiyi Immortal".

However, he was still worried.

The Old Mother of Mount Li revealed to him the secret of the four ferocious beasts, which was simply horrifying.

The four golden tablets contain not only the terrifying power that was sealed by the Supreme God "God of War" in the past, but also the will that transcends the true God, which is enough to shake the ancient pillars of heaven.

Once detonated, it could cause Mount Buzhou to collapse in an instant, or drag the entire earth into an endless abyss.

Just as he was weighing the pros and cons in his mind, he received a quick message from Hanba, saying that Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang were summoning him to meet in the desolate valley.

Li Qingyun originally wanted to keep a low profile along the way, but he found that the situation in the prehistoric world was already turbulent.

Along the way, wild beasts were roaring incessantly and many tribes were migrating in despair.

In some places, humans and demons are still fighting on a small scale, but one can also faintly smell a larger war approaching.

He walked slowly, but his heart was filled with worry about the unrest in Mount Buzhou.

How many human predecessors have opened up a place for survival with their blood. If they really want to use the power of the four sub-gods to shake the pillars of heaven, will the result be destruction and then reconstruction, or shattered to pieces?

He had no answer.

The old mother of Mount Li eventually died, but she left this heavy responsibility to him.

Although Li Qingyun is not afraid of danger, he cannot help but think carefully.

Speechless all the way.

It was not until the afternoon, when the sunlight was getting brighter, that he climbed over the last hill and saw the outline of the valley ahead in the distance.

The wild wind howled in with dust and sand, and a wide valley appeared in sight. The terrain was extremely low, and there were steep cliffs all around, as if they had been cut by a knife or an axe.

There was no grass growing in the valley, and the gray-brown rock and soil were mixed with dead bones, broken spears and dark red dry grass.

Based on his perception as a "sub-god" at this time, he has already

He could smell the murderous aura accumulating in this area, and could also sense the presence of many practitioners - it seemed that the two emperors Yan and Huang had already established a secret stronghold for the human race here, perhaps waiting for his arrival.

There were several human warriors guarding the entrance of the valley, wearing rough armor. When they stopped Li Qingyun, they didn't say much, just looked at him.

Their expressions were stern, but there was a hint of awe for Li Qingyun in their eyes.

Apparently, the news about Li Qingyun's great power in the Hanba tribe had already spread privately in the past few months, but he himself had always been low-key and had not publicized it.

Li Qingyun clasped his fists and said softly:
"I was summoned by Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang. Thank you for your hard work, my friends."

Seeing this, the leading warrior also returned the greeting:

"The Great Chief and the Holy Emperor are already waiting at the altar in the valley. They have specifically instructed that if Li Qingyun arrives, he should be released immediately."

So he made way.

Li Qingyun nodded slightly and walked into the valley. The gravel under his feet made a crackling sound, as if bone powder was grinding between his teeth, which made people feel quite ominous.

After walking for a while, he passed a pile of rocks and saw a large stone platform rising in the middle of the valley, like an altar that had stood for many years.

Many elite human beings gathered around, all of them looked alert, with swords and spears pointed at them.

There are many demigod-level strong men in the crowd, as well as some old men who are low-key and seem ready to release powerful spells at any time.

Li Qingyun took a quick look and couldn't help but sigh: Is such a strict arrangement just to welcome him?

I'm afraid there's more to it than that. Something more far-reaching is probably being planned here.

Someone saw him stepping onto the edge of the altar and immediately reported it inside.

Then, two figures appeared in the center of the stone platform, one on the left and one on the right. One of them was wearing a fiery red robe, with a calm face and a hint of the courage of a king; the other was wearing simple gold ornaments, with solemn features and a majestic and cold look.

They are none other than the legendary Yan Emperor and Huang Emperor.

Further away, several important military officers were seen standing around, seemingly ready to issue orders at any time.

Li Qingyun did not dare to neglect it, and immediately stepped forward and bowed to the two emperors:
"Boy Li Qingyun, come to see Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang."

Emperor Yan smiled and nodded at him:

"The Yellow Emperor and I have both heard about your previous victory over the Demon King and your promotion to the Great Yi Immortal. It is truly gratifying that you were able to rise in such a difficult and dangerous prehistoric world and live up to the aspirations of the human race."

These words may seem plain on the surface, but they carry a kingly demeanor that should not be underestimated.

Li Qingyun couldn't help but be solemn.

Huangdi's expression was a little cold, but his words also showed recognition:

"Qingyun, you were able to kill the Demon King and protect yourself, so you are a pillar of our clan. I invited you here to discuss the battle for the fate of our clan. This matter is of great importance."

Li Qingyun raised his eyes and noticed that there was an unconcealable solemnity in the eyes of Emperors Yan and Huang.

I think they have a grand plan, but they have not yet made it clear to outsiders.

He glanced around and saw a group of human generals, all looking at him with awe and expectation.

Li Qingyun thought to himself: It seems that this will reveal the ultimate concept of mankind for the primitive world, and the secrets of the "Four Fierce Beasts" and the "Seal of the God of War" that I possess will inevitably become some kind of key.

Emperor Yan did not delay and immediately signaled everyone to move away, leaving him, Emperor Huang, Li Qingyun and a few of his trusted aides near the center of the altar.

Li Qingyun followed them into the heart of the stone altar. Standing on the desolate bluestone slabs, he could see countless ancient runes engraved on them, like traces of some kind of ancient sacrificial ceremony.

There were also several dark red crystal cores embedded between the stone slabs, and there seemed to be a blood-like light condensed inside.

"Qingyun, you should have heard that Huangdi and I have been planning for a long time to implement the 'division of the three realms'."

Emperor Yan got straight to the point, his voice low and firm, "My clan has been bullied repeatedly in the prehistoric times, and the gods and demons regard us as blood food and cannon fodder. Although we have fought back several times, it is always difficult to shake the foundation of the high and mighty gods. Only by cutting off the pillars of heaven and preventing the gods and demons from descending to the mortal world can my clan have a chance to breathe."

Huangdi also spoke:
"In the past, the Old Mother of Mount Li went to Mount Buzhou for this very reason, but the Lord of the Netherworld ambushed her secretly. She died with hatred in her heart, but fortunately her divine nature was lost and eventually fell into your hands. I believe she mentioned some key clues to you."

When Li Qingyun heard this, his heart trembled slightly: the old mother of Mount Li had indeed talked to him about this matter.

But she also talked about the mountain-destroying power of the four sub-gods. If it gets out of control, I'm afraid all three realms will be in turmoil.

So he thought about it for a while, not wanting to reveal all the details of the "Four Evil Golden Tablets" right away, so he said:

"The Old Mother of Mount Li did leave behind some fragments of memory. She sneaked into the depths of Mount Buzhou, hoping to find the Divine Crystal Essence that could reverse the fate of the human race - or other ancient secret treasures, but was captured and killed by the Lord of the Netherworld. Do you two want to follow her path again?"

Emperor Yan nodded:

"That's right. Although the Old Mother of Mount Li was defeated, she pointed us in the right direction. Mount Buzhou is the core of the Great Desolation. Once its foundation is cut off, the might of the gods and demons will no longer be as strong as before. However, this move is extremely dangerous. We need more external forces to complete the formation before we can separate the three realms. Moreover, the God Meteorite Crystal Essence is only an auxiliary thing. If we really want to succeed, we still need some kind of powerful destructive trigger... We are still looking for clues now."

Hearing the words "prelude to destruction", Li Qingyun's heart skipped a beat:
Could it be that the Second Emperor also secretly knew about the Four Evil Sub-Gods?
He remained calm and said with his eyes downcast:
"There are many seals under Mount Buzhou, and the Lord of the Netherworld will never sit idly by and watch us destroy the Heavenly Pillar. If we want to take this road, we must make a comprehensive plan. Although I have some ability, I dare not claim to be perfect. I can only obey the orders of the two emperors."

By saying this, he expressed his support while leaving some room for maneuver.

Huangdi nodded slightly:

"It's good that you understand how difficult this is. But since you have obtained the status of the Old Mother of Mount Li, you may be able to explore the secrets that she never fully disclosed back then. I believe she has revealed other reasons, right?"

Li Qingyun felt a hint of temptation in Huangdi's words and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

As I was hesitating, I heard a sudden rumbling sound from the sky, as if thunder was rolling from deep in the clouds.

The wind in the distance suddenly became fierce, blowing up sand and gravel all over the sky. Many human warriors hurriedly protected their eyes, and exclamations rang out one after another.

Clouds and mist rolled over the stone altar, and lightning occasionally tore through the darkness, making the earth look like surging purple waves.

Li Qingyun thought: This weather change is strange, as if some kind of magical power caused the strange phenomenon.

Yan Emperor and Huang Emperor also stared at each other instantly.

Sure enough, not long after, a rainbow bridge appeared faintly in the clouds, and a group of Taoists stepped down on the divine light, their robes fluttering. The leader had three long beards, and he looked like an immortal, but he had an inviolable aura.

Auspicious clouds were swirling under the feet of this person, and a crimson-purple glow was faintly visible around him. It was obvious at first glance that he was not an ordinary cultivator.

He slowly descended outside the altar, followed by several Taoists, each holding a whisk and a jade scepter, with a solemn expression.

The man's eyes were as sharp as torches. He swept across the human army and looked directly at the two emperors Yan and Huang, without showing the slightest fear.

The human generals around him immediately became alert and raised their swords and spears.

Huangdi raised his hand to signal everyone to stay calm, and said in a deep voice:

"This is Guangchengzi, who was taught by the Taoist 'True God' Yuanshi Tianzun. When I first started practicing, I was also guided by him, which enabled me to eliminate the inner demons and overcome dangers.

"He came here today, probably because of Yuxu Palace's instruction, to discuss matters with our clan."

As soon as these words were spoken, the human soldiers around them all showed expressions of shock and suspicion.

After all, the status of Yuxu Palace in the prehistoric world is extremely mysterious. It has always claimed to be the orthodox Taoist school and does not easily intervene in human disputes.

Now that it has come suddenly, there must be a reason.

The Taoists accompanying Guangchengzi paused in mid-air, and then two of them waved their hands and cast several talismans, temporarily calming the howling gale.

Then Guangchengzi landed slowly on the ground, touched the ground with his toes, and bowed to Huangdi calmly and gracefully:

"Your Majesty the Yellow Emperor, Your Majesty the Yan Emperor, how are you? Today, I received the order from my master and came to pay my respects to the two emperors."

Emperor Yan nodded slightly, without revealing any further expression, and only said:

"The Immortal Guangchengzi taught the Yellow Emperor how to practice. He is our clan's mentor. I wonder what important matter has brought him to the Desolate Valley this time?"

Guangchengzi's smile contained three parts of reserve, three parts of elegance, and four parts of unfathomable meaning.

He brushed away the dust from his sleeves with a whisk and said:

"Master has predicted that the human race will rise in the prehistoric world, and is planning a major move regarding Mount Buzhou. We in the Dao sect are willing to do our part. After all, the chaos in the prehistoric world is of no benefit to anyone. I would like to express my goodwill on behalf of the Yuxu Palace."

Li Qingyun stood aside, secretly looking at Guangchengzi.

Although this person has a warm demeanor, it is difficult to conceal his profoundness.

If he had not seen it with his own eyes, he would not have dared to imagine that someone could walk so calmly and effortlessly in a place surrounded by thousands of troops.

Especially considering that Huangdi was once enlightened by him, it can be seen that this man's seniority and qualifications are extremely impressive.

The thoughts in his mind turned:
What exactly does Yuxu Palace want to do? Is it to help the human race fight against the gods and demons of the ancient times, or does it have other plans of its own?

Yan Emperor whispered and exchanged glances with Huang Emperor.

Huangdi took a step forward and said to Guangchengzi:
"The Dao Sect is so aloof, why are you intervening now? Although the affairs of our clan are difficult, we have our own rules and regulations, and we do not want to affect the immortals' cultivation."

This sounds polite, but it is actually well thought out.

As expected, Guang Chengzi didn't care at all and replied in a gentle voice:
"Your Majesty, your words are sincere. Once the chaos in the prehistoric world stirs up a huge storm, our Yuxu Palace will not be able to remain immune. Master Yuanshi Tianzun specially sent us to observe this matter. If it is necessary, we are willing to lend a helping hand."

There seemed to be some calmness in Emperor Yan's smile:
"In that case, Immortal Guangchengzi, please follow us for a detailed discussion. But please understand that the human race's ambition to rise is no joke. If the Taoist sect wants to 'lend a hand', our race will also need to see how sincere you are."

Guang Chengzi responded:
"That's indeed the case. I didn't bring a large group of people with me today. I just came here to establish the rules with the Second Emperor. As for the scale of subsequent support, it will be up to Master to decide."

At this time, Huangdi's voice lowered slightly:

"Why don't you first tell me how the Dao Sect intends to cooperate with us to 'cut off the pillar of heaven'. Or, what do you want?"

After these words were spoken, Guangchengzi revealed a meaningful smile.

He did not answer directly, but only said vaguely:

"My family's palace master has been monitoring the celestial phenomena for a long time, and he also knows that Mount Buzhou is hiding a great opportunity. Perhaps this action will also be a great opportunity for our Taoist sect."

Li Qingyun's heart trembled when he heard this. It seemed that Yuxu Palace's plan for Buzhou Mountain was not simple at all.

He also didn't know whether the Taoist sect knew about the seal of the four evil sub-gods.

With this thought in mind, he secretly buried the secrets of the "Lishan Old Mother Goddess" and the "Four Evil Golden Tablets" even deeper, not wanting to let the other party easily catch the clues.

During the conversation, the originally solemn atmosphere at the altar relaxed slightly, but everyone knew that the harmonious scene was only superficial.

Although Yan Emperor and Huang Emperor temporarily accepted Guangchengzi, it was impossible for them to reveal their most secret plan.

Li Qingyun would not take the initiative to reveal the information of the four sub-gods. Therefore, everyone was cautious in their words, and often stopped talking with a smile at the key points.

Afterwards, at the signal of Emperor Huang, the human army made a slight adjustment in their formation, temporarily making way for an area to allow the Taoists from Yuxu Palace to settle down and set up a temporary camp.

The scene of the interweaving of the human race and Taoism is quite peculiar: one is the mortal race who have been oppressed for many years and are eager to break the shackles of gods and demons; the other is a transcendent palace that claims to be the orthodox immortal way, standing in the clouds and not caring about worldly affairs.

The two met in a desolate valley at this moment. They were wary of each other, but they had to form an alliance in appearance first.

Li Qingyun was observing from the edge, the more he watched, the more he felt that there were undercurrents here, and every person or every force was calculating their own move.

Just as he was pondering, he suddenly heard a commotion at the entrance of the valley.

Several patrol soldiers ran back in panic, shouting "There are demon spies!"

The message reached the center of the altar, and Emperor Yan slapped the stone platform and said:
"As expected, those guys in the prehistoric world will not let us discuss matters in peace here. Immortal Guangchengzi, why don't you borrow your Taoist magic power and see if we can end this battle quickly?"

There was a hint of tentativeness in his tone, as if he wanted to see how much effort Yuxu Palace was willing to contribute. Guangchengzi did not refuse, and waved his whisk, and several golden lights shone from his sleeves, guiding the two disciples behind him to soar into the air and head straight for the valley entrance.

Huangdi immediately gave an order and his soldiers also rushed out at the same time, swords and spears flashing, and they all ran towards that direction.

Yan Emperor, Huang Emperor, Li Qingyun, Hanba and others all rushed to the scene at the same time to prevent any sudden changes.

Li Qingyun sped up and leapt onto the high rock at the edge of the valley in one breath. He immediately saw a cloud of dust in front of him. There were indeed several monsters with strange appearances, carrying several monster soldiers wearing black scale armor on their backs. They seemed to be exploring the way from a distance, but were discovered by human patrols.

Seeing Li Qingyun and others rushing towards them, the demon soldiers cried out in surprise and wanted to retreat, but were intercepted by several talismans cast by Taoist disciples.

The talisman turned into chain vines, flashing golden light, and was about to trap the demon soldiers.

Unexpectedly, a grinning wolf-headed monster suddenly jumped out from among the demon soldiers, howled, and condensed black demonic flames on its claws, tearing the golden chains apart.

The Taoist disciple was a little stunned and chanted the spell again, but was suddenly pounced by the opponent and was almost pierced through the chest by the sharp claws. The situation was extremely critical.

Although Li Qingyun was far away on the rock, he could see it clearly.

His brows furrowed, and he drew the long sword from his waist. He suddenly leaped down, and the whole person fell towards the wolf-headed monster like a flash of lightning.

In the air, there was only a blade light like a streak of silk, as fierce as thunder. A ray of white light instantly split the black flames coming towards the demon soldier.

The wolf-headed monster hadn't reacted yet, its sharp claws still in mid-air, when the blade slashed across its shoulder, splitting the shoulder and torso into two, and a bloody mist filled the air.

The monster let out a shrill scream and its remains fell to the ground with a bang.

The surrounding demon soldiers were horrified and dared not stay any longer. They turned around and fled, but were intercepted by the human warriors who had been lying in ambush. Swords and spears whistled and flames burst forth.

Suddenly, dust rose up and shouts of killing shook the valley.

Li Qingyun put away his sword and stood still, looking at the Taoist disciple who had just nearly encountered an accident.

The disciple looked pale, but he bowed to Li Qingyun to express his gratitude.

Li Qingyun nodded, without time to say more.

Just as he was about to join the rest of the battle, he saw another monster suddenly break through the formation and rush forward, almost rushing straight towards where Emperor Yan was.

His heart tightened, and he immediately flew out again, with the blade in his hand blazing with lightning.

At the same time, someone shouted in mid-air:

"Here comes the poor man!"

Then a ray of auspicious light was seen falling from the sky like a falling star, and a dust wave half a meter high was raised where it landed.

Looking closely, it was Guangchengzi.

His face showed majesty without anger. He held a whisk in his left hand and raised a pale green sword that looked like a demon-slaying sword in his right hand. The sword was engraved with Taoist symbols and sparkled brightly.

Before the charging monster could pose a threat to Emperor Yan, Guangchengzi shook his sword and a green sword energy about ten feet long came down, cutting the monster in half, with blood spurting everywhere.

In just a short moment, the human race and the Taoist sect joined forces to defeat the opponent's small group of demon soldiers.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the few surviving demon soldiers fled in panic. Some ran out of the valley, while others abandoned their war beasts and hid in the crevices of the rocks.

The outcome has been decided. Li Qingyun landed on the ground, put away his sword, clasped his fists and said:

"Master Guangchengzi, you have great skills."

Guang Chengzi smiled:
"Little friend Li's cultivation is also extraordinary. If you hadn't rescued my disciple, I'm afraid she would have suffered a great loss."

After saying this, he looked at Huangdi and Yandi not far away.

The two emperors nodded:

"If it weren't for Immortal Guangchengzi and our clan working together, it would have been difficult to annihilate the enemy so quickly."

Although both sides remained polite in their words, everyone knew that this was just a battle of exploration by a small group of demon soldiers, and the real great war had not yet begun.

Guang Chengzi glanced at the bloodstained sand, put away his sword, and said calmly:

"It seems that this place is not safe. Let's discuss it quickly."

So everyone returned to the altar again to deal with the wounded and the aftermath.

Dozens of human soldiers captured the fleeing demon soldiers and brought back one or two alive for interrogation.

By the time everyone finished their work, it was already dusk.

The sky was dyed with a dark crimson, like blood-soaked cloth. Torches were lit all around the valley, and clusters of light and shadows swayed on the rock walls, giving people a feeling of eeriness and weirdness.

Under the cover of night, the sound of the wind was like the screaming of a strange bird.

Li Qingyun arrived at the center of the stone altar as agreed, only to see that Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang were already sitting with Guangchengzi on a temporary felt mat, with many high-ranking human leaders also standing by.

Obviously this was a relatively formal "negotiation moment".

The surroundings were heavily guarded, with flames flickering everywhere, as if countless pairs of eyes were spying on this small world.

Emperor Yan pondered and said:
"If our clan wants to attack Mount Buzhou, we must integrate the forces of all parties. Today, Immortal Guangchengzi took action, which shows that the Taoist sect is willing to work together with our clan. Then please tell us clearly, Immortal, how the Taoist sect plans to cooperate?
"If necessary, can the Heavenly Master personally take charge?"

When the name of Yuanshi Tianzun was mentioned, many human soldiers showed their yearning expressions - he was a legendary supreme being, and if he was willing to come in person, the Lord of the Underworld would surely not be in a good situation.

Guangchengzi smiled:
"Your Majesty also knows that Master has lived in Yuxu Realm for a long time and rarely cares about worldly affairs. I am here to represent only part of Yuxu Palace's wishes. If the final battle really comes to Buzhou Mountain, the Taoist sect will send enough people, but not all true gods can be dispatched at will. I hope the two emperors will forgive me."

Such a tone makes it difficult to discern his true attitude.

Huangdi's eyes flashed:
"I see. Since it is a partial intention, it can still be considered a covenant between us, but it is not completely reliable."

Although his words were polite, he was actually quite sharp.

Guangchengzi waved his whisk and said:
"We are both testing each other. The great catastrophe is about to come, and my Yuxu Palace does not want to see the gods and demons wreak havoc on the three realms. Since we have the same goal, we can naturally work together."

Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang looked at each other, and Emperor Yan said slowly:
"Okay. In this case, our clan is willing to sign a temporary alliance with the Dao Sect: if the Buzhou Mountain War breaks out in the future, the Dao Sect will lend a helping hand to our clan; if the war is successful, our clan can also reciprocate with the Dao Sect in certain areas. As for the specific details, we will discuss them in depth later."

Guangchengzi nodded in agreement.

So several people exchanged tokens or written contracts on the spot, and Huangdi declared the establishment of the alliance between the human race and Taoism with a blood oath - at least in name.

Li Qingyun stood outside the circle, watching this scene, feeling mixed emotions.

It is understandable that the human race needs external assistance, but Yuxu Palace came suddenly and its motives are unclear.

However, the situation is tense now. The Lord of the Underworld and the gods of the ancient times have all set their sights on the human race. Once they realize that the human race is really going to "cut off the pillars of heaven", they will inevitably launch a thunderous counterattack.

At this time, if you can mobilize the Taoist sect to restrain the gods and demons, it can also be an effective life-saving talisman.

Thinking of this, the image of the four evil sub-gods flashed through his mind again: the huge monster shadow roaring to the sky contained the remaining will of the "God of War" and was enough to collapse mountains and rivers.

Once awakened, Mount Buzhou would most likely be shattered in an instant, and the entire prehistoric world would collapse as a result.

For the human race, this could be an opportunity for nirvana or a catastrophe that could lead to genocide.

He didn't say it out loud, but just pondered in his heart: If Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang reached the end of their rope, would they take risks and completely release this power?

Will the so-called "help" from Yuxu Palace be related to the sealing battle of the four evil spirits?

On the altar, the alliance ceremony ended in a very simple way.

There was no grand ceremony, nor any solemn proclamation; just a few torches were lit in this desolate valley, illuminating the swaying and unfamiliar figures on the ground.

Everyone's eyes met and then separated, as if they all had their own thoughts in their hearts, but were bound by the situation and had to join hands temporarily.

Finally, Emperor Yan stood up and said to Guangchengzi and Emperor Huang:

"It's getting dark, let's rest for now. There may be more demons or other forces coming to spy on us overnight. Please be on guard. We will continue to discuss military affairs in detail tomorrow, and we need to be prepared to march north at any time."

Guangchengzi nodded with a smile and returned to the camp with his disciples; Huangdi and Yandi left the stone altar with their personal guards, leaving only sporadic bonfires.

The aftermath of a negotiation was not peaceful in the night.

Li Qingyun also wanted to leave, but Huangdi signaled him to stay.

He walked over, and Huangdi spoke in a low voice:
"Qingyun, you must have some speculations about the trip to Mount Buzhou. Let me make it clear that no matter whether Yuxu Palace is sincere in helping us or has other intentions, we must first use them to a certain extent. After all, the Lord of the Netherworld and the gods are very powerful. Without more help, our chances of winning are slim."

Li Qingyun nodded:
"My boy, you know that the two emperors have far-reaching plans. I just..."

Having said that, he pursed his lips slightly, as if he was about to say something.

Huangdi saw his hesitation and asked, "Do you have any questions?"

Li Qingyun pondered for a moment, but ultimately did not reveal the details about the "Four Evil Sub-Gods". He only said:
"What I'm worried about is that the seal of Buzhou Mountain is complicated. Once something more terrifying is involved, will it bring backlash to the human race?"

Huangdi looked solemn:

"Emperor Yan and I are also considering this matter. All great things must involve risks. If we retreat now, the human race will continue to be enslaved by gods and demons for generations. We have no choice but to take the gamble."

Hearing the deep tone in his words, Li Qingyun felt compassion and could only bow and agree.

Huangdi patted him on the shoulder and turned away.

In the night, his back was tall, and seemed to imply endless heaviness.

Li Qingyun stood where he was, watching the torches die out bit by bit, as if he saw the shadows of the ancestors struggling for survival tens of thousands of years ago, and also seemed to foresee the impending doomsday.

The night wind hits the stone altar, making a whistling sound, as if ancient ghosts are whispering, giving people an inexplicable feeling of horror and eeriness.

Occasionally, some indistinguishable howling sounds could be heard in the distance, and it was unclear whether it was the wind, wild beasts, or believers of gods and demons lurking in the darkness.

It was not until the moonlight rose above the cliff at the mouth of the valley that Li Qingyun slowly left the altar, his heart still not at peace.

He seemed to be in a huge shadow game. The two emperors Yan and Huang, Yuxu Palace, the Lord of the Netherworld, and even the four sealed ferocious beasts were all operating silently.

Compared to those superficial conflicts involving swords and weapons, the deeper crisis is the shackles of life and death for the human race.

And perhaps I am the key to breaking the deadlock.

Whether he likes it or not, the center of the primitive storm vortex has already been reserved for him.

When he returned to the temporary tent, Hanba was waiting for him at the door, his expression still as grim.

When she saw Li Qingyun coming in, she didn't ask any more questions, but just said:
"The Second Emperor has already ordered that we will march north to Mount Buzhou next month. We must all be prepared."

Li Qingyun nodded silently.

He knew that this was just the tip of the iceberg.

Something even more terrifying was waiting ahead: the isolation of the three realms, the seal of the sub-gods, the conspiracy of the Jade Void Palace, the ambush of the Lord of the Netherworld... Any one of them was enough to turn the world upside down. It was a long night, and he was destined to have trouble falling asleep.

As his thoughts churned, he seemed to hear the mysterious palace deep in his mind vibrating faintly again, as if there was a gray mist surging in his sea of ​​consciousness, and the hoarse whispers were suspicious.

Li Qingyun couldn't help but take a deep breath and suppress the shadow.

He understood that although his realm had been elevated to Taiyi Immortal, he had not yet adjusted to the unknown darkness and the power of "silence" deep in the palace.

If the time is not right, rushing in will only bring disaster upon yourself.

But as the changes in the prehistoric world approach step by step, he will eventually have to face the secrets in the palace, including the remaining wills of the four sub-gods and the god of war - that will also be the final key to defeating the gods and demons or detonating the torrent of world destruction.

It was late at night and the wilderness seemed peaceful except for the occasional howl of wolves in the distance.

In the camp, patrols came and went in a rigorous manner, and the campfires and lights reflected each other, but they could not illuminate the fog deep in people's hearts.

Li Qingyun sat alone in the tent, thinking of the conversation between Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang and Guangchengzi during the day, and Huangdi's words to him, "I must take this gamble", and felt half agreement and half worry in his heart.

If the stakes are the entire prehistoric world, if you win there will be eternal peace, but if you lose you will be buried in endless chaos - the price is too great to be taken lightly.

Thinking of this, Li Qingyun silently activated the "Law of Nirvana" to calm his mind and keep himself calm.

He knew that there would still be more meetings to be held tomorrow, the army would need to be reorganized, and the envoys from Yuxu Palace would need to further discuss details with the human race.

More importantly, Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang would probably speak frankly with him in private and ask for more information about the divinity of the Lishan Mother.

Perhaps in the near future, the secrets of the four ferocious beasts will be revealed, thus starting a real prehistoric storm.

The night was as dark as ink. A slightly cold wind blew into the tent, causing the fire to flicker slightly.

Li Qingyun stared at the faint flame and suddenly felt dazed: this was a tiny light in the deep night of the wilderness, and it was also the spark that the human race ignited at the desperate struggle between gods and demons.

Whether it can continue until dawn depends on which way this life-and-death game will go.

Perhaps the battle at the foot of Mount Buzhou will determine the rise and fall, survival and death of billions of lives.

Thinking of this, he slowly closed his eyes, locked all distracting thoughts in his heart, continued to regulate his breathing, and waited for the arrival of dawn.

In the distance, faint whispers occasionally emerged in the wind, as if ancient evil spirits were whimpering in the darkness, and endless shadows were appearing and disappearing; or as if a certain high being watching over the prehistoric world was coldly watching these tiny mortals of the human race, intending to make an unexpected move on them at the most critical moment.

However, no matter how much darkness lurks, it cannot stop that precious passion.

If Heaven is unkind, cut it off; if God is merciless, kill him!
Li Qingyun folded his hands on the hilt of the knife and silently said in his heart: As long as the human race still has a glimmer of hope, he will not give in.

Since the road he has taken is no longer ordinary as before, he must hold the blade of destiny in his own hands and would rather die than not carve out a bright future for himself in this prehistoric world.

The night is silent, the shadow of the sword and the thoughts are together, seemingly insignificant, but it has the potential to ignite a brilliant light...

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(End of this chapter)