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Chapter 413 Murder of the Holy Emperor! (Two chapters combined, 6k)

"Fellow Daoists, open the door. I am Xing Tian."

Om-! ! !
A pitch-black spatial rift, seemingly capable of swallowing all light, suddenly tore open from the void of the Undying Mountain without any warning!
On the other side of the crack was endless darkness and abyss, and vaguely, it seemed that countless pairs of eyes filled with vicissitudes and loneliness were silently watching them from the depths of that darkness!

"Old Zhan?"

A bizarre and twisted passage, composed of endless chaotic air currents and broken spacetime laws, gradually took shape.

After an unknown amount of time, the dizzying scene before my eyes finally stabilized.

The great shamans, led by Xing Tian, ​​were already in a strange space that was vast and boundless, yet filled with oppression and deathly silence.

The sky here is an eternal, impenetrable darkness, like thick ink.

There was no sun or moon, nor any stars.

Only a few strange celestial bodies, resembling enormous skeletons and emitting a faint, cold light, floated slowly in the void, casting eerie and distorted shadows.

The land here is composed of an unknown type of gray-black rock, seemingly formed from the remains and resentment of countless living beings.

It was barren and lifeless, with only a few pale green wisps of smoke, faintly smelling of sulfur, rising from cracks in the ground and drifting around.

The entire space was permeated with an ancient and desolate atmosphere that was unsettling and originated from the chaotic era.

It was as if this place was a graveyard forgotten by the entire primordial universe, a place specifically for burying the losers of the old era!

Just as Xing Tian and the other great witches manifested in this strange space...

The ancient runes on their bodies, which served as proof of their "chaotic path", began to emit a faint yet unique light, as if they had been activated!
As the light shone, in the deepest part of this desolate space, one after another enormous will, emanating different auras of the Great Dao yet equally terrifying, began to slowly awaken like ancient behemoths that had slumbered for billions of years!

"Oh, haven't you fellow Daoists already gone ashore?"

"Why are you back again?"

"Have you encountered some difficulties?"

One after another, divine thoughts filled with mockery, curiosity, and a hint of undisguised malice surged from the darkness from all directions like a tide, instantly enveloping the figures of Xing Tian and the other great witches!

Each of these divine thoughts was extremely powerful, and the pressure of the Great Dao contained within them was enough to make even ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortals tremble with fear and have their Dao hearts collapse!

However, they were faced with this terrifying pressure that felt almost tangible.

Xing Tian, ​​the Demon God of War, remained unfazed. He slammed his giant axe and shield heavily onto the ground, creating a deafening roar.

"Alright, alright, you're all unlucky souls who were killed by Pangu, who are you trying to scare?"

Upon hearing Xing Tian's words, the countless divine thoughts surrounding them seemed to pause slightly.

Then, an even more ancient and majestic will slowly spoke, asking:
"Old Zhan, having become a descendant of Pangu, has certainly grown more temperamental!"

"What important matters could you great shamans possibly discuss with us 'losers'?"

"Could it be a problem with your newly appointed 'Demon Emperor'?"

“It’s related to the ‘Demon Emperor’!” Xing Tian was not angered by the sarcasm in the other party’s words, and he said in a deep voice.

"We, the Witch Clan, have made up our minds. Soon we will raise the banner of rebellion against Heaven, gather all beings in the world who do not wish to be 'demons,' and jointly attack the Heavenly Realm to overthrow the Demon Emperor's tyrannical rule!"

"Therefore, we have come here hoping to borrow the strength of you fellow Daoists."

"I especially hope to borrow the power of Fellow Daoist [Contract Demon God]!"

Xing Tian revealed to these chaotic demons hidden in the darkness the Wu tribe's desire to "rebel against Heaven," as well as their even grander determination and plan to "devour Heaven's Way with Humanity."

After he finished speaking, the entire strange space fell into an eerie silence once again.

Endless chaotic currents surged and churned in this space, as if the ancient wills that had awakened were engaged in a fierce yet silent weighing and deliberation.

After a long while, the [Contract Demon God] was the first to express its opinion.

A voice, seemingly emanating from the combined vibration of countless contract runes, slowly rang out: "Collecting debts from the Heavenly Emperor is permissible."

Upon receiving this affirmative reply from the [Contract Demon God], Xing Tian, ​​Hou Yi, and the other great shamans were overjoyed, their faces beaming with excitement!

With the promise of the [Contract with the Demon God], the most crucial and troublesome part of the Witch Clan's grand plan to "conquer the heavens" has been completely resolved!

Just then, another demonic will, filled with languor, suddenly chuckled:
"That's quite interesting."

"The Witch Clan actually thought of 'using humanity to devour the heavens' and even wanted to personally elect a so-called 'human emperor'."

"It's quite a coincidence, really. We've also made some small arrangements regarding humanity."

"On this point, we do agree."

As this voice rang out, the wills of many chaotic demon gods present were slightly stirred.

Indeed, quite a few of them were from the group that had gone ashore.

After the "Dream Team," led by the [Destruction Demon God] and the [Order Demon God], which aimed to overthrow the entire Primordial Three Thousand Great Daos, suffered a complete defeat.

Many demons then changed their strategy.

They no longer sought to confront the primordial universe head-on, but instead advocated finding ways to integrate into this new era.

To make "getting ashore" an innate and sacred way, one must first "survive" and live a good life.

As for the matter of "rebellion"...

We need to "get ashore" first, and then we can make further plans after we have a legal "identity"!
Among them are many former loyal allies of the [Reincarnation Demon God].

They placed their biggest bets on Nuwa and Fuxi, who held the power over the Great Dao of Creation and the Great Dao of Heavenly Secrets.

The demons hope to realize their power as ancient chaotic demons through the "human race" created by Nuwa in the future and the inevitable "great age of humanity," and to achieve the great goal of "revival" and "return" in a completely new way in the new era!

Therefore, the focus of their plans naturally fell on that future "great world of humanity".

Now, the Wu tribe has even proposed to "create a human emperor" and "fight for humanity".

Isn't this exactly in line with their plan?
Suddenly, many of the Chaos Gods who had initially just been watching the show began to have their minds start to stir.

"The Witch Clan is capable of plotting against Heaven, using humanity to devour the Heavenly Dao, and even coveting the supreme position of the Three Realms."

"Then why can't we, the ancient demon gods who once held sway over the Great Dao of Chaos, do the same?"

Such an ambitious and tempting idea, like a wildly growing vine, began to grow rapidly in the hearts of many chaotic demons!

"I have a little idea about the contract."

Darkness surged like a tide, moving silently.

In this chaotic abyss, a hideous rag doll stands silently.

Its body was twisted and bizarre, covered with rough stitches, as if it had been forcibly sewn together by clumsy craftsmanship.

The doll's limbs were outstretched, yet stiff as a corpse, with scarlet threads extending from each joint—threads as thin as hair, yet as resilient as fate, piercing straight towards the void.

The doll tilted its head back, its empty eye sockets gazing at the sky.

There, a pair of pale, giant hands were gracefully manipulating the silk threads, their ten fingers trembling lightly like playing a zither. Every subtle movement tugged at the puppet's limbs, causing it to twist and twitch eerily, as if it had been given a distorted life.

Higher up—

A gigantic face blotted out the entire sky.

The face was blurry, as if shrouded in a thick fog, with only a pair of eyes clearly visible—their gaze was sinister, and the depths of their pupils seemed to hold countless dormant stars, or perhaps a bottomless abyss. A single glance was enough to shatter the reason of any living being.

The doll's mouth was pulled open by the silk threads, slowly revealing a smile stitched together.

It "laughed" silently, and the giant face in the sky also slightly raised the corners of its mouth. This was a powerful demon god—the [Puppet Demon God]!
Upon sensing this familiar yet terrifying aura, the [Contract Demon God]'s body, composed of rule runes, trembled slightly as a sign of respect, before he spoke and asked:
“Fellow Daoist Puppet, please feel free to speak your mind.”

At this moment, the rag doll suspended in mid-air had its mouth slowly pulled upward by invisible threads, eventually splitting into a strange and malicious smile made of rough stitches.

A sharp, eerie laugh, like fingernails scraping against glass, rang out.

The Puppet Demon God said, "Is your 'contract' only applicable to the current Heavenly Emperor?"

"What do you mean?" asked the Contract Demon God.

The Puppet Demon God said, "If we could also kill the previous Heavenly Emperor, who has long since abdicated but still holds supreme prestige and immense influence in the primordial world."

"Or rather, is it possible to put him into a state of 'suspended consciousness' or 'sleep'?"

Kill the Holy Emperor?!

Upon hearing this, the will of all the awakened Chaos Gods within the entire strange space was violently shaken!
Even Xing Tian and the other great witches of the witch clan were surprised and incredulous when they heard this crazy suggestion!
"This... is probably quite difficult." After a moment of silence, [Contract Demon God] finally spoke, his voice carrying a hint of solemnity.

He slowly analyzed, "We were all deceived about that contract back then."

"Therefore, the contract is signed with the title of 'Taiwei Heavenly Emperor' itself, rather than referring to any particular individual."

"The current Heavenly Emperor will bear the brunt of the backlash from the contract."

"Although the Holy Heavenly Emperor has held this position for countless eons, the causal connection between him and the 'Taiwei Heavenly Emperor' is still unbreakable. Therefore, when the power of the contract is activated, he will inevitably be affected to some extent."

"However, since he has already abdicated and is no longer the direct holder of the Heavenly Dao's authority, the power of the causal backlash from the contract will be greatly weakened when it acts on him."

"Moreover," [Contract Demon God] paused for a moment.

He said with a complicated expression, "According to the rumors after the Third Zixiao Palace Conference, that Holy Heavenly Emperor's cultivation has already reached the inconceivable 'Taiyi' realm, which is unfathomable."

"Even if the Demon God of Curses were to revive and try to use the power of the contract to cast a curse."

"The chances of actually 'killing' him are also quite slim."

"Oh? Is that so? That's such a pity." After listening to the [Contract Demon God]'s analysis, the eerie rag doll's distorted face actually showed a hint of human-like regret.

"Fellow Daoist Puppet, why are you so determined to deal with that Holy Heavenly Emperor who has already abdicated?" another demon god couldn't help but ask curiously.

Upon hearing this, the rag doll grinned again, its stitched mouth wide open, and replied in an utterly matter-of-fact tone:
"Of course I want to manipulate him!"

The Puppet Demon God said, "Just think about it, the prestige and influence that Holy Heavenly Emperor possesses in the primordial universe is simply unparalleled!"

"In some respects, he may even surpass the current Heavenly Emperor!"

"If I can seize an opportunity and use some special means to successfully 'control' him, making him the most powerful and perfect 'puppet' in my hands!"

"Then, after you have successfully killed that overconfident current Heavenly Emperor, I will let this 'Holy Heavenly Emperor' whom I control reappear before the world as a savior who 'restores order and takes control of the universe,' and rightfully regain control of the entire Taiwei Heavenly Court!"

"At that time, wouldn't the supreme position of the Three Realms, the highest ruling power of the entire primordial universe, indirectly fall into the hands of us, the Chaos Gods?!"

These words from the Puppet Demon God were like opening a door to a "new world," instantly causing all the Chaos Demon Gods present to feel an unprecedented and extreme shock and excitement!
"What you say makes some sense, fellow Daoist!"

"That's right! Kill the current Heavenly Emperor, then control the previous one! We'll then use the 'substitution' method to quietly transform ourselves into the trusted ministers of these two Heavenly Emperors, or even directly replace them!"

"In this way, we can rule over all the myriad realms without shedding a drop of blood! This... this is simply the highest level and the most perfect path to 'landing'!"

"I think that rather than letting our fellow Daoist take a huge risk to forcibly curse the two Heavenly Emperors, the effect may not be ideal."

"Why don't we ask the [Assassination Demon God], who is in charge of the art of 'assassination' and 'backstabbing', to take action! He is best at doing this kind of dirty and tiring work of stabbing people in the back and launching sneak attacks!"

"Yes, yes, yes! That makes sense! Fellow Daoist [Assassin God], what do you think?"

Numerous voices, filled with anticipation and encouragement, rang out almost simultaneously from all the Chaos Gods present.

Upon hearing this, the face of the Contract Demon God, composed of rule runes, darkened slightly.

He snorted coldly and said to the endless dark void:

"Shadow! You have the right to express your opinion, we won't stop you!"

"But could you please stop mimicking all of our voices and speaking on our behalf every time?!"

At the same time, many other Chaos Gods also let out a cold snort filled with dissatisfaction and warning!

"Shadow, you're incorrigible!"

boom! ! !
Dozens of incredibly powerful divine mights of the Great Dao, like tangible shockwaves, burst forth in all directions, stirring the already chaotic airflow around them into an even more turbulent state!
"Oh dear, fellow Daoists, why be so angry?"

At that moment, beneath the figures of each of the Chaos Gods, the darkness that was originally just an ordinary shadow began to come alive, rapidly writhing and converging.

Finally, it coalesced in the void into a black cloak that seemed to devour all light, constantly changing shape, and moving about.

This cloak has no specific face, no hands or feet, only words that emanate from its depths, words that can mimic any sound and are full of mockery and playfulness.

"I was just speaking for all of you, saying what you all truly felt and wanted to say from the bottom of your hearts."

【Shadow Demon God】To tell the truth.

"Hmph! Who asked you to be so nosy?"

After the interruption by the Shadow Demon God, the many Chaos Demon Gods present began to take the plan seriously.

If this plan to replace the Heavenly Emperor and take control of the Heavenly Realm can truly be accomplished, then it would indeed be the best way to ascend to the right path.

Thus, the Chaos Gods began a heated tactical discussion centered on the core issue of "how to assassinate the two Heavenly Emperors more efficiently, safely, and creatively."

Meanwhile, Xing Tian and the other great witches of the witch clan listened to the increasingly insidious and vicious "assassination plans" of these chaotic demon gods.

Far from feeling any discomfort, they actively participated in this "brainstorming" session with great enthusiasm.

From time to time, they would also offer some highly constructive supplementary suggestions from the perspective of "the practical experience of the Wu tribe".

Although, deep down they didn't really believe that the Holy Emperor, whose merits were unparalleled and whose cultivation was already unfathomable, could really be easily killed by these chaotic demons.

However, as long as they can ultimately succeed in overthrowing the current Heavenly Emperor's tyrannical rule, it will also be beneficial to them.

At that time, the Wu clan can also use their powerful strength and the "cooperative relationship" they have established with some Chaos Gods to naturally achieve the goal of "replacing the government with the heavens"!
As for what happens next...

We'll talk about that later.

Just as Xing Tian and the "war faction" of Chaos Demons were enthusiastically discussing the details of "murdering" the Heavenly Emperor.

Within this strange space, another group of demons, whose auras were relatively peaceful and who seemed less enthusiastic about direct violent conflict, silently watched from the sidelines.

After listening for a while, they all shook their heads and chose to leave quietly.

"Sigh, listening to their plans, although they sound exciting, they still feel a bit unreliable."

"The risk is too great."

“That’s right. Rather than pinning our hopes on something as uncertain as an assassination, it’s safer for us to continue to work steadily on our own plan to get ashore.”

"Let's go, let's go. We shouldn't stay here any longer. We should go find our 'partners'—Nuwa and Fuxi—and have a good talk."

"The detailed plan for the creation of the 'human race' and how to make strategic moves in the 'great age of humanity' should also be formally put on the agenda."

Thus, this group of "prudent" demon gods, whose main goals were "going ashore" and "planning for the future," quietly left this strange space filled with intrigue and killing, heading towards the Primordial True Realm.

They are preparing to have an in-depth discussion with the "chosen one" they have already selected, a discussion that will determine the future of humanity.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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