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Chapter 431 The New Demon Lord of the Demon Realm; The Emperor's Birth in Twelve Months
When the distant Olympian mythological universe was turned upside down and the Great Dao collapsed due to the collision between the Three Pure Ones and the will of Pangu.

The primordial world presented a scene of tranquility and peace.

Above the thirty-three heavens, the Heavenly Emperor's Palace is like the brilliant heart of the universe. With every pulse of divine light, it spreads order and majesty to the four seas and eight wastelands.

The Heavenly Emperor Di Jun, dressed in an imperial robe woven from the sun, moon, and stars, sat regally on the central Heavenly Emperor Throne.

His gaze was as deep as the starry sea, looking down at the orderly and dazzling prehistoric world below, his heart surging with unprecedented pride and responsibility.

Since he ascended to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, he has worked diligently and conscientiously.

Not only did the rule of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors stabilize the internal power of the Heavenly Court, but it also ensured that all the gods performed their duties and that the laws of heaven and earth were in perfect order.

More importantly, he and Taiyi creatively proposed the grand concept of "demon race," intending to break down the barriers between innate and acquired, race and bloodline, and unite the myriad races of the prehistoric world under this new banner.

The "Demon Script" created by the Demon Master Kunpeng is like a golden key, opening the door to wisdom and enlightenment for countless ignorant beings born later in life.

The promotion of the Demon Script is not merely the dissemination of the written word, but also the deep penetration of the "demon" concept, allowing the ideas of "seeking innovation and change, and defying the innate" to nourish the hearts of every living being who yearns for power, like a gentle spring breeze.

With the practice and development of the "demon race" concept, some new phenomena and reflections have emerged.

Di Jun keenly realized that it was time to conduct a thorough review and refinement of this core concept.

Thus, at the regular assembly in the Heavenly Emperor's Palace, all the gods gathered.

Inside the hall, auspicious clouds served as the seat, and auspicious mists formed the screen.

All the celestial lords, the dragon gods of the four seas, the lords of ten thousand mountains, the gods of a hundred rivers... all the innate saints and acquired great beings who hold positions in the Heavenly Court and have prestige in the primordial world gathered together.

Their divine light intertwined to form a dazzling galaxy, reflecting the supreme majesty of the Heavenly Emperor.

At the beginning of the assembly, Bai Ze, holding a jade tablet, slowly stepped forward and reported to the Heavenly Emperor.

"Your Majesty," Bai Ze bowed, his voice echoing throughout the hall.

"Since the creation of demon script by demon masters, the concept of 'demon' has been deeply rooted in people's hearts. Especially among the vast number of acquired beings, the acceptance of the 'evolution' and 'transcendence' represented by 'demon' is generally very high, and it has become the core guiding ideology of their cultivation."

He paused, then changed the subject, bringing up a key current issue.

"However, over the past thousand years, I have observed an interesting phenomenon. In the primordial world, the debate over the definitions of 'demon' and 'god' has gradually subsided from its initial fierce opposition."

"The two concepts are no longer at odds, but rather show a trend of mutual integration and interpretation."

As soon as Bai Ze finished speaking, the ten emperors, surrounded by blazing solar fire and exuding divine might, nodded in agreement.

They are none other than the [Fusang Emperor] who rules the Eastern Heavenly Domain.

"What Bai Ze said is true." The voice of the [Fusang Emperor] was as loud as a bell, carrying the light and heat of the sun.

"Ultimately, it lies in the yearning of all living beings in the primordial world for the Great Dao of 'reversing the innate and transforming into gods'."

"Therefore, everyone has a natural reverence and affection for the title 'God Race'."

His gaze swept over the gods present, and he continued to elaborate: "This mentality is not limited to acquired races."

Even those noble innate races, while not averse to calling themselves "demons" to demonstrate their alignment with the Heavenly Court's will, would prefer to call themselves "gods" if they were to discuss the identity they most identify with.

"Even more so, some powerful members of the demon race who have reached the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm often like to call themselves 'Demon Gods' after joining the Heavenly Court."

The words of the "Great Emperor of Fusang" resonated with many of the deities present.

At this moment, another emperor, Shao Hao, known as the "White Emperor," who was clad in a white imperial robe and possessed an incomparably sharp golden aura and held power in the west, also spoke up with a smile.

"Your Majesty, fellow practitioners, this confusion and spontaneous fusion of concepts is not a bad thing at all; on the contrary, it has brought unexpected benefits to our Heavenly Court."

Shao Hao's voice was clear and resonant, like the clash of metal and stone, brimming with a spirit of vigor and ambition.
"Many powerful races and ancient gods who were originally taking a wait-and-see attitude saw that everyone spontaneously merged 'demon' and 'god' into the term 'demon god', and the Heavenly Court did not step in to forcibly correct it. They believed that this was a manifestation of His Majesty and the Heavenly Court abandoning empty slogans and turning to pragmatism and inclusiveness."

"They don't like or believe in just slogans."

"But they saw that the Heavenly Court, under the name of 'demon,' solidified its vast base of acquired beings; and tacitly approved the name of 'god,' in order to unite and attract innate deities and powerful beings who aspired to become gods."

"They believe that our Heavenly Court is working diligently and doing things that are truly beneficial to the integration of the primordial world."

"It was this impression of 'pragmatism' that ultimately led them to make the decision to either join the demon race as a whole or to inherit and incorporate it into the demon cult."

"Use the name of 'demon' to solidify the base, and use the name of 'god' to expand the base?"

Emperor Jun sat upright on his throne. Upon hearing this summary, a faint sense of bewilderment flashed through his mind.

Have we ever had such a clear and specific strategic plan?
This seems to be an unintended consequence of the unfolding situation.

However, when he looked up and saw the trusting and determined gazes of His Highness Bai Ze, Fusang, Shao Hao, and other core deities directed at him, he instantly understood.

The facts are sometimes not important.

The important thing is what kind of "facts" everyone needs.

Di Jun's mind raced, but his expression instantly became extremely solemn and dignified. He slowly rose from his throne, exuding an aura of supreme majesty that seemed to rule the world.

He nodded slightly, his voice steady and powerful, filled with an unquestionable determination.

"What you, my esteemed ministers, have said is entirely reasonable and perfectly in line with my thoughts!"

"This is precisely the core task that our Heavenly Court has wanted to do in the past, is doing now, and will always continue to do in the future!"

Di Jun's voice echoed in the Lingxiao Palace, each word seemingly containing the power of heavenly law, imprinted in the hearts of the gods.

Only those ignorant, chaotic demons and gods would fall into a binary, either-or dichotomy. But they, as primordial deities born after the creation of the world, naturally possess wisdom and vision that encompass everything!

The Heavenly Court's mission is to unite all forces that can be united!

The essence of the word "demon" is to seek novelty, change, and to act in accordance with the times.

As the Heavenly Emperor, how could Di Jun be so rigid and inflexible, insisting that "demon" and "god" must be clearly distinguished?
As long as it is conducive to resolving the actual contradictions within the prehistoric world, and as long as it has real benefits for the long-term development of the Heavenly Court and the ultimate integration of all races, then the concept of "Demon God," which was spontaneously created by all living beings, will, from this day forward, be the supreme and sacred status officially certified by the Heavenly Court!

Di Jun opened his arms as if to embrace the entire primordial world, his voice filled with philosophical and sacred meaning.

"Demons are the essence of all things, and are the concrete manifestation of life constantly surpassing itself."

"God is the spiritual light of the Great Way, the personification of the laws and order of the universe."

"The two are inherently interdependent and complementary!"

"All living beings cherish the name 'Demon God,' using it as a sacred title for the acquired demon race who, through cultivation, ultimately defy their innate nature and transform into gods. This truly reveals the profound truth of the Great Dao; it is perfectly fitting and wonderfully profound!"

As Di Jun set a new tone for the theory of "demon gods," the entire Lingxiao Palace was filled with divine light and auspicious energy soared into the sky, as if the entire Heavenly Dao was celebrating these remarks.

Having solved the fundamental theoretical problem, Di Jun turned his attention to the demon master Kunpeng.

"Demon Master," Di Jun's tone was full of trust and reliance.

"Based on this brand-new concept, we need a more complete and systematic theoretical system of the demon cult, and write it in detail in the 'Demon Codex' as the fundamental law of our demon race for all eternity."

"I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you with this."

Upon hearing this, Kunpeng smiled sincerely. Holding the Hetu Luoshu, he stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, this is my duty. The debate over theories is also a debate over the orthodoxy. Especially when facing the potential verbal attacks from those hostile deities, a complete and rigorous theory will be our sharpest weapon. I will certainly not fail Your Majesty's trust!"

Di Jun nodded in satisfaction. The importance of theoretical work was self-evident, and he was most at ease entrusting it to Kunpeng.

Then, his gaze fell on Donghuang Taiyi, who stood beside him with an aura of unparalleled dominance, as if he held all the power in the world.

"Donghuang!"

"Your subject is here!" Taiyi stepped forward, the Chaos Bell hovering around him, emitting a long and majestic chime.

"Now that we have officially established the lofty status of 'Demon God'," Di Jun's expression became extremely serious.

"I hope you can work together with the Demon Master to develop more, more complete, and more universal Great Dao scriptures, based on the inheritance of Demon Script."

"We must ensure that all demons have a path to follow and a law to abide by, making their transformation from mortals to demon gods smoother and clearer!"

Whether the path to advancement is smooth is of paramount importance to the development of the demon race, and is also the key to whether the Heavenly Court can win the hearts of all living beings.

This matter concerns the well-being of billions of living beings, so Dijun entrusted this task to his younger brother Taiyi, who leads the "Way of Immortals" and has extensive experience in distributing benefits. Together with the theoretical master Kunpeng, it can be said to be the best combination.

"Your subject obeys the decree!" Taiyi's expression was equally solemn; he knew the weight of this task.

After the two most important figures in the Heavenly Court accepted the core mission, the [Fusang Emperor] spoke again, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.

"Your Majesty, now that the Heavenly Court has officially recognized and promoted the concept of 'Demon Gods,' can we use this as a basis to expand and integrate on a larger scale, and unite more diverse beings?"

Upon hearing this, all the gods in the hall were immediately impressed.

"What do you mean, fellow Daoist?" a deity asked impatiently.

The Emperor of Fusang smiled slightly and confidently presented two brand-new concepts.

"Demon immortals, and demons!"

These words caused an uproar in the hall, and everyone immediately fell into deep thought.

"Among those of you present here, more or less, you have all practiced the immortal path passed down by the Sage Taiqing, haven't you?"

The Emperor of Fusang looked around at everyone and continued,

"The immortal path values ​​life and emphasizes carefree living, which has no fundamental conflict with our demon race's pursuit of evolution and transcendence."

“We can take the essence and combine the concepts of the demon race with the methods of immortality to create a brand new ‘demon immortal’ status.”

"In this way, those beings who yearn for the path of immortality but also agree with the ideals of my demon race will have the best possible destiny."

Then, he shifted his focus to an even more taboo area.

"As for demons, as far as I know, there are 'demons' in the demon realm, and they are one of the Ten Demons of the Heavenly Realm."

"Why can't we deeply 'integrate' and 'redefine' our concept of 'demons' with the existing concept of 'demons' in the demonic path, thereby expanding the influence of our demon race in the demonic realm?"

Seeing the thoughtful expressions on the faces of the gods, the Emperor of Fusang decided to add fuel to the fire.

"We can even be more radical!"

"A completely new cultivation path has been specially opened up to encourage and guide a group of demon clan members with strong will and great fortune to actively cultivate the demonic path."

"Our goal is to rightfully seize the position of 'Demon Lord' among the 'Ten Demons of the Heavenly Realm'!"

"Imagine if we succeed, the Heavenly Court will easily gain control and a tenth of the entire Demonic Path!"

"At that time, the four paths of immortals, gods, demons, and monsters will unite and develop, exchanging resources and knowledge. How terrifying will the power of my Heavenly Court become!"

"I think if the Demon Ancestor were still alive, he would definitely agree with our methods!"

It must be said that, as the former ruler of the Celestial Court, the [Emperor of Fusang] still possesses top-notch strategic vision and skill.

His words opened a completely new door for all the saints present.

A brilliant light also shone in Di Jun's eyes. He understood the profound significance of this action almost immediately.

After a brief but efficient discussion, Di Jun quickly approved this ambitious plan.

"The matter of attaining the [Demon Immortal] rank should be explored and developed jointly by all my esteemed ministers through collective wisdom!"

"As for that [demon] path..."

Di Jun's lips curled into a confident and domineering smile.

"Leave this to me."

Next, the conference discussed many details related to the layout of "demon gods", "demon immortals", and "demons", and reiterated the firm determination to unite all gods who can be united and to severely crack down on all stubborn elements who oppose the grand plan of the Heavenly Court's integration.

"Alright, the meeting is over for today. Everyone, please disperse!" With Emperor Jun's order, the gods transformed into streams of light, carrying new missions and excited feelings, and left the Heavenly Emperor Palace.

Soon, only Emperor Jun and the stunningly beautiful and noble Empress Xihe remained in the main hall.

Di Jun specially kept her there.

"He," Di Jun turned around and asked bluntly, "If I remember correctly, you once told me that the position of the Demon Lord among the Ten Demons of the Demon Realm has remained vacant to this day, right?"

Xihe's breathtakingly beautiful eyes blinked slightly, a hint of understanding flashing across them. As the former leader of the "Yang Demon," one of the Ten Demons of the Demon Realm, she knew the situation in the Demon Realm like the back of her hand.

"Your Majesty...does he intend to personally assume the role of Dao Lord?"

Her voice was soft, yet carried a subtle hint of excitement and support.

Anyway, the ten demon positions haven't been filled yet, so they're just sitting there empty, waiting for some unlucky... no, virtuous god to jump into this pit... no, to ascend to this position.

"That's right!"

"As a colleague of the Demon Ancestor Rahu and the current Heavenly Emperor, I feel it is necessary for me to pay attention to the development of the demonic path."

Not long after, the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun cut off a malevolent corpse and sent it to the Demon Realm to pay homage to the Heavenly Demon King.

Yes, a demon emperor used the immortal method of severing corpses to become a demon king in the demonic path.

When the Heavenly Demon King saw Di Jun's evil corpse, he was speechless.

If the Demon Ancestor Rahu were here, he would probably kick this guy out.

However, Rahu is no longer here.

so.
"Welcome to the game... ahem, join our Demon Realm!"

And so, the path of demons and monsters found a new master.

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Under the grand and meticulous plan of the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun, the primordial world ushered in an unprecedented and magnificent transformation.

This is a top-down, inside-out integration of civilizations and cultures.

The introduction of the three new concepts of "Demon God", "Demon Immortal" and "Demon Demon" is like three divine arrows that accurately hit the target in the hearts of beings with different paths and ideas in the prehistoric world.

The path of "demon god" satisfies the yearning and reverence of all living beings for the ultimate identity of "god," perfectly combining "evolution" and "nobility."

This made the banner of the "Demon Race" no longer just represent the counterattack of beings born after birth, but also become a badge of honor for all those who pursue power and immortality.

Countless ancient innate races, after witnessing the Heavenly Court's inclusiveness and pragmatism, put aside their former pride and gladly accepted the identity of "Demon God," tightly binding the fate of their own races with the glory of the Heavenly Court.

The path of "demon immortals" serves as a bridge, cleverly connecting the Heavenly Court's "demon" edification with the "immortal" carefree existence.

It provides a completely new path of spiritual practice for those beings who dislike conflict and yearn for freedom.

They can enjoy the tranquility and inaction of the immortal path, and also receive the blessing of the demon race's fortune, making their path to enlightenment smoother.

In a short time, the practice of cultivating "demon immortals" became prevalent in the primordial world, and many reclusive rogue cultivators also emerged from their mountains to become guest elders of the demon sect.

The "Demon Path" personally orchestrated by Di Jun has sown the seeds of "demon" transformation in the Demon Realm.

With his own understanding of the great principles of "change" and "integration," he perfectly interpreted the true meaning of "demons."

This move not only allowed the Heavenly Court to gain partial control over the demonic path.

Furthermore, it showcased Di Jun's abilities to the entire prehistoric world.

Even the Immortal Path and the Demonic Path have been united by the Demon Race, so what power can't the Heavenly Court unite?

Thus, through Di Jun's dazzling yet interconnected schemes, the prehistoric world ushered in a glorious climax—the great fusion of all races!

From the scaled aquatic creatures on the shores of the East China Sea to the birds and beasts of the West Kunlun Mountains; from the exotic flowers and rare herbs in the dense forests of the South Frontier to the giant monsters and strange demons in the deep abyss of the North Sea; from the star spirits deep in the starry sky to the mountain gods and earth deities in the veins of the earth... the vast majority of races have found their place and sense of belonging under the banner of "demon".

They may retain the physical appearance and customs of their race, but in terms of identity, they all proudly proclaim themselves to be members of the "demon race".

Demon script became the common language of the primordial world, and the classics of the demon cult became essential reading for all beings practicing cultivation.

The decrees of the Heavenly Court can be transmitted to every corner of the primordial world without any hindrance.

A unified, orderly, powerful, and vibrant primordial heavenly court has already taken shape.

This is undoubtedly a monumental achievement that will be remembered throughout history.

unprecedented.

However, the more intense the sunlight, the deeper the shadows it casts.

The more rapidly Di Jun advanced his great cause of integrating all races, the more resolutely the voices and forces opposing him coalesced.

In the eyes of his opponents, Di Jun's actions were not an achievement, but a form of cultural genocide, like boiling a frog in lukewarm water.

"The Heavenly Emperor is repeating the old path of Shen Ni."

"Using the name of the 'demon race' to unite all races. This sounds noble, but in essence, it is using what he defines as 'demon' to erase the unique nature and heritage of each race!"

"If this continues, the primordial world will no longer have myriad races, but only a kind of slave called 'demons,' whose thoughts are highly unified. And the Heavenly Emperor will become the sole ruler of the thoughts of all living beings."

"What he wants is not the prosperity of all races, but for all races to serve his selfish desires!"

"How is this any different from the time when the rebellious god attempted to devour all living beings to achieve his own power?!"

These remarks represent the sentiments of all opponents.

They do not reject order, but they oppose this domineering behavior that uses "integration" as a pretext to carry out "annexation".

They believed that all things grow together without harming each other, and different paths run parallel without contradicting each other; this is the true primordial way.

Thus, the ancient gods who were dissatisfied with the rule of the Heavenly Emperor, the powerful races that insisted on their own heritage being inviolable, and the wise men who saw through Di Jun's ultimate ambition all began to consciously or unconsciously gravitate towards the Wu tribe at the foot of Buzhou Mountain.

A celestial banner, representing "unity" and "order," fluttered high in the sky.

The other banner, representing "freedom" and "protection," is also secretly gathering strength.

Beneath the surface of the Primordial True Realm, which appears to be unprecedentedly prosperous and orderly, two enormous forces, powerful enough to shake the entire world order, are quietly taking shape, and a future clash seems inevitable.

However, Di Jun, who was at the peak of his career and reputation, was not unaware of these undercurrents, but he did not take them to heart.

In his view, any great change will inevitably be accompanied by opposition; this is a historical inevitability.

As long as the Heavenly Court continues to advance, those insignificant opponents will eventually be swept away by the tide of time.

At this very moment, an even more joyous event occurred, drawing all his attention into boundless happiness and infinite anticipation for the future.

He has a child.

In the Moon Palace of Heaven, Empress Changxi, the Goddess of the Moon, finally gave birth to a child for the Heavenly Emperor after a long period of pregnancy.

On this day, the entire Taiyin Star shone brightly, and the cool and holy moonlight, like a tangible silver waterfall, poured down and enveloped the entire Thirty-Three Heavens.

Countless essences of the moon converged and eventually condensed at the core of the Moon Palace, forming twelve dazzling "little moons" that emitted a soft halo.

These twelve children were not ordinary, naturally divine beings.

They are the bloodline of the Heavenly Emperor and the Moon Goddess, and the perfect manifestation of the Heavenly Order in the "Yin" aspect.

From the moment they are born, each of them holds the power over a phase of the moon—the new moon, the crescent moon, the waxing crescent moon… all the way to the final waning moon and the new moon.

The birth of the twelve princesses perfectly completed the cyclical law of the moon's movement, making the nights in the prehistoric world no longer just cold and desolate, but full of cyclical and rhythmic beauty.

It can be said that these twelve little princesses were born in accordance with the order of Heaven and are the darlings of the universe.

They are born noble and enjoy unparalleled good fortune and boundless blessings.

Di Jun held these tiny children, bathed in the soft moonlight.

This majestic and cunning Heavenly Emperor revealed a pure and warm smile that he had never shown before.

That was a father's pride and joy.

The immense joy also inspired him as the Heavenly Emperor.

He decided to transform this joy into a gift for the entire prehistoric world.

Emperor Jun immediately ordered the convening of the highest-level "Heavenly Dao Committee Conference".

At the conference, Di Jun, full of vigor, put forward a brand new proposal in front of all the top powers of the prehistoric world.

"Fellow Daoists," Di Jun's voice was filled with joy and confidence.

"The birth of my heir today is in accordance with the cycle of the moon, which is a sign of the will of Heaven."

"I believe that although our primordial world has the rotation of the sun and moon and the division of day and night, it lacks a clear seasonal rhythm, which is not conducive to the growth of all things, nor to the evolution of civilization."

"Therefore, I propose that the cycle of the waxing and waning of the moon, symbolized by my twelve sons, be used to establish the ancient calendar."

With a wave of his hand, a star map unfolded above the Lingxiao Palace.

"I propose that the twelve cycles of the moon's phases constitute one 'year,' and each phase constitute one 'month.'"

"In this way, a year will have twelve months. Based on this, we can then establish the four seasons and solar terms to guide agriculture and record history. This action is in accordance with the will of Heaven and benefits all people. What do you all think?"

Upon hearing this proposal, all the sages nodded in approval.

This is indeed a great thing that will benefit future generations. Moreover, Emperor Jun is taking the birth of his own child as an opportunity to follow the natural order, which is perfectly legitimate. No one can find any reason to oppose it.

Soon, with the unanimous approval of the Heavenly Dao Committee, the new Primordial Calendar was officially established.

The will of Heaven spread instantly to every corner of the primordial world through the "Star Network".

"By imperial decree: From this day forth, the primordial calendar shall be established, with the twelve phases of the moon constituting one year, and the year divided into twelve months. So be it!"

At this moment, the entire primordial world, whether cultivators practicing or mortals working in the fields, felt the arrival of a completely new order. Time was no longer a vague concept, but became clear and measurable.

The StarNet was instantly flooded with countless congratulatory messages.

Countless gods, powerful beings, and racial leaders expressed their sincerest congratulations to the Heavenly Emperor through the Star Network.

"Congratulations, Heavenly Emperor! Congratulations, Heavenly Emperor! May the Heavenly Court last forever, and Your Majesty's life be long and prosperous!"

"The birth of twelve princesses is a blessing to the primordial world! Auspicious omens descend from the heavens, and the demon race shall prosper!"

"The promulgation of the new calendar is a meritorious act for the present and a benefit for future generations! His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor is wise!"

"Congratulations, Heavenly Emperor! Congratulations, Empress!"

"..."

For a time, the entire prehistoric world was immersed in a joyous and peaceful atmosphere.

At this moment, the prestige of the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun reached an unprecedented peak.

He was not only the ruler of all races, but also the creator of civilization and the definer of order.

"That's weird!"

Beneath Mount Buzhou, the thirteen Ancestral Witches stared at the Heavenly Realm, sharpening their knives.

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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