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Chapter 512 The Demon God's Great Counterattack; Searching Mountains and Seas to Capture Bai Ze [9k]

"What is done today is beyond repair."

"I have no choice but to leave now."

The Heavenly Dao Spirit raised the Emperor's Banner, lifting a dark yellow curtain of heaven, and forcefully clashed with the Jade Ruyi's attack.

boom! ! !
The Heavenly Dao Spirit's figure vanished, and it took the opportunity to escape.

Upon seeing this, Xuanyuan frowned and was about to give chase.

However, the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi above his head was one step ahead of him!
The pure white jade ruyi once again emitted a clear, childlike voice filled with disdain.

"Baby, don't run away!"

"The Celestial Venerable is calling you home!"

hum-

With a soft hum, the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi instantly transformed into a three-colored divine light that pierced through the past and future. With unimaginable speed, it arrived first despite being delayed, and fiercely struck the stream of light formed by the Heavenly Dao Essence!

Boom! ! !
A deep, resounding boom, seemingly originating from the very source of the Great Dao, exploded in this independent spacetime that was on the verge of complete collapse!

The stream of light formed from the essence of the Heavenly Dao trembled violently under this attack.

The light on it flickered intermittently, as if it might be completely shattered at any moment!

"puff!"

A dull thud was heard.

A drop of golden blood containing boundless Daoist principles and laws was spilled.

However, the speed of this avatar of the Heavenly Dao Essence also surged again thanks to the recoil from this attack.

It vanished instantly into the endless depths of chaos, and no trace of its presence could be sensed again.

The dark yellow canopy he had set up shattered due to the loss of its power, turning into countless dark yellow specks of light that vanished without a trace.

"Pity."

Xuanyuan looked in the direction the Heavenly Dao Essence had fled, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.

He knew that today, this major threat had finally escaped.

"It's not a pity."

The jade ruyi flew back.

"I couldn't keep him."

"Moreover, this is not his true form."

"Teacher Yu really can't keep him?" Xuanyuan asked in surprise.

Yu Ruyi said, "Of course, Xuanyuan Bao, you're still too inexperienced."

"At least your master Guang Chengzi needs to be here for you to actually exchange a few blows with him."

Xuanyuan fell silent.

Teacher Yu, even though you call me "Bao," why do your words hurt so much?
"Cangjie, are you alright?" Xuanyuan turned to look at Cangjie.

"It's nothing," Cangjie shook his head.

"Thank you, Lord, for saving me."

Xuanyuan smiled and patted his shoulder, saying, "Between you and me, there's no need for thanks."

"You have made unparalleled contributions to the human race, so naturally I must protect you."

Having said that, he glanced at this still crumbling independent space-time and said:

"We shouldn't stay here any longer, let's go back."

……

Chen Du, the Palace of the Human Emperor.

When the figures of Xuanyuan and Cangjie reappeared from the void.

Feng Hou, Li Mu, and a host of immortals and gods from the Chan Sect, including Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi, had been waiting there for a long time.

"Welcome back, our sovereign, in peace!"

Xuanyuan nodded, his gaze falling on Guangchengzi, his tone tinged with gratitude.

"Master, thank you very much."

Guang Chengzi smiled slightly and said, "You flatter me, Your Majesty."

"Cangjie is the master of literature and the pillar of our Xuanmen sect. Protecting him is our duty."

After saying that, he waved to the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, which was still in mid-air.

"Teacher Yu, you should return to Yuxu Palace first."

"Okay, Guangchengbao, remember to call me next time you need to come out and play!" Upon hearing this, the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi let out a soft chime, then transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into the void.

~~~~
Meanwhile, deep within chaos.

Here, there is no time, no space, no light, and no darkness.

There was only emptiness.

At the core of this void, three thousand orbs of light, varying in size and shape, yet all radiating a powerful primal aura, floated silently.

Each cluster of light represents a complete, soon-to-be-mature Great Luo Universe.

At the center of these orbs of light stood an enormous black temple formed from the purest, primordial demonic energy of chaos.

Inside the temple, dozens of towering figures, exuding terrifying power and seemingly capable of tearing and destroying everything, stood on either side, silently waiting.

Suddenly, the temple doors opened silently.

Two slightly disheveled figures walked in from outside the hall, one after the other.

It was Lu Ya Dao Ren and Tian Dao Jing who had fled in panic.

"Fellow Daoists, you've returned."

A voice filled with fervor and fury greeted them warmly.

The Demon God of Fire asked with a smile, "Fellow Daoist of Memory said that you encountered an accident when you were guiding Fellow Daoist of the Misty Realm?"

"Yes."

The Heavenly Dao Spirit nodded.

He walked calmly to the main seat in the center of the temple and sat down.

Then, he told all the demons present about his journey in detail.

It was as if he wasn't the one who had just fled in panic.

When the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi appeared, the demons present couldn't help but hum softly.

"Hmph! It's that old man Yuanshi again!"

"Once we conquer the Primordial World, we will surely annihilate the Xuanmen Sect and avenge Fellow Daoist Junheng!"

Listening to the indignant words of the demons, the Heavenly Dao Spirit slowly waved his hand, signaling them to quiet down.

"These are all minor matters."

His voice regained its calmness, but it contained an undeniable air of authority.

His eyes, which seemed to see through everything, slowly swept over each of the demon gods present. He then changed the subject and asked:

"How are the preparations for your Origin Worlds coming along, fellow Daoists?"

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere inside the temple instantly became enthusiastic.

Then a demon god, whose figure was elusive and seemed about to disappear into the shadows at any moment, slowly spoke.

"The three thousand primordial worlds are almost ready."

The Shadow Demon God said, "Each of us fellow Daoists has imprinted the origin of our own Great Dao into the world we have created."

"With our current strength, whether we want to take this opportunity to develop these worlds into Taiyi Universes that can bear Taiyi Dao Fruits or Daluo Universes that can nurture Daluo Golden Immortals, it will be an easy matter."

"Now, the next crucial step is for all of us to work together to merge the three thousand primordial worlds together!"

"Gathering the power of the three thousand Great Daos, lifting all realms together, enabling them to transcend chaos, rise above all realms, and transform into a true realm capable of contending with the Primordial True Realm..."

"—Demon God's True World!"

These four words seemed to contain an infinite magic, causing all the chaotic demons present to gasp for breath!
An unprecedented flame of fervor and excitement ignited in their eyes!

"If we succeed, it will mean that we have opened up another supreme path to eternity!"

"We, the Chaos Gods, no longer need to compromise with that damned Pangu! No longer need to submit to that so-called new era!"

"We too can create our own glory! A new era belonging to us, the Chaos Gods!"

"That's right! At that time, we can completely devour the Primordial True Realm and return to our era!"

Roars filled with excitement and longing echoed throughout the temple.

For a long time, these chaotic demons have been like stray dogs, hiding and barely surviving.

They had failed too many times and suppressed their feelings for too long.

They desperately need an immortal monument like the primordial world opened up by Pangu to rekindle their confidence and to carry their restless pride and ambition!
As long as the Demon God Realm can be successfully built, they will have new hope!

"We have a premonition that when the True Realm of Demon Gods truly appears, it will surely resonate with the Great Dao, and that will be the best opportunity for us to attain the Primordial Dao!"

Several ancient demon gods, whose auras were powerful, were stuck at the fourth level of the Great Luo Realm and had not been able to take that final step, trembled with excitement.

They were already such powerful beings in the chaotic era.

However, Pangu's sudden emergence directly destroyed the entire Chaos Era, cutting off their path forward.

In the new era, they did not have the heaven-defying opportunities like Hongjun, Yangmei, and Luohou, and failed to awaken early at the beginning of creation, thus missing the best time to rise.

It was only with the appearance of the Heavenly Dao Essence that these "remnants" scattered throughout the chaos were reunited.

But by this time, the Primordial Realm was already teeming with powerful beings.

Not to mention the unfathomable saints like the Three Pure Ones, the Two Sages, and Nuwa who suppress time and space.

Even within their demon god camp, many fellow Daoists, guided by the Heavenly Dao Essence, have risen to the top, crossed that insurmountable barrier, and attained the Primordial Dao Fruit.

One can imagine the frustration and resentment these "old relics" abandoned by the times felt.

Their desire to attain enlightenment was so urgent.

Their hatred for Pangu runs deep in their bones and will never be extinguished!

As if knowing what they were thinking, the Heavenly Dao Spirit, sitting on the main seat, slowly spoke.

"I understand the feelings of my fellow Daoists."

"Creating the True Realm of Demon Gods is our most important and core plan at present, and we cannot afford to fail."

"but……"

He paused, then changed the subject and continued:

"We can't all put all our energy into this one thing."

"We still need to continue to create some trouble for the Primordial True Realm."

"Firstly, we can take this opportunity to plunder some of the already developed and mature worlds beneath the Primordial True Realm, using them as resources for building the Demon God True Realm, thus accelerating our progress."

"Secondly, we can also use this to create the illusion that we are about to launch a large-scale counterattack against the prehistoric world, thereby attracting the attention of the Three Pure Ones and others, and providing cover for our real grand plan."

"Let them think we are still those reckless brutes who only know how to fight and kill, and have no strategy whatsoever."

Upon hearing this, all the demons' eyes lit up, and they all nodded in agreement.

"This is exactly what I wanted!!"

Having been cooped up for so long, the demons were finally ready to get some exercise.

Looking at the excited demons, the Heavenly Dao Spirit revealed a satisfied smile.

With a gentle wave of his hand, runes shimmering with strange light and imbued with the Dao of Space flew toward each of the demon gods present.

"I have here a list of spacetime beacons for many universes under the rule of the Taiwei Heavenly Court."

"These universes are rich in resources and have perfect laws, making them excellent resources."

"Everyone pick some and go ahead and wreak havoc!"

"Remember, the bigger the commotion, the better!"

"it is good!"

The demons responded in unison, their voices filled with bloodthirsty excitement and ferocious fighting spirit!
~~~~
Zixiao Palace.

The three Heavenly Venerables, Xuanqing, Taishang, and Yuchen, were casually seated on three Great Dao Azure Lotuses.

Before them was an ancient chessboard carved from a strange, chaotic stone.

On the chessboard, black and white pieces intertwine and crisscross, evolving endless mysteries of the birth and death of heaven and earth.

Suddenly, Xuan Qing, who was about to make his move, curled the corners of his mouth slightly and revealed a smile of great interest.

His eyes, which seemed to be able to see into the past and future, pierced through the layers of barriers of the Purple Cloud Palace and through the endless turbulent currents of time and space, landing directly on the pitch-black Chaos Demon God Palace, which was guarded by three thousand primordial worlds.

Inside the hall, the scene of the Heavenly Dao Spirit inciting the demons and gods was laid bare before his gaze.

Xuan Qing slowly withdrew his gaze and gently placed the black piece in his hand on the center point of the chessboard.

pat.

A crisp sound of a piece being placed echoed clearly within the silent palace.

However, this seemingly ordinary move caused a dramatic change in the entire chessboard!
The black stones, which had seemed chaotic and lifeless, came alive instantly after the stone was placed, as if they had been infused with a soul!
They echoed each other, forming a net that completely surrounded the white pieces that were originally baring their fangs and devouring everything in their path, cutting off all their chances of survival.

"The myriad realms are about to descend into turmoil."

Xuanqing picked up the cup of clear tea in front of him, which was formed from primordial Qi, took a sip, and said leisurely.

He informed Yu Chen and Tai Shang of the demon god's movements.

Upon hearing this, Yu Chen Daojun, who was watching the game of chess from the side, had a cold glint flash in his eyes, which were as sharp as unsheathed divine swords.

He raised an eyebrow and said in a cool voice, "They can plunder countless worlds, and we can do the opposite."

"Big brother, can you obtain the beacons of the origin worlds of those Chaos Gods?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Qing smiled.

"It's natural."

He extended his finger and lightly tapped the chessboard.

On the chessboard, light and shadow shifted, and in an instant, a vast and boundless chaotic star map appeared.

On the star map, three thousand dazzling points of light, each radiating a different color of magical light, were clearly marked.

Each point of light represents the lair of a chaotic demon god.

"Then there's nothing more to say."

The Supreme Lord flicked the whisk in his hand.

In an instant, countless rays of divine light burst forth from the silk ribbons of the whisk, merging into the void and disappearing without a trace.

"Notify all Dao Lords of the Primordial World that this is a training exercise before the battle."

"It's a good opportunity to see what new tricks these saints, who have enjoyed peace for so long, can come up with on this battlefield of myriad worlds."

……

Taiwei Heavenly Court.

The thirty-three deities of the Heavenly Dao Committee, the three hundred and sixty-five star lords of the heavens, and countless Taiwei deities who hold power over a region of the universe all gathered here.

Their faces all wore an undisguised excitement and exhilaration.

Because just now, a supreme decree from Zixiao Palace spread throughout the entire Taiwei Heavenly Court!
"Is the Chaos God finally losing patience and launching an attack on us?"

A star lord, clad in star armor and surrounded by an aura of endless slaughter, trembled with excitement.

"Doesn't this mean that they've finally stopped hiding and only daring to do underhanded things in the shadows like before?"

"Great! Great! That's wonderful!"

A goddess who held the power of "war" clapped her hands and laughed.

"The grudges between the old and new eras will finally be settled in our generation!"

"Pass on my orders!"

The Azure Emperor [Taihao], who sat upright on the imperial throne, slowly stood up. His gentle and refined face was now filled with a fierce fighting spirit.

"The Taiwei Heavenly Court, from this day forward, shall fully enter war preparedness mode!"

"Let's go and have a go at these demons!"

"I will obey the Emperor's decree!"

The gods were eager and excited.

Now that the Heavenly Emperor is dead, the power of Heaven has naturally fallen to Yaochi, the Azure Emperor, and the Flame Emperor.

Because Fuxi was originally the successor to the Heavenly Emperor, Taihao held the most power over the Heavenly Way.

In fact, Zhunti, also known as Taibai Jinxing, had privately approached Fuxi, hoping that he would directly succeed to the throne.

As it turned out, Fuxi was not fooled at all.

He would rather have his term be a period of co-rule by the five celestial emperors.

He stated frankly, "During my term, I wanted to try something different."

"Isn't it good that the five great emperors of humanity all ascend to heaven to rule and share the power of the heavenly emperor?"

"If they ascend to heaven, it will not only relieve the pressure on me, but also allow the other emperors to achieve the state of 'unity of heaven and man,' thereby seeking a breakthrough in the Great Dao. Why not do it?"

This was also a condition that Nuwa had mentioned when she negotiated with the Five Saints.

Zhunti admitted it at the time and couldn't really refute it.

His only worry was—

"After Xuanyuan, I have already planned to have Shaohao dedicate himself to humanity in order to fulfill the destiny of the world."

"When Shaohao's merits are complete, won't he also face the issue of Heaven's rule?"

"Won't I get a share of the dark clouds hanging over the Heavenly Emperor from now on?"

For a moment, Zhunti hesitated.

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The primordial human realm.

Under the diligent rule of Emperor Xuanyuan, the entire human civilization is developing and growing at an unimaginable speed.

On this very day, a momentous event, worthy of being recorded in the annals of human history and celebrated for eternity, was quietly taking place in the Emperor's Palace in Chen Capital.

Xuanyuan was seen sitting high on the imperial throne.

Below him stood not only a host of important human officials such as Feng Hou, Li Mu, and Cang Jie, but also representatives of various races from the primordial world, each with a powerful aura.

They have gathered here today for only two reasons.

That is to unite the power of all races and jointly compile two supreme treasure books that can explain the mysteries of heaven and earth and encompass all living beings!

The first is the "Huangdi Neijing".

This book takes the human body as its foundation, discussing the way of heaven, geography, and human affairs, exploring the mysteries of heaven and humanity, and delving into the origin of life and destiny.

Its aim is to explore a supreme path for all living beings that can harmonize Yin and Yang, conform to nature, and thus achieve unity of heaven and man, and longevity.

The representatives of all races present unanimously approved the compilation of this treasure book, without any objection.

After all, this is a classic medical text, and everyone will benefit from it once it is published.

However, they seemed rather secretive about compiling another classic text.

That precious book was called the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

This book aims to record all the mountains, rivers, geography, gods, monsters, and strange beasts in the prehistoric world.

The reason Xuanyuan has gathered everyone this time is to rewrite this book and expand its contents.

Unlike the previous human recipe book, "Classic of Mountains and Seas," this time Xuanyuan wanted to incorporate the characteristics and secrets of many races.

This is tantamount to completely exposing the true nature of their race!
How can they possibly do this willingly?

For a moment, the atmosphere inside the entire hall became somewhat subtle.

"Your Majesty, we support the re-editing of the Classic of Mountains and Seas in principle."

Yinglong, the representative of the Dragon Clan, stepped forward, coughed lightly, and said:

"However, this is a very important matter, and we need to make further preparations."

"We absolutely cannot rush things!"

Logically speaking, the Dragon Clan has invested heavily in humanity and should support Xuanyuan's decision.

However, the expansion of the Classic of Mountains and Seas crossed the line for the dragon race.

Leaving aside other matters.

It is said that some of the dragon clan's secret scriptures must never be exposed.

For example: "The Supreme Art of Union" and "The Heaven-Defying Dao Proving Technique." (See Chapters 313 and 314 for details)
Yinglong knew without a doubt what kind of chaos would ensue in all the heavens and myriad realms once these two scrolls of scriptures were circulated.

Other races share the same sentiment.

On the one hand, they should support the work of the humanitarian leader, but on the other hand, they really don't want to expose the dark history of their tribe.

Looking down at the representatives of the myriad races below, each with their own distinct expressions and hesitant manner, Xuanyuan felt a sense of helplessness.

Just then, Guang Chengzi, who had been standing beside him with his eyes closed, slowly opened them.

He leaned close to Xuanyuan's ear and whispered a few words.

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan's eyes suddenly lit up.

He slowly stood up, a confident and proud smile on his face.

"I understand the concerns of my fellow Daoists."

"In that case, the compilation of the Classic of Mountains and Seas shall be put aside for the time being."

"I have decided that, starting tomorrow, I will tour the entire realm to measure the vastness of my primordial world and to experience the customs and traditions of my myriad races!"

On this day, the gates of Chendu, the capital of the human race, were wide open.

Banners blotted out the sun, and armor gleamed.

A massive army composed of the elite human race, personally led by Emperor Xuanyuan, set off in a grand and imposing manner.

The news caused a stir throughout the three realms.

Countless powerful beings cast their questioning gazes upon this human army, which exuded endless iron will and killing intent.

They couldn't understand why the emperor, who had just quelled an internal rebellion and was diligently governing the country, would suddenly make such a drastic move.

Touring the world?

This is not a simple matter of sightseeing.

In the primordial world, hunting often meant conquest!

"Could it be that the Human Emperor has also received a notice to join the campaign against the Chaos God?"

~~~
The western land, clearly known as the mountains.

A beautiful and spiritually rich paradise.

The White Tiger God was playing chess with a young Taoist priest in a pavilion atop the mountain.

The young Taoist priest was dressed in a white Taoist robe, with a handsome face and a refined demeanor, but a pair of curved horns like those of a goat grew on his forehead.

Suddenly, the young Taoist priest paused slightly in the hand holding the chess piece.

He slowly raised his head and looked eastward with his eyes that seemed to see through the heavens and know the future.

"What's wrong?"

The White Tiger God asked with some doubt.

"What exactly is the human race trying to do with all this commotion?"

Bai Ze, somewhat curious, did some calculations with his fingers, only to find that the secrets of heaven were completely chaotic, and he could not discern any clues whatsoever.

Upon hearing this, Baihu waved his hand dismissively and said:
"Oh, this? The Jade Qilin just sent a letter saying that the Human Emperor Xuanyuan is going to tour the world."

"Touring the world, indeed." Bai Ze smiled.

"That's alright... Holy crap! A hunting expedition? Hunting whom?!"

Bai Ze sensed a warning and his expression froze instantly!

He suddenly stood up from the stone bench, his face turning deathly pale.

"Fellow Daoist, I haven't put away my clothes yet, so I'll be going now!"

The next moment, without saying a word, he turned around and transformed into a white light, disappearing into Mingzhi Mountain.

Before long, a series of earth-shattering shouts filled with endless killing intent came from behind him!

"Bai Ze is gone! Bai Ze is gone!"

Emperor Xuanyuan sat atop a compass chariot capable of automatically determining direction, holding a golden holy sword aloft in one hand and pointing in the direction Bai Ze had fled with the other.

He gave the order to pursue the million-strong army behind him!
Bai Ze was so frightened that his soul almost left his body.

He pushed his speed to the limit, fleeing desperately towards the distant shores of the North Sea!
However, just as he was about to escape into the depths of the North Sea.

Amidst the army, Li Mu's penetrating voice rang out once again!
"The one in the white robe is Bai Ze!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Ze tore his white Taoist robe to shreds without a second thought!
He went shirtless, turned around, and headed towards Buzhou Mountain.

However, before he could get close to Buzhou Mountain, Feng Hou's ghostly voice rang in his ears again!

"The one with ram horns is Bai Ze!"

Bai Ze steeled his heart and removed the pair of iconic horns from his forehead.

He recited the incantation and fled south!

However, this time, before anyone could speak, the voice of Emperor Xuanyuan, filled with supreme majesty, resounded throughout the entire world!
"The one who is alive is Bai Ze!"

Upon hearing this, the laws of heaven and earth resonated with it!
An invisible force of cause and effect, filled with the meaning of "inevitable death," instantly enveloped Bai Ze's entire body and mind!

A smile that looked more like a grimace than a cry appeared on Bai Ze's face.

He knew he couldn't escape.

Rather than be caught by this crazed army, it's better to die with some dignity.

He sighed, and then his spirit left his body on the spot, causing him to disintegrate and commit suicide!

However, at the very moment when his primordial spirit was about to dissipate into the world.

A cry of excitement, as if someone had discovered a new continent, rang out again!
"Lord, look! That fellow's spirit has run east! Chase after it!"

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan's spirits lifted, and he once again raised the Emperor Sword in his hand, leading the mighty million-strong army in pursuit eastward!

Having just disintegrated, Bai Ze, leaving only a wisp of his soul, lay bewildered in the wind...

Finally, on a beach on the coast of the East China Sea.

Bai Ze, who was already exhausted, was surrounded by a group of human experts led by Xuanyuan.

Xuanyuan slowly stepped down from the compass chariot.

He looked at the ancient divine beast before him, who had nowhere to go and no way to escape, and whose face showed a look of utter despair. A kind smile appeared on his face.

"It is said that the divine beast Bai Ze is born with the ability to speak, knows astronomy above, geography below, and human affairs in between, understands the feelings of all things, and knows the appearance of all things under heaven."

"is this real?"

Bai Ze said, "It's fake."

"There's a giant tortoise in Beihai who's an expert fortune teller. If you have any questions, why don't you go find him?"

In the land of the North Sea, the Xuan Turtle, which was fast asleep, was startled awake.

Xuanyuan glanced at the North Sea.

He continued to ask Bai Ze:

"I've heard that you once served as a historian in the Taiwei Heavenly Court."

"I was once ordered by the Holy Heavenly Emperor to personally travel throughout the primordial land and collect information on all races under heaven. Is this true?"

Bai Ze's expression suddenly changed!
He turned his head, gritting his teeth, and said, "...I will absolutely not yield!"

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan slowly drew the Holy Sword from his waist.

He held the sword horizontally in front of Bai Ze, letting the cold sword light illuminate Bai Ze's indomitable face.

"This sword is a sacred sword of humanity. On one side of the blade are inscribed the sun, moon and stars, and on the other side are inscribed mountains and rivers."

"I always felt that this sword was missing the essence of a divine beast as an embellishment."

Bai Ze's expression turned serious, and his eyes instantly became clear.

He said, "Great Emperor, benevolent sovereign, what would you like to know from me?"

Xuanyuan said, "It's simple. I want to go to Mount Tai for the Fengshan ceremony. Some clans are not very obedient, so I need your help to write down their characteristics, racial talents, Dao attributes, weaknesses, customs, clan secrets, etc..."

"no problem."

Bai Ze nodded: "I'll tell you, and you'll take notes."

Xuanyuan smiled broadly and quickly put down the holy sword:
"Oh dear, I was so impetuous just now. This way, sir, we will certainly write down every word of your masterpiece."

Bai Ze's heart sank upon hearing this.

That despicable Xuanyuan, not only did he take the blame, but he also wanted all the races to hold him accountable for future consequences.

Regarding this experience of academic exchange filled with "friendliness" and "harmony," Cangjie, the righteous historian of the human race, recorded it in his writings as follows:
"When the emperor went on a tour, he went east to the sea, climbed Mount Huan, and obtained the divine beast Bai Ze on the seashore. It could speak and understood the feelings of all things."

"When inquiring about matters concerning ghosts and spirits, it was found that since ancient times, there have been 11,520 kinds of beings that are manifestations of vital energy and wandering souls."

"Bai Ze spoke of this, and the Emperor ordered it to be depicted in a painting and displayed to the world." [Note 1]

Shi Huangshi said: Bai Ze is a good divine beast that has made indelible and enormous contributions to the development of humankind.

From then on, the "Bai Ze Monster Illustrations" began to circulate widely throughout the world.

Bai Ze, who had "voluntarily" contributed all his knowledge, completely disappeared from the world and never dared to show himself again.

……

Within the Ruins.

On a dark throne, built from the corpses of countless gods and demons and shattered worlds, filled with endless resentment and an aura of destruction.

[Eastern Demon] Meng Huai was watching with great interest the new colleague below who was crying and recounting his tragic experiences.

"So, that's why you gave up that wonderful world of the prehistoric era and came to our godforsaken Guixu to look for a job?"

Since the return of Demon Ancestor Rahu, the Demon Realm has set up offices in the Four Great Ruins and dispatched Demon Kings to guard them.

Upon hearing Meng Huai's question, Bai Ze raised his head, looked up at the sky, and sighed deeply, his voice filled with endless sorrow.

"Sigh! I can't make it here anymore!"

"Right now, there are 11,400 powerful beings of different races outside who are thinking every day about skinning me, pulling out my tendons, and turning me into barbecue!"

Meng Huai, the "Azure Sky Demon King," asked with some curiosity:

"What about the other 120 races?"

Have they forgiven you?

Upon hearing this, Bai Ze's expression instantly turned strange.

"It's not that they forgave me."

"Instead, their clan leader has already gone to Xuanyuan to apologize."

“Next, these 120 races will definitely be busy with internal rectification campaigns and won’t have time to pay attention to me.”

The primordial world is so vast, with so many races and all kinds of living beings.

There were oddballs in the Fuxi era, fools in the Shennong era, and some eccentric and unruly individuals in the Xuanyuan era as well.

Xuanyuan recompiled the Classic of Mountains and Seas, partly to better organize the heritage of all races and to govern the human realm.

On the one hand, it is also to deter villains.

Surely no one really thinks that these emperors governed the world solely through benevolence?
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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[Note 1]: This phrase comes from "The Seven Tablets of the Cloudy Bookcase: The Annals of Xuanyuan".

This has been adapted into a "violent short story" about the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. Please take a look.

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