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A cold glint flashed in Di Jun's eyes:

"With the great calamity approaching, the Wu tribe is also making preparations in full swing."

"We must not lose our composure."

"Handle the matter of Kunpeng in secret, and do not make it public."

"The most urgent task at hand is to perfect the Zhou Tian Star Array as soon as possible, and at the same time... expedite the forging of the Witch-Slaying Sword!"

Mentioning the Slaughtering Witch Sword, a ruthless glint flashed in Donghuang Taiyi's eyes:

"Don't worry, brother, the blood food collection has never stopped, it's just..."

He paused, lowering his voice:

"Xuandu has taken in hundreds of millions of human disciples and erected the Martial Dao Heavenly Stele. Now, the number of human practitioners is increasing daily, their strength is growing, and the difficulty of hunting them has greatly increased."

"The only effect is to kill those children who have become disciples of the Xuandu human race."

"Now, with the humans surrounding the children, any attack they make will inevitably injure the disciples of Xuandu. It's far too difficult."

This is the loophole they exploited.

Xuan Du's disciples cannot be killed, but it doesn't say that newly born humans after Xuan Du takes on disciples cannot be killed.

Di Jun was silent for a moment, then slowly said:

"I am already aware of this matter."

"The Sword of Slaughtering the Witches is the key to our clan's fight against the Witch Clan; it cannot be abandoned halfway."

"But... there are ways to work around it."

He looked at Donghuang Taiyi:

"We can try mixing human blood with that of other races to dilute human essence. Although the effect will be slightly reduced, it is safer."

Upon hearing this, Donghuang Taiyi, though unwilling, knew it was the safest solution at the moment and could only nod in agreement.

"Yes."

Di Jun waved his hand:

"Go."

"I... need some peace and quiet."

Donghuang Taiyi bowed and withdrew.

Inside the hall, silence returned.

Di Jun sat alone on his throne, sunlight streaming through the glazed dome, gilding him with a golden edge, yet unable to dispel the deep gloom between his brows and eyes.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze once again turning towards the North Sea.

"Kunpeng..."

"Xuan Du..."

"The Intercepting Sect..."

One name after another flashed through his mind, finally turning into a suppressed whisper:

"In the midst of this great calamity, I... will see who will have the last laugh."

The words fell.

A dark golden array disc quietly appeared from within his sleeve.

On the array plate, the stars of the heavens circulated, and the brilliance of the three main stars representing the North Sea region was slowly fading.

......

Beihai, Demon Master's Palace.

The large array of light curtains flowed quietly, isolating all those inside and outside from prying into its depths.

Inside the hall, Xuandu and Kunpeng sat facing each other.

The tea has gone cold, and the conversation has ended.

Kunpeng's intention to surrender and his pledge of allegiance to the Zhou Tian Star Array have been laid bare before Xuandu.

Xuan Du pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke:

"I understand your sincerity, fellow Daoist."

"This matter is of great importance, and I need to inform my master immediately."

He took out the token passed down from the Jie Sect from his bosom; it was now the token of the vice sect leader.

A clear light flowed over the token, with a faint, heaven-reaching sword intent lingering around it.

Xuan Du lightly tapped his fingertip, and a wisp of divine thought entered the command talisman, recording the Kunpeng's intent and the flaws in the Zhou Tian Star Array.

He then activated the command token.

"Buzz!"

The talisman shone brightly, and an invisible ripple spread out, piercing through the Demon Master Palace's grand formation and speeding towards Golden Turtle Island!

The message has been sent.

Next, we wait for Master's response.

Seeing this, Kunpeng felt somewhat relieved, but a trace of unease still lingered in his eyes.

After all, his actions were tantamount to betting his life and fortune on the Jie Sect.

If successful, one will receive the protection of a sage and have a greater chance of survival in the vast eons to come.

Defeat... means death and annihilation, with no hope of redemption.

Xuandu noticed his unease and said slowly:

"Since you have made up your mind, there is no need to worry any further."

"Our sect's doctrine is to seize every last chance for survival. Our Master has always been decisive and protective of his own."

"Having already accepted the Northern Sea Black Tortoise, how could we possibly turn a fellow Daoist away?"

Upon hearing this, Kunpeng gave a wry smile:

"I hope so."

He paused, as if remembering something, and asked:

"By the way, what are your plans regarding the Golden-Winged Roc... fellow Daoist?"

Xuan Du's gaze shifted to the entrance where black and white intertwined:

"Wait for him to come out of seclusion."

"At that time, we will need your help, fellow Daoist."

Kunpeng nodded:

"It's my duty."

Just as the two were talking.

suddenly.

The entire Demon Master Palace trembled very slightly!

"Um?"

Kunpeng's expression changed drastically, and he abruptly stood up!

He could clearly feel that the spiritual energy emanating from the North Sea spiritual vein beneath his feet... seemed to have weakened slightly!

Although extremely faint and almost imperceptible, it was crystal clear to his peak Quasi-Saint cultivation level.

"The spiritual veins... have been affected?"

A dark light shone brightly in Kunpeng's eyes, and he instantly understood!

"Emperor Jun...Taiyi..."

"You... you noticed after all!"

His face darkened.

The Demon Master Palace's grand formation relies on the North Sea's spiritual vein for its existence. If the spiritual vein weakens, the formation's power will inevitably be affected.

Although the impact is negligible at the moment, if this continues...

"It seems the Demon Court... can't wait any longer."

Xuan Du slowly rose to his feet, his expression calm:

"It's alright."

"Since we chose this path, we expected it."

He looked at Kunpeng:

"Fellow Daoist, do you still have any intention of retreating at this moment?"

A fierce glint flashed in Kunpeng's eyes, and he gritted his teeth, saying:

"Retreat? Where to retreat to?"

"Since Emperor Jun and Taiyi have already become suspicious, even if I turn back now, how much will they believe me?"

"Having made the decision, there's no going back!"

Seeing Kunpeng's resolute decision, Xuandu secretly thought that everything was settled.

He was still pondering that Kunpeng was, after all, a demon master of the demon court, with a special status and too many karmic entanglements.

Without sufficient external force to push them, this person will inevitably harbor some hesitation and wishful thinking.

Unexpectedly, Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi's secret act of severing the spiritual veins of the North Sea became the last straw that broke the camel's back.

This action not only failed to frighten or deter Kunpeng, but instead completely severed his last trace of hesitation.

What a divine assist!

Xuan Du remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was already excited.

If it weren't for Kunpeng's special identity and the impending Great Tribulation, which would affect the fortunes of the Demon Court, he, as the vice leader of the Jie Sect, could have easily had Kunpeng join the Jie Sect on the spot.

However, the situation is now delicate. Emperor Jun and Taiyi have become suspicious, and the secret of the Zhou Tian Star Array is of great importance. It is still necessary to consult the master and let the sage make a decision on this matter to ensure its safety.

......

Jin'ao Island, Biyou Palace.

The Master of the Heavenly Sect was closing his eyes and concentrating on comprehending the true meaning of swordsmanship.

The Qingping Sword hung behind him, its sword intent restrained, yet concealing a hidden sharpness capable of severing eternity.

Suddenly, he raised his eyebrows slightly.

The talisman in his sleeve trembled slightly, and a wisp of clear light overflowed from it, transforming into a condensed divine thought that entered the depths of his sacred heart.

It was a message from Xuandu sent from the North Sea.

The Tongtian Sect Leader swept his divine sense over it.

"Kunpeng intends to betray the Demon Court and join my Jie Sect, offering a flaw in the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Array as a pledge of loyalty?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader suddenly opened his eyes, a flash of sword light appearing in them, and for the first time, a clear look of surprise appeared on his face.

good boy!

Although he knew that Xuandu was always bold and meticulous in his actions, often doing things in unexpected ways, he still hadn't expected it.

Having only been out of seclusion for a few days, he first killed Randeng in the North Sea, forced Yuanshi to retreat, and captured Xuan Turtle.

Now even the demon master Kunpeng has been persuaded?

Of the three thousand guests of Zixiao, apart from Hongyun who had long since perished, the rest were like the Styx Ancestor who guarded the Blood Sea, Zhen Yuanzi who lived in seclusion on Longevity Mountain, and the Queen Mother of the West who ruled the Jade Pool of West Kunlun...

Which of these ancient beings hasn't endured countless years, their Daoist heart as firm as a rock?

They have long since transcended worldly affairs, either establishing their own schools or living in seclusion. How could they easily change their allegiance?

Even the one who burned the lamp, when he entered the Chan Sect, did so because the path to the Great Dao was cut off, and he wanted to borrow the fortune of the sage's lineage to glimpse a glimmer of hope for transcendence.

But the Kunpeng is different.

Kunpeng was forced to join the Demon Court by Donghuang Taiyi.

It is different from the time of Fuxi and Nuwa.

Now that the great calamity is approaching and the war between the Lich King and the Demon King is about to break out, it is a time when people are in need. Yet he chose to betray the Demon Court and join the Jie Sect at this time.

This is not merely a change of allegiance, but placing oneself in the position of a mortal enemy of the Demon Court!

Without an immense determination, it would be absolutely impossible!