Primordial Era: The Great Serpent of Yunmeng

Shao Hao's eyes revealed a hint of solemnity. He finally understood why the calculations in the Qi Palace had been so obscure and unpredictable.

The endless black energy before them was almost a matter of sheer physical strength, a test of the difference in life force and cultivation levels between the two sides.

If the stalemate continues, the only way to end the stalemate is for one of them to be exhausted.

Shao Hao knew that he still had some strength left, but he couldn't break through. Although the demon had trapped him, it was powerless to kill him.

Now that things have come to this, neither of them dares to go all out, nor can they easily retreat. Given the current situation, it will be difficult.

Seeing that the situation in the chaos was gradually stabilizing, and estimating that there would be no escape within ten thousand years, he stopped paying attention to it.

Qi had a fairly good understanding of Shao Hao. He might suffer some setbacks this time, but killing a demonic cultivator with an incomplete foundation was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Qi Wang turned to Taiyi Luohou, who was watching the battle from the sidelines, and asked:

Who do you think has a better chance of winning?

Taiyi replied without hesitation:

"Given the current situation, it all comes down to the difference in life force and cultivation level. Shao Hao has experienced many battles and is extremely skilled in combat techniques, whether it is the Western path of purification or the path of killing. Of the two, I naturally lean more towards Shao Hao."

Rahu, however, had a different opinion and chuckled:

"Your Majesty the Eastern Emperor's vision is somewhat limited. In my humble opinion, this great demon will die, and Shao Hao's life will surely come to an end soon."

Upon hearing this, Qi and Taiyi immediately focused their gazes on Luo Hou, their eyes filled with surprise. Taiyi asked directly:

"Why does Lord Rahu say this?"

Rahu began to explain:

"The methods of the demonic path are the most insidious and vicious, extremely adept at manipulating minds and spirits, and skilled in mystery. Judging from the current situation, Fellow Daoist Shaohao's influence is relatively minor and has not yet reached the root of the problem, so there is naturally no major harm."

"But if this stalemate continues, the devil will adapt, and with room to maneuver and observe, he will inevitably come up with other methods."

"Fellow Daoist Shaohao has experienced countless battles, both large and small. The White Tiger Clan previously resided in the west, so he must have seen and practiced many demonic spells."

"The chances of this demon succeeding are extremely slim, but it will inevitably consume a great deal of his mental energy. Cultivation of life and spirit is nothing more than seeking within and without; if there is damage within, there will inevitably be leakage without."

"This is the devil's opportunity. If this devil withdraws his six senses and his nature is perfected, with the power of the demonic path, Fellow Daoist Shaohao will surely perish, while the devil can escape unscathed."

"Unfortunately, this is the will of Heaven. Given the current abilities of the two of them and Fellow Daoist Shaohao's murderous intent, the Great Demon is doomed."

"However, the Great Demon's temporary counterattack, and the losses incurred during this period, will inevitably leave Fellow Daoist Shaohao with a heavy burden and his life not long to come."

Luo Hou spoke with extreme confidence, having founded the demonic path under his leadership, so he was naturally very knowledgeable about it.

In Luo Hou's eyes, the two people in the chaos were of average cultivation and their methods were also ordinary. It would be strange if Luo Hou couldn't see through them.

The reason why Qi and Taiyi felt that Shaohao had a better chance of winning, rather than suffering mutual destruction, was because they had too little understanding of the demonic path, and they suffered a loss because of this.

Qi Tong, Taiyi, and Dijun have been active in the Eastern Continent since their birth, rarely traveling to the West, so they naturally know very little about it.

Moreover, although the demonic path is prevalent in the Western continent, it is quite secretive, and ordinary people cannot cultivate it unless they are determined to find it.

Therefore, although the study of immortals and demons was a prominent field of study in the prehistoric world, the reason why there was such a difference in the degree of circulation of these two schools of thought is as follows.

Unlike Hongjun, Rahu did not travel around the prehistoric world preaching. This is why Rahu's name is much lower than Hongjun's among the myriad races of the prehistoric world.

Moreover, whenever Rahu appears in the prehistoric world, he inevitably causes a lot of chaos. Those innate saints and races who have experienced this will all be wary of him and the demonic path.

Although there are some traces of demonic cultivation in the Eastern Continent, they are few and far between, and cannot amount to much.

Upon hearing Luo Hou's explanation, Qi and Taiyi fell silent for a moment. After hesitating for a while, Qi suddenly spoke:

"I see. Thank you for enlightening me, Lord Rahu. However, I am quite tired at the moment, so I will not keep you any longer."

Upon hearing this, Luo Hou was taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. Then, as if he had thought of something, he immediately bowed respectfully and said:

"In that case, Your Majesty, I will not disturb you any longer. I will take my leave."

Having said that, Rahu immediately withdrew from the main hall, rode away on a cloud, and only after returning to his own star palace did he sigh with emotion:

"As expected, those in power are hardly benevolent people. However, their thick skin and black heart are quite to my liking."

As soon as he finished speaking, the gates of Rahu Palace slowly closed, and the black palace fell into a deathly silence once again. Rahu, immersed in the darkness, remained silent and simply sat down on the ground.

As Rahu moved, an invisible wave gradually rippled through the hall. After a long while, Rahu's murmured voice could be heard.

He said:

"I will not relinquish the position of Lord of the Demonic Path. Who else in the world can obtain it? However, I may still be able to use this matter for my own purposes."

"It's just that the Heavenly Dao is watching, and Hongjun is probably also extremely wary of me. Taking a risk under the watchful eyes of the gods is extremely dangerous."

"We still need to make some preparations. If things don't work out, we should at least think of a way to get the Heavenly Court to protect me again."

"However, given the current strength of the Heavenly Court, these five young friends are not to be trifled with. They have no shortage of Dharma, wealth, land, or companions. It will be difficult to get them to protect us after this project fails."

There was no light in the darkness, and Rahu's face was hidden in the darkness, making it impossible to see clearly what he was plotting.

After Rahu returned to the Star Palace, Qi sent a message to Dijun Fuxi, asking him to bring Kunpeng and Bai Ze to Qi's palace for a gathering to discuss matters.

As for Nuwa, Qi knew she didn't like such things, and besides, Nuwa was busy with the Heavenly Marriage at the moment, so she probably had no intention of participating, so Qi didn't inform her.

Soon after, Di Jun and Fu Xi arrived one after another, along with Kunpeng and Bai Ze. After everyone had arrived, Di Jun finally spoke and asked:

"Qi, why have you summoned me this time? The Heavenly Court is now on the right track, what important matters could there be to discuss?"

Di Jun and the others were also paying attention to the chaos, after all, the struggle between the Hunyuan Dao was the kind that was life and death, which was indeed rare in the current prehistoric world.

Qi looked at the people in the room and began to explain:

"Just now, I watched the battle with Donghuang and Luohou Xingjun. Luohou Xingjun concluded that the Great Demon would surely die, and Fellow Daoist Shaohao would probably not live much longer."

"The White Tiger Clan has a profound influence in the primordial world. Fellow Daoist Shaohao's matter is extraordinary. This message is sent to you to see what you think."

Apart from Taiichi, the others immediately realized Qi's idea and also discovered the potential for manipulation.

Kunpeng immediately asked:

"Your Majesty, how confident are you in this matter?"

Qi simply said:

"Lord Rahu has a special identity, and you must know about his past. His words are quite credible, and given his current state, he should not dare to deceive the Heavenly Court."

Kunpeng immediately understood, while Bai Ze asked from the side:

"What are His Majesty's thoughts, and to what extent does he intend to proceed?"

Qi glanced at Bai Ze but didn't say anything. Di Jun was speechless, while Tai Yi also looked at Qi, seemingly waiting for Qi's explanation.

Upon hearing Bai Ze's words, Kunpeng almost burst out laughing, a faint smile playing on his lips. Bai Ze immediately realized his slip of the tongue but didn't know how to make amends.

Fortunately, Fuxi spoke up and came to his rescue. Fuxi said:

"What are your thoughts on this matter, King of Hanhai?"

Kunpeng stepped forward and immediately spoke:

"As the ruler of the primordial world, the Heavenly Court naturally has to pay attention to the changes in the primordial world. If Fellow Daoist Shaohao is indeed abnormal, the impact will be too great."

"Whether for the White Tiger Clan or for the entire prehistoric world, the Heavenly Court cannot afford to let this go unchecked."

"After all, without the Primordial Dao, a race cannot hold its position as a powerful clan in the prehistoric world. All races will surely seize the opportunity to take a bite out of the White Tiger Clan."

"If that's the case, the peace that the Heavenly Court has painstakingly maintained for so long in the prehistoric world will inevitably be broken, which is not in the interests or position of the Heavenly Court."

"Although the Western Expeditionary Saint Spirit is above, the White Tiger Clan will certainly not be in danger of annihilation, but they will most likely suffer considerable casualties."

"In my humble opinion, the Heavenly Court should intervene in this matter and find a way out for the White Tiger Clan after Shao Hao's departure."

"At the same time, we must also regulate the sphere of influence of the myriad races of the prehistoric world, increase the Heavenly Court's supervision, and ensure that the decline of the White Tiger Clan takes place smoothly."

"As for the White Tiger Clan's territory now, it is clear that they are unable to maintain such a vast land. The Heavenly Court may as well go through the trouble of taking over it directly."

After thinking for a moment, Di Jun refused:

"Ensuring the White Tiger Clan is not harmed is the Heavenly Court's duty. As for taking over the White Tiger Clan's territory, that is unnecessary."

"If that's the case, the Heavenly Court's behavior is far too ugly, and it will also arouse the vigilance of all races in the prehistoric world, which is not good for the Heavenly Court's future."

"However, after losing Fellow Daoist Shaohao, the White Tiger Clan is clearly unable to maintain its own territory. It would be better to incorporate the White Tiger Clan members into the Heavenly Realm."

"Fellow Daoist Shaohao still has some connection with the Heavenly Court. The White Tiger's entry into the Heavenly Realm can be considered an explanation to him. As for his former territory, a portion of it will be divided among the myriad races of the prehistoric world to appease public opinion."

"The tiger clans other than the White Tiger will remain independent, and the territory owned by the White Tiger clan will be reserved for the tiger clans as much as possible."

"This would not only demonstrate the Heavenly Court's benevolence but also uphold the moral principles between us and Fellow Daoist Shaohao. What do you all think?"

After thinking for a moment, Fuxi added:

"The land outside Yunmeng Marsh is the essence of the primordial world. The Tiger Clan should not monopolize it anymore. It is advisable for the Heavenly Court to directly supervise it, so that it can serve as a place for the exchange of all races in the primordial world."

Qi and Dijun both nodded, Kunpeng smiled without saying a word, and Bai Ze, while sitting on the wax, couldn't help but think about how to proceed.

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