Investiture of the Gods: Childhood Sweetheart Daji, Starting with Quasi-Saint Cultivation

Outside Jizhou City, under the night sky.

The three beams of demonic light suddenly stopped, revealing the true forms of the three demons.

The nine-tailed fox was dressed in red, alluring and seductive, but her eyes were filled with surprise and uncertainty.

The nine-headed pheasant spirit and the jade pipa spirit stood on either side, exuding a menacing aura.

But when they looked at Su Yunbai, who stood in mid-air, a deep sense of apprehension flashed in their eyes.

Quasi-Saint!

Although the aura is still in its early stages and not yet fully integrated, the immense pressure, as vast as a starry sea and subtly resonating with the rules of heaven and earth, is undeniable!

How could such a thing exist in this tiny Ji Province?!

"Fellow Daoist," the nine-tailed fox suppressed her shock and spoke in a sweet, seductive voice, "we sisters offer..."

"Nuwa's decree: plunge the Yin Shang dynasty into chaos and bring about the downfall of the Shang dynasty." Su Yunbai interrupted directly, his voice calm, yet the three demons' expressions changed drastically.

"The target is Su Daji, the daughter of the Marquis of Jizhou. We will seize her body and use her to bewitch the emperor. Am I correct?"

The three demons were horrified! This matter was personally passed down by the Sage, an extremely secretive secret. How could this person know it?!

"Who exactly are you?!" the nine-headed pheasant spirit shouted in a shrill voice, its demonic aura surging.

Who I am is not important.

Su Yunbai's gaze swept over the three demons, and under the Eye of Truth, he saw the causal threads of saints wrapped around their bodies.

The intense demonic aura, along with the greed and fear, was clearly visible.

"The important thing is, I've protected Su Daji. You can't enter Ji Province."

"Arrogant!" the Jade Pipa Spirit roared. "We are acting on the decree of the Sage, how dare you obstruct us?!"

"A decree from the Emperor?" A faint smile played on Su Yunbai's lips, his fingertips trembling slightly.

"Even if a sage sends you to your deaths, will you still go?"

Before he finished speaking, he moved.

There was no earth-shattering fanfare, just taking a step forward.

But this step seemed to have landed on a node in the very fabric of the universe.

The entire night sky trembled slightly, and an invisible force of law spread out, instantly enveloping the three demons.

The nine-tailed fox felt its demonic power suddenly stagnate, as if it had sunk into an invisible quagmire, and even the movement of its soul became difficult.

The Nine-Headed Pheasant Spirit and the Jade Pipa Spirit let out a muffled groan, their faces turning pale, almost revealing part of their true forms!

"Now," Su Yunbai remained standing in the same spot, his tone indifferent, "if I wanted to kill you, it would only take a single thought."

The three demons were terrified!

What kind of tactic is this?!

It can actually suppress their cultivation and supernatural powers! Is this the power of a quasi-saint?

"Fellow Daoist, please calm down!" The nine-tailed fox was the first to react, quickly abandoning her seductive demeanor and adopting a respectful and fearful expression.

"Fellow Daoist, your supernatural powers are immense, and we sisters would never dare to be your enemy. However... the Sage's decree is difficult to disobey; if we return empty-handed, we will also face certain death!"

Her words were poignant, half true and half false.

If the decrees of the sage are not fulfilled, the punishment will be extremely severe.

Su Yunbai naturally knew what they were thinking, and also knew that he couldn't really kill them now.

Killing the three demons would be easy, but it would immediately attract Nuwa's attention and wrath.

He is not yet capable of directly confronting a sage.

"What Goddess Nuwa wanted was chaos in the Shang Dynasty and a tyrannical King Zhou," Su Yunbai said slowly.

"It doesn't necessarily have to be Su Daji. There are countless beautiful women in the world, and countless ways to bewitch a ruler."

He flicked his finger, and three fine strands of affection silently disappeared into the three demons' brows.

The three demons shuddered, then confusion flashed in their eyes, followed by a look of realization, and their gazes toward Su Yunbai became even more fearful.

That thread of affection didn't harm them, but it made them instantly "understand" many "feasible" alternatives.

It even subtly points to several equally beautiful noble ladies in Chaoge City, whose families have complex and intertwined power structures.

"Find a substitute, or try a different path. There's always a solution." Su Yunbai withdrew his oppressive aura.

"Go back and tell Goddess Nuwa that this road to Jizhou is impassable. If you insist on forcing it..."

His eyes turned cold, and although he didn't unleash his full aura, it sent a chill down the spines of the three demons, making them feel as if they had fallen into an ice cave.

"I will go to the Nuwa Palace myself and ask the Goddess, is forcibly seizing the bodies of living beings and wreaking havoc on human dynasties truly the righteous path of a sage?"

These words are not only offensive but also a blatant threat!

The three demons fell silent, trembling with fear. The person before them was not only incredibly powerful, but also seemed to show little reverence for a sage!

"Get lost." Su Yunbai waved his sleeve. "If you come any closer to Jizhou, you will be annihilated, body and soul."

The three demons dared not say another word. They exchanged glances and saw fear and retreat in each other's eyes.

Failure of the mission is terrible, but dying here immediately is even worse! As for how to explain it when we get back... we'll always have an excuse!

"Thank you, fellow Daoist... for sparing my life!"

The nine-tailed fox gritted its teeth and bowed, then transformed into three dim, demonic lights and sped away without looking back.

The speed was several times faster than when it came, as if a ferocious beast from the primordial era was chasing it from behind.

Only after the three demonic auras completely disappeared from his perception did Su Yunbai slowly restrain his aura, his brows furrowing slightly.

Forcing the three demons to retreat was merely a temporary measure.

There will definitely be follow-up from Nuwa's side. He must quicken his pace.

He glanced back at the tranquil city of Jizhou in the night.

His gaze softened for a moment, especially towards the Marquis's residence, before hardening again.

He turned around, took a step, and disappeared into the night sky.

……

Chaoge, the royal palace.

Even though it was late at night, the emperor's bedroom was still lit up.

King Zhou of Shang did not rest. He stood in front of the huge sand table, holding a copy of the latest border report in his hand, his brows furrowed.

The rebellion of Yuan Futong in Beihai intensified, and Grand Tutor Wen Zhong was on a distant expedition, leaving Chaoge vulnerable and undercurrents surging in all directions.

Footsteps sounded outside the hall, steady and familiar.

"Come in." Di Xin said without turning his head.

Su Yunbai pushed open the door and entered, still dressed in that simple black outfit, seemingly carrying the slight chill of the night breeze.

"Finished?" Di Xin turned around, scrutinizing him sharply.

"For now." Su Yunbai walked to the other side of the sand table, facing Di Xin across the table. "The three demons have retreated, and they won't dare to have any designs on Jizhou for a while."

"You used force?" Di Xin asked.

"A little deterrent." Su Yunbai didn't elaborate. "They're afraid of death, and even more afraid of being punished by the saint for failing the mission. I pointed them to a seemingly feasible 'side path'."

A hint of admiration flashed in Di Xin's eyes, but more so, a look of inquiry. "You seem to understand the thoughts of a sage quite well."

Su Yunbai raised his eyes and looked directly at Di Xin: "Hasn't Your Majesty also grasped some of the 'rules of the game' of the Sage?"

Their eyes met in mid-air.

The palace was completely silent, with only the occasional soft popping of the lamp wick.

After a long while, Di Xin suddenly laughed, a laugh filled with deep weariness and a hint of... self-mockery.

"The rules of the game?" He put down the newspaper in his hand, walked to the table, picked up the wine jug again, poured two cups, and downed one himself first.

"No, this isn't a game. This is a slaughterhouse. We're all meat on the chopping block; the only difference is who eats us and how we're eaten."

He looked at Su Yunbai, his eyes filled with complex emotions: "I thought about what you said yesterday all night. 'Secure your throne,' 'eliminate the fools,' 'Stop the Phoenix's Cry in Xiqi'... Your words are grand. But do you know who stands behind Xiqi? And how many eyes are watching those 'fools' in the court?"

"I know," Su Yunbai replied calmly.

"Jade Void Palace, Primordial Celestial Venerable. Perhaps also those two from the West."