I was so wicked before.

The initial list was quickly drafted.

The names of various factions, as well as many individual names, were neatly arranged.

This naturally includes the alliance, Tang Chuxiao, and others.

Of course, there's also the Demon Realm, Ling Yuexi!

Although there wasn't any life-or-death feud between him and Ling Yuexi.

But Ling Yuexi was already very strong, born of heaven and earth, and had a proud personality.

Having humiliated her in such a way, she certainly wouldn't let him off the hook.

She was determined to kill herself, no matter what.

Therefore, I certainly can't let her go either.

She could be considered a huge threat!

Now that we know they are all real, then... any real threat must be completely eliminated!

"Um?"

Just then, just as Ling Qi had basically finished writing the list, he suddenly realized something.

He raised his head slightly, his deep gaze piercing through the space as he looked out at the world.

He saw the direction of the Black Sea Demon Nest, where a dense, overwhelming army of demons, like locusts swarming across the land, was rushing toward the coast.

Their sheer number blotted out the sky, gradually eclipsing the light from the earth below…

"interesting!"

Ling Qi immediately smiled faintly.

These demons have actually come out again?

Did they know they were gone, so they swarmed out of the demon's lair again?

In this way, wouldn't this be yet another massacre for all living beings?

But... what does this have to do with me?

For countless years, the whole world has been trying to unite against itself and overthrow itself.

Now that the world is facing another great calamity, it is of course their own fault!

One should simply remain an observer, watching from the sidelines.

After laughing, Ling Qi raised his hand and waved.

The list was copied into many copies on the spot and then distributed to the various military officers in the main hall.

"From this moment forward, anyone on this list—whether human, faction, or race—will be eliminated if the opportunity arises!"

Ling Qi then slowly said, "Remember, eradicate it completely, leaving no future trouble!"

Everyone was looking at the list.

The forces above vary in size; some smaller forces are merely local families or remote sects.

But they all share one thing in common: they are enemies of the empire.

However, what everyone couldn't understand was... why did His Majesty suddenly decide to take action against these forces and these people after returning?

Among them, there are some people, some forces and sects, who seem to have been deliberately let off the hook by His Majesty a long time ago, right?

If you want to kill them now, why did you let them go in the first place?

Was Your Majesty really just bored before?

Shangguan Yi also received a list.

She glanced at it, then frowned slightly: "Your Majesty, the Demon Realm... and the Empire seem to have never had any enmity, have they?"

Indeed, all the forces on this list, regardless of size, have a life-or-death feud with the Empire.

Or rather, these forces have always wanted to overthrow the empire.

Therefore, many of these forces belong to the alliance.

But... what about the Demon Realm?

The demon realm and the outside world have always kept to themselves, so why would Your Majesty include the demon realm in the list of those to be eliminated?

What exactly happened between Your Majesty and Ling Yuexi before?

"Yes, of course!"

Ling Qi smiled faintly: "That Ling Yuexi... won't let this go so easily."

"Speaking of which... Ling Yuexi just visited the capital of Tiandao Island before," Shangguan Yi continued.

"Oh?"

Ling Qi asked curiously, "What's she doing here?"

"She just came to ask about His Majesty."

Shangguan Yi then recounted everything that Ling Yuexi had said when she came earlier, in detail.

After listening, Ling Qi smiled faintly: "Of course, he certainly wants to take my life, so... I can't let him go either!"

"Although she does harbor some inexplicable hatred towards His Majesty, this hatred... doesn't seem to be a deep-seated grudge, but rather rather somewhat complicated."

Shangguan Yi continued, "I think... perhaps we can coexist peacefully with the Demon Realm."

After all, going to war directly with the Demon Realm wouldn't be a good thing for the Ye Xuan Dynasty.

The overall strength of the Demon Realm is not something that can be easily defeated.

In addition, Shangguan Yi always felt that the grudges between Ling Yuexi and His Majesty could perhaps be resolved with a little mediation.

"Oh?"

Ling Qi didn't deny Shangguan Yi's words; he simply smiled and said, "Tell me... how do you plan to get along peacefully?"

"If Your Majesty is willing, I can go to the Demon Realm first to negotiate peace with Ling Yuexi."

Shangguan Yi bowed slightly and continued, "Your Majesty, I dare to say that you, who rule the world and are invincible throughout the ages, should also... have an empress by your side."

And under heaven, apart from Ling Yuexi, no one is worthy of their Emperor of the Ye Xuan Dynasty.

Therefore, she was willing to take the initiative to bring them together.

If it succeeds, it will indeed be a good thing.

Upon hearing Shangguan Yi's words, Ling Qi immediately laughed again.

That's true, she was personally appointed as the Imperial Advisor and strategist by myself.

Of course, she was smart enough to see some clues about the relationship between herself and Ling Yuexi.

"As long as Your Majesty agrees, I will do my utmost," Shangguan Yi continued.

"Your ideas... are usually pretty accurate."

Ling Qi smiled faintly and then said, "Fine, you can do whatever you want with it."

"clear!"

Shangguan Yi nodded slightly. It was clear that His Majesty was not without feelings for Ling Yuexi.

If that's the case, then there's a chance.

They both had feelings for each other, so naturally, a passionate flame could ignite between them.

You'd better make sure you hold this red thread firmly...

"General Long!"

Ling Qi then spoke.

"exist!"

A man in armor stepped forward.

This man was burly and imposing; he was Long Yan, one of the three strongest generals in the empire under Ling Qi!

A being who is halfway to the pinnacle.

"Immediately select an elite force to accompany me to... the Divine Tree Immortal Sect!"

Ling Qi slowly gave the order.

The alliance is powerful, and now the demon race has made a comeback.

Therefore, it is certainly not suitable to immediately engage in a decisive battle with the alliance upon returning, as that would be extremely costly and allow others to reap the benefits.

Therefore, they first targeted the other forces, which were second only to the alliance.

The Divine Tree Immortal Sect is a large sect second only to the Alliance, the Demon Realm, and the Demon Race.

The sect's founding purpose was to overthrow the empire and continuously cultivate fresh bloodlines to fight against it.

Since that's the case, let's first completely eliminate this contemporary number one sect with countless disciples.

Of course, it's best to eliminate them secretly, so that the remaining forces won't be able to take precautions once they discover it.

Therefore, there is no need to bring too many people; just bring an elite force.

"yes!"

Long Yan nodded, then turned around and selected his elite troops to go to the Divine Tree Immortal Sect with Ling Qi.

Ling Qi slowly rose from the dragon throne, and then... the grand cleaning officially began!

"The matter of my return... shall remain a secret for now."

He then said something to Shangguan Yi and the others.

People have always wished for the empire's downfall and for themselves to suffer a terrible death.

And now, the demon race has reappeared in the world.

Then let the world see for itself whether the world will be more peaceful or more chaotic without me and without the Ye Xuan Dynasty!

"clear."

Shangguan Yi nodded, then asked, "Then... should we tell Ling Yuexi?"

After a moment's thought, Ling Qi said, "You decide what to do."