Chapter 485: Chapter 425 The Three Disasters Primordial Spirit, Divine Country on Earth
The Emperor Netherworld of the Miao Fa Netherworld and the Jiuxiao Dao Alliance have been captured after their failure.
Yinn Nan, the Heavenly Master of the Jiuxiao Dao Alliance, still wished to resist.
Three black markings flew out from the center of his brow: one transformed into a Black Sun, another into Black Wind, and the last into Black Fire.
The Black Sun descended upon the world, plunging thousands of miles of land into instant darkness.
The Yin Wind howled, forming towering tornadoes that reached the heavens.
The Black Fire resembled an ocean, sweeping across a thousand miles, its pitch-black flames writhing like molten lava, coalescing into massive fireballs, ready to unleash devastation.
The entire world seemed plunged into an apocalypse.
These were the Three Calamities Primordial Spirit of the Jiuxiao Dao Alliance’s Heavenly Master: the Great Sun Black Catastrophe, the Doomsday Wind Disaster, and the World-Destroying Fire Calamity.
With the unleashing of the Three Calamities, the mortal world faced certain doom.
Pop!
Once again, a dazzling beam of white sword light streaked across the void.
Suddenly, the Three Calamities melted away like snow under the sun.
Qingchen stepped upon the void as the Python God lowered its head in submission, and a million demons and monsters bowed in reverence.
To these demons, who depended on him for sustenance and protection, there was still enough respect to show.
"You have overstepped the line. To transform into demons by abandoning your humanity is unacceptable. No matter how dire the circumstances, you should not betray the Human Clan’s camp."
Qingchen had initially intended only a minor reprimand, yet the other side sought to continue fighting after surrendering. Furthermore, they aimed to establish a Demon Country or, at the very least, align themselves as tribal affiliates of Moyu Country, becoming members of the Demon Clan.
"Hmph, if it weren’t for your relentless oppression, why would we forsake our ancestors’ legacy?"
The Emperor Netherworld’s golden slit pupils glared balefully at Qingchen, as if wishing to tear him to pieces.
Qingchen did not reply, his gaze calm as he looked at everyone and said, "I will ask one last time—will you submit to the Xuanzong Shangqing Dao Alliance? Will you heed my command?"
Strands of sword qi rose in the void like silk threads.
Qingchen practiced the Sword Dao—one sword to break ten thousand techniques. This sharp radiance far surpassed the grandeur of any elaborate spell.
As they say, one sword severs the Three Realms, extinguishing all weapons across the world.
The sword intent swelled with pressure, as if refusal meant instant demise.
Yinn Nan hesitated briefly, a trace of sneer in his gaze.
"Then kill me! Ha! Qingchen, do you truly think everyone else is a coward afraid of death?"
The Emperor Netherworld let out a hearty laugh and spat viciously.
"Haha, spare us your highfalutin rhetoric. The Human Clan cannot survive without you? Oh, how mighty you are, Qingchen! Since ancient times, across the vast cosmos, the Human Clan has been waiting for you alone. Everyone else is a fool, waiting for you to save us. The world cannot do without you, is that it? Haha!"
Every word painfully struck the heart.
Elegant words were easy to utter, and everyone knew uniting the Human Clan’s strength would ensure better survival.
But...why you? Why must others make the sacrifice?
Qingchen’s expression did not change. He spoke slowly, enunciating each word:
"I have a clear conscience. I never intended to eradicate your Daoist legacies. If you can withstand the Harmonization Demon Lord of the demons, this position can very well be yours."
"Then kill us!"
Neither of them relented.
Buzz!
Hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, even billions of sword lights sang simultaneously, engulfing them both.
When the light dissipated, they were shocked to find themselves alive.
Qingchen turned his back to them and said, "Your Spirit Platforms now bear the Nine Pure Sword Qi. With but a thought, I can decide your life or death. From now on...work together with me for the Human Clan."
The Northwest Xuanzong Shangqing Dao Alliance, the Northern Nine Heavens Jade Tower, the Northeastern Jiuxiao Dao Alliance, and the Eastern Miao Fa Netherworld.
The four Dao Alliances collectively ruled half of Wu Country, with a population of two billion strong.
Jian Wuliang’s breakthrough was nearing completion, and once achieved, they would be an unstoppable force. The rise of the Human Clan was imminent.
However, the demons would not let them flourish so easily.
Their growing activity had been thoroughly observed by the Demon Clan.
The northern Moyu Country, the western Yujue Demon Country, and the eastern Demon Islands all became aware of the Human Clan’s recent stirrings.
Though lacking an official agreement, they all tacitly understood that the Human Clan must be taught a lesson.
Yujue Demon Country.
Beneath a throne a thousand feet tall, the Taishi Demon Emperor suddenly burst into laughter.
"Haha! How amusing. The tiny worms have dared to learn rebellion."
"Your Majesty, what brings you such joy?"
The thousand-foot White Bone Demon and Skin Painting Demon stepped forward.
The Taishi Demon Emperor concisely recounted the events.
"Heh, Qingchen, ever self-assured, always presumes he can mediate everything by exploiting internal divisions among the demons to buy time. Such naïveté."
His voice reverberated from the clouds above, reaching down from the Nine Heavens, leaving the demons able to see only his feet.
The ministers erupted in laughter, mocking Qingchen for overestimating himself.
"Which among you took favors from Qingchen?"
The Taishi Demon Emperor asked bluntly.
A question like this, if posed among the Human Clan, would signal an impending storm.
But among the Demon Clan, it sounded mundane and routine.
As soon as the words fell, the White Bone Demon, the Skin Painting Demon, five towering Thousand-foot Five Mountains Ghosts composed of Five-colored Stones, and the Beidou Three Platform Demon King all stepped forward boldly.
"Your Majesty, we accepted Qingchen’s favors and agreed to suspend all attacks on Wu Country."
The Taishi Demon Emperor showed no anger and issued no punishment. Instead, he replied carelessly, "Fine. Keep the favors for yourselves. Prepare to lead your divisions in attacking the Human Clan three days from now. Ignore their peace offerings. Attack until I command otherwise."
The demon emperor issued his decree: the Seven Fighting Ghosts, the Five Mountains Elder Demons, the Twelve Time Spirit Monsters, the Mountain Spirit Ghosts, the Wood Spirit Demons, and the Five Mountains Monsters were to lead their forces to the borders of Wu Country.
Without warning, their sudden assault caught Qingchen off guard.
"Dispatch the Six Palaces’ twelve divisions of 120,000 troops to the borders. In addition, command all Xuanzong Shangqing Dao Alliance cultivators at the Qi Refinement stage and above to join the fight. Bring the Three Talents Formation, Taiji Formation, All Heavens Star Battle, All Swords Return to the Sect, the Emperor’s Extermination Formation, the Primordial Emperor Dao Monarch Sword Formation, and other array plates."
"Gentlemen, this is a moment of life and death. We must preserve the fire of the Human Clan."
Qingchen sent messages to all the Dao Alliances, ordering them to mobilize immediately.