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Chapter 25 - The Dynasty Trembles! Awaken the Ancestral God!

Chapter 25: The Dynasty Trembles! Awaken the Ancestral God!

In Youzhou, Qing Shi Demon King’s transformation stunned all witnesses. General Qin Qiong dispatched a three-thousand-li urgent courier to relay the dire news to Chang’an.

Meanwhile, in the Demon-Sealing Tower, Li Qiye opened his eyes, evil aura swirling in his dark gaze, reflecting a majestic cyan lion. “Only four days?” he mused, surprised. He’d granted the Demon Kings their opportunities just four days ago, yet Qing Shi had already transformed, half the time he’d anticipated. A pleased smirk curved Li Qiye’s lips. Qing Shi’s rebirth had reshaped his foundation, elevating him from a mere demon beast to an immortal spirit beast, his power undeniable. “This Qing Shi is worthy to follow me,” Li Qiye thought.

“Heavenly Demon Emperor!” Li Qiye’s voice echoed in the tower’s dim silence. The Demon Emperor appeared, bowing. “Congratulations, Master, on gaining a formidable ally!” He’d learned of Qing Shi’s change and envied it. As lord of the Demon Realm, a mid-tier plane among the Six Realms, he was a pinnacle figure. Yet Qing Shi now rivalled half his strength, surpassing many great demons and bearing an immortal root—a potential path to celestial godhood. From a local Youzhou thug to a near-phoenix, Qing Shi’s leap was staggering. The Demon Emperor itched for his own promised opportunity.

Li Qiye asked, “How fares the other Demon Kings?” The Demon Emperor frowned. “Master, they’ve begun seizing their opportunities, but mortal factions, seeing the transformation’s terror, will likely move to stop them.” Li Qiye nodded. “This is their trial. Report on the Mortal Realm’s recent events.” The Demon Emperor complied: “The Star of Water Virtue remains missing, with Chang’an’s water elements growing denser. Chunyang’s Five Disciples vanished post-defeat, as did the meteor from their rear mountain…”

In Chang’an, a steed galloped under moonlight. “Three-thousand-li urgent! Qing Shi Demon King transformed into an immortal spirit beast!” In the Purple Palace Hall, Li Shimin, about to dine, froze at the report. “Immortal spirit beast?” he rasped, abandoning his meal. “Bring it!” A guard rushed in, kneeling with the letter. Li Shimin snatched it, eyes widening. Qing Shi had seized his opportunity, becoming an immortal spirit beast, defeating Chunyang’s Five in one blow, while the other nine Demon Kings pursued similar transformations. Dizziness hit, his ears buzzing.

Clutching the crumpled letter, Li Shimin barked, “Summon the Eight Star Ministers!” The call rang through the palace. Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng, Gao Shilian, and others raced to the hall. “Fuji, read it!” Li Shimin thrust the letter forward. The ministers huddled, gasping. “Transcending mortality to immortality?” “One move crushed Chunyang’s Five?” Qing Shi’s leap from manageable threat to celestial-tier beast—a potential rival to Azure Dragon or Vermilion Bird—shattered their understanding. Such beings belonged to ancient eras, extinct or ascended, deemed impossible in the present. Yet here one stood.

Zhangsun Wuji’s voice shook. “Your Majesty, we cannot let this worsen!” Li Shimin knew the stakes. One immortal spirit beast was beyond control; ten could eclipse the Heavenly Demon Emperor’s threat. Du Ruhui stepped forward cautiously. “Your Majesty, shall we… awaken the Ancestral God?” Li Shimin’s brow furrowed. The Ancestral God, a supreme Tang secret and ultimate trump card, slumbered, only roused in dire need. But if all Demon Kings transformed, it might be too late. He inhaled deeply. “Do it. Awaken the Ancestral God!”