The First Demon of the Chan Sect
Chapter 157 - 157 103 The Dragon Clan Descends on the Demon Court

157: Chapter 103: The Dragon Clan Descends on the Demon Court 157: Chapter 103: The Dragon Clan Descends on the Demon Court Aoguang’s aged face turned beet red with no room for rebuttal.

Firstly, he himself had initiated a stealth attack, and secondly, he was now completely at the mercy of others, his very life gripped in their hands.

How could he dare argue?

“Ding Yi, go and assist the Demon Race in cleaning up the remaining Dragon Clan!” Li Qingming glanced coldly at Aoguang and instructed Ding Yi who stood behind him.

At this, Aoguang, the Clan Leader of the Dragon Clan, was in utter panic.

His clan had already been decimated by the Demon Crowd, and if these numerous sub-saints were to join the fray, how could they possibly cope?

“Your Majesty, the Dragon Clan is willing to surrender!

I beg Your Majesty to show mercy and spare us, the Dragon Clan, a way of life, and preserve our bloodline!” Aoguang hastily lifted his dragon robe and deeply bowed.

Li Qingming’s eyes gleamed as he stared intently at Aoguang and said, “Is that so?”

Under Li Qingming’s gaze, Aoguang felt as if he was standing naked before him, with absolutely no secrets to hide.

Breaking out in a cold shiver, Aoguang said, “How dare I make a jest of such a matter before Your Majesty?”

“Good, I will trust you for now!” Li Qingming nodded slightly and said, “However, I have two conditions!”

“Please state them!” Even if it were ten or twenty conditions, he would have no choice but to agree.

“First, summon all the Dragon Kings from the mountains, rivers, lakes, and the various domains of the Primordial Land to join me at the Heavenly Court and await my decision; for the second, I demand the Dragon Clan offer a hundred Innate Spiritual Treasures, a thousand Acquired Spirit Treasures, and a hundred tons each of Innate refining materials, Spiritual Fruit and Spiritual Grass!

Can you meet these demands?” Li Qingming’s eyes held a threatening fierceness, his whole being exuding a deadly aura.

Upon hearing this, Aoguang’s face went pale with anger.

Innate refining materials and Spiritual Fruit and Spiritual Grass could still be negotiable, but a hundred Innate Spiritual Treasures, a thousand Acquired Spirit Treasures — is he out of his mind?

Does he think Spiritual Treasures are as common as cabbages?

Looking amused at Aoguang as he gritted his teeth and his face contorted with rage, Li Qingming said, “What, can’t meet the conditions?”

Glaring bitterly at Li Qingming, the skin on Aoguang’s face twitched as he replied, “I agree, Your Majesty!”

“To all Demons, hear my command: gather your forces and set up camp on the spot!

In a few days, follow me back to the Heavenly Court!” Upon hearing this, Li Qingming smiled faintly, soared into the sky, and instantly spread his voice across the Eastern Sea Domain.

“Recall the troops!”

Nine Youths and the other protectors gathered their subordinate Little Demons and began to clean up the battlefield.

In this battle, the Demon Race had achieved a complete victory.

…

Several days later, at the Heavenly Court.

The commanding officer respectfully knelt in the great hall and reported: “Your Majesty, the Emperor of the North has triumphantly returned!

He is now outside the South Heavenly Gate!”

Upon hearing the news, Di Jun’s eyes sparkled and he laughed loudly: “Hahaha!

Fellow Daoist Qingmingzi has indeed lived up to expectations!

Second brother, let us go to welcome him together!”

Taiyi laughed lightly and said: “Indeed, that’s only proper!”

“Hahaha, It is too much trouble for the two Majesties to welcome me in person!” Li Qingming, dressed in a navy-blue Daoist robe, walked into the Lingxiao Palace with a smile on his face, followed by a row of the Four Sea Dragon Kings with sullen expressions.

“Fellow Daoist is a hero of our Heavenly Court.

How could we not welcome you personally?” Di Jun smiled and gently lifted Li Qingming, who was about to bow in salute.

The respectfully standing Four Sea Dragon Kings behind Li Qingming bowed to Di Jun and said: “We, the East Sea Dragon King Aoguang, South Sea Dragon King Ao Qin, North Sea Dragon King Ao Shun, and West Sea Dragon King Ao Run, pay respects to Your Majesty!

May Your Majesty realize Primordial Chaos and enjoy peace throughout Infinite Tribulations!”

“Oh?” Di Jun, who had no desire to acknowledge these few old loaches who chased defeat and beat a retreat, but since they had paid their respects, it would be shameful for him to ignore them and show a lack of magnanimity.

Reluctantly, Di Jun personally helped the Dragon Kings to their feet, saying: “This gesture is far too kind, my friends!

It is fortunate for our Demon Race and the Primordial Land that the Dragon Kings can set aside past grievances and come to serve the Heavenly Court!”

Looking at Aoguang, Taiyi spoke with notable animosity: “Old thief, weren’t you quite arrogant?

How come you are now humbly submitting to our Heavenly Court?”

“Cough, cough!” Aoguang and the other three dragons coughed awkwardly, their faces flushed red as they looked towards Di Jun.

“Foolishness!” Di Jun uttered calmly, reprimanding Taiyi and said, “Fellow Daoists, please excuse us!

My brother is impetuous by nature, and if he has caused any offense, please forgive us!”

The Four Sea Dragon Kings felt an urge to cry; look at how polite Di Jun is.

Then look at Taiyi and Li Qingming, each more ruthless and tyrannical than the other.

If it weren’t for the Dragon Clan being somewhat useful to Heaven and Earth, and to the Heavenly Court, the God of Slaughter would have already exterminated the Dragon Clan.

Aoguang stepped forward, his eyes somewhat bloodshot, dragging two basin-like Magic Treasures in his hands, and said, “Your Majesty, this is a small token of my regard; please graciously accept it!”

“Oh?” Di Jun accepted the two basins with some surprise; his Primordial Spirit swept over them, involuntarily taking a sharp breath.

He saw that one basin shimmered with precious light and myriad colors, containing dozens of Innate Spiritual Treasures and hundreds of Acquired Spirit Treasures; in the other basin, fragrances overwhelmed the senses and colors dazzled the eyes, with at least dozens of tons of Innate Refining Materials, Innate Spiritual Grasses, and Spiritual Fruits.

Di Jun’s eyes nearly popped out, and he gasped for breath continuously.

What?

You say the quantity is not right!

How could it be right!

Since Li Qingming dared to ask openly, it showed he was in the position to demand.

Of these treasures, Li Qingming only took one-third, not even half, which was somewhat reasonable for Di Jun!

However, Di Jun didn’t know about these matters; his entire focus was now absorbed by the two basins in his hands.

After a moment, Taiyi gently tugged at Di Jun’s sleeve, and only then did Di Jun come back to his senses, joyfully saying to the Four Sea Dragon Kings, “Fellow Daoists, you are too courteous!

With the aid of the Dragon Clan, the Heavenly Court need not fear the Witch Tribe!

Hahaha…”

The Four Sea Dragon Kings forced a smile, cursing Di Jun’s ancestors in their hearts.

“Bai Ze, set up the Heavenly Spirit Pond; I want to host a grand banquet for my ministers!” Taiyi put away the two basins and, with a sweep of his large sleeve, took Li Qingming by the hand and headed towards the Heavenly Spirit Pond.

In fact, this Heavenly Spirit Pond would later be known as the Yaochi Heavenly Palace.

The Heavenly Spirit Pond featured towering mountains and ethereal peaks, as if entering the realm of immortals.

At this moment, around the Heavenly Spirit Pond lingered intoxicating fragrances, amidst a riot of auspicious clouds.

The jade platforms were decorated with festive colors, and the treasure pavilions emitted a hazy glow.

Lined up were the nine-phoenix rosy clouds and the eight-treasure purple auroras.

A dozen powerful immortal maidens shuttled between the pavilions and kiosks, placing delectable dishes, exotic fruits, and fine cuisine they were carrying onto the stone tables.

Di Jun and the crowd of demons took their seats, exchanging cups and freely discussing Taoism.

In the midst of the conviviality, Li Qingming suddenly asked, “Fellow Daoist Aoguang, how is the situation in the Primordial Seas?”

Aoguang was startled at first, a shadow crossing his brows as he said, “The world thinks that our Dragon Clan dominates the powerful and influential families in the Primordial Waters!

But that’s not the case.

Not to mention the countless Loose Cultivators who claim islands and practice their craft, there are also those Primordial Divine Beasts who, despite not having undergone Transformation, possess innate and exceptional abilities.

How numerous these Divine Beasts are within these waters!

Without entrusting to the vows made by the Ancestor Dragon when he transformed into the Holy Beast, our Dragon Clan could not possibly rule all the waters in the Primordial Land and be decreed as the lords of the waters!”

Di Jun, hearing this, revealed a shock on his face and said, “Since there are so many Great Powers in these waters, besides that Old Loach, your Dragon Clan has no one else capable of dominating the powers of the waters.

How could your Clan possibly exert influence over the Four Seas and command the Primordial Waters?”

“That, I do know a little about!” Upon hearing this, Li Qingming thought of the power of karma in Heaven and Earth and said, “The Dragon Clan’s rule over the Primordial Waters is a mission bestowed by Heaven and Earth!

Although it has undergone Infinite Tribulations and the power of Heaven and Earth has shifted, this authority and duty have been passed down through the bloodline of the Dragon Clan.

As long as the bloodline of the Dragon Clan continues, they can gain this power from Heaven and Earth!”

“Oh!” Taiyi revealed a hint of sudden realization and said, “If the Dragon Clan is completely wiped out, and one takes on the duty of cloud-seeding and rainmaking, can’t this divinely ordained title be stolen?”

Aoguang and the other Four Sea Dragon Kings shuddered fiercely, thinking, “This demon really does not intend to spare us!”

Li Qingming looked helplessly at Taiyi and said, “In theory, it’s possible!

However, this idea is unachievable!

Because although the Ancestor Dragon’s physical body perished, his Primordial Spirit merged with the will of Heaven and Earth, transforming into the Holy Beast Azure Dragon!

The Azure Dragon is the guardian of the Dragon Clan’s bloodline, and as long as the Holy Beast Azure Dragon exists, no one can seize this title!”

“Oh!” Taiyi nodded in disappointment.

“What?” Just as Li Qingming finished speaking, the rings corresponding to the Twelve Earthly Branches in his Sea of Primordial Spirit went wild with activity.

A sneaky-looking, diminutive Daoist jumped out from the rings, bowed deeply into the Void and said, “My Lord, having not seen you for many years, how have you been lately?”