171: Please let Donghuang lead the charge.

In the Demon Court, after Kunpeng recounted what had happened, the reactions of the high-ranking officials present varied.

Bai Ze remained silent for a moment, observing that the reactions of Dijun and Taiyi were quite different from usual.

Although puzzled, he did not express an opinion for the time being.

The reactions of the other Demon Sages, who were unaware of the situation, were somewhat intense.

The demon master flag could invoke a portion of the star authority and was related to the operation of the Zhou Tian Star Array, making it a precious treasure of the Demon Court.

Having such a treasure stolen affected the dignity of the Demon Court; they absolutely could not suffer this loss in silence.

"Someone actually dared to steal our Demon Court's Demon Master's treasure?" Ji Meng slammed the table and stood up.

"To even dare to steal our Yao Race's precious treasure, this is not taking our Demon Court seriously at all."

The other Demon Sages also chimed in:

"Kill! We must kill!"

"Since the Demon Court established its prestige, no one has ever dared to provoke us like this."

"If this precedent is set, who among the myriad races of the Primordial World will fear our Demon Court in the future? Your Majesty, this matter must be severely punished!"

The Demon Sages were filled with righteous indignation, and the hall was instantly filled with soaring Demonic Qi.

Only Bai Ze noticed that Dijun's brows were furrowing tighter and tighter, and Taiyi seemed to have something he wanted to say but hesitated.

He gave a light cough, suppressing the clamor of the Demon Sages: "Everyone, please calm down. The demon master flag can invoke a portion of the power of the Zhou Tian Star Array; those who can forcibly seize it... are likely not ordinary beings."

"Who cares who it is!" Ying Zhao said sternly, "Since they dared to steal our Yao Race's precious treasure, they must pay the price."

Dijun rubbed his temples, still saying nothing.

Thus, the demons turned their gazes toward Taiyi.

"Your Majesty Eastern Emperor, please lead us to capture that Hongyun and the petty person behind him to answer for their crimes!"

Taiyi shuddered upon hearing this.

Who? Me? I am to go and capture those two?

Don't joke around. Although he was touted as the number one combat power in the Primordial World, he was well aware of his own capabilities.

If he could lead troops to take down those two, he would have the confidence to go to Zixiao Palace and pull a Saint off their pedestal.

But, is that possible? He wasn't that stupid.

However, the indignant emotions of the demons still needed to be reasonably suppressed.

At this moment, Fuxi stepped forward, "Everyone, our Demon Court was established and has been able to develop to this day, not by relying on the arrogant and hegemonic way of the East Duke."

"Our two Majesties are also beings of broad-mindedness and benevolence."

"I will take responsibility for this matter. Please allow me to negotiate first before making a final decision."

Upon hearing this, Dijun finally nodded and said: "In that case, let the Xi Emperor handle this matter."

"All of you, withdraw."

The demons wanted to say more, but one sentence from Dijun completely settled the matter.

The demons withdrew, but Dijun kept Fuxi behind.

"Xi Emperor, this time, I want you to represent our Demon Court and offer an apology to those two."

"After all, this matter concerns the dignity of the Demon Court. You may choose any two treasures from the Demon Court's treasury to exchange for the return of the demon master flag."

Two for one; Dijun could be considered quite generous.

Fuxi nodded but did not withdraw just yet.

"Does Your Majesty have anything else to instruct?"

Dijun pondered for a moment and finally spoke, "I am on very good terms with the two Fellow Daoists of the Taiyin Star and wish to become Dao Companions with them to realize the Opportunity of the Heavenly Marriage."

"According to calculations, this matter requires the Red Embroidered Ball in the hands of Fellow Daoist Nuwa as a witness."

"But Fellow Daoist Nuwa seems to have some dissatisfaction with our Demon Court..."

Having said this, Dijun looked at Fuxi; he always felt that all of Nuwa's dissatisfaction with him and the Demon Court was because her brother, Fuxi, was working for him.

"So... I must ask you to go and persuade her."

"This will not only benefit me and the Demon Court, but Fellow Daoist Nuwa will also be able to obtain quite a lot of Karma."

"Regardless... the Heavenly Marriage must be realized!"

The last sentence showed Dijun's determination.

Fuxi thought for a moment and finally agreed to Dijun's request.

Although he did not want Nuwa to have any connection with the Demon Court, realizing the Heavenly Marriage could indeed obtain a lot of Karma.

After weighing the pros and cons, it might not be a bad thing.

Of course, this also required Nuwa's own consent.

...

In the Immortal Volcano, Hongyun had eaten and drunk his fill, and after touring the place, he bid farewell.

Qing Wu saw him off.

"Fellow Daoist, let's stop here. I shall take my leave."

Just as Hongyun turned to leave, Qing Wu suddenly reached out and grabbed at the top of his head.

"Fellow Daoist, look, what is this?"

Hongyun turned around with a puzzled look, "Is there something wrong?"

Qing Wu smiled, "Nothing, I just saw it wrong."

Hongyun didn't care about this, bid farewell again, and turned to leave.

At this moment, Qing Wu opened his palm, and a new chess piece appeared...

No sooner had he sent Hongyun away than Fuxi arrived, riding a seven-colored auspicious cloud.

"Xi Emperor, what a grand entrance. Did you come to hold me accountable this time?" Qing Wu smiled.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't tease me."

Fuxi hurriedly descended from the cloud.

Regarding this issue, even the Demon Emperor and the Eastern Emperor had to treat it with caution; how could he dare to speak of holding anyone accountable?

Apologizing would be more like it.

Although he did not know what kind of relationship Hongyun had with these two.

But since Hongyun had such a backer, there was no need for the Demon Court to provoke him.

Don't look at the Demon Court as being powerful today, with the Demon Emperor in charge and top-tier combat power like Taiyi.

The Zhou Tian Star Array was also becoming increasingly perfect; when deployed, it was enough to look down upon the entire Primordial World.

But he always felt uneasy in his heart, and Fuxi had a conjecture.

If this Fellow Daoist were to let loose, he might just be able to deal with all of them.

Qing Wu saw that Fuxi's expression was slightly strange.

"That was just a joke earlier; Fellow Daoist, please don't take it to heart."

Fuxi nodded.

After inviting him in, Fuxi stated his purpose directly.

"I have come specifically to apologize to you on behalf of the Demon Court. Kunpeng acted recklessly, which was truly not the intention of the Demon Court."

"If there was any offense, please forgive me, Fellow Daoist."

As he spoke, Fuxi took out two treasures from his sleeve.

One was a Taiyin Jade Bottle made from the branch of the Innate Spiritual Root, the Laurel Tree, which could condense Moon Essence Dew.

The other was a Golden Crow Fire Essence taken from the core of the Sun Star, which contained the Origin of the Solar True Fire and was an excellent material for Artifact Refining.

"These two items are the sincerity of the Demon Court; I hope you will accept them, Fellow Daoist."

"In addition, the demon master flag is related to the operation of the Zhou Tian Star Array, so I ask you to grant its return."

Qing Wu's gaze lingered on the two treasures.

Although the demon master flag could invoke a portion of the star power, it required the permission of the Demon Court and could not be used at will.

For the Demon Court, the value of the demon master flag was not small, but to him, it was not that important.

And the two treasures Fuxi brought over were precious enough that their value already far exceeded that of the demon master flag.

There was no reason not to exchange it.

Besides, he had no intention of being enemies with the Demon Court; seizing the demon master flag was just a whim.

Now that Fuxi had come to apologize in person and brought such generous gifts, he had already given enough Face.

"The Demon Court is too polite!"

Qing Wu handed over the demon master flag, "I shall return this item as it is."

After settling the matters regarding the Demon Court, Fuxi also felt a weight lifted off him.

Sure enough, even for a Innate Sacred Being, after working for a long time, one would inevitably get contaminated with some "office vibe."

The two were able to converse as Fellow Daoists.