It turned out that after Changqin and Julong captured Lu Yi and the others, they went straight back to the human camp and handed them over to Zhurong and Gonggong.
These two are shameless; they actually used these little guys to threaten Dijun, demanding not only that he withdraw his troops but also that he pay a large sum of compensation.
Emperor Jun was so angry he almost vomited blood. Although he felt sorry for his child, he did not agree to everything. While negotiating with Zhu Rong and Gong Gong, he secretly sent a master of transformation from the demon race to the human race to rescue him.
As a result, not only were the people not rescued, but the so-called expert also perished at the hands of the human race.
When Gonggong and Zhurong realized they had been tricked, they decided to go all the way and hung Lu Yi and the others outside the gate.
Hearing their sons' cries for help, Emperor Jun and his wife were heartbroken.
Unfortunately, despite trying various methods, he was unable to get the person back.
In the end, having no other choice, Chang Xi could only turn to Empress Jin Detian for help.
Although Jin Detian never thought highly of Di Jun, she still had a good relationship with Chang Xi.
Chang Xi came to her door today, and she was in a bit of a dilemma.
He is, after all, the current Human Emperor. If he were to intervene to save her, wouldn't that be tantamount to siding with the demon race? And how would the human race view her then?
But if they don't intervene, they feel sorry for Chang Xi.
Gonggong and Zhurong did act rather unfairly; how could they involve children in the grudges between adults?
Don't they understand the saying, "Those who start trouble will have no descendants"?
Do you, Zhu Rong and Gong Gong, have no children?
Moreover, wouldn't doing this make the human race a laughing stock in the prehistoric world, making even the Human Emperor feel ashamed...
Thinking of this, Empress Jin made up her mind. She immediately stood up and nodded slightly to Chang Xi, "Don't worry, sister, I'll go and persuade them to see if we can save those children."
Although she is the Human Emperor and wields the Kongtong Seal, the most precious treasure of human destiny, the human race is not her sole domain.
Although the Nine-Colored Human Race is scattered throughout the prehistoric world and has countless tribes, there are only a handful of truly large tribes, no more than twelve.
Besides the Gonggong and Zhurong tribes, there were also the Houtu and Jumang tribes, among others...
The power structure of the human race is also extremely complex. In addition to the elders in the Human Emperor's Palace, the chiefs of these twelve tribes are also local overlords. These people work together to assist the Human Emperor, but they are also sharing the Human Emperor's power.
There are some things that even Empress Jin De cannot say with absolute authority; she needs to discuss them with these clan leaders and elders.
If Gonggong and Zhurong don't give her face when she goes to ask for people back, she'll have a headache.
After all, these two are leaders of their respective clans. She can't very well turn against them for the sake of the demon race, especially since she has no legitimate reason to do so...
"Disciple, go and fetch my carriage!"
Empress Jin De gave Hu Le an order, and Hu Le bowed and left to receive the order.
When he arrived outside the palace in his cloud chariot, he invited Empress Jinde out.
Consort Changxi naturally wouldn't go along, but after repeatedly asking for permission, she took her leave...
A cloud chariot emerged from the Southern Heavenly Gate in the blink of an eye and headed straight for the primordial wilderness.
Hu Le sat at the front of the carriage, driving the heavenly horse. A plain-colored cloud-shaped flag was stuck on the carriage shaft. The flag fluttered in the wind, and the sky was filled with rosy clouds and auspicious clouds. The ground was filled with strange fragrances.
Inside the carriage, Queen Jin De, wearing a golden crown and a gorgeous dress, rested her hands on her knees, her expression dignified.
Four boys and girls stood on either side, each holding a jade fan and a golden bottle.
The group arrived unimpeded at the human camp by the Yellow River. Hu Le stopped the carriage and looked up. Sure enough, he saw Lu Yi and the others hanging outside the gate, looking haggard and pale.
"Halt!"
As soon as the soldiers outside the gate saw Hu Le driving his carriage, they quickly stepped forward to stop him, looking at him warily.
Hu Le did not get up, but sat there and said calmly, "You all go and report to Chief Gonggong and Chief Zhurong that His Majesty the Human Emperor has arrived and you should come out to greet him quickly."
What?
Your Majesty the Emperor!
Everyone was shocked upon hearing this. The leader politely told Hu Le to wait a moment, then turned around and ran towards the gate.
A short while later.
Music filled the air and incense wafted through the camp. Zhu Rong and Gong Gong led their subordinates out to greet the Golden Virtue Empress and usher her into the camp.
Upon arriving at the central tent of the camp, the group invited Empress Jin De to take the seat of honor. Hu Le stood beside Empress Jin De, with a clear view of the entire tent.
Zhu Rong and Gong Gong sat down, and Zhu Rong ordered someone to serve them celestial dew. After exchanging greetings, Gong Gong asked, "This place is fraught with danger and war. Why did Your Majesty come here alone instead of resting in the Heavenly Palace?"
Jin Detian's expression remained unchanged as he calmly said, "I've come here today to discuss something with you."
Zhu Rong and Gong Gong exchanged a glance, seemingly fully aware of Empress Jin De's purpose this time, but still asked knowingly, "If Your Majesty has any instructions, please speak frankly."
Empress Jinde took a sip of her immortal dew and said slowly, "You've done quite a good thing. You didn't even spare some of the younger generation. You captured a few little golden crows to threaten Emperor Jun and hung them outside the gate."
But have you considered what would happen if this got out? How would the people of the primordial world view our human race?
"Your Majesty is too kind. We had no choice but to do this. It was all because that Emperor Jun was too arrogant and came to our door for no reason. If anyone should laugh at us, it should be Emperor Jun for being incompetent."
"The mighty Demon Emperor has such great power, yet he couldn't even protect his own son..." Gonggong said with a sinister smile.
Among the various clan leaders of the human race, if Zhu Rong was known for her fiery temper, then Gong Gong was famous for his insidious and ruthless actions.
Empress Jin De strongly suspected that the idea of capturing Lu Yi and the others to threaten Di Jun was likely Gong Gong's.
"Heh... Is that really so? But don't forget, the instigator will surely have no descendants. Today you've harmed Dijun's child, what will you do if he turns against your sons in the future?"
"this……"
Zhu Rong's expression turned somewhat grim upon hearing this; to be honest, he had been worried about this as well.
Gonggong had already gone too far, so he had no choice but to grit his teeth and persevere.
Gonggong was different. He was a cold-hearted person who only cared about his own power and path. His descendants had little importance to him.
Therefore, upon hearing Empress Jin Detian's words, he remained calm and said indifferently, "Your Majesty, rest assured, if Di Jun has any abilities, let him use them. My son will not be afraid of him."
Upon hearing this, Empress Jinde shook her head impatiently and said, "You, Gonggong, don't care about these things, but does Fellow Daoist Zhurong not care either? I remember he seemed to dote on his eldest son, Changqin... Fellow Daoist Zhurong, is that right?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Rong's expression stiffened, but he had nothing to say.
Empress Jinde did not wait for Zhurong's reply, but looked at Gonggong again and said sternly, "For the sake of the honor of my lineage of the Human Emperor, I, the Human Emperor, cannot allow you to act recklessly. You should hand over those little golden crows to me first, and I will take them to the Heavenly Palace to deal with them for you."
"Your Majesty, this is a chaotic order! Please forgive me for being unable to obey!"
Gonggong didn't give Jin Detian any face at all and immediately retorted.
"presumptuous!"
Seeing Gonggong's rudeness, Hu Le quickly stepped forward and reprimanded him...
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