Chapter 86 The Advantage Lies With Me
"I remember you also have a gourd. What did you refine?" Chang Hao asked protectively. Everyone has their own expertise, and Taiyi's result was already quite good; at least he didn't ruin it.
“That’s quite something,” Nuwa raised an eyebrow and turned to look at Dijun. “This is the gift I’m going to give to the Demon King and Demon Queen today: the Demon-Summoning Banner.”
"The Demon-Summoning Banner?" When the conversation turned to serious matters, Di Jun's expression became solemn, dignified yet noble. "Could it be the method I mentioned earlier for controlling the great demons of various races?"
“That’s right,” Nuwa, now a demon herself, naturally wanted to do Dijun a favor: “As long as the essence blood of the leaders of each race is collected on this Demon-Summoning Banner, it can restrain each race from disloyalty. With the Demon-Summoning Banner in hand, one can command all the demons, both minor and major.”
“This isn’t a good idea,” Taiyi objected immediately. “Many tribes are genuinely loyal to us. Wouldn’t this discourage them?”
"Big brother, you don't know how to use it, right?" Taiyi asked Dijun for confirmation. "This is completely unnecessary."
Di Jun seemed to be deep in thought, recalling the two words "advantages and disadvantages" that Chang Hao had once mentioned, and began to consider them carefully.
"Nuwa, do you still have something to say? Why not tell us everything?" Dijun knew that Nuwa was a smart woman and would not do anything that would give others a handle to use against her.
"Although the Demon-Summoning Banner can command various tribes, this is only one function of the Demon-Summoning Banner. In fact, its greatest function is to trace the source. If a tribesman is killed, the Demon-Summoning Banner can be used to trace the source and avenge the wrongs." Nuwa continued to explain, "Therefore, if the Demon Emperor intends to use the Demon-Summoning Banner, the person holding the banner should be extremely cautious and should never entrust it to someone lightly."
The Heavenly Dao has classified Nuwa as a member of the demon race. Even if she were to become a saint in the future, she would still have an inseparable relationship with the demon race. Their fates would be intertwined. Otherwise, Nuwa would not have bothered to plan for the demon race.
“I understand,” Di Jun said, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. “Nuwa has gone to great lengths.” With his prestige among the demons, he naturally didn’t need such a thing, but what about in the future? His children might not necessarily need it.
If anything changes in the future, the Demon-Summoning Banner will become a powerful weapon for the demon race. Within the banner's clan, without extraordinary abilities and opportunities, no one can hope to escape the demon race.
"It's only right." Nuwa sighed softly. Ever since the Dao Ancestor began preaching, Quasi-Saints have spread throughout the prehistoric world. Her originally impressive cultivation level has gradually become insufficient, and she has made no further breakthroughs after barely severing one of her corpses.
If it weren't for the demon race behind her, she wouldn't have been able to protect the Primordial Purple Qi; Hongyun is a cautionary tale for her.
"You have important matters to discuss, so I won't stay any longer. Goodbye." Chang Hao was aware of the need to avoid suspicion. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have stayed just to see Taiyi.
Di Jun's face darkened, and he gritted his teeth. "Chang Hao, how much do you look down on the demon race?"
"I'll see you off..." Taiyi glanced at Dijun's expression and not only did not help Dijun keep Chang Hao, but also actively sent Chang Hao out, blocking Dijun from saying anything to persuade him to stay.
Taiyi has little interest in matters concerning the demon race. He can be the sharpest blade in Dijun's hand, accompanying Dijun on his journey, without regret even in life or death.
But he didn't want to involve Chang Hao. Chang Hao preferred a carefree life, so why force him?
Chang Hao nodded, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
"In a few days, the little prince of the Demon Court will be born. Chang Hao, would you like to come and see him?" Taiyi's golden eyes were fixed on Chang Hao.
"I'm afraid I won't have time," Chang Hao said with distress. "I have important matters to attend to, and my whereabouts will be uncertain afterward. I may not be able to receive any news." He had gained nothing from this banquet. He really had to travel across the entire prehistoric world to find his primordial spirit. If he couldn't find it anywhere in the prehistoric world, he would probably have to go to the Ruins of Return to investigate Luo Hou's background.
"Is the situation very difficult?" Taiyi asked gently. "Is there anything I can do to help? Just tell me, and I'll help you."
Chang Hao shook his head slightly, "I have to do it myself, no one can help me." Even Hongjun's methods couldn't be found, so he could only go and look around himself.
“Go back, don’t see me off anymore. If you keep going, you’ll end up in Lishan. Should I send you back?” Chang Hao teased.
Taiyi touched the tip of his nose. "Okay, remember to be careful in everything you do."
"You too, please pass on a message to Di Jun for me: with the approval of the Heavenly Dao, the Demon Court must shoulder its responsibilities to maintain the operation of the prehistoric world, and must not let personal interests interfere with public duty."
"Alright." Taiyi glanced back at Chang Hao and returned to the Demon Court.
After hearing Chang Hao's message relayed by Taiyi, Di Jun muttered to himself, "Chang Hao still cares about the demon race. Oh well, since he's unwilling to join, as the eldest brother, I should be tolerant of him." Others might not be able to perceive what was contained in Chang Hao's true fire, but he, the first golden crow in the world, couldn't possibly be unaware of it.
Nuwa's sharp phoenix eyes widened. What did Dijun mean by that? He'd declared himself the eldest brother; had Chang Hao accepted that?
"It's best if you think that way, brother. As close relatives, we should be tolerant of our brothers." Taiyi said with a look of approval.
Fuxi glanced sideways and said, "Enough! What kind of riddles are you two playing? I can't understand them."
“After all, you are the Golden Crow, the Eastern Emperor. Then Chang Hao will be called the Bright Emperor, and will stand alongside you on either side of me.” Di Jun decided, “I will inform all the key generals and officers later.”
“Your Majesty, shouldn’t you reconsider? Think about Donghua,” Fuxi had to remind Dijun, “Your Majesty gives me the impression of being very confident and fearless. Do you have some trump card up your sleeve?”
Di Jun nodded irresponsibly. His trump card? His trump card was Taiyi.
Chang Hao and Tai Yi are such good friends that as long as Chang Hao still wants Tai Yi as a friend, Di Jun is certain that Chang Hao won't dare to do anything to him; the advantage lies with him.
Taiyi was also dumbfounded. "Big brother, if Chang Hao knew, he would be angry." Wake up, big brother, Chang Hao never agreed to join the demon race.
Nuwa nodded in agreement. She also wanted to ask Dijun who gave him the courage. Was it Taiyi? Dijun was truly fearless.
"Come quietly, don't let Chang Hao know yet," Di Jun hesitated. Although Chang Hao's cultivation was profound, for some reason, Di Jun couldn't muster any fear of him, and his determination to drag Chang Hao down with him was unwavering. "Just like Nuwa, enjoy the position of honor."
Di Jun persisted, gritting his teeth. If he kept calling out for a long time, perhaps Heaven would finally approve? If Heaven approved, Chang Hao would have no choice but to accept it.
It's the Golden Crow, after all...
Nuwa and Fuxi were still reeling from Di Jun's words. They stood there dumbfounded. They looked at each other and turned their gazes to Di Jun. Had he become more and more shameless after being the Demon Emperor for so long?
Even with your eyes open, you can lie. Chang Hao's aura is exactly the same as that of the Three Pure Ones. No one would doubt that he is from the Three Pure Ones lineage, but to say that he is from the Golden Crow lineage is to lie with your eyes open.
However, "better to die than to die myself," Di Jun insisted, and Taiyi had no say, so the matter was settled.
Chang Hao, who was giving instructions at Lishan, was unaware of Di Jun's scheme. After giving his instructions, he took his sword and traversed the prehistoric world, measuring it with his own feet, determined to find his primordial spirit.
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