The Immortal Emperor Court.

This place is even more towering and vast than Kunlun, spanning tens of thousands of miles, with most of the peaks standing amidst the clouds.

The highest point is called the Ancestral Acupoint Court, formed from the center of the Taishi Demon Emperor's brow.

It is the most refined part, with a thousand-mile blood cloud spiraling into a vortex, and at the center of the vortex lies the Ancestral Acupoint Palace.

At this moment, tens of thousands of demons align in orderly fashion.

Various spirit monsters, Mountain Gods, Water Ghosts, Three Platforms Ghosts, Seven Hour Ghosts, Five-colored Demons, Twelve Hour Demons, and other monstrous spirits are present.

Some demons were slain by Song Lin, but their lives are inherently connected to the Taishi Demon Emperor. Unless the destruction is catastrophic, such as the obliteration of the Five Directions Evil Gods, most can be resurrected, albeit with some loss of Taoist Realm.

Demonic forces move in and out of the Demon Palace constantly, with billions of demons spread across the lands, undertaking reconstruction per the Demon Emperor's commands.

Working tirelessly day and night, countless demons die from sheer exhaustion.

It is widely known that demons are brimming with energy, yet to see them worked to death shows the extreme intensity.

The Taishi Demon Emperor is racing against time. The faster the Immortal Emperor Court is built, the better—lest it fall short in resisting a fully restored Kunlun in the future.

Inside the palace are the high-ranking members of various clans.

The Taishi Demon Emperor rarely reveals his true body before everyone.

Compared to the unparalleled stature of his dharma body, his true form is unexpectedly a three-inch-tall yellow figure.

Entirely golden, radiating a profound essence of Houtu—transformed from innate Earth Essence.

Thus, although the Taishi Demon Emperor does not cultivate the Innate Dao, he possesses an Innate Body, enabling him to construct a Heavenly Court.

The stark contrast causes no visible reaction among the demons; perhaps those who dared mock him have already been sent to Hell.

"The Immortal Emperor Court is nearing completion. All of you have rendered unparalleled service. Once Kunlun falls, I will surely grant each of you your own Taoist domains."

The Taishi Demon Emperor, sensing the need for incentive, offers a grand promise.

Though he keeps all the benefits for himself, and the Demon Court lacks the diversity of Kunlun, making it hard to allocate domains, he plans to share a mere fraction with the demons once Kunlun is conquered.

"Thank you, Demon Emperor!"

The demons express joy and bow deeply, though their true thoughts remain inscrutable.

At the center of the grand hall is an intricate sand table, showcasing a heavily miniaturized map of the world.

The Yujue Demon Country occupies the entire western part of the world, including its lands and seas, with an exaggeratedly vast territory—tens of times larger than the southeastern Xia Country.

On the map, the Demon Country is red, while the neighboring blue region signifies Xia Country, which holds the southeastern land and parts of the eastern and southern seas.

It is evident that much of the boundless East Sea remains outside Xia Country's grasp.

Further north lies Moyu Country, covering the Great Desert and the frigid territories, depicted in black on the map.

"The world is currently divided into three: our country being the strongest, Moyu second, and Xia Country enjoying a strategic advantage, clinging to its corner."

The Taishi Demon Emperor points at the map with his pinky finger.

The last war's defeat did not truly grievously wound the Demon Country.

It cost millions of demons out of billions, a minor setback. Though the invasion failed, the Human Clan gained no lasting advantage and has yet to recover their Primordial Energy.

Fundamentally, they still claimed victory, acquiring substantial territories.

On the surface, the high-level combat prowess of the Human Clan now rivals that of the Demon Country. With profound hatred on both sides, they are destined lifelong enemies.

"Only Xia Country possesses a Heavenly Court. Because of this, we cannot breach Xia Country's defenses. Although their forces seem weaker than ours, if their Heavenly Court successfully recovers, they will spell ruin for us!"

The Taishi Demon Emperor draws a line across the map.

The demons immediately understand.

This line represents the border between the Demon Country and the Human Clan, located along a mountain range known as the Ten Thousand Great Mountains.

Previously, the Human Clan used this mountain range to resist the Demon Country. Later, the Demon Country crossed over, seizing thousands of miles of land and exposing the Human Clan's heartlands to their expanding warfront.

"Build the Heavenly Court here, establish it as our base, and launch a full-scale offense to first eliminate the Human Clan, then Moyu Country. Unite the world under our Divine Dynasty to last for all eternity!"

Despite knowing they might not partake in the grand rewards, the demons are invigorated by the Taishi Demon Emperor's vision.

"However…" The Taishi Demon Emperor changes his tone, "if you slack off, skimming work and shirking effort in the construction of the Immortal Emperor Court, the tables will turn, and it will be us relying on the mountains for defense in the future."

"That won't happen; they lack the strength to pull that off."

"Hmph!"

The three-inch figure snorts coldly.

In an instant, thunder roars and the atmosphere grows heavy, sending the demons trembling to their knees.

"The Five Directions Evil Gods once thought the same. Now, where are they? Who among you believes they could defeat the Five Directions Evil Gods?"

"Your Majesty, this humble servant realizes his mistake!"

"This servant dares not utter a word of complaint!"

Cold sweat drenches the trembling demons, as fear grips their hearts.

Angering the Taishi Demon Emperor is a death sentence. He spares no one, regardless of rank or past achievements. If he is displeased, heads will roll.

After this stern warning, the demons significantly increase their efforts.

The construction of the Immortal Emperor Court accelerates, and with such progress, it is expected to be completed within ten days, making the Taishi Demon Emperor the first Heavenly Court Master of the Demon Clan in this world.

On this day, to the east of the Demon Country, to the west of the Human Clan.

White Dragon Mountain—a heavily guarded stronghold of demons tasked with defending the Ten Thousand Great Mountains and monitoring the Human Clan.

The commander of this fortress is the Black Emperor, the Swallowing Mountain Black Tiger.

This figure, with Harmonization cultivation, is one of the pillars of the Demon Country.

Atop the mountain hall, the Black Emperor dons the Sunshine Nine Yang Armor, his fierce and domineering tiger-headed visage radiating authority.

"Hurry up! Maintain the pace, or face the consequences!"

"Commander, eighty thousand brethren have already perished over these days."

The Ma Clan's Clan Leader replies with a bitter smile.

"There are still over one million eight hundred thousand left! Have the living resume work!"

"But if all are engaged in construction, who will defend against the Human Clan?"

"Who dares to attack us here?"

The Black Emperor glares, leaving his subordinate no choice but to obey.

This region encompassing the Ten Thousand Great Mountains and the newly occupied lands accounts for about one-fiftieth of the Demon Court's overall territory.

Should these areas fall, the construction of the Demon Court would face a delay of several months, an outcome the Demon Emperor has forbidden with strict orders.

As for concerns of the Human Clan taking advantage of the opportunity?

The Black Emperor dismisses the notion without a second thought, as the area is guarded by two million demon troops, including three Harmonization cultivators.

Even if they did attack, how many soldiers and lives could the opposing side muster?

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM…

Suddenly, loud noises erupt from outside.

"What's going on?"

"Bad news—hail is falling from the sky!"

"It's only hail; what are you afraid of?"

The Black Emperor steps out of the hall and is left dumbfounded.

The smallest hailstones are ten zhang wide, blanketing the Ten Thousand Great Mountains and demolishing everything in their wake.

Is this hail?

More like a downpour of icebergs!

While harmless to the Black Emperor, the colossal hail devastates millions of demons and the newly constructed defensive formations.

But that's not all.

Following are lightning, flames, torrential rain, earthquakes—an array of natural disasters.

"Who? Who is behind this?"

The Black Emperor manifests his dharma body, roaring furiously at the sky.

He did not expect the enemy to forego direct confrontation and strike with such despicable means.

"Bad news again!"

"What now?"

"Pigs, horses, dogs, water buffalo, wild chickens, and thirty thousand lower-class soldiers have started a rebellion!"

BANG!

Tragedy strikes upon tragedy, as the Black Emperor swiftly leads forces to suppress the mutiny.

Just as he steps outside, he sees two figures approach—one bearing a copper head and iron forehead, Chiyou, and the other seated in a Jade Carriage, Song Lin.

"Song Lin? Chiyou?"

"Listen well, scaled and horned beings—your grandfathers are the Emperor of the North Pole Exorcism Demon and the Eastern King!"

"..." the Black Emperor mutters.

The demon forces crumble, the Ten Thousand Great Mountains are lost.

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