When he once again gathered his thoughts, he found himself in a bizarre crevice between dimensions.

In front of him, a massive phantom formed by pure energy laws stood silently, emanating an eternal aura of conservation.

"Energy Conservation Demon God?" Xuanqing's consciousness stared at the presence, his tone calm and serene.

"Daoist friend, how come you did not perish completely in the catastrophe of Fierce Beasts?"

The phantom of the Energy Conservation Demon God slightly trembled, emanating a deep Dao sound: "Energy neither increases nor decreases, neither defiled nor pure, it simply transforms from one form to another."

"I preside over energy conservation. Though my body is damaged, my Origin imprint managed to survive, continuing to exist in another form."

Upon hearing this, Xuanqing's lips curled into a meaningful smile: "What you say, Daoist friend, is indeed accurate."

"However, if I were to use the technique of 'Creation from Nothing' here, creating all things out of thin air, how would your Great Dao of energy conservation react?"

At these words, the phantom of the Energy Conservation Demon God noticeably staggered, its radiance dimming slightly.

"Daoist friend, you jest."

The Energy Conservation Demon God hurriedly retreated a bit, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible wariness.

"I have not come today to discuss Mysterious Laws with you, but entrusted by several other Daoist friends, I am here to... negotiate!"

"Negotiate?"

Xuanqing raised an eyebrow, looking at the other party with interest, "Negotiate what?"

Energy Conservation Demon God spoke solemnly: "Negotiate cooperation!"

"Cooperation?" Upon hearing this, Xuanqing's eyes flashed with an even deeper hue of inquiry.

"Daoist friend, have you forgotten, in the past catastrophe of Fierce Beasts, you and I stood on opposing sides."

"Now that Shen Ni is dead and your group of Chaos Demon Gods is greatly weakened, what grounds do you have to talk of cooperation with me?"

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable pressure.

Energy Conservation Demon God felt the sharpness in Xuanqing's words, the phantom wavering once again, and said: "Daoist friend, these times are different from those."

"In the catastrophe of Fierce Beasts, we Demon Gods indeed lost, Shen Ni, and even the Chaos Ruins Coffin fell into your hands."

"But, Daoist friend, do not forget, the Three Thousand Demigods aren't just three thousand, how many Demon Gods actually took part in the catastrophe of Fierce Beasts?"

"Moreover," the Energy Conservation Demon God changed his tone, a hint of profundity in his voice, "The current Primordial is not dominated solely by you, Taiwei Heavenly Emperor."

"Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun, his intellect and tactics, Daoist friend, you must be more aware of than the rest of us."

"There must be a battle between you and him, affecting the true ruler of the Primordial future, as well as the ultimate fate of us 'remnants of the old era'."

Xuanqing, upon hearing this, narrowed his gaze.

What the Energy Conservation Demon God said truly hit the nail on the head.

The confrontation with Hong Jun was inevitable, and the outcome of this battle would directly decide the future of the Primordial landscape.

These remaining Chaos Demon Gods, through unknown means, have clearly realized this point and wish to find a chance of survival in the great changes to come.

"So, you all assume I will lose to Hong Jun?" Xuanqing asked calmly.

"Victory or defeat is uncertain, variables are endless."

Energy Conservation Demon God replied, "Order Daoist is willing to Transforming Dao, which shows Hong Jun is unfathomable."

"Daoist friend, although your Divine Skills are unmatched, a single tree can't hold up a forest."

"And we surviving Demon Gods, though no longer in full strength as we once were, are still a force that cannot be underestimated."

"We can aid you, Daoist friend, enhancing your odds against Hong Jun."

Xuanqing remained silent, seeming to weigh the pros and cons.

These Chaos Demon Gods, each one is a wily old fox, they would never engage in unprofitable ventures.

They proactively sought cooperation; they must have ulterior motives.

Seeing Xuanqing silent, the Energy Conservation Demon God continued: "Daoist friend, we do not wish to contend for dominance of the Primordial, the lessons of the Fierce Beasts catastrophe have been profound enough."

"All we seek is to find a place to settle and preserve some inheritance in this new era."

"Shen Ni Daoist's failure also made us realize that being enemies with the entire Primordial Heaven and Earth spells no chance of winning. Whereas you, Daoist friend..."

His tone carried a hint of probing: "Daoist friend, you may be ruthless and cunning, taking extreme measures, but overall seem to be a reliable investment target."

"Unlike that fellow Hong Jun, who wishes to encompass everything into the control of the Heavenly Dao, with him, we have no... cough, I've drifted off topic."

Energy Conservation Demon God continued: "In short, after our comprehensive consideration, we believe that cooperation with you, Daoist friend, might offer a chance of survival."

"Oh? You all actually have such confidence in me?"

"Otherwise, we would not have reached out to you," Energy Conservation Demon God admitted.

Xuanqing, hearing this, finally revealed a hint of a smile, a smile full of insight, "It sounds like quite a promising deal."

"But, why should I trust you? And how can I be sure you won't turn against me at a critical moment?"

"We can swear the Chaos Oath!"

The Energy Conservation Demon God replied without hesitation, "Besides, the secrets and some retained Origin Power we hold also have significant value to you, Daoist friend."

"I might even bring you to meet certain Daoist friends."

Xuanqing's eyes flashed, curious, "Such as?"

The phantom of the Energy Conservation Demon God remained silent for a moment, seemingly waiting for permission from some existence, before slowly uttering a name: "Reincarnation Demon God!"

Xuanqing heard this, his eyes slightly narrowed, a glint of understanding and amusement flashing in his eyes, smiling like a fox who sees through everything: "Oh? Reincarnation Demon God?"

In his heart, he knew this ancient being who presides over the Reincarnation Law could not possibly have simple motives.

It appeared that this decisive battle with Hong Jun involved a web of causes and effects far deeper than he imagined.

And these Chaos Demon Gods finally couldn't hold back and decided to take new actions.

"But, why should I trust you? And how can I be sure you won't turn against me at a critical moment?"

"We can swear the Chaos Oath!"

The Energy Conservation Demon God replied without hesitation, "Besides, the secrets and some retained Origin Power we hold also have significant value to you, Daoist friend."

"I might even bring you to meet certain Daoist friends."

Xuanqing's eyes flashed, curious, "Such as?"

The phantom of the Energy Conservation Demon God remained silent for a moment, seemingly waiting for permission from some existence, before slowly uttering a name: "Reincarnation Demon God!"

Xuanqing heard this, his eyes slightly narrowed, a glint of understanding and amusement flashing in his eyes, smiling like a fox who sees through everything: "Oh? Reincarnation Demon God?"

In his heart, he knew this ancient being who presides over the Reincarnation Law could not possibly have simple motives.

It appeared that this decisive battle with Hong Jun involved a web of causes and effects far deeper than he imagined.

And these Chaos Demon Gods finally couldn't hold back and decided to take new actions.

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