Actually, these ten great demons were not united.
The Wu tribe relies on bloodline, which is passed down from generation to generation. What about the demon race? Nothing but a big mishmash, with no standard for who is or is not a demon.
Many powerful beings are naturally nurtured deities. You say I am a demon, and I am? Who are you?
Many powerful beings initially had no regard for the heavenly palace and Emperor Jun.
For instance, the demon saint Zhi Tong, who is somewhat similar to the water buffalo.
For example, the demon saint Qin Yuan, who is actually a general from the Phoenix race.
They all joined the heavenly court only after being "tamed" by Emperor Jun. How was it done? Was it through reason? No, it was through force; if they didn't enter the heavenly court, they would die!
The reasons for the remaining few demon sages to join the heavenly court are different. Some joined for ideals, while others joined for benefits.
Ji Yin is the main war party, constantly shouting about wanting to eat some Wu tribe for a feast.
Bai Ze and Ying Zhao are standard moderates who have repeatedly advised Emperor Jun that it is best for the demon race to control the heavens and the Wu tribe to control the earth. This is quite good; there is really no need to insist on a fight.
Bai Ze and Ji Yin are not only not friends, but they are actually enemies.
Cuan Yan Yu looked at Nuwa, and when Bai Ze came, she left immediately, looking very nervous and damaging the reputation of the Nvhe Palace. Now it is up to Nuwa to make a decision.
Nuwa ran up to the cloud bed with Cuan Yan Yu's rather startled gaze, settled herself there with an air of authority, surrounded by the essence of the Tao, her demeanor elusive and hard to fathom, as if she were engaging in an extremely deep communication with the Tao. Myriad mysterious symbols floated, converged, and merged in front of her.
Cuan Yan Yu: "???"
Was it this person who spoke to me three breaths ago? She pinched her thigh, feeling a bit of pain. It wasn't an illusion, was her time being confused by Luo Hou?
Nuwa opened her eyes and glared at her, "Hurry up and sit down somewhere beside you?"
"Ah? I?"
Cuan Yan Yu looked around in confusion and saw a cloud bed automatically appear at a position slightly below and to the left of Nuwa's side.
It seems this is my place, then?
Alright!
She also jumped onto the cloud bed, sitting cross-legged.
She straightened her back, murmuring under her breath, adopting an air of a true immortal.
Qing Luan whispered to her, "Shoes! Shoes!"
Cuan Yan Yu quickly removed her shoes.
Qing Luan spoke again, "Put them behind the cloud bed!"
The regulations of the Nuwa Palace are really numerous - truly Taoist!
Cuan Yan Yu sat down and realized that she didn't have anything in her hands. It was really not good to sit there without anything.
"Little Qing sister, my whisk is still in the Yunmeng Lake. Do you have a whisk here? Can I borrow one first?"
Qing Luan gave Nuwa a strange glance, and Nuwa raised her lips into a smile, ignoring her. She rolled her eyes inwardly; their master and apprentice were all the same in their flustered appearance.
Fifteen minutes later.
Bai Ze and Ying Zhao were very respectful and walked into the Nuwa Palace.
Bai Ze is also one of the familiar demons to Cuan Yan Yu, and she knows this one is deeply strategic. His personal visit to the Nuwa Palace today must be for some big event.
Ying Zhao's reputation has been well established for a long time. Even during the most frenzied era of demons, he was known for his "righteousness" in the Hongxia era. Although Cuan Yan Yu has never seen him before, he looks like he possesses nearly Saint-level power, with a handsome appearance and an air of exceptional bearing.
If Bai Ze is the moderate faction, using his wisdom to safeguard the demon race, then Ying Zhao is the pragmatic faction.
After the decline of the Wu and demon races, humans rose to power, and Ying Zhao had helped the human Zhuge Yan assassinate the great sorcerer Xiang Liang, earning quite a bit of merits for the demon race.
He has done many similar things, regardless of whether they are demons or sorcerers. As long as they go against his concept of righteousness, he will step in.
Bai Ze and Ying Zhao were very sincere, as if afraid of disturbing the sage, they lowered their voices slightly: "Bai Ze (Ying Zhao) greets Nuwa. Cuan Yan Yu is also present."
Nuwa didn't want to speak with them. In case they made any excessive demands and used Fu Xi as a pretext, it wouldn't be appropriate for her to agree or disagree, so she remained silent, as if her mind was still wandering in the Three Thousand Laws, comprehending the true meaning of the Tao.
Nuwa can remain silent, but Cuan Yan Yu cannot.
The sage is immersed in comprehending the true essence of the Tao. Can you do the same? Do you have such ability?
After waiting for three breaths, seeing that Nuwa had no intention of speaking, Cuan Yan Yu waved her whisk twice and slowly spoke.
"Cuan Yan Yu greets the two demon sages." As a disciple, she can represent the Nuwa Palace to some extent. At this time, she nodded at Qing Luan as a gesture.
Qing Luan hurriedly invited Bai Ze and Ying Zhao to sit down, followed by two child servants, Cai Yun and Bi Yuan, who brought up the wine and water.
After they were seated and had each taken some spirit wine, Cuan Yan Yu asked, "Both of you demon sages have come to the Nuwa Palace. May I know what important business brings you here?"
Ying Zhao remained silent, while Bai Ze sincerely spoke: "We have come specially to ask for a living path for the various demon tribes of the North Sea."
"What is the path to life?"
"It lies in the Record of Faming."
Cuan Yan Yu was somewhat surprised. Bai Ze's ability is quite formidable. Nuwa just recently cleaned up the magic aura on the List of Demons, and Bai Ze came to ask for help in just under a breath of incense.
She immediately wanted to refuse, "It's none of my business whether you demons want to become gods. Why should I take on the karma of helping you? Why should I do this just because you have connections with Fu Xi?"
Bai Ze looked at Ying Zhao, who nodded firmly.
Only then did Bai Ze say, "My colleagues and I are willing to cooperate with General Tianpeng to eliminate the demon tribes in the North Sea and clean up the evil spirits, allowing the North to be fully incorporated into the reign of heaven."
It's said to be incorporated into the heavenly court, but in reality, the Northern Heaven Gate and the northern region are considered territory of the phoenix. The Northern Heaven Gate has been managed by her for over ten years. Unless Nuwa issues an edict, she will absolutely not hand it over.
Bai Ze wants to clean up most of the demons and act as a guide, getting rid of the radical demons and presenting them to the phoenix as a great achievement. With common interests, the relationship between demons and Nuwa Palace will undoubtedly become closer.
Cuan Yan Yu did not think about it at all and directly shook her head to refuse: "I am unable to make the decision on this matter. Only when the teacher herself makes a sacred judgment can we make a decision."
Bai Ze and Ying Zhao hurriedly bowed towards Nuwa: "The true immortal is right, we were too hasty."
They said a few more indifferent words before leaving.
As soon as they left, Nuwa returned to her normal state.
Nuwa grumbled somewhat irritably, "These people are truly annoying. If you can't figure out what to do, your teacher will teach you a trick. Just drag it out and wait a hundred years before deciding."
Upon hearing Nuwa's advice, Cuan Yan Yu smiled.
You, as a true immortal, can drag things out. I can't do that. However, I admit it's not the time to be impatient now. Hurrying won't do any good. The Phoenix has just taken over the General Tianpeng and the close confidants of the old bear and old red are not high enough in position. Her foundation is very weak, and there's still a long way to go before she reaches "add clothes when it's cold."
Human dynasties often follow a process of nine treasures, being king, and abdicating. Immortals, living in harmony with the Tao, have more complex protocols.
Accomplishing achievements is necessary, but not yet.
