Chapter 212: The Dream of Revival of the Demon Race
Further north of Jambudvīpa, there is a vast land called Uttarakuru.
Here, the sky is covered with gray fog all year round, and the sun can hardly penetrate the thick clouds to bring a touch of warmth to the land. The land presents a desolate and barren scene, as if it is a corner forgotten by time.
In the wasteland, the withered yellow grass swayed in the wind, making a rustling sound. Occasionally, a few tenaciously growing plants could be seen, struggling to survive in this barren land.
In the distance, the rolling mountains are like a sleeping dragon, silently guarding this desolate land.
Occasionally, a cold wind blows by, blowing up the dust on the ground and forming small sandstorms, adding a sense of desolation to the wasteland.
Occasionally, a few lonely birds fly by in the sky, and their figures look particularly lonely in the gray sky.
In this desolate land, water is scarce, and lakes and rivers have long dried up, leaving only cracked riverbeds as a record of its former prosperity.
Occasionally, when night falls, the stars twinkle in the sky, as if they are the only comfort in this wasteland.
A ray of starlight broke through the gray sky of Uttarakuru, like a sharp sword, splitting the clouds and bringing a rare light.
The starlight gathered and gradually revealed a figure, a man of extraordinary bearing. There was a hint of fatigue between his brows, but he still had the majesty of an emperor.
This person was none other than the Heavenly Emperor suppressed by the Lord Haotian - Gou Chen.
Immediately afterwards, another ray of white light fell like a meteor and landed beside the Emperor of Heaven, transforming into an elegant scholar in a white robe. His eyes were filled with depth and wisdom. He was none other than the Bai Ze Demon Saint who was famous in the three realms.
Bai Ze Demon Saint looked around and saw this barren land. He comforted him softly, "This is Northern Juluzhou. The power of Lord Haotian will not easily spread here. Emperor, you can rest and recover here."
The Emperor's gaze fell on the desolate mountains in the distance, and his voice was hoarse with a hint of self-mockery: "I am no longer the Emperor, you don't have to call me Emperor anymore."
Bai Ze Demon Saint smiled slightly, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "Emperor, although you have lost your position in the Heavenly Court, you are still the emperor who was once revered by all living beings in the world.
I saved you not because of your identity, but because of the friendship between you and me."
The Emperor was silent for a moment. In the past, he might have sneered and thought Bai Ze had other intentions.
But now he is no longer the emperor and has lost the authority in heaven. What could Bai Ze be scheming by risking his life to save him?
"I..." The Emperor hesitated to speak, as if he had a lot to say, but in the end he said nothing and just nodded lightly.
"I'll remember this friendship."
Bai Ze Demon Saint shook his head slightly, indicating that there was no need for courtesy: "Emperor, the most important thing for you now is to recover from your injuries. Although this Northern Julu Continent is desolate and barren, it is also a good place for you to retreat from the world and heal your injuries without being disturbed by the outside world."
The Emperor nodded. He knew that his current situation was very unfavorable. If he was caught up by Lord Haotian again, he would be in great danger.
He decided to temporarily follow the advice of the Demon Saint Bai Ze and rest in this Northern Continent, waiting for the opportunity.
The Demon Saint Bai Ze bid farewell to the Emperor Tianhuang, turned around and continued to rush towards the north.
Soon after, he came to a dangerous mountain range in the center of Uttarakuru.
The mountains here are steep, the rocks are as sharp as knives, and the mountain wind is howling, as if it wants to tear apart all invaders. But for the Bai Ze Demon Saint, this place is a familiar place, the base camp of the remnants of the ancient demon court.
The arrival of the Demon Saint Bai Ze soon alarmed the creatures in the mountains.
"The Demon Saint is back!" A loud shout broke the silence, and then all the demon gods came forward, their expressions full of respect and excitement.
"Demon Saint, you are finally back. We have been waiting for you for a long time." A burly demon god with flames all over his body stepped forward and said respectfully.
Bai Ze Demon Saint nodded, glanced at these loyal subordinates, and asked, "Has His Royal Highness the Crown Prince returned?"
The flame demon god was called Bifang. Hearing this, he quickly replied, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has returned and is waiting for you in the palace."
Bai Ze Demon Saint said nothing more and walked directly into the depths of the mountains. Seeing this, the demon gods made way for him and watched him go.
After passing through cliffs and canyons, Bai Ze Demon Saint finally arrived in front of a towering palace. The palace's architectural style was simple and magnificent, and every brick and tile revealed a sense of vicissitudes. This was one of the relics of the ancient demon court and also a holy place for the demon race.
The door of the palace slowly opened, and a strong aura rushed towards him. Bai Ze Demon Saint walked in, and saw that the palace was brightly lit. In the center sat a handsome young demon god, with an upright posture and a kingly demeanor between his brows.
This young demon god was the prince of the demon race. When he saw Bai Ze Demon Saint coming in, he immediately stood up with a hint of joy on his face: "Bai Ze Demon Saint, you are finally back."
Demon Saint Bai Ze leaned forward slightly and saluted. Upon seeing this, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince quickly took two steps forward and held him with his hand. His expression was full of respect: "Demon Saint Bai Ze, you are the pillar of my demon race. There is no need to be so polite."
Bai Ze Demon Saint gently waved his hand and responded politely: "Your Highness, I am overpraising you. I am just doing my part."
At this point, his voice gradually became heavy. "In the Heavenly Palace, the situation suddenly changed. Emperor Gou Chen has been demoted from Heaven by Lord Haotian, and my original plan has ended in failure."
Upon hearing this, His Royal Highness frowned slightly, but soon smiled again and said, "Bai Ze Demon Saint, your safe return is the greatest blessing for our demon race.
As for the matter of Heaven, we can discuss it later."
Bai Ze Demon Saint nodded, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes: "Although the plan failed, I rescued Gou Chen.
Although he has lost his position as the Emperor, he is still a quasi-saint. If we can recruit him into our demon clan, he will surely become a great help to our clan in the future."
Upon hearing this, His Royal Highness's eyes suddenly flashed with excitement, and he exclaimed: "The Demon Saint Bai Ze has great foresight. It is a great joy to be able to include Emperor Gou Chen in our demon clan! If this can really happen, the power of our demon clan will surely increase greatly, enough to compete with the Heavenly Court."
A hint of hesitation flashed in the eyes of the Demon Saint Bai Ze. He knew Gou Chen's character. He was ambitious but incompetent, and was arrogant. Even if he was down and out, he might not be willing to submit to others.
He said softly to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince: "Although Gou Chen has lost the throne of the Emperor, his ambition has not been lowered. He is the kind of person who would rather be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.
Your Highness, if you want him to sincerely serve our demon race, you must also enter the realm of quasi-saint as soon as possible and have enough strength to convince him. "
His Royal Highness's eyes flashed with a sharp light under the light. He knew the meaning of Bai Ze Demon Saint's words and nodded in response, "Bai Ze Demon Saint is right. I know I am still not good enough in front of Emperor Gou Chen, so I have made some preparations. I plan to absorb the Sun's True Fire that has been accumulated in the Nine Secret Realms for countless years, and use it to impact the Quasi-Saint realm."
Upon hearing this, Demon Saint Bai Ze showed a hint of approval in his eyes. He knew that the nine secret realms that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince mentioned were the treasures left behind by the two emperors of the demon clan. Each secret realm contained powerful power.
The true fire of the sun is one of the most intense and difficult to control forces.
If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince could absorb the power from it, perhaps he could really break into the quasi-saint realm.
"It is time to collect this power after nurturing it for so long." Bai Ze Demon Saint nodded, with a hint of expectation in his voice, "But the Sun's True Fire is extremely blazing. Your Highness the Crown Prince must act with caution and not act rashly."
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince smiled slightly, and he answered confidently: "Thank you for the reminder, Demon Saint Bai Ze. I will be careful. As long as we can successfully absorb the true fire of the sun, the power of our demon clan will be greatly increased. By then, if Emperor Gou Chen can join us, our demon clan can really compete with the Heavenly Court."
Bai Ze Demon Saint stood in the palace, his eyes were like torches, and he said solemnly: "I still need to go to Xiniu Hezhou to try to establish contact with the Western Church. Although my demon race has secretly accumulated a lot of power, it is ultimately lacking in confidence without the support of the saints."
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince looked solemn when he heard this. He knew that the fear of the Demon Saint Bai Ze was not unreasonable. The power of the Heavenly Court was unfathomable, and more importantly, it had the support of the saints of the three religions.
If the demon clan can get the support of the Western religion, it will undoubtedly increase the chances of victory for our demon clan.
"Demon Saint Bai Ze, I leave everything in your hands." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince stood up and said in a firm tone. He had full trust in the Demon Saint Bai Ze.
The Demon Saint Bai Ze nodded, without any extra words, turned around and walked out of the palace, his figure gradually moving away in the moonlight.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince watched the Demon Saint Bai Ze leave, and then called in his trusted followers - Demon Gods such as Mo Ya and Bi Fang.
They are the elites among the demon race, and each of them has extraordinary strength.
"I am about to go to various secret realms to absorb the true fire of the sun. This journey is full of dangers. You must perform your duties and ensure that everything is arranged properly and nothing goes wrong." There was unquestionable majesty in the voice of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
A glimmer of shrewdness flashed in Mo Ya's eyes. He was the Crown Prince's counselor and was well versed in strategy. "Don't worry, Your Highness. We will do our best to clear the obstacles for you."
Bifang was surrounded by flames, and his voice was as loud as a bell: "Your Highness, your safety is in our hands. We will not let anyone disturb you from absorbing the true fire of the sun."
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince nodded. He knew that these demon gods had all experienced the test of the war between wizards and liches. They were the most powerful demon gods in the demon clan, and each of them was loyal and was his strongest backing.
"That's good. I will set off tomorrow. You should hurry up and get ready."
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(End of this chapter)