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Chapter 9: Emperor Jun and Taiyi Plot the Ambush of Hongyun to Seize the Primordial Purple Qi

Despite Kunpeng’s comparable strength to Taiyi, the disparity between their treasures was insurmountable. Kunpeng possessed only a High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure, while Taiyi wielded the Chaos Bell, a fragment of a Chaos Supreme Treasure. The Chaos Bell was infinitely more powerful, surpassing ordinary innate treasures with its unparalleled properties.

If the two clashed, Kunpeng would undoubtedly face swift defeat, unable to withstand the Chaos Bell’s overwhelming might.

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In the Lingxiao Palace, Emperor Jun addressed the gathered demon elites with a new strategy:

“I recently devised a formation based on insights from the River Chart and Luo Book, named the Zhou Tian Star Dou Formation. Once perfected, this formation will leave Hongyun with no escape. Familiarise yourselves with it.”

[River Chart and Luo Book (河图洛书, Hé Tú Luò Shū): Ancient artefacts containing profound cosmic insights, instrumental in the creation of formations like the Zhou Tian Star Dou Formation.]

[Zhou Tian Star Dou Formation (周天星斗大阵, Zhōu Tiān Xīng Dòu Dà Zhèn): A celestial array capable of harnessing the power of the stars, approaching saintly might when fully activated.]

The announcement sent ripples through the gathered leaders.

“Congratulations, Your Majesty. With this formation, our demon clan is destined to rise to greatness,” remarked Fuxi, offering a deferential bow.

Although reluctant to join the Heavenly Court initially, Fuxi had little choice as a member of the demon clan. He had been personally invited by Emperor Jun and Taiyi, and his refusal would have been impossible amidst the looming confrontation between the witch and demon clans.

Fuxi’s inclusion in the Heavenly Court bolstered its strength considerably. Now, the court counted six Great Luo-level beings among its ranks:

Emperor Junand Taiyi
Kunpengand Fuxi
The demon saints Bai Ze, Ji Meng, and others.

While the witch clan had twelve Great Luo beings, only two—Dijiang and Zhu Jiuyin—were at the peak of the realm. In contrast, the demon clan’s six Great Luo beings included four at the pinnacle, establishing a balance of power.

This balance had not always existed.

During an earlier war, the witch clan devastated the demon court, driving Emperor Jun and Taiyi to the brink of defeat. The twelve witches’ Twelve Heavenly Gods Formation summoned the True Form of Pangu, an entity whose power nearly reached that of a saint.

The demon clan was spared annihilation only by the intervention of Hongjun, halting the witches’ rampage. Since then, Emperor Jun had sought to strengthen the court.

With the newly devised Zhou Tian Star Dou Formation, the tides of war could shift. This formation, when fully activated, was said to approach saintly power. Though it could not rival a true saint, it would provide a fighting chance against the witch clan’s devastating formation.

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The palace buzzed with anticipation.

“With the Zhou Tian Star Dou Formation, we need no longer fear the Twelve Heavenly Gods Formation,” exclaimed Bai Ze, his excitement evident. Even Kunpeng, who harboured resentment toward the Heavenly Court, couldn’t suppress his astonishment.

Kunpeng’s initial reluctance to join the court stemmed from his unwillingness to subordinate himself to Emperor Jun and Taiyi. However, he had been forcibly subdued and compelled to swear allegiance to the court under the witness of Nuwa.

[Nuwa (女娲) is a central figure in Chinese mythology, revered as a goddess of creation, compassion, and restoration. She is associated with the formation of humanity, the repair of the heavens, and maintaining cosmic balance.]

Though Kunpeng still harboured animosity, he recognised the strategic importance of the Zhou Tian Star Dou Formation.

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“Congratulations, Your Majesty! With this formation and Hongyun’s Primordial Purple Qi, our Heavenly Court shall reign supreme, dominating the Primordial Chaos,” Fuxi declared, his tone both admiring and hopeful.

The promise of supremacy spurred the demon leaders into action, each eager to contribute to the court’s rise.

At that moment, Xia Tian entered the Lingxiao Palace. Hearing the discussions, he immediately understood the context: the impending ambush on Hongyun.

“Greetings, Father. Greetings, Uncle,” Xia Tian said, bowing respectfully to Emperor Jun and Taiyi.

The room fell silent as the gathered leaders turned their attention to Xia Tian.

Emperor Jun’s expression darkened as he addressed his son:

“Did I not command you to remain in Tang Valley and focus on your cultivation? Why are you wandering about so freely?”