The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings-Chapter 1016 - The Demon Race Endures Hardship The

Chapter 1016: 964-965 The Demon Race Endures Hardship, The Emperor Bears the Blame_2

Chapter 1016: 964-965 The Demon Race Endures Hardship, The Emperor Bears the Blame_2

In his view, it was entirely possible to let the Demon Races without a True Immortal presiding join, but as for them, as True Immortals, they couldn’t place their True Spirits onto it for now.

“This king seconds that!”

“The Peacock King is correct, this Monster Banner can first collect the essence and blood of the ordinary Demon Race’s True Spirits. As for us, as True Immortal Demon Kings, we shall wait and see. Depending on how the situation evolves, we will then decide,” the Celestial Ape King also spoke up.

The Monster Banner was different from the Gods Sealing List. The Divine Positions on the Gods Sealing List could be chosen to merge with or not, but the Monster Banner involves placing one’s essence and blood of the True Spirit onto it, which is completely subject to the control of the banner’s wielder.

For these True Immortal Demon Kings, this was something they couldn’t accept. Even if they wouldn’t be entirely controlled by others, the essence and blood of their True Spirits would still significantly affect them.

Even if the situation of the Demon Race was somewhat perilous, they definitely didn’t want to place their own essence onto the Monster Banner or, to put it another way, in the hands of the Lion Emperor before it was truly necessary.

This was especially the case for the Celestial Ape King, who was worried. After all, he did not get along with the Lion Emperor, being someone who often disregarded orders and acted independently. If he were to join the Monster Banner, then he would have to bow and pay homage to the Lion Emperor, a situation he did not wish to see.

Not just these few, but the remaining True Immortal Demon Kings mostly shared this attitude. They agreed to the crafting of the Monster Banner but were unwilling to place their essence and blood of the True Spirit onto it at this time, consequently becoming subject to another’s control.

It’s not easy being the Demon Emperor!

On hearing these words, the Lion Emperor also felt a sense of distress in his heart.

As the sovereign of the Demon Race, he had exhausted his mind for the prosperity of the Demon Race, working tirelessly day and night.

But these True Immortal Demon Kings, despite being worshipped by countless demons, were still unwilling to sacrifice their interests in this situation, which truly made the Lion Emperor feel the weight of his position.

However, even with dissatisfaction in his heart, the Lion Emperor wouldn’t act rashly in the face of the current situation.

Among the twelve True Immortal Demon Kings of the Demon Race, aside from himself, only two or three were truly loyal to him and genuinely recognized him as the Demon Emperor. The rest regarded him as just a nominal sovereign, like the past dynastic Demon Emperors, especially after their ascension to True Immortality.

Though they supported him, it was based on not harming their interests. Once there was a conflict with their own interests, they naturally had a tendency.

That was the case now. Faced with the opposition of the majority of the True Immortal Demon Kings, the Lion Emperor had no choice but to put aside his ideas for the moment.

“Since that’s the case, let the Fox King preside over this matter!” The Lion Emperor nodded, setting the tone.

Suppressing the dissatisfaction in his heart, the Lion Emperor didn’t deliberately conceal it. The dissatisfaction on his face was clear for every True Immortal Demon King to see.

Having plans in mind and currently being subtly opposed by these True Immortal Demon Kings, it was normal for him to show some anger and dissatisfaction. If he appeared calm and indifferent, it might instead draw the attention of the other True Immortal Demon Kings.

After the Fox King took on this responsibility, the Lion Emperor then added, “The Great War is about to begin. You all need to pay attention to the various divisions of the Demon Race to prevent a sneak attack from the human race.”

After saying this, the Lion Emperor said no more and vanished on the spot, turning into a golden light.

This gathering of numerous True Immortal Demon Kings due to the human race’s Gods Sealing List ended in discord because of the matter of the Monster Banner.

With the departure of the Lion Emperor, the remaining True Immortal Demon Kings also left, one after another. However, from the directions they departed in, one could see that these True Immortal Demon Kings were also divided into different factions and alliances.

As the Great War between the human race and Demon Race unfolds, with the human race already making its move, the Demon Race naturally had to respond. Yet, it was still unknown whether the Demon Race could stand against the currently formidable human race.

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Golden light shone radiantly, stretching for hundreds of miles above Tiandu. The golden Qi Luck Dragon, coiling above the sea of clouds in Tiandu, revelled in the boundless Qi Luck baptism of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty.

Whiffs of exotic fragrance drifted about, and within the resplendent Great Hall, Zhu Houji, the lord of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, sat loftily atop his throne. Adorned in dragon robes and wearing his crown, his eyes exuded an awe-inspiring presence, as though a deity incarnate. A faint golden glow surrounded him, his expression serene, commanding respect without anger.

Below the throne, beneath the stairs of the Nine Heavens, the officials and noble officials, council elders, the departments and bureaus, and the civil and military officials of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty stood in their respective places at the Court.

Each of the civil and military officials present held supreme authority in their hands. Every order they issued could cause tremors in the officialdom of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty and was a matter of life and death for countless citizens of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty.

This was the first official Great Morning Meeting since the establishment of the Extermination Altar and the opening of the Gods Sealing by Hai Gangfeng, instigator of the Godsealing Plan.

All officials were clear about the matter of discussion today, one that concerned the life or death of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty’s future: whether to ascend to its peak to become the Heavenly Court, or to dissipate into dust and ashes.

Therefore, even those powerhouses who suppressed the various states and prefectures, who couldn’t come in person, all sent an avatar to participate in the Great Morning Meeting.

For example, Wang Boan, stationed far at the border, despite needing to guard against sudden attacks from the Demon Race, also sent back an avatar to return.

“Your Majesty, should we…” Huang Jin, the servant from the Office of Imperial Sacrifices, stood by Zhu Houji’s side and softly inquired.

“There’s no need!” Zhu Houji’s golden eyes shifted as he slightly shook his head, “It’s better if I speak directly.”

Actually, Zhu Houji’s action was not in accordance with the ceremonial rules. According to the Great Morning Meeting’s protocol, it should be Huang Jin, the Emperor’s servant, who inquires the courtiers, who then present their reports.

However, as the lord of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, Zhu Houji’s prestige had far surpassed that of emperors from previous generations. If this were during the era of the Great Ming Empire, he, being newly ascended, would have had to abide by ancestral norms and operate within the rules to struggle against these civil and military nobles.

But now, he didn’t need to. As the first emperor of the Divine Dynasty, he naturally possessed supreme dignity. Furthermore, with the Godsealing Plan underway, he was on the verge of leading the Great Ming Divine Dynasty toward a new future, to achieve something unprecedented, something countless emperors throughout history had never accomplished.

Thus, none of Zhu Houji’s actions were subject to challenge—no one in the room would question him, even if his current actions contradicted past rules.

Even the many imperial censors, who used to like offering counsel for the sake of gaining reputation, could clearly distinguish the importance of current affairs and didn’t jump out to seek attention.

There were no fools present. At such a critical time and in such a setting, if someone really tried to be confrontational, the Emperor would indeed kill them.

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Or rather, if someone jumped out to obstruct or disturb the order, even if the Emperor didn’t speak, countless colleagues and superiors would take them down first.

“Today’s Great Morning Meeting is about a matter you are all surely aware of. After all, there are no walls in this world that can block words completely, especially since not long ago, Hai Gangfeng had already presented the Gods Sealing List on the Extermination Altar, and the talk of Enthroning Gods is already known to all,” Zhu Houji’s voice, though not loud, reached the ears of everyone in the Great Hall clearly.

The people in the Great Hall showed expressions of joy immediately. Those high-ranking officials with higher grades could maintain composure with a detached demeanor, but the excitement was indescribable on the faces of the lower-grade officials.

Zhu Houji continued, “I heed the decree issued by the Emperor of the South Pole Eternal Life, Shenxiao True Monarch, and honor the commands of the True Immortals, pledging the entire Great Ming Divine Dynasty to wage war against the Demon Race, to prosper the Path of Humans. Anyone who renders meritorious service in this war against the Demon Race shall be rewarded and might gain a Divine Position of Longevity!”

He then spoke of the many matters agreed upon by the True Immortals, clarifying the Great Ming Divine Dynasty’s stance in the War of Sealing Gods: the sacrifices made and what was to be gained.

Boom!

Though they had speculated, hearing Zhu Houji articulate the matters agreed upon by the True Immortals sent the many officials in the Court into a frenzy of excitement, their eyes alight with eagerness—even the council elders could hardly conceal their excitement.

Longevity is elusive; the more power and authority one holds, the less willing they are to face death.

Those in the Great Hall, even the lowest-grade officials, were considered upper class within the Great Ming Divine Dynasty and wielded power. Naturally, they all yearned for Longevity.