Boom!

On a blood-red night, a rebellion by the demons erupted.

The Divine Turtle, Erlang God, and Chiyou simultaneously revealed their dharma images.

"Hehehe, so much food!"

Chiyou's arrogant voice could be heard from a thousand miles away, accompanied by a chilling chewing sound.

For demons, humans were a supplement. Similarly, demons were a delicacy for Chiyou. Their abundant essence and energy-rich demon cores, combined with their chewy texture, made them utterly irresistible. Once tasted, it was impossible to stop.

"Kill them! Rebels!"

"Avenge!"

Meanwhile, demons from various clans began seeking revenge.

Unlike the large clans of the Middle Clan, the smaller clans were not only numerous but also scattered, greatly amplifying their destructive power.

Some Clan Leaders even rallied smaller clans who hadn't previously taken part in the rebellion. Other less intelligent tribes, seemingly without understanding, also joined the chaos.

For a time, the entire Demon Islands were engulfed in the flames of war.

Adding to the turmoil were the actions of several Harmonization Experts, who specifically targeted the middle and lower echelons to stoke the conflict. The blaze of upheaval even spread into territories governed by other major clans.

In Qingji Palace, the Green Lion Demon Lord and the Nine-tailed Sword Dragon Demon Lord sat facing each other.

"The Human Donghua Heavenly Master has left seclusion," the Green Lion Demon Lord suddenly said.

"Oh? Has he broken through to Harmonization?" the Nine-tailed Sword Dragon Demon Lord asked with curiosity.

"No, just a small breakthrough."

"We can't contain him anymore. I didn't expect him to grow this fast."

Just decades ago, the Human Clan had only a single Harmonization cultivator struggling to hold the line. In the blink of an eye, several new Harmonization experts had emerged, and they even managed to lure two Demon Lords to their side.

By now, trying to suppress this individual was far too late.

Even with just a minor breakthrough, it appeared astonishing.

After all, achieving breakthroughs every few decades was extremely impressive for a Primordial Spirit stage cultivator.

"We can't let him develop so comfortably any longer. Yujue and the Moyu Demon Country cannot reach this far, so it falls to us to restrain this guy."

"Agreed. I'll dispatch more forces to raid the border. We won't fight to the death—attack and retreat swiftly. If opportunities arise, we'll expand the battlefront."

Boom!

A sudden explosion from the outside world echoed loudly, followed by a long, sinister, demon-king-like screech.

"Hehehe, how exhilarating!"

At this moment, Chiyou was thoroughly enjoying the feast. Demons were everywhere; with one vast gulp, he absorbed a considerable number into himself.

Chiyou's body continued to grow larger. With the relentless supply of essence and qi, any damage he sustained could be swiftly healed.

The two Demon Lords exchanged glances.

"Perfect! He still dares to come for us? Defying the heavens, isn't he?!"

By hearing the voice and sensing the overwhelming surge of essence qi, the Green Lion Demon Lord instantly deduced that it was the Chiyou weapon from the Heaven and Earth Xuanmen Taoist Alliance.

Just as they were planning to teach this brat a harsh lesson, they realized he had already come knocking on their door.

The two darted out of the palace, engaging Chiyou in battle.

Having absorbed the essence and qi of hundreds of thousands of demons, Chiyou was momentarily able to fight on even terms with these two top-tier Demon Lords.

As the two sides clashed, Song Lin was polishing off operations elsewhere.

He activated the Heaven and Earth Xuanmen, sweeping two million people into it in one go.

"What other locations are left?"

Song Lin asked the local cultivators.

"There's a smaller area to the northwest, and two more sites to the east."

Song Lin and his team boarded the Sun Jade Carriage, racing non-stop toward the next destination.

Alongside rescuing the Human Clan, he also ensured no allied demon clans were left behind. Only the elites were taken; the rest were left behind, as per the requests of their Clan Leaders.

Song Lin was preparing to withdraw. The reason Erlang God, Chiyou, and others were causing chaos was to divert attention, giving him the chance to transport more people.

The remnants of the demon clans stayed behind to further confuse the demon ranks.

The reproductive ability of demons was inversely proportional to the grade of their bloodline. Higher-tier clans with greater potential often had lower birth rates.

Conversely, the weaker tribes possessed exceedingly high reproductive rates.

Small clans were scattered everywhere. Now that their Clan Leaders had taken the lead in rebellion, the remaining demon clans would need decades to fully quell the unrest.

Even if millions of pigs were standing still to be slaughtered, it would still take time, let alone tens of millions across dozens of clans.

Lingying joined Chiyou on the battlefield, stalling a few Harmonization experts. Meanwhile, Erlang God led the Mei Mountain Seven Saints, causing trouble far and wide.

When reinforcements from the demons finally arrived, Chiyou and Lingying vanished as quickly as they had appeared.

"Not good!"

The two Demon Lords immediately realized they had fallen into a trap.

By the time they led their forces to the various island battlefields, over twenty Clan Leaders and millions of humans had long since vanished.

"Damn it!"

Both demons stomped their feet in rage.

Not only had they been outmaneuvered, but they were also left with an enormous mess to clean up.

At the Donghua Taoist Alliance border:

Song Lin entered the Nine-layered World within the Heaven and Earth Xuanmen. This realm was now bursting at its seams. Summoning several Clan Leaders, he got straight to the point:

"Taoists, you are now safe!"

A cheer erupted among the crowd.

"Henceforth, the Water Clan will follow the Turtle Clan in guarding the borders, while the Land Clan will occupy various mountains, becoming the area's Earth Deities."

"From now on, the Human Clan will exclusively eat beasts, not demons. You must also vow never to eat any humans. Any demon who eats humans will be hunted and killed by all!"

"We humbly obey the Heavenly Master's decree!"

Next, Song Lin took out the Heavenly Master Seal and designated various sea regions and mountains to the Clan Leaders, granting them the authority to mobilize Heaven and Earth Essence Qi for cultivation.

"Consuming humans is not the only path to cultivation. In fact, most of you have never eaten humans, which is why I have chosen to accept you. Refined pills and alchemical medicines are far more efficient than human flesh."

"But apart from a few large clans within the Middle Clan, we demons are naturally unskilled in such things." The Pig Clan Chief looked troubled.

"No matter. I have other methods. You merely need to 'ascend to immortal ranks.'"

"How does one ascend to immortal ranks?"

"Speak human language, understand human rituals, and walk the righteous path. Achieve perfect merit, and you shall ascend to immortal ranks."

Song Lin then elaborated on what it meant to ascend to immortal ranks.

For example, becoming a liturgy Taoist, receiving seals, or becoming Mountain Gods and Water Masters.

All liturgy Taoists had ranks, receiving monthly distributions of pills, dharma coins, and other salaries—a dependable livelihood that removed the necessity to consume humans.

Those who received seals could use Donghua Secret Techniques or study and master alchemy on their own.

Lastly, Mountains and Earth Energy directly nourished those who became deities, an indisputably stable path.

"Since you are the first to render meritorious service, each clan will receive one hundred slots. Future demons must strive to achieve this status on their own."

Song Lin outlined this structure for the gathered demons.

The main rules were abstaining from human consumption, learning human etiquette and morals, and performing good deeds—these were the prerequisites for ascending to immortal ranks.

As for dharma talismans and seals, as well as mountains and lands, there were plenty to go around. With over four million square kilometers of land, Yuanbo had only claimed areas of primary human activity. A vast expanse of wilderness remained undeveloped—perfect for integrating demons into the system and facilitating management.

This was a pilot project to bring the demon clans into the future Small Heavenly Court. Natural-born demons and spirits could never be eradicated entirely.

Even if the world was unified someday, Song Lin planned to eliminate all demons who had committed grave sins, granting a fresh start before fully incorporating them.

Calling upon his senior officials, Song Lin spent three days and nights negotiating with the demons, finalizing the details for including them in the immortal system.

Thus, the integration of demon clans into the Heavenly Court's immortal ranking system was complete.

After ascending to immortal ranks, demons would enjoy equal treatment with the Human Clan under the supervision of the Evil Exorcism Institute.

"A pity. If only the Xiezhi were still here," Song Lin lamented.

If the Xiezhi were still alive, he would undoubtedly hold the role of Demon Emperor in the future Heavenly Court.

"Before my slumber, the Xiezhi was still alive. However, unlike the Divine Turtle, he cannot live as long," the Divine Turtle said.

"Hmm. The matter is settled. Let time prove this strategy," Song Lin concluded, ending the meeting and retreating alone to his chamber.

"This strategy to instigate internal demon conflicts has been immensely successful. With twenty demon clans now strengthening the coastal defenses, it's time to seek an opportunity for Harmonization."

Without delay, Song Lin calmed his mind, extracting a drop of essence blood. The essence blood of a Primordial Spirit stage cultivator was purer and richer in energy.

A crimson talisman hovered in the void, radiating an eerie and terrifying aura.

Song Lin's Heart God attached to it.

Boom!

Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea

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