Wu Yu focused intently on the map, eyes suddenly landing on the camps of the Fire Wolf Clan and the Roc Clan.

Currently, these camps were filled with dense clusters of light, but only half of their forces had been mobilized.

"This battle concerns the millennia-long hegemony of the Ten Thousand Demon Country. I mentioned earlier that all clans should send out all their forces. Why do the Fire Wolf Clan and Roc Clan still have so much strength left unused?" Wu Yu frowned, turning to a messenger beside her, with a tone of obvious dissatisfaction and doubt.

"Reporting to Her Majesty the Empress, your order has been conveyed to all clans. However, the Flame Wolf King and Electric Roc King replied that the private soldiers they lead are tasked with guarding the women and children of their clans and are not under your command..." The messenger lowered his head and said.

As the messenger's voice gradually fell, the hall plunged into silence.

Wu Yu slightly closed her eyes, as if pondering something.

She knew well that internal strife within the Ten Thousand Demon Country was incessant, and many clans harbored resentment towards her as the Empress, due to deeply ingrained patriarchal beliefs.

Fortunately, if she could successfully capture the Nineteen Cities and destroy the Heavenly Crane Array, her prestige would peak, solidifying her position as the Demon Emperor completely.

At this moment, the Mountain and River Map suddenly began to hum, as if some power was resonating.

The location of White Emperor City suddenly shone with a dazzling cyan light, which swiftly spread, encompassing the other eighteen cities.

The cyan lights interconnected and eventually formed an immense Array, seemingly enveloping the entire Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range.

Wu Yu's eyes snapped open, her expression changing dramatically as she exclaimed, "This... the Pillar Hongjun of White Emperor City has actually been repaired? The Heavenly Crane Array is reactivated? How is this possible!"

The other demon clans in the hall also noticed the changes in the Mountain and River Map, and immediately, there was an uproar.

They looked nervously at Wu Yu, waiting for her instructions.

Quickly, messages arrived from the communication magical artifacts, stating that the city protection arrays of places like Black Tiger City, Tianshui City, and Cold Crow City suddenly activated, and their power drastically increased.

"Her Majesty the Empress, Black Tiger City's city protection array suddenly activated, with drastically increased power."

"The Green Snake Clan reports their attack is obstructed, nearing defeat."

"Tianshui City is the same, the Wood Demon Clan has already retreated."

"Cold Crow City is the same..."

Wu Yu's expression grew increasingly unsightly, she flipped her hand to take out a black jade, channeling demonic power into it.

The jade shone with a cluster of black light, yet no further reaction ensued.

Her heart sank, knowing things were grim.

After a moment of silence, Wu Yu swept her sleeve and a white round mirror emerged.

Five beams of white crystalline light shot forth, revealing the figures of five Demon Kings—Flame Wolf King, Electric Roc King, Black Bear King, Green Snake King, and Giant Tree King.

"Her Majesty the Empress, has the Heavenly Crane Array truly reactivated? We personally saw the Three Realms Immortal Boat snap the Pillar Hongjun, White Emperor City was destroyed, how could it be repaired so quickly?" Flame Wolf King asked with widened eyes.

Wu Yu had calmed down and said in a deep voice, "The Mountain and River Map has reacted, and reports from fronts confirm that the Heavenly Crane Array has indeed reactivated."

The Five Great Demon Kings' expressions darkened at these words. Giant Tree King hurriedly asked, "And what about the Three Realms Sect, what do they say?"

"I just contacted Su Wu, no response," Wu Yu shook her head and said.

"The Three Realms Sect is utterly untrustworthy, indeed cannot be believed! This might be their plot in alliance with Heavenly Saint Academy and Taixuan Sect, aiming to draw out the main forces of the Ten Thousand Demon Country, to encircle and annihilate us!" Electric Roc King suddenly spoke.

The other Demon Kings remained silent, pondering the possibility internally.

"Given the unclear situation now, do not rashly speculate. Presently, the most crucial thing is to ascertain what exactly transpired in White Emperor City." Wu Yu raised her hand and said.

"Why not just go and check White Emperor City? I'm the closest now, let me go over there," Electric Roc King impatiently proposed.

"Certainly, something has occured in White Emperor City now, going alone might not be prudent." Wu Yu however shook her head and said.

"This won't work, that won't work, are we supposed to just wait here?" Flame Wolf King impatiently said.

"Electric Roc King, I'm not stopping you from going. My clone is there too, let her accompany you, it's safer this way," Wu Yu said.

"If so, let's meet at Black Wind Ridge northwest of White Emperor City, and then go together," Electric Roc King nodded and proposed.

After saying this, her wings spread, arcs of electricity flowed as her figure vanished from the crystalline light.

...

White Emperor City, hidden beneath the earth.

Daoist Mu has stopped casting spells.

At this moment, he sits cross-legged, silent and meditative, appearing composed and at ease.

The World Tree, under the nourishment of his mana, grows ever stronger, its crown breaking through the earth, lush with branches and leaves, with roots tightly entwined with the Stone Pillar Hongjun. The Heavenly Crane Array, influenced by it, operates more smoothly and freely.

Yuan Ming had also gradually adapted to the influence of the Desire Power within the Spirit Vein, though maintaining the Tree Man form for an extended time had a significant impact on him.

"Senior, since the Heavenly Crane Array has stabilized, should you not focus on repairing the Stone Pillar Hongjun? After all, I cannot stay here indefinitely, replacing the Stone Pillar Hongjun." Yuan Ming communicated to Daoist Mu, asking.

Daoist Mu slowly opened his eyes and calmly said, "Rest easy, young friend. I have already sent someone to repair the Stone Pillar Hongjun. This matter cannot be completed overnight; it will take several decades to thoroughly repair it."

"Decades! Is Senior Mu expecting me to maintain the Tree Man form for the coming decades?" Yuan Ming's heart sank.

Although cultivating in the Tree Man form does allow for progression, merging with the Stone Pillar Hongjun requires enduring the influence of the Spirit Vein's Desire Power daily, greatly reducing cultivation efficiency.

"Do not worry, young friend. The Stone Pillar Hongjun only needs initial repair to maintain the operation of the Heavenly Crane Array. At that time, you will only need to guard this pillar. My people will arrive in a few months, so please bear with it for a few months more." Daoist Mu seemed to see through his concerns and explained.

"I understand." Yuan Ming felt somewhat relieved in his heart and agreed.

A few months were still reasonable, and he could use this time to refine the World Tree within the Shura Palace as much as possible.

"Old Niu, this time Yuan Ming helped you guard the Heavenly Crane Array and thwarted the plots of the Demon Clan and the Magic Clan. For such a great contribution, rewarding him with only the land of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range seems rather insufficient, don't you think?" Suddenly, Kong's figure flashed into appearance.

"Senior Kong, what is this..." Yuan Ming was slightly taken aback and communicated to ask.

"Do not speak, leave everything to me!" Kong immediately interrupted him, saying.

"Haha, the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range is rich in spiritual energy, abundant in resources, and inhabited by countless demon tribes. It is one of the best cultivation paradises in the entire Chuyun Realm. How can it be said to be insufficient?" Daoist Mu upon hearing this, laughed.

"Old Niu, don't just say nice things. The Nineteen Cities of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range have long been infiltrated by various major forces of the Chuyun Realm. Even if Yuan sits in the chief seat, how much actual benefit can he gain? Moreover, sitting in this position means carrying the burden of confronting the Ten Thousand Demon Country, not to mention the threats from the Three Realms Sect and the Demon World. If you want the horse to run, you must at least feed it well." Kong disagreed, retorting.

Daoist Mu pondered for a moment, nodding, and said, "Fellow Daoist Kong speaks with reason. I wonder what young friend Yuan might desire?"

Kong spoke ahead, saying, "He doesn't ask for much, just two things. One Enlightenment Pill and a chance to enter the Wentian Secret Realm. Isn't that reasonable?"

Daoist Mu, hearing this, his gaze flickered, and after pondering for a moment, said, "Young friend Yuan already controls the World Tree, being the top Dharma Phase Cultivator in the Chuyun Realm. Naturally, he has the qualification to enter the Wentian Secret Realm. However, there is indeed no stock of the Enlightenment Pill at present; the only one has already been gifted to Puppet Immortal."

"Since the Enlightenment Pill is used up, then settle for the next best thing and substitute with the main materials of the Enlightenment Pill. Nine-Turned Separation Gold, Taiyi Divine Water, Five-Colored Stone, these three items should be available? Don't tell me these are also gone." Kong frowned slightly, said.

Daoist Mu gazed at Kong, seemingly seeing through his thoughts, and coolly said, "It seems Fellow Daoist Kong has found an outstanding Alchemist and plans to personally refine the Enlightenment Pill. Very well, I agree to this."

Saying this, he turned his wrist, and a white crescent-shaped Jade Talisman appeared in his palm.

He lightly tossed it, the Jade Talisman flew towards the World Tree, transformed into a white light, and merged into the trunk.

"This is the credential to enter the Wentian Secret Realm when it opens after a hundred years. Young friend Yuan, keep it well. As for the three spiritual materials for the Enlightenment Pill, they will be given to you at that time." Daoist Mu instructed.

"Thank you, Senior." Yuan Ming controlled a tree root to gently catch the Jade Talisman, carefully storing it away.

Seeing this, Daoist Mu nodded slightly, then closed his eyes again, as if falling into some kind of contemplation.

Meanwhile, Kong flickered his figure and vanished without a trace, evidently returning to the Stealing Heaven Tripod.

At this moment, Yuan Ming was filled with questions in his mind and couldn't help but ask, "Senior Kong, what exactly is this Enlightenment Pill you mentioned earlier?"

Kong's voice echoed in Yuan Ming's heart, with some leisure, "The Enlightenment Pill is a Seventh-grade Elixir, refined with Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, the Five Elements Origin Materials as the base. Taking this elixir can enhance your understanding of the Five Elements True Intent, thereby increasing the chances of breaking through to the Mahayana Realm. In the Chuyun Realm, this elixir is renowned, being the coveted advancement treasure of many cultivators."

Yuan Ming, upon hearing this, was naturally delighted.

His talent in magic practices was mediocre, and reaching today's realm was entirely due to the accumulation of various resources.

Regarding the critical juncture of breaking through the Mahayana, he indeed lacked confidence. With the help of this Enlightenment Pill, his worries were greatly alleviated.

In his joy, Yuan Ming couldn't help but think of some issues, and quickly asked:

"Is Senior Kong planning to personally refine the pill? You know, refining a Seventh-grade Elixir requires a Seventh-grade Alchemist, where are we going to find such an Alchemist? Furthermore, the Enlightenment Pill requires Five Elements Origin Materials; you only requested three from Daoist Mu. How will you find the remaining two?"

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