The Primordial Era: Starting with Becoming a Disciple of the Queen Mother of the West

Chapter 112 Star Robe and Magic Sword

Taiyi laughed loudly.

Di Jun sat upright in the main seat and glanced at Tai Yi.

His golden eyes were like the sun sinking into an abyss, his expression remained deep, but a faint smile appeared on his lips.

To be honest, Dijun and Taiyi have different personalities.

Taiyi is naturally domineering and acts mostly according to his own will.

With the Chaos Bell in his hand, he could suppress all those who dared to defy him in the primordial world. In his view, if the myriad races of the primordial world did not respect the Demon Court, they could simply be attacked.

Once the bell tolls, the hierarchy is established.

Di Jun, however, is the master of the Demon Court, who commands all demons and also controls the stars in the heavens.

In his eyes, everything is not just about victory or defeat, but also involves the fate of the demon race, the causes and effects of all parties, and the future trend.

Before making a move, one must consider the potential gains and losses.

As a result, people naturally become more cautious in their actions.

Upon hearing Xuan Yao's words, Di Jun remained outwardly calm, but his heart was filled with turmoil.

He has indeed been hesitant these days.

The vast wilderness was filled with hidden dragons and crouching tigers.

Those ancient great demons, such as the Kunpeng that dwells in the Northern Sea, the Feilian that dwells in the Western Wilderness, and the Qiongqi and other species that are remnants of the Great Calamity, are all old monsters who roamed their respective regions.

In terms of seniority, they are not necessarily inferior to Di Jun.

In terms of foundation, each occupies a secluded paradise, with numerous disciples and considerable influence.

With the Demon Court newly established, it is precisely the time when it needs capable people.

While forcefully suppressing them with swift and decisive measures might establish temporary authority and demonstrate the authority of the Heavenly Court, it is ultimately a mistake.

However, most of these old demons are used to being arrogant. If they are forced to join forces and secretly resist the demon court, it will only damage the foundation of the demon race.

By then, the demon race will be unstable internally and its fortune will be damaged. How will it deal with the twelve ancestral witches in the Pangu Temple and the immortal court of the Purple Mansion State in the East Sea?

Because of this concern, Di Jun mainly appeased and won over those ancient demons who obeyed orders but not summons, offering them honors and titles, and never truly resorting to military force.

Today, Xuan Yao, though only at the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal, stood fearlessly in the hall and uttered words such as "The demons are unruly and should be subdued by force," which stirred a sense of emotion in Di Jun.

Despite holding the position of Heavenly Emperor and looking down upon all living beings in the primordial world, he was burdened with many concerns and his actions were not as decisive as those of a black tiger that had acquired its power later in life.

No matter how strong those ancient demons are, could they possibly be stronger than him and Taiyi working together?

If the Demon Court keeps backing down, it will only make those old monsters think that the Heavenly Court is weak and easy to bully.

If you take a step back today, you'll have to take ten steps back tomorrow.

Over time, laws and regulations were not established, and the demons were not convinced. On what basis could the name of the Demon Court command the prehistoric world?

Di Jun turned his head and his gaze fell back on Xuan Yao.

This time, much of the aloof indifference in his eyes had faded.

Inside the hall, a young Taoist priest was dressed in a dark robe, his body exuding a pure aura of virtue and a mysterious aura of a black tiger.

His demeanor was calm and composed, neither frivolous nor impatient.

Although he had just spoken words of killing and violence, there was no arrogance or ferocity in his expression; instead, there was a sense of purity and peace.

Such temperament and such insight are unlike those of ordinary beings born later in life.

The inner hall was quiet for a moment.

Di Jun spoke slowly, his tone gentler than before.

"What you said is very much to Taiyi's liking."

He looked at Xuan Yao, his voice calm.

"However, the reasoning behind it is not wrong."

Now that the Demon Court has been established, it is acting on behalf of Heaven to proclaim its authority. If it simply indulges all the old demons, it will only make the Heavenly Court appear weak in its laws.

"Today, even a junior of the Taiyi realm understands the principles of dominance, while I, as the ruler of the Demon Court, am somewhat hesitant."

Taiyi, who was listening nearby, laughed loudly and clapped his hands, saying, "Elder brother should have done this long ago. If those old demons don't know what's good for them, I'll take the Chaos Bell and go there. Let's see if they're tougher or if my bell is louder."

Di Jun shook his head slightly, but did not refute, only turning his gaze away.

He said no more and gestured towards the outside of the hall.

Before long, a celestial official wearing a star-patterned robe bowed and entered the hall.

The celestial official held a purple-gold jade plate in his hand, on which a set of star lord's robes were neatly stacked, and a three-foot magic sword was placed beside it.

Di Jun pointed to the jade plate and said calmly, "Since you have taken on the position of the Northern Heavenly Mysterious Fiend Guardian Star Lord, this robe and sword will be bestowed upon you together."

This sword is made from the black iron of the stars from the frigid north, and forged with the fire of the sun god. It contains the killing energy of stars, which is compatible with your Xuan Sha Dao.

He paused, then said, "The robe is engraved with the array of stars of the Northern Heaven. Wearing it can draw upon the power of the Northern Heaven stars to protect the body. Since you are a Star Lord, this item is also related to your status."

Xuan Yao stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and accepted the purple-gold jade plate with both hands.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Majesty the Demon Emperor."

The robe was extremely light to the touch, and it was embroidered with a pattern of the Northern Stars in silver thread.

Upon closer inspection, a faint light flows between the star patterns, as if a miniature starry sky is held in the palm of one's hand.

That Northern Heavenly Sword exuded an even more chilling aura.

Seven dark blue star crystals were embedded in the scabbard, and even before it was drawn, a chilling aura emanated from the scabbard opening.

Although it is not an innate item, it is still a rare and superior acquired spiritual treasure.

When Di Jun saw that he had accepted the magical item, he nodded slightly and waved for him to leave.

Then, Di Jun turned around and spoke quietly with Tai Yi, seemingly discussing how to deal with those ancient demons.

Seeing this, Xuan Yao naturally wouldn't linger.

He bowed and took several steps back before turning and leaving the inner hall.

After exiting the grand gates of the Sun God Palace, Xuan Yao stood on the white jade plaza.

At this moment, beyond the thirty-third heaven, the stars shone brightly.

An endless galaxy slowly flows across the dome, its cool light descending and illuminating the entire celestial palace as if it were floating among clouds and water.

Xuan Yao looked up at the starry sky and exhaled a long breath.

Only then did he realize that his vest and robe were slightly damp with sweat.

Before coming to the Temple of the Sun God, he had made various deductions in his mind.

In his original thought, Di Jun and Tai Yi, being innate deities and rulers of the Demon Court who govern all demons, must be arrogant and difficult to approach.

Such powerful beings, having long held high positions, possess an imperial aura and a murderous Daoist charm that is enough to make ordinary cultivators lose their composure.

If one were to make the slightest mistake in their words and anger these two, they might not even be able to escape the Thirty-Three Heavens.

But seeing him in person today evoked many different feelings in him.

Although Emperor Jun possessed imperial majesty and a deep mind, he was not intolerant of dissenting opinions.

Xuan Yao's words were blunt and almost sharp, but Di Jun not only did not get angry, but was also able to reflect on himself.

This alone makes him far superior to ordinary tyrants.

As for the mighty Donghuang Taiyi, although he was domineering and flamboyant and acted entirely according to his likes and dislikes, he was also very straightforward.

There aren't many twists and turns; as long as the words resonate with him, he'll protect you on the spot.

These two demon emperors were much easier to get along with than he had previously thought.

Xuan Yao secretly made his own plans.

Today's response has finally allowed them to gain a foothold in the Demon Court.

With the title of Guardian Star Lord of the Northern Heavenly Mysterious Fiend, he will be able to legitimately borrow the Qi and fortune of the Zhou Tian Stars in the future.

The karmic risks brought about by the falling treasure coin have now been somewhat mitigated.

Just as I was pondering this, I suddenly heard footsteps coming from the side.

Xuan Yao turned his head and saw that Qing Linzi was already waiting not far outside the hall.

When Qing Linzi saw him walk out of the main hall, carrying the Star Lord's robe and sword, a smile immediately appeared on his face, and he quickly went to greet him.

"Congratulations, Star Lord! Congratulations, Star Lord!"

Qing Linzi clasped his hands in a respectful bow, his tone becoming even more intimate than before.

"To receive the robes and sword personally bestowed by His Majesty, Star Lord, is an honor that is enough to make others envious."

Xuan Yao returned the greeting with a smile and said gently, "Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. I am new to the Demon Court and am not yet familiar with all the rules. I will need your guidance in the future."

Qing Linzi waved his hand and laughed, "Star Lord, you flatter me. Now that we know each other, why be so formal?"

As he spoke, he glanced at the magical artifact in Xuan Yao's hand, then looked up at the northern starry sky and suggested, "Today, the Star Lord has just assumed his divine duties. The northern star field is vast, with numerous star palaces."

"If you're not in a hurry to return to West Kunlun, why don't I accompany you on a trip to the Northern Heaven first, so you can familiarize yourself with your territory?"

He smiled and added, "Also, let the guardian star officials and generals of the Northern Heaven pay their respects to their respective masters."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yao's heart stirred slightly.

Now that he has taken over the position of Star Lord, it is only natural for him to visit his own Star Palace.

Moreover, this is a good opportunity to explore the Demon Court's arrangements in the Northern Star Region and see how the Zhou Tian Star Array works.

Thinking of this, Xuan Yao readily agreed.

"In that case, I'll trouble you to lead the way, fellow Daoist."

Qing Linzi clapped his hands and laughed, then immediately waved his sleeves, and a cloud of azure-gold auspicious energy rose from beneath his feet.

Xuan Yao also put his robe and sword into his sleeves, activated the power of Taiyi, and auspicious clouds of blessings appeared beneath his feet.