Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

The Demon Emperor Mo Lin spoke calmly, but his words instantly ignited the entire hall.

"What? The war in southern Xinjiang is over so quickly?"

Is this news true?

"Then what's the point of fighting? Just throwing our lives away?"

The crowd gasped in surprise, and many began to consider retreating.

"Now that the Tang Dynasty has freed up its resources, it is continuously sending troops to reinforce the Western Regions, while our military strength is already stretched thin."

"If we continue fighting, we'll only sink deeper into trouble. Lord Zhu Yan, let's stop now."

Mo Lin seized the opportunity to speak loudly.

The other demon emperors echoed his sentiments. Zhu Yan's face turned ashen. Seeing that no one spoke up for him, he knew that forcibly suppressing the others at this moment was not a wise move and would only cause more people to side with Mo Lin.

He suppressed his anger and said, "Since that's the case, I won't force you any further."

"However, if the Tang Dynasty refuses to negotiate and insists on continuing the war, please remember the choice you made today."

He turned sharply and strode away.

Behind him, the Demon Emperor Molin watched his departing figure with unfathomable eyes.

Several days later, more news came that after the Tang Dynasty ended the war in the southern border, the court sent 50,000 more troops to the western regions, and it was said that there would be more reinforcements later.

At the front lines, as Zhu Yan fled into the deep mountains, the human army, under the command of Feng Wuhen, steadily advanced and consolidated its territory.

In the Demon Court, the Demon Emperor Mo Lin was also working diligently to contact various forces.

He was originally a representative of the pro-peace faction, and when the old issue was brought up again, he immediately sent an envoy to the human camp to request a ceasefire and peace talks.

In the central command tent, Mr. Mo and others were discussing matters in Feng Wuhen's tent.

"The Demon Court wants to negotiate." Feng Wuhen put down the letter in his hand, raised his head, and looked calmly.

"Peace talks? Could it just be a delaying tactic?"

Chu Jinghong frowned. It's no wonder he thought that way. The last peace talks had caused quite a stir, but the Demon Court had taken advantage of the opportunity to secretly mobilize troops and launch a surprise attack on the border.

"The demon race has no credibility, so this possibility cannot be ruled out."

Yu Chifeng had dealt with the demon race his whole life and knew them best.

"According to reports from our spies in the Demon Court, the Zhu Yan Demon Emperor has indeed lost power, and the Mo Lin Demon Emperor is now in power. This person is extremely complex and has a deep mind."

"He probably wants to use this opportunity to completely seize control of the Demon Court."

Feng Wuhen pondered for a moment, then looked at Mr. Mo, "What do you think, sir?"

"I think it's best to be prepared for both possibilities. If it's just a delaying tactic, we can take this opportunity to redeploy our troops and recuperate."

Mr. Mo smiled faintly, "If they are sincere about peace talks, then we will go with the flow."

"Sir, this plan is feasible."

Chu Jinghong nodded in agreement, and the others echoed her sentiments.

"Alright, let's do it that way."

Feng Wuhen immediately made the decision, "I will immediately send a message to His Majesty to confirm the peace talks, but the choice of person..."

During the last peace talks, Chen Shuo never returned. The demon race made all sorts of excuses, insisting that the delegation had returned on time and that there had been a problem on the way, which had nothing to do with them.

Therefore, this journey is fraught with danger.

At such a crucial meeting, Li Yuan could only sit at the very end, so he remained silent in the corner.

At this moment, a thought suddenly occurred to him, and he remembered the mission of the Myriad Realms Palace. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained," he thought, and he could take this opportunity to go.

Moreover, he had always wanted to find Chen Shuo's whereabouts, and Yu Ling'er was also trapped in the Demon King's Palace. He had too many reasons to go to the Demon Court.

"Lord Feng, I am willing to go."

All eyes turned to them, and they were all taken aback.

"no."

Feng Wuhen resolutely refused.

Why?

Li Yuan was puzzled. "Whether it's cultivation level, intelligence, or status, I believe I am the most suitable candidate."

"The Demon Emperor Zhu Yan has been eyeing you for a long time, sending people to capture you time and time again. Aren't you just walking into a trap?"

"It's alright."

"This time is different from the past. With the Tang army at the gates of the city, the Zhu Yan Demon Emperor dares not make any rash moves, especially with the Mo Lin Demon Emperor keeping him in check."

"Most importantly, I have a reason to go, as this matter concerns the safety of our Great Tang Dynasty, but I cannot say so at the moment."

Finding the Heavenly Ladder was a task assigned to him by the Myriad Realms Palace, but it was also related to the future of human cultivation.

Since ancient times, no human cultivator has ascended to heaven, which is probably closely related to the severance of the Heavenly Ladder.

If the reason can be found, the power of the human race will reach a new level, and they will no longer have to fear the bullying of the demon race.

Are you sure?

Feng Wuhen did not ask for the reason.

"Sure."

Li Yuan stared intently at him, his tone resolute.

"Let him go."

Mr. Mo suddenly spoke up, "I did a divination for him; the journey will be fraught with danger but ultimately safe."

Since even he said so, no one else had any reason to object, and Feng Wuhen nodded.

"Very well, I will consult His Majesty immediately. If His Majesty agrees, I will send you as an envoy to the Demon Court."

The court assembly in Chang'an.

In the main hall, civil and military officials lined up on both sides, while the emperor sat on the dragon throne, listening to the eunuch read Feng Wuhen's memorial.

There was a great deal of discussion in the hall.

"Now that our Great Tang is riding high, why not press our advantage? Why seek peace talks?"

Some ministers stood up to object.

"After seven years of war, our food supplies and national strength have been depleted, and the main force of the Demon Court is still intact. If we push them to their limits and fight to the death, even if the Tang Dynasty wins, the people will suffer greatly."

Wang, who always advocated peace, immediately spoke up.

After several rounds of debate in the hall, they finally reached a consensus: to prepare for both war and peace talks.

Next came the discussion of who would be chosen as the envoy.

"Li Yuan is too young. He probably has no experience in such an important matter. It would be better to send a senior official who is familiar with diplomatic relations with the country."

"That's right. Although the Demon Court seeks peace, its wolfish ambitions are still unknown. Sending a mere youth might only lead to the demons looking down on us and damaging the prestige of our Great Tang."

In recent years, Li Yuan has become famous, but it is all related to his talent and cultivation. His rise is unstoppable. Fortunately, he is now a military general and has not participated in the power struggles of the court.

Various factions subconsciously suppressed him simultaneously, not wanting him to have a place in the court.

"You gentlemen are mistaken."

Ye Hongyu naturally attended this grand court assembly, and upon hearing this, she immediately spoke up for him, saying, "Although Li Yuan is young, his cultivation is extraordinary, and his military achievements are numerous. He single-handedly killed five demon emperors, making the demon race tremble with fear."

These achievements are clearly stated in the battle reports, and no one can deny them.

"The situation in the Demon Court is still uncertain. Sending someone who instills fear in them is far more effective in maintaining order than sending a weak scholar."

"Furthermore, Li Yuan comes from the Demon Suppression Bureau and has extensive knowledge of the demon race. Who in the court is more suitable than him?"

The hall fell silent for a moment.

The Minister of Rites frowned and said, "What Lord Ye said is certainly reasonable, but the diplomatic mission is not a trivial matter, and we need to weigh all the factors involved..."

"Weighing the options?" Ye Hongyu interrupted calmly. "What was the result of all that weighing in court last time?"

She sneered, "Chen Shuo has disappeared, the battle is out of control, and the Western Regions were almost completely wiped out. What exactly is the point of your weighing the options?"

These words were like a slap in the face to the ministers, and the hall fell silent. Everyone shut their mouths.

The matter of Chen Shuo is an old grievance that many people in the court are unwilling to mention. It was the repeated disputes over the selection of negotiators that delayed the opportunity and ultimately led to a major mistake.

Seeing that no one spoke, the emperor slowly said, "This matter is of great importance; we will discuss it later. Court is adjourned."