Chinese animation: Starting with Bad Guys

Ya Ya glanced at him, her tone still cold, but the killing intent from before was gone:

"I still have to take you to that jerk to explain."

The meeting between the two ethnic groups took place atop Qingyun Peak.

Tu Shan Ya Ya appeared out of thin air with Shi Kuan, the Demon Emperor of Beishan, looking ashamed.

When the audience saw the renowned and powerful Northern Mountain Demon Emperor appear to be subdued, following closely behind Tu Shan Ya Ya, the entire audience erupted in uproar!

All the powerful beings, regardless of whether they were human or demon, were filled with unbelievable shock!

They could sense that Tu Shan Ya Ya's aura was much stronger than ever before they had met; it was a qualitative change!

what does this mean?

This means that after the traditional four Demon Emperors, another Demon Emperor-level powerhouse has been born in the world!

Moreover, judging from this situation, his strength is likely to be among the top of all demon emperors!

Ignoring the shocked looks around her, Ya Ya spoke directly to Qin Chuan:

"Here, I've brought this big oaf. I've frozen the old hag inside him, but to completely extract her, you'll have to do it."

Qin Chuan nodded slightly, took a step and came to Shi Kuan, reaching out to press his hand on Shi Kuan's head.

A wisp of pure, incomparably refined sword intent, containing the power to sever illusory will, flashed slightly and then disappeared into Shi Kuan's body.

"what--!"

A sharp, short scream came from Shi Kuan's body. Immediately afterward, a black fox phantom, bound and imprisoned by countless tiny ice crystals and constantly twisting and struggling, was forcibly peeled off and fell into Qin Chuan's palm, where it could no longer move an inch.

Shi Kuan felt a sense of lightness throughout his body, and the evil thoughts and temptations that had been lingering in his mind completely disappeared.

He raised his head, his face full of shame, and clasped his hands in a deep voice before Qin Chuan and all the powerful figures present:

"Shi Kuan, I am ashamed before you all! I almost caused a disaster!"

"Demon Emperor, there is no need to blame yourself too much. Concern leads to confusion, and being blinded and deceived because of your beloved is not your fault, and everyone can understand."

Qin Chuan reached out a hand to help him up, and said gently:

"After this meeting concludes, I can help the princess of the Demon-Controlling Kingdom regain her memories of her past life. At that time, you and the princess can, like Prince Sand Fox and General Li, continue your past romance and become a couple."

Upon hearing this, Shi Kuan's body trembled, and his eyes burst with unbelievable joy and gratitude. He clasped his hands tightly again, everything was understood without words.

After calming Shi Kuan down, Qin Chuan's gaze swept across the entire scene, finally landing on the Black Fox Lady's fragmented soul, which was completely imprisoned in his palm.

He raised the fragment of the soul, his voice clearly resounding throughout the entire arena:

"Ladies and gentlemen, today I will take this opportunity to use this fang as an example to explain in detail the characteristics of creatures from outside the circle."

“Beings outside the circle are not ordinary beings of flesh and blood. Their essence is a product of the ‘heart,’ formed from the convergence and evolution of negative emotions, evil thoughts, and prejudices in the world. Therefore, ordinary physical attacks, and even most types of demonic power and magic, have little effect on them, and may even be used and assimilated by them.”

"However, everything in the universe has its counterpart. Targeting its 'mind' nature, spiritual, mental, and special supernatural powers and spells that directly point to the heart are very effective against it."

Qin Chuan's words seemed to carry a certain Daoist charm, causing all the powerful figures present to listen attentively and ponder deeply.

"Based on this characteristic, I have devoted myself to research in recent years and created a series of Taoist magic and supernatural powers specifically for creatures outside the circle, including methods of identification, protection, imprisonment, and even extermination."

Qin Chuan continued, and his words immediately drew a chorus of low gasps and enthusiastic stares!

These methods are undoubtedly invaluable treasures for dealing with potential future crises!

"However, passive defense is not a long-term solution."

Qin Chuan changed the subject, his tone becoming serious and strategic:

"The area outside the circle is vast and treacherous, the enemy is in the shadows while we are in the light. Rather than waiting for them to infiltrate and attack again at any time, it's better to..."

His sharp gaze swept across the entire room: "We will take the initiative!"

"I propose that we gather the elite forces of both races to form a joint exploration legion and expand into the unknown beyond the circle! We should establish forward fortresses, clarify the situation outside the circle, gradually compress the living space of creatures outside the circle, and form a strategic buffer zone!"

"In this way, if a major war is unavoidable in the future, the battlefield will be pushed outside the circle! This will minimize the suffering of those within the circle and protect our homeland!"

"I call this plan the 'Breaking Through the Origin Plan'!"

The words "Breaking Through the Origin" resounded like thunder in the hearts of every powerful individual!

After a brief silence, Wang Quanba Ye stepped forward first from the Dao Alliance camp, his voice firm and powerful: "Dao Alliance, second this!"

On the Demon Alliance's side, Tu Shan Honghong spoke without hesitation, her clear and firm voice ringing out:

"Tu Shan, I second that!"

"Western Regions, second that!" Fan Yunfei followed closely behind.

"Beishan, I second that!" Shi Kuan's voice boomed.

"Southern Kingdom, second this!" Huan Du Qingtian and Huan Du Xingzhen, the couple, also spoke at the same time.

The four demon emperors and the leader of the Dao Alliance all declared that the Breaking Yuan Plan was unanimously approved!

With a shared external threat and ambitious strategic goals, the details of the terms and conditions between the two groups, which had previously had some minor disagreements, were now being discussed with unusual ease.

Both sides demonstrated unprecedented sincerity and inclusiveness, and a series of laws and agreements concerning peaceful coexistence, resource allocation, and joint action between the two groups were signed and passed at an astonishing speed!

During this process, the Black Fox Queen's divided soul, imprisoned in Qin Chuan's palm and used as a "teaching sample" and "negative example," could only watch helplessly as she became a pawn in his scheme.

Not only did she fail to disrupt the peace talks, but she also fostered a stronger alliance between the two races, and even became a living prop for the other side to spread knowledge from outside their circle!

The distorted phantom trembled violently, radiating extreme resentment, venom, and rage, yet it couldn't even self-destruct to split its soul or prevent the information from leaking. It was truly furious, yet utterly helpless.

The final outcome can only be determined after the meeting, when Qin Chuan will take her back for detailed "study." All the information she knows about the outside world and the true form of the Black Fox Queen will become the most valuable source of information for the first batch of pioneers of the Breaking Yuan Project.

On Qingyun Peak, the rosy glow grew ever more brilliant, illuminating a brand new chapter in the history of the human and demon races—an era of working together and proactively facing unknown challenges from beyond the circle, which officially began.

Chapter 56: Each has its own stance, and there is nothing wrong with that.

A wave of reconciliation between the two races swept across the land. In front of the offices set up by the Demon Alliance and the Dao Alliance, the lines for obtaining "cross-border" passports stretched like a long dragon and grew day by day.

Between the once distinct human towns and demon territories, shops began to appear displaying specialties from both regions, filling the air with the sweet aroma of human pastries and the exotic scents of demon forest produce.

Some audacious demon physicians even opened clinics in human settlements. Though small in size, they were adorned with eye-catching banners, attracting many curious yet apprehensive patients with their unique demonic healing techniques.

Of course, if a violent conflict occurs, the newly formed "Peace Inspectors," composed of experts from both races, will arrive swiftly to handle the situation. After a brief interplay of magical and demonic power, they can always manage to maintain a semblance of order.

However, centuries of estrangement and deep-seated conflicts of interest cannot be completely eliminated by a single alliance.

Aside from those heinous incidents that require the intervention of the Ombudsman and result in bloodshed, there are many more conflicts that are like underground currents, difficult to judge simply as right or wrong, which silently erode the newly established framework of peace.

The usurpation saga of the young prince of the Southern Kingdom is one such example.

He secretly fanned the flames, attempting to exploit the fear of some conservative demons towards the increasingly open world to incite a rebellion. Little did he know that, with Qin Chuan's reminder, the Poison Queen Huan Du Xing Zhen and the Demon Emperor Huan Du Qing Tian had already laid a trap.

Huan Du Xingzhen enjoys extremely high prestige among the people of the Southern Kingdom, even surpassing that of the Poison King. Her safe return is a reassuring sign.

The young prince's conspiracy had barely begun, before it was extinguished with swift and decisive action, failing to even cause a ripple in the land.

This left the young prince bewildered until his death: why his meticulously planned scheme had been exposed so quickly and so thoroughly.

Compared to such obvious internal rebellions that can be suppressed by force, the frictions that are deeply rooted in the two races' ways of life and fundamental interests are the real headaches.

Among them, the conflict between the Moon Cry Clan, who guard the ancient forest, and the human woodcutters who make a living by logging, is the most typical and most intractable problem.

The Moon Cry Clan is an ancient tree spirit clan, born to live in symbiosis with the forest. Their skin breathes the mist of the forest, their blood flows with the sap of trees, and they regard protecting every blade of grass and every tree as their own life. The withering of every leaf touches their heartstrings.

Meanwhile, the human woodcutters in the villages at the foot of the mountain have been wielding axes and chisels for generations, relying on cutting down trees to earn meager amounts of money and essential rice to support their families and continue their lineage.

Both sides were fighting for the most basic survival, yet their positions were as diametrically opposed as heaven and earth, but neither could be blamed, each with its own sorrow and perseverance.

The matter was reported up the chain of command to the higher-ups of both clans. Even Wang Quanba and Tu Shan Honghong found it extremely troublesome. No matter which side they favored, it could instantly ignite the other side's resentment and anger, destroying this hard-won and fragile peace.

Left with no other choice, they had to send someone to urgently request Qin Chuan to make a decision personally.

This seemingly trivial and insignificant "little thing" actually attracted countless pairs of eyes that were secretly observing.

Many forces in both the human and demon realms are watching closely, wanting to see what stance this "half-master," who single-handedly promoted the peace process and is highly respected by the leaders of both sides, will take when faced with this sharp conflict involving fundamental survival resources, and what wisdom he will display.

Qin Chuan did not delay. Upon receiving the news, he immediately set off, riding the wind, heading straight for the ancient forest where the Moon Cry Clan lived.

As he walked slowly into the depths of the woods, he happened to witness a tense standoff.

Sunlight filters through layers of dense foliage, casting dappled, fragmented light.

A young girl, dressed in a light green cross-collar right-fastening top and a pale yellow long skirt embroidered with intricate leaf patterns, stood with her arms outstretched, stubbornly facing a group of human woodcutters who held gleaming axes and saws and whose faces were unfriendly and full of impatience.

Her face was beautiful and refined, her temperament gentle and graceful, like a forest sprite. At this moment, however, due to extreme tension and urgency, her fair and jade-like cheeks were flushed with a captivating blush. She was none other than Yue Tixia, the daughter of the Yue Ti clan chief.

"Everyone...please...please leave, okay? I'm begging you..."

Yue Tixia's voice was as gentle as a breeze through the forest, carrying a slight tremor and a deep plea:

“These trees…they are not mindless, lifeless things; they are living beings, they feel pain, they cry…they are our family members whom the Mooncrying Clan has protected for generations…Please, please, stop cutting them down…”

Her attitude was sincere, even almost humble. Her green eyes were misty with tears, and she had none of the arrogance and ferocity often seen in demons. She was so gentle that it was heartbreaking.

The woodcutters looked at each other, their faces showing a mixture of distress and frustration.

Most of them are rough and tough men who spend their lives in the mountains and forests, with dark skin and rough hands.

"Young lady, it's not that we're being unreasonable! We're pushing you too far! My whole family has five or six mouths to feed, and we're counting on selling this firewood to get some rice to cook!"

The lead woodcutter, a middle-aged man with a weathered face and deep wrinkles, sighed and responded in a gruff voice, his tone filled with weariness and helplessness under the weight of life's burdens:

"If we don't cut down the trees, are you expecting us to starve? The harvest from the fields isn't enough to eat! You demons have long lifespans and great supernatural powers, so you might be able to live on dew and wind, but we ordinary mortals need to eat to survive!"

"Isn't...is there really no other way? There must be...there must be another way to survive..."

Yue Tixia's eyes reddened with anxiety, and glistening tears welled up in them. She tried desperately to think of a solution, her frail shoulders trembling slightly, but she couldn't come up with anything that could satisfy both sides. She could only repeat her pale and powerless words in vain:

"But...but the trees...they really can't be cut down anymore...this forest is getting thinner and thinner..."

"What is this! It's utterly cowardly!"

Hidden in the shadows, within the dense canopy of trees, the Moon Cry Clan Chief, whose figure was completely concealed, felt a surge of anger. He thought his daughter was too weak and had lost the dignity of the Moon Cry Clan; it was like casting pearls before swine.

Her patience was wearing thin, and she was preparing to reveal her true form as a tree demon, unleashing the might of a thousand-year-old demon to completely scare away these noisy, greedy human woodcutters and eliminate any future trouble.

Just before the demonic power was about to surge forth, a calm yet crystal-clear voice, like a gentle stream flowing through the tense and sweltering air, pierced through:

"Please be patient, everyone."

The voice wasn't loud, yet it strangely drowned out the commotion at the scene and reached the ears of every living being.

Everyone instinctively looked in the direction of the sound and saw a tall man in a simple blue shirt standing quietly under an ancient tree not far away.