Chinese animation: Starting with Bad Guys

Both of them were Xuehuang's most trusted right-hand men and held extremely high prestige among the elders.

However, Yuan Zheng's cultivation had reached the level of the strongest Nebula Body, making him the most powerful among the elders, and his status was slightly higher than that of Gui Gu.

The elders were filled with doubt and unease. Under the protection of the Snow Queen, the Holy Realm had enjoyed countless years of peace and tranquility, and there were rarely any major events that required the Snow Queen to personally convene all the core elders for discussion.

This summons must be of great importance.

Under the inquiring and awe-inspiring gazes of the crowd, Xuehuang's ethereal and melodious voice rang out. That voice seemed to possess the power to cleanse the soul, dispelling all gloom and evil, and bringing an involuntary peace to the listener's heart.

"I have summoned you elders today because I have received a distress message from the Phoenix Clan of the Underworld in the Fifth Parallel Universe."

She didn't elaborate, but directly relayed the key points of the information from the Phoenix Clan in concise and clear language.

In the Phoenix Clan's clearly embellished and subjective account, the events are portrayed as follows:

The wolf clan, inherently bloodthirsty and devoted to darkness and violence, has resurfaced, giving rise to an extremely cruel and tyrannical Nebula-type supreme being who calls himself "Hades".

This Hades intends to enslave the entire fifth parallel universe with absolute force and the laws of darkness, and to implement his reign of terror.

As representatives of the underworld who uphold the ideals of "love and light," the Phoenix Clan, in the name of "justice" and "peace," united with other freedom-loving races in the underworld to form a coalition army to fight against the tyranny of the King of the Underworld.

Unfortunately, Hades' power was too great, and the allied forces ultimately failed, with almost the entire army wiped out. Only Marshal Phoenix survived by chance thanks to his extraordinary strength.

Now, the Phoenix Clan is worried that Hades will carry out a bloody purge and revenge after his victory.

Therefore, as the seven parallel universes were about to enter a connection cycle that occurred once every 100,000 years, they tried every means to contact the Snow Queen and earnestly requested the Holy Realm to allow them to migrate to the Holy Realm as a whole after the parallel universes were connected, seeking the Snow Queen's protection, based on their shared belief in "love".

Upon hearing the details of the matter, the elders immediately began to whisper among themselves, their faces showing surprise and worry.

The bloodthirsty nature of the wolf clan, ingrained in their very bones, and the potential threat it poses are no secret among the high-ranking members of the Holy Realm, and are also recorded in ancient texts.

Now, the wolf clan has not only reappeared in the world, but has also given birth to a Nebula Body Supreme Powerhouse who can rival Snow Queen and Yuan Zheng. Moreover, their style of doing things is described as so vicious and cruel. This is undoubtedly an extremely severe challenge and bad news for the Holy Realm, which has always pursued and maintained love and light.

All the elders wore solemn expressions, exchanging worried glances.

Although the Holy Realm is absolutely safe with the invincible Snow Queen in charge, other parallel universes, especially the fifth parallel universe which is about to face the direct threat of Hades' iron hooves, are likely to face a bloody storm and widespread destruction.

Elder Guigu's face also showed the same worry as the other elders, his brows furrowed, as if he was extremely heartbroken about the situation in the underworld.

However, deep within his lowered eyes, behind those seemingly cloudy pupils, a fleeting, extremely subtle glint flashed, like a viper flicking its tongue, before being perfectly concealed, and he returned to his compassionate and merciful demeanor.

The Snow Queen listened quietly to the elders' hushed discussion. In governing the Holy Realm, she always valued collective wisdom, was good at listening to opinions from all sides, and never made decisions unilaterally.

Her clear gaze slowly swept over each elder, giving them ample space to express themselves.

After careful deliberation, the elders gradually reached a preliminary consensus.

The upright and unyielding Yuan Zheng took the first step forward and said in a deep voice that echoed throughout the hall:

"Snow Queen, in my opinion, the Phoenix Clan has suffered greatly in resisting the tyranny of darkness, and their plight is truly pitiful. Our Holy Realm has always upheld the ideals of love and tolerance, and is a sanctuary for all those who yearn for the light. For both reason and emotion, we should open our arms and accept them."

Another senior elder immediately echoed:

"Elder Yuanzheng is absolutely right. As for that Hades, as long as his dark rule does not spread to other parallel universes and he has not actively invaded the innocent, we do not have sufficient reason to cross the line and launch a military campaign. After all, each parallel universe has its own unique laws of operation and destiny, and forcibly intervening is probably not a good strategy."

This relatively conservative suggestion, which focused on defense and self-preservation, was endorsed by most of the elders present.

While they deeply sympathized with the Phoenix Clan's plight and were willing to offer refuge, they were also well aware of the enormous risks and controversies involved in rashly intervening in the internal affairs of other universes, especially in disputes involving another Nebula-type supreme being.

"The thoughts of the elders are exactly what I think. Love can not only embrace all suffering, but also resolve the deepest hatred in the world. I believe that as long as we persevere in sowing the seeds of love and light, one day darkness and violence will completely disappear from all parallel universes."

Upon hearing this, the Snow Queen's exquisitely beautiful figure, faintly visible beneath the veil, seemed to reveal a hint of a relieved smile. Her ethereal voice rang out once more, carrying a comforting power:

"Therefore, the Phoenix Clan is permitted to relocate to the designated area of ​​the Holy Realm on the day the universe is connected. Elder Yuanzheng, you are responsible for handling the arrangements."

"I will obey the Snow Queen's decree."

Yuan Zheng bowed and accepted the order.

The meeting concluded, and the elders, with varying emotions, bowed and left the magnificent Snow Emperor Hall one by one.

Because of his upright and unyielding personality, Yuan Zheng had only superficial personal relationships with the other elders. As soon as the meeting ended, he strode away and his figure quickly disappeared into the light and shadow outside the hall.

Guigu, as always, was surrounded by a group of elders who were either close to him or who wanted to curry favor with him.

Surrounded by people, some discussing the previous topic, others chatting casually, they laughed and talked in a harmonious atmosphere as he slowly walked out of the palace, like stars surrounding the moon.

However, when Guigu returned to his simple residence in a secluded corner of the imperial city, he waved to dismiss all his servants and disciples.

The kind smile that had become almost a trademark on his face over tens of thousands of years vanished instantly, as if it had never existed.

Instead, a deep gloom and cold calculation emerged, and the person's entire demeanor underwent a dramatic change.

He walked slowly to the window and gazed at the seemingly eternal, pure, and breathtakingly beautiful snow and ice scenery of the Holy Realm outside.

His eyes, however, flashed with a chilling glint that seemed completely out of place, a glint capable of freezing the soul. He muttered to himself, his voice hoarse and icy, a stark contrast to his previous gentle demeanor in the hall:

"Pluto... Heh, even a chaotic place like the fifth parallel universe can give birth to a new nebula? Heh, interesting... Perhaps, this is a perfect opportunity for me..."

In the shadows, a cold and chilling smile curved his lips, radiating an aura of conspiracy.

Chapter 15 might be able to withstand a blow?

The Underworld, the core settlement of the wolf clan.

The night was as dark as ink, yet it could not conceal the growing vitality of this land.

On what was once a barren land, now stand rugged and sturdy buildings, with specks of energy shimmering in the night, like stars fallen to earth, reflecting the agile figures of the wolf warriors coming and going.

An unprecedented vibrant atmosphere permeated the air, a sign of the return of hope and order.

Phoenix's resilience far exceeded Qin Chuan's initial expectations; she did not dwell for long on the sorrow and self-pity of being driven out of her tribe.

Instead, it was like a seed cast into the fertile soil of the underworld, which, after a brief period of gloom, sprouted at an astonishing speed and faced the wind and rain.

She knew better than anyone that in this land that only believed in the law of strength, tears and lamentations were the most useless things, and she had to rebuild the foundation of her existence with her own hands.

Unwilling to remain a guest who received special treatment and was quietly supported within the wolf clan's territory, Phoenix took the initiative to seek out Qin Chuan.

She stood before him, her posture upright, her gaze clear and unwavering, asking him to grant her responsibilities so that she could do what she could.

She refused to become anyone's vassal, not even the king who ruled the underworld.

Seeing her so independent and self-reliant, a hint of undisguised admiration flashed in Qin Chuan's deep eyes.

He has always admired this kind of integrity that does not depend on others, which coincides with his own beliefs.

He didn't say much, but simply nodded slightly, then greeted the Lion King, who was in charge of all affairs in the underworld, and asked him to make arrangements as appropriate.

Despite his rugged and fierce appearance, the Lion King is actually meticulous and thorough. Otherwise, he would not have been able to be trusted by Qin Chuan and manage the complex affairs of the vast underworld so well.

After a moment's thought, he assigned Phoenix to Qin Chuan's side, to serve as a personal chief secretary, responsible for handling Hades' daily paperwork, transmitting core orders, organizing information from all sides, and coordinating itineraries—tasks that were both trivial and crucial.

This arrangement was perfectly timed and extremely subtle.

It not only fulfilled the phoenix's desire to prove her worth and participate in the affairs of the underworld, but also put her intelligence and abilities to the most crucial position.

From then on, Phoenix and Qin Chuan spent almost every day together, inseparable.

In dealing with mountains of files and instructions concerning the future of the underworld, Phoenix's astonishing intelligence, meticulous thinking, and efficiency repeatedly impressed Qin Chuan.

And through those cold, rigorous words and seemingly ruthless decisions, she could clearly sense Qin Chuan's deep concern for the people of the underworld, his long-term plans, and his heavy responsibility hidden beneath his cold and decisive exterior.

As their cooperation grew more and more seamless, the two could understand each other with just a glance, and even a brief silence was enough for them to read each other's thoughts.

That indescribable feeling quietly grew during the breaks from busy official duties and in silent companionship, like a flower blooming in the still of the night.

Qin Chuan's actions are always swift and decisive, like thunder breaking through the sky, and he dislikes roundabout ways.

On a night when the moonlight was exceptionally bright and the night breeze carried a touch of tenderness, the two finished processing the last official document of the day and stood side by side on the highest cliff of the Wolf Clan's sacred land, gazing at the vast starry sky of the Underworld, which appeared exceptionally magnificent due to the surge of energy.

Qin Chuan turned around, his gaze as deep as the abyss beneath his feet, looking straight at Phoenix. Without any preamble, he directly and frankly revealed his true feelings.

His words were concise yet carried immense weight; they were an acknowledgment, an invitation, and an unquestionable promise.

Phoenix gazed at him, the bright moonlight rippling in her eyes with a gentle yet resolute light.

She had long been captivated by this powerful, complex man who carried the future of the entire underworld. At this moment, she felt only fulfillment and, without the slightest hesitation, gently placed her hand into his warm and strong palm.

Everything fell into place naturally, and their relationship entered a completely new phase.

Phoenix's identity is no longer just that of the highly respected chief secretary of Hades, but has become Hades' wife, a position that is tacitly acknowledged and sincerely recognized by everyone in the underworld.

Her status was elevated by Qin Chuan's affection and respect, and further solidified by her growing charm, wisdom, and ability.

Shortly after the two got together, the long-awaited first Underworld Martial Arts Tournament was finally held in the newly built giant martial arts arena in the heart of the Wolf Clan.

This arena, forged from obsidian and hell iron, is magnificent and can accommodate tens of thousands of spectators.

Just as Qin Chuan had previously decreed, the final rankings of this martial arts tournament will directly determine the division of territories and the allocation of core resources for each race in the Underworld over the next century, which can be said to be related to the rise and fall of races and their survival.

Therefore, almost every race in the underworld that had a name sent their strongest warriors to participate, and the energy in the arena surged, creating an unprecedentedly enthusiastic atmosphere.

Having previously established his authority by using the Xuanming Nebula Thunder technique, the King of the Underworld's prestige was now supreme and unshakable.

Throughout the martial arts tournament, despite the fierce fighting, the event remained orderly, with no one daring to openly challenge the rules or cause trouble.

Of course, the Phoenix Clan is the only exception.

They were determined to leave and no longer considered themselves members of the Underworld. They were just waiting for the 100,000-year period to arrive and for the parallel universe passage to open, so that their entire race could migrate to the Seventh Universe and seek refuge with the Snow Queen.

They held the martial arts competition, rankings, and resources within the underworld in utter contempt, leaving their representative seats completely empty, which was particularly glaring.

On the high platform in the center of the martial arts tournament, Qin Chuan and Phoenix sat side by side, looking down at the breathtaking energy collisions and exquisite combat techniques on the arena below.

When the phoenix's gaze inadvertently swept over the empty phoenix clan seats, its eyes dimmed slightly.

Even though she had made a firm choice and found a new and warm home, the resolute and uncompromising severance by her mother's clan still felt like a fine thorn deeply embedded in her heart, bringing a long and profound hidden pain without her noticing.

Qin Chuan keenly noticed her momentary low mood.

Concealed by his wide sleeves, his warm and powerful hand quietly covered her slightly cool hand, holding it firmly yet tenderly, silently conveying strong support and comfort.

Phoenix felt the warmth and power emanating from the palm of her hand, and her heart trembled. The warm current instantly dispelled the gloom.

She turned her head to meet his gaze, a faint yet incredibly genuine smile playing on her lips, a smile that reassured him. A thousand words were left unsaid.

However, in this warm and tender moment, Qin Chuan suddenly frowned, his heart filled with dread.

His extraordinary perception allowed him to clearly detect an extremely subtle, cold, and sinister energy fluctuation, which carried a clear sense of probing and scrutiny.

This energy was cold and malevolent, filled with an aura of decay and depravity, completely at odds with the mainstream energy attributes of the underworld, yet it was so powerful that it was terrifying. It originated from a remote, uninhabited cliff several miles away.

"I'll be right back."

Qin Chuan remained expressionless, whispered something to Phoenix, and gave her a calm and reassuring look.