Chinese animation: Starting with Bad Guys

He noticed that Xuan Yizi walked with a steady gait, had a deep gaze, and exuded an aura of wisdom that came from years of experience.

He stepped forward, his armor gleaming coldly in the sunlight, yet he asked humbly in the tone of a junior, "Master Xuan Yizi, you have come from afar. May I ask what brings you here?"

Xuan Yizi nodded slightly and said, "I have been entrusted by the King of the Underworld to represent the Underworld and come to discuss peace with the Snow Queen. I hope to end the war and restore peace to the seven parallel universes."

A hint of surprise flashed in Feng Yao's eyes.

He had just repelled the Lion King's squad that attempted to infiltrate, and now he heard that Hades had sent peace envoys; this turn of events was far too abrupt.

But he was always calm and did not show his doubts. He simply nodded and stepped aside to make way for the Snow Emperor: "I see. Master, please follow me and I will lead you to meet the Snow Emperor."

With Feng Yao, the chief general of the White Tiger Clan, personally leading the way, Xuan Yizi and Miao Tiaojun naturally had no obstacles.

After passing through heavily guarded corridors, they soon arrived at the radiant temple and saw the Snow Queen sitting on her throne.

"Xuan Yizi from the First Parallel Universe pays respects to the Snow Queen."

Xuan Yizi bowed respectfully, his posture neither humble nor arrogant.

"Wow! The Snow Queen was still so beautiful 100,000 years ago! Her aura was simply amazing!"

Miao Tiaojun couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, deeply shocked by Xuehuang's holy and noble temperament, which seemed to gather all the light in the world.

Xuan Yizi didn't waste time with pleasantries and went straight to the point, his voice echoing in the empty temple:

"Snow Queen, I have come here on behalf of the Underworld King, hoping to reach a peace agreement with the Holy Realm. The Underworld and the Holy Realm should cease hostilities, so that the seven parallel universes can return to peace and countless lives can be spared from suffering."

The Snow Queen was compassionate and peace-loving. Upon hearing this, a deep contemplation appeared in her eyes, which were as clear as the vast starry sky.

Just as she was about to speak, a hurried voice, clearly expressing opposition, came from outside the hall:

"Snow Queen! You mustn't!"

Guigu hurriedly entered the hall, his face showing carefully concealed anxiety and worry.

"Snow Queen! Do not believe these words! The wolf clan is inherently bloodthirsty and aggressive; it is ingrained in their very bones! That Underworld King is extremely cunning and ambitious; his so-called peace talks are surely just a delaying tactic!"

He first glared fiercely at Xuan Yizi, his eyes filled with hostility, then turned to Xue Huang, bowed deeply, and spoke with a pained and remorseful tone:

"If Hades is given a chance to breathe, he will surely intensify his invasion of other parallel universes! In order to eliminate future troubles and ensure the long-term stability of all universes, we should press our advantage and completely eradicate the forces of Hades, leaving no stone unturned!"

"Elder Guigu, you are mistaken!"

Xuan Yizi's loud voice immediately rang out, like a morning bell and evening drum, deafening and awakening:

"If, out of concern for what might happen in the future, one were to exterminate an entire race, how would that be any different from the bloodlust you speak of? If the Holy Realm were to launch an attack on another realm in order to protect its so-called absolute safety, how would that be any different from invasion?!"

This resounding rhetorical question, with its clear logic and focus on the essence, pierced through the loopholes in Guigu's words like a sharp sword, leaving him speechless for a moment. His face flushed red, and his white beard trembled slightly with anger. He could only grit his teeth and glare angrily at Xuan Yizi.

"Well said! Master is so cool! He's a genius of logic!"

Miao Tiaojun couldn't help but jump up and clap his hands in approval. The crisp applause sounded particularly abrupt in the silent hall.

Xuan Yizi seized the opportunity to step forward, his gaze earnestly fixed on the throne:

"Snow Queen, once the seeds of hatred are sown, they will only breed more hatred; once the cycle of war begins, it is difficult to extricate oneself. If you and Hades each take a step back, lay down your weapons, and open your hearts, this catastrophe that has affected countless lives can be resolved! Peace is not out of reach!"

Upon hearing this, Xuehuang's holy face showed an expression of agreement. She nodded slightly, seemingly moved by these words full of wisdom and benevolence.

Seeing this, Guigu was greatly alarmed and rushed forward, almost throwing himself beneath the throne, shouting urgently:

"Snow Queen! We must not fall for his trick! I have received definite intelligence that the Underworld is eyeing the Sixth Parallel Universe! It contains an immense amount of alien energy, and the Baboo family, who possess this energy, are inherently kind and utterly defenseless! To Hades, this is nothing short of an easy target! He will never give up!"

To increase his persuasiveness, Guigu changed the subject, his sharp gaze fixed on the silent Feng Yao to the side:

"Moreover, just now, General Feng Yao fought against an elite squad from the Underworld that had infiltrated the heart of my Holy Realm! What does this mean? It means that the Underworld King is still determined to destroy us! They pretend to negotiate while secretly sending elites to infiltrate us. Their intentions are despicable! If it weren't for General Feng Yao's exceptional strength and swift reaction, the core of my Holy Realm would probably have already been killed!"

Xuehuang's gaze then turned to Fengyao, as if seeking confirmation.

Feng Yao stepped forward, his posture as upright as a pine tree. He reported truthfully, his words carefully chosen:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this humble general did indeed encounter a Netherworld squad led by the Lion King near the forbidden area. They were few in number and acted stealthily. From this humble general's observation, they did not seem to be there for a large-scale invasion or destruction; their modus operandi was more like a targeted infiltration or reconnaissance."

He chose relatively objective wording and did not pander to Guiguzi's embellishments.

"Not only that!"

Guigu didn't give Feng Yao a chance to finish speaking, interrupting him directly and continuing to interpret the so-called "secret report" in an exaggerated tone:

"I've also received top-secret information that the Underworld is secretly building an unprecedentedly massive expeditionary warship fleet! This is undoubtedly a final preparation for invading other parallel universes! Once Hades obtains the massive alien energy of the Baboo family in Universe Six, the construction speed of this terrifying fleet will increase exponentially!"

His delivery was vivid and expressive, every sentence revolving around the theme of war, depicting the threat posed by Hades in a way that was as if the end of the world was imminent:

"Snow Queen, by then, our Holy Realm will be in grave danger! All peace-loving races will be plunged into misery! The only way now is to take advantage of the fact that they have not yet gained power and there may still be internal divisions, and send a large force to invade the Underworld with overwhelming force, and completely annihilate the Underworld King and his henchmen. Only then can we bring true and lasting peace to all parallel universes!"

Guiguzi's shouts echoed in the hall, full of inflammatory rhetoric.

After listening to Guigu's eloquent speech, Xuehuang slowly rose from her throne, which was filled with radiant light. Her holy radiance spread out as if it were a tangible thing, making her appear even more sublime and distant.

Her gaze swept over the crowd with a calm yet powerful intensity, and her ethereal yet resolute voice, carrying a comforting strength, echoed clearly throughout the temple:

"I have made my decision."

Guigu was overjoyed, and he could hardly contain his smugness, thinking that Xuehuang had finally been persuaded by the "terrible prospect" he had described.

However, Xuehuang's next words instantly froze the expression on his face, as if he were encased in ice:

"By imperial decree, the Holy Realm and the Underworld shall cease hostilities immediately."

"Snow Queen! Think twice! This move is tantamount to letting a tiger return to the mountain!"

Guigu could no longer maintain his composure and cried out in alarm.

Xuehuang gently raised her hand, stopping Guigu from saying anything more.

She looked at this elder, who had always been the strongest advocate for war, her tone calm yet carrying a hint of sigh and insight:

“Guigu, you have assisted me for many years and made great contributions. However, your biggest problem is that you are not broad-minded enough, you are too concerned about short-term gains and losses, and you are used to assuming that everyone is an enemy, putting the world under the shadow of suspicion.”

Guigu was seething with rage, but tears instantly streamed down his face, his acting skills reaching a pinnacle. He pounded his chest and stamped his feet, crying out in a sorrowful voice:

"Snow Queen! I... I did all this for the White Tiger Clan, for the Holy Realm, and for the safety of all parallel universes! My sincerity is as clear as day! That Underworld King's wolfish ambitions are obvious. If he is not eliminated today, he will surely become a great threat in the future! He will definitely invade other parallel universes! By then, it will be too late to regret!"

Miao Tiaojun, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it anymore. This old guy was too good at distorting the truth and putting on a crying show!

A surge of passion rushed to his head, and without caring about the occasion, he pulled out a gleaming kitchen knife from who-knows-where.

Then, in a flash, he leaped to Guigu's side, brandishing a knife against his neck, mimicking Guigu's logic, and loudly questioned:

"Hey, old man, if you're going to talk like that, I think you'll one day become a threat to my life! Look how agitated you are now, you might retaliate against me for what happened today! So, should I just 'cut you up' now, just in case, based on the principle of 'prevention is better than cure'? Try applying this theory to yourself and see what happens."

"You...! How dare you! What kind of behavior is this!"

Guigu was so angry at the unruly little fat boy that he trembled all over. A murderous intent surged into his heart, and he wished he could immediately smash the troublesome little fat boy into mincemeat.

But under Xuehuang's gaze, he could only swallow his anger and stare at Miao Tiaojun with his sinister eyes, expressing his boundless resentment and malice.

Watching this somewhat comical yet thought-provoking scene, the Snow Queen shook her head slightly; her resolve was as firm as a rock.

"Guigu, there's no need for further words. We exist in this world for love. Those whose hearts are filled with love have nothing to fear and can resolve all hatred. Violence begets violence, and hatred will only go on forever."

She turned to Xuan Yizi, a solemn expression on her exquisite face:

"Master Xuan Yizi, please reply to the King of the Underworld: the Holy Realm is willing to negotiate peace with the Underworld. You can coordinate the specific details, select a location, and discuss a peace plan together."

"The Snow Emperor is wise! His compassionate heart will surely move heaven and earth!"

Xuan Yizi bowed deeply, his tone filled with sincere admiration.

A catastrophe that could have swept across seven parallel universes and caused even more suffering seems to have finally ushered in a ray of peace thanks to the Snow Queen's wise and compassionate decision.

Inside the temple, the radiance remained, as if foreshadowing the unfolding of a different path.

Chapter 43 The Coffin of Xuanming

Seeing that Xuehuang was determined to negotiate and the die was cast, Guigu's hands, which were hanging in his wide sleeves, unconsciously clenched, his nails digging deep into his palms.

A fleeting glint of malice flashed in his eyes, like a venomous snake slithering through the grass, but the instant he looked up, his face instantly transformed into one of sudden realization and resignation, a change of expression so swift it was astonishing.

He stepped forward and bowed deeply to the Snow Queen, who radiated a soft glow on her throne, his tone so sincere it was almost palpable:

"The Snow Emperor's Holy Instructions are truly like a morning bell and evening drum, a sudden awakening, enlightening this old minister! Upon careful reflection, I realize that I was too obsessed with the gains and losses of a single city or battle, and blinded by the flames of war, almost ruining His Majesty the Snow Emperor's grand plan for peace, and almost becoming a sinner of the Holy Realm!"

His voice choked with emotion, as if he were truly moved by remorse. "Now that I think about it carefully, the only way to save the millions of beings in these seven parallel universes is to lay down our arms, cease hostilities, and negotiate peace! This old minister is ashamed, truly ashamed!"

The Snow Queen sat serenely amidst the holy light. Seeing that this elder, who was always the most stubborn and forceful, had been awakened by her words, a hint of relief appeared on her ethereal and beautiful face. Her gentle voice echoed in the hall:

"It is a blessing for the Holy Realm and a boon for all living beings in the universe that Elder Guigu was able to understand this principle and set aside past grievances. Peace is ultimately what everyone desires."

"Your teachings are truly invaluable, and I will remember them forever."

Guigu responded respectfully, adopting an extremely humble posture.

Then, his tone subtly shifted, and a look of deep concern appeared on his face, as if he were considering the future of the Holy Realm:

"However, while one should not harbor thoughts of harming others, one should not be without the heart to guard against them."

"The landscape of the seven parallel universes has changed dramatically. Hades now holds the foundation of the fifth parallel universe, and his sphere of influence is not to be underestimated. The Cloud Bat Legion of the fourth parallel universe, led by Night Owl, has defected and joined the Underworld, making it even more powerful. Looking at the third parallel universe, the Whale Shark Clan has also submitted and is providing it with vast resources."

He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall, and began to analyze the situation, his tone gradually becoming serious:

"The forces under Hades are expanding extremely rapidly, and they have already become a force to be reckoned with! If Hades' power is consolidated in the future, his ambitions will rekindle, and he will change his mind frequently, blatantly tearing up this agreement. At that time, our Holy Realm will be caught completely off guard. How will we cope? The consequences will be unimaginable!"

After successfully arousing the Snow Queen and everyone in the palace's concerns about potential risks, he finally revealed his true intentions:

"Therefore, in order to safeguard the results of the peace talks and protect the safety of the Holy Realm, this old minister humbly requests the Snow Emperor's permission to travel to the Sixth Parallel Universe and borrow from the Baboo family a secret treasure that is sufficient to restrain the Hades' ambitions: the Coffin of the Mysterious Netherworld!"

"The Coffin of the Mysterious Netherworld?"

Xuehuang frowned slightly. Despite her extensive knowledge, she had never heard of this object in any books or legends.

"You may not know this, but it is a closely guarded secret passed down through generations of the Baboo family, and few outsiders know about it."

Guigu had already prepared his explanation, and he explained with a solemn expression, as if he himself had gone to great lengths to discover this secret:

"Before their lives came to an end, the leaders of the Baboo family would pour their pure and immense supernatural energy into this coffin without reservation. Over countless years and through the accumulation of countless leaders, the supernatural energy contained within the coffin has reached an unbelievable and immeasurable level!"

He paused deliberately, allowing everyone to process this astonishing information, before emphatically revealing the key point:

"It is said that this coffin possesses supreme power sufficient to seal even the strongest Nebula Body cultivator! If we can obtain this treasure, we can form a strategic deterrent to deal with any possible betrayal by Hades in the future! In this way, our Holy Realm can either advance to promote peace talks or retreat to ensure safety, thus truly standing in an invincible position!"

This so-called "treasure passed down through generations" is, of course, a colossal lie fabricated by Guiguzi.

His true purpose was to travel to the sixth parallel universe and forcibly plunder the enormous alien energy of the Baboo family in order to refine the "Mysterious Coffin" that he envisioned as being able to seal away nebula-body supreme beings like the Snow Emperor and the Underworld King!

This plan kills two birds with one stone: it can frame the underworld, completely igniting an irreconcilable conflict between the Snow Queen and the King of the Underworld, and it can also prepare an ultimate weapon for oneself.