Ch 47: New Demon Suppression Agency Commander
“Haha, as expected of Big Brother, you are amazing. To be able to withstand Heavenly Thunder with your physical body is absolutely unique in the entire Immortal Cultivation World, unparalleled in the world.” The Ten Thousand Demons King came over with a smile, quickly delivering flattery.
Seeing the expectant look on the Ten Thousand Demons King’s face, Zhou An secretly laughed, thinking this guy must have been a bootlicker in front of the Seven Illusions Demon Master back then.
“How is it? Did you gain any insights?” Zhou An asked in return.
Speaking of cultivation issues, the Ten Thousand Demons King became serious, looking at the dark clouds that had not completely dissipated, and said, “Big Brother shouldn’t just be using his physical body to resist the Heavenly Tribulation. If that’s all, then it’s completely unnecessary. It would be easier to block it with a magic treasure, to avoid injuring yourself. Is Big Brother using the Heavenly Thunder to temper his physical body?”
“That’s right, it’s just as I expected. Heavenly Thunder is the heavens’ test for cultivators, but it is also a reward.” Zhou An said.
“Well, some people have tried this method before, but only body cultivators can do it. Otherwise, upon contact, the body will first turn to ashes. To be honest, Big Brother, I have already cultivated the Demon King Body, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to completely absorb all the Ninth Heavenly Tribulation. I won’t be able to withstand the last three.”
“This Ninth Heavenly Thunder, plus my treasures, I am confident I can get through it, but what about this Heart Devil?” The Ten Thousand Demons King looked at him with a longing gaze.
Zhou An laughed loudly, making the two of them confused. Then, he suddenly released purple-red light from his eyes, and demonic energy surged from his body.
This sudden change surprised both the Ten Thousand Demons King and Hua Wuyue. Demonic energy is a sign of entering the demon path.
Last time, he and Hua Wuyue only used the Yin-Yang Method to decompose and absorb the demonic energy, and it was impossible to control the demonic energy.
Zhou An scanned the two of them and said, “This is what I want to show you today. I have merged with the Heart Devil. I am the Demon.”
“Impossible! The Heart Devil carries the karma descended by the Heavenly Path. If you merge, it’s like letting the Heart Devil invade your Primordial Spirit.” The Ten Thousand Demons King exclaimed, staring with disbelief.
Hua Wuyue also said, “Ancient books record that the Heart Devil is the demonic nature born from one’s own seven emotions and six desires. During the Heavenly Tribulation, the Heavenly Path will integrate karma and evil deeds into the Heart Devil to stimulate it. The heavier the karma, the more dangerous the Heart Devil. Actively merging with the Heart Devil is equivalent to giving up. Have you really merged with the Heart Devil?”
“You just said that the Heart Devil grows out of one’s own seven emotions and six desires. To put it bluntly, the Heart Devil is another self. The sky has day and night, and people are naturally the same. I think resisting the Heart Devil, or suppressing the seven emotions and six desires, is a wrong cultivation method.”
“Merging with the Heart Devil has instead doubled my cultivation. And to do this, the key is to have a clear conscience. This is the real Heart Devil Questioning. If you do something against your will, you will naturally suffer setbacks in this stage of Heart Devil Questioning.”
“Ten Thousand Demons King, your Ninth Heavenly Tribulation should be coming soon. If you can’t resist the Heart Devil at that time, you can try my method. The premise is to have a clear conscience, otherwise, as Wuyue said, merging with the Heart Devil is equivalent to giving up on transcending the tribulation.” Zhou An said.
The Ten Thousand Demons King sighed and said, “Retribution ah, cultivators, whether human or demon, need magic treasures, cultivation methods, and elixirs. How can they avoid competing for resources? If they compete, they will inevitably be stained with endless karma. To have a clear conscience, humph, who in the world can do it? No, Big Brother has done it now.”
Hua Wuyue asked in surprise, “Have you never harmed anyone?”
“Apart from those who seek their own death, I have never actively harmed anyone.” Zhou An said.
“Then where did you get the elixirs, magic treasures, and cultivation methods you need for cultivation? To pass the Sixth Heavenly Tribulation, you must have high-level cultivation methods and at least intermediate Spiritual Treasures, as well as the assistance of some natural treasures and elixirs. You can’t get these without competing.” The Ten Thousand Demons King said.
Zhou An smiled mysteriously and said, “The heavens sent them.”
The Ten Thousand Demons King absolutely didn’t believe it, but Hua Wuyue somewhat believed it. Zhou An entered the Ten Thousand Demons Forest with her and found so many treasures. Others might only encounter such an opportunity once in their lifetime, but he seemed to be able to obtain it casually.
Zhou An smiled and said, “Ten Thousand Demons King, I have a suggestion, would you like to hear it?”
“Big Brother, please speak.” The Ten Thousand Demons King immediately replied.
“Since you can’t have a clear conscience, then make up for your inner self. The Qianyuan Empire is severely plagued by demons and monsters. The Demon Suppression Agency used to only help you catch demons, but did not fully protect the people. I want you to take the position of Demon Suppression Agency Commander to seek blessings for the people of the world. As long as you do enough, the heavens will bestow Gongde, which will also be of great benefit to your tribulation.” Zhou An said.
The Ten Thousand Demons King already knew that Zhou An was the Emperor, and he had mentioned this when he first arrived.
He had already considered it and nodded, saying, “Okay, I’ll listen to Big Brother’s arrangements. Can I really get Gongde?”
Zhou An laughed loudly and said, “I am the Son of Heaven, as long as you make great contributions, I can bestow Gongde upon you.”
Hearing this, the Ten Thousand Demons King was stunned again. This was not something ordinary people could do. Even the Innate Tenth Level big shots who had passed the Ninth Heavenly Tribulation could not have such abilities.
Zhou An released True Dragon Energy, and the Golden Dragon circled and resonated with the Heavenly Path. He looked at him and said, “I am the Son of Heaven. Imperial Edicts can originally attract the Heavenly Path, but the True Dragon Energy of previous emperors was too thin, and the Founding Emperor did not understand this Imperial Authority.
But even if I can confer it, the premise is that you must make great contributions to benefit the people. At that time, I can give you a bestowal.”
These words stunned both the Ten Thousand Demons King and Hua Wuyue. This completely exceeded their cognitive range.
Zhou An put away the True Dragon Energy and said, “If you don’t believe me, Brother, just pretend I didn’t say it.”
“No, I definitely believe what Big Brother says. I will call my subordinates now and follow Big Brother to the Demon Suppression Agency.” The Ten Thousand Demons King would not let go of this opportunity. He really had no other way.
If there were other ways, he could have hidden here for three hundred years. He was so afraid of the Ninth Heavenly Tribulation that he was so eager, plus he originally trusted the Seven Illusions Demon Master extremely. The two could definitely be called true brothers, otherwise the Seven Illusions Demon Master would not have left the method of using the Ethereal Demon Eye in Ten Thousand Demons City in the end.
The Ten Thousand Demons King flew back to the city to summon his subordinates. Hua Wuyue asked, “The Ten Thousand Demons King has a prominent reputation in the Immortal Cultivation World. Will his becoming the Demon Suppression Agency Commander stimulate the Righteous Path?”
“So what? I am the Emperor, not them. Do I need their consent to arrange my own department personnel?” Zhou An said this calmly, but hearing it in Hua Wuyue’s ears shocked her, and her mood could not calm down for a long time.
Sometimes she really suspected that Zhou An had a split personality. Usually, he was like a rogue, looking at her with a lecherous gaze, but sometimes he gave her a sense of aura that made people want to submit.
This feeling was even more obvious after Zhou An completed his tribulation.
More than ten minutes later, the Ten Thousand Demons King flew back. All the Greater Demons in Ten Thousand Demons City followed and flew out. These were all his disciples and grandchildren, and his direct disciples.
“Come here, everyone. This is my Big Brother, the Emperor of the Qianyuan Empire. You must listen to his words, just like you listen to me, understand?” The Ten Thousand Demons King shouted.
These Greater Demons were surprised and looked at each other. The Ten Thousand Demons King’s five disciples were the first to kneel down and shouted in unison, “Greetings, Your Majesty.”
Soon, the other Greater Demons knelt down and saluted. The lowest of these demons were all at Innate First Level, and the five most powerful ones were already at Innate Sixth Level, all preparing to transcend the tribulation.
“Get up, the Ten Thousand Demons King has already told you. Now, go to the Demon Suppression Agency.” Zhou An put on the Great Ancestor Mask and flew towards Qian Capital on his sword, followed by more than a hundred demons.
The Ten Thousand Demons King left with his own line of demons, which surprised the various Demon Kings of the Ten Thousand Demons Forest. The Ten Thousand Demons King had not left for three hundred years, making them all curious about what had happened.