The Ancestor of All Demons

Deng Yin led three hundred thousand Blood God's sons to launch a full-scale assault as blood flooded Tai Mountain, only to return defeated; nearly one-third of the Blood Sea was consumed by the Taiyi Formation, and Deng Yin himself was captured and trapped inside the seven-colored lotus pod by the Giant Wood God. Sand God Boy was also suppressed and captured by the mountain.

Princess of Stone God returned to the Star Constellations Sea with the remaining one hundred thousand Blood God's sons, and the group of demons felt dispirited, silent one by one.

Jiulei God was deeply worried and asked Princess of Stone God what to do next, what method to use to rescue Deng Yin: "I observed that the purple Lotus Platform is not a solid structure, and those nine lions are condensed from Divine Talisman Light Energy. Can we think of a way to infiltrate secretly or use a feint to the east and attack in the west?"

The old Red Lotus Demon speculated: "I suspect that Blood God would not be so easily trapped by them, there must be a reason for it." As he spoke, he glanced at Princess of Stone God.

The Red Corpse God Monarch knew that Deng Yin seemingly had a plan with Princess of Stone God, but did not know the specific content: "Could this have been agreed upon by Brother Deng with you beforehand?"

Princess of Stone God nodded lightly: "That old Giant Wood has already cultivated the Golden Immortal Position, it's almost impossible to destroy him. You also saw his mana this time, even with a fight of four against one, he still captured Sand Daoist. This was indeed beyond our expectations, but Deng's voluntary capture was indeed pre-planned by us, and it's also the only way to completely solve the issue with the old Giant Wood."

After hearing this, the three old demons stopped asking. Some things cannot be completely spoken out; speaking them creates cause and effect and might be calculated by the enemy.

Except for Princess of Stone God, no one knew the real plan of the two, and several leaders stopped pursuing. Princess of Stone God announced her retreat, spat out a large amount of Blood Qi in the underground Demon Palace to form a Blood Pool, then retreated beside the Blood Pool for practices, with the other three old demons, along with Master Xiao Yue and Sikong Zhan, maintaining order together.

To prevent the Blood God's sons from rebelling or dispersing their Demon Heart and will, one hundred thousand demons were divided into five groups, each led and restrained by five leaders.

The Star Constellations Sea became quiet again, as if nothing had happened.

Meanwhile, the Giant Wood God was quite pleased because he captured Deng Yin and Sand God Boy, continuing to lead the Divine Generals to sweep away the haze around Tai Mountain, removing the dirty Blood Qi, and then sent back the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.

This blood flood of Tai Mountain led to the death of many birds and plants on Tai Mountain; the Giant Wood God released a large amount of green life energy, promoting rapid growth and regeneration among vegetation, and within a month, Tai Mountain was again lush, green, and shaded by giant trees.

He sealed Deng Yin in the Furnace of Eight Trigrams, burning him with Civil and Martial Fire, intending to destroy him, but having practiced the complete "Blood God Scripture" and cooperated with Princess of Stone God in practicing the "Blood Demon Scripture," Deng Yin had already acquired the body of an Undying and Undying Great Demon God, he could only restrain his actions, but could not completely eliminate him.

The Giant Wood God knew this and frightened Deng Yin, saying he would open the Heavenly Gate, send him to the Spiritual Space Immortal Realm, chained to the North Pole Exorcism Institute, then personally handed over to the five Demon Emperor.

Deng Yin was slightly afraid, thinking that the five Demon Emperors, second only to the Great Emperor of the Purple Tenuity, were the leaders of the Taoist System's Demon Path, specially governing and restraining the demons of the three realms, certainly possessing means to deal with demons, possibly capable of truly eliminating him.

Thus, his tone softened, and being refined by the Giant Wood God for a period, he changed his statement, saying that he was originally a direct descendant of the Mysterious Sect, cultivating the "Nine Heavens Mysterious Scripture," a Mysterious Sect's Great Technique of the Heavenly System, as practiced by Guang Chengzi and the Yellow Emperor among others.

However, he disliked constraints, didn't want to ascend to become an Immortal, being an eagle-dog of the Heavenly God, hence remained in the Lower Realm...

Deng Yin got trapped in the Taiyi Immortal Formation this time, firstly because the formation was indeed powerful, its various capabilities far exceeded his prior expectations, and secondly because he did it intentionally, deliberately staying close to the Giant Wood God, inciting rebellion against heaven's rule.

Step by step, he expressed his difficulties, saying he originally didn't want to be enemies with the Giant Wood God, but since the celestial catastrophe is coming, where the world's Spiritual Energy is depleting, turning it into the earthly realm, he must plan an escape route for himself, thus could only demonize the entire world.

Also expressed admiration for the Giant Wood God, as a son of the Green Emperor, able to ascend whenever he wanted, free to come and go; once in Heaven, all celestial gods and buddhas wouldn't dare underestimate him, not bound by clergy, free to do anything he desires, fortune that those in the Lower Realm wouldn't earn no matter their centuries of cultivation.

The demon path excels in manipulating human nature; Deng Yin's language simultaneously praises the Giant Wood God, subtly flattering him, while secretly sowing discord with the Heaven, imperceptibly nurturing rebellion against the Heavenly order within him.

If he were any other Golden Immortal, certainly not someone like Li Jingxu or Yan Yingmu as Golden Immortals, or even Lin Han as a Heavenly Immortal, he couldn't have been swayed.

However, precisely as the Giant Wood God initially harbored dissatisfaction towards the Heavenly God and discontent with Heaven, Deng Yin and Princess of Stone God precisely captured this dissatisfaction, laying out this strategy, not hesitating to immerse themselves, coming close to him, enticing him to deceive himself against the heavens, rebel against the emperor.

Deng Yin is the Demon Master, one of the top-tier Demon God levels in this world; those on equal footing with him are only the old demon at Iron City Mountain, naturally reaching the ultimate realm in manipulating human hearts.

At the beginning, subtly guiding influencing, progressively arousing control.

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This process was easier and faster than he anticipated.

Although the Giant Wood God was already at the Golden Immortal level, not all Golden Immortals are the same. His current mana far exceeded that of Li Jingxu and Yan Yingmu of the past, but his temperament was much inferior. Deng Yin had not yet used his full skills, but he had already grasped the seven emotions and six desires of the Giant Wood God, making him angry at will, worried when he wanted, and happy if he desired, easily controlling him with every word and action.

The Giant Wood God's dissatisfaction with the Heavenly God increased, calling him a traitorous chieftain, wishing he could directly ascend to Heaven and overturn the Heavenly Court.

He believed his father was too weak. If he had that kind of strength, he wouldn't covet the Second Prince of the Three Realms but would go straight to the throne of the Lord of the Three Realms!

His impression of Deng Yin also changed; Deng Yin was willing to be his subordinate. The two agreed to combine their forces to first become the rulers of this world and then find a way to pull down the Green Emperor...

Deng Yin took out a pre-prepared Heavenly Stars Great Dominator's Heavenly Venerate Magic Robe. A single thread pulled from it could be refined into a powerful magical treasure, inlaid with a star core formed by the aura of heavenly stars, shining brilliantly, accompanied by a mist formed by the five kinds of cloud energy.

"This magical treasure was originally prepared for myself. I intended to turn the rivers, lakes, and seas, including all four seas in the east, west, south, and north, into a sea of blood, with all living beings becoming Sons of the Blood God. When I became the ruler of this realm, I would don this magical robe and sweep through other heavenly worlds... But seeing your divine power now, I am far from capable, and am unworthy to wear this magical treasure. I can only offer it to you."

After putting on the robe, the Giant Wood God knew it was indeed an extraordinary magical treasure and felt immensely pleased, following Deng Yin's suggestion, he accepted the title Great Venerable.

Initially, he felt a bit embarrassed, but Deng Yin constantly persuaded him: "The Three Pure Ones and Four Imperials are Golden Immortals, you are also a Golden Immortal. The difference is external, not internal, just a matter of heavenly merit. Without claiming the title of Great Venerable, how can you convert living beings? Claim the title first, it's more convenient to preach..."

Thus, the Giant Wood God, with a sense of slight shame, accepted the title of Great Venerable and created his Divine Wood Talisman, bestowing them to his subordinates.

Deng Yin joyfully received the first sealing decree granted by him.

The Giant Wood God named him Demon Monarch of the Three Realms, a position higher than the Great Demon Kings of the Five Emperors of Heaven.

The Giant Wood God compared himself to the Heavenly God, making Deng Yin equivalent to the Heavenly Emperor, and conferred titles upon Ji Nan and Lu Yu as East King and Queen Mother of the West, respectively, overseeing the male and female immortals, akin to the Heavenly East King and Queen Mother of the West. All other immortals received titles and rewards. Deng Yin also gathered his subordinates from the Star Constellations Sea to pay homage to the Great Emperor of Divine Wood on Mount Taishan, and they too received his Divine Wood Talisman.

The two forces merged into one, doubling in strength!

The Giant Wood God stood atop Mount Taishan, looking at the prefectures, counties, and cities below: "I want all beings in this world to convert to my teachings, starting here on the Central Earth Continent, having the Central Earth Emperor believe in me first, then dismantling all divine palaces and temples for my worship, and appointing local mountain gods, land gods, and city gods..."

Deng Yin waved his hand: "Why go through all that trouble? Right now, these people all worship Shi Feiyang, that demon dragon. If the demon dragon is not eliminated, they find it difficult to change faiths, and even if they do, if the demon dragon returns they will be indecisive. Why not send a flying talisman decree, summoning the demon dragon to surrender? If he also consents to receive your Divine Wood Talisman, these ignorant people will naturally switch beliefs. At that point, with our three sects united, not only will this realm's populace wholeheartedly follow, but sweeping the heavenly worlds will also be more smooth."

The Giant Wood God frowned: "I'm afraid that wicked dragon won't submit so easily."

"If he won't submit, we'll send troops to subdue him until he does!" Deng Yin said, "Previously, with our three factions united, he still had room to negotiate with you. Now that I am wholeheartedly devoted to you, if we attack the Outer Heaven Divine Mountain together, assaulting mountains and destroying temples, how dare he not comply?"

The Giant Wood God nodded: "Very well, I shall mobilize my forces now..."

Deng Yin hurriedly obstructed: "We must still give priority to diplomacy before force; send a flying talisman decree, inviting him to pay tribute..."

The Giant Wood God waved his hand: "He will certainly not yield, what's the point in wasting this effort?"

Deng Yin sighed: "You are now the Great Venerable, the god ruling all worlds, everything must be done under legitimate grounds. Without legitimacy, there is no reason; without reason, no deeds will succeed. Not only should we make the demon dragon submit both heart and soul, but let all the heavens and worlds wholeheartedly follow us."

The Giant Wood God laughed: "You have thought it through thoroughly."

He then first sent a flying talisman decree, summoning Shi Feiyang to worship on Mount Taishan, while Deng Yin took the initiative to act as the Charm Angel: "I have old ties with the demon dragon, and this time I will surely bring him down subdued!"

The Giant Wood God, full of disbelief, but still smiled faintly and agreed to his request.