The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS

Just one night, for the common folk, is merely a slumber, yet the world underwent dramatic changes.

In Shu Province, Xuanzhou, and Hong Province, Prince Shunping, with the help of the Nine Heavens, instantly divided the lands of the three provinces, seizing nearly half of Daqian's territory.

The remaining four provinces, East Province, Ling Province, Central Province, and Ji Province, among them Ji Province, after being ravaged by the Blood Demon Sect, now has only one person in every hundred surviving, making the land vast and sparsely populated to the extreme, hardly worthy of being called a province.

However, Central Province and East Province are the most prosperous and flourishing regions in the world. Just these two provinces alone can rival four. Moreover, the Jiang Family, the foremost family in East Province, is powerful and full of experts, being the top family in Daqian.

The Jiang Family is still loyal to Daqian, making it hard for Daqian to fall.

"However, the Jiang Family's power is too great for Daqian to easily command. We needn't worry about the Jiang Family siding with Daqian against us."

In the Heavens, Yang Tian spoke thus.

"This action to divide Daqian can be considered a complete success. With our assistance, Prince Shunping can fully contend with Daqian. However, there are still some rebellions within the three provinces that are hard to suppress and require some effort." You Tian said.

The Nine Heavens, each a leader of a faction, jointly acted, naturally easily dividing Daqian. However, the people in the three provinces still hold thoughts of Daqian, unable to change their mindset suddenly.

This being just the first day, there are already people swayed by those with ulterior motives, raising banners of rebellion against Prince Shunping, and such rebellions will not be scarce; Prince Shunping will indeed be busy.

"With us here to suppress, these small rebellions are not to be feared." Flame Sky said lightly.

"Hehe, what I am more concerned about is the true identities of all parties here," Zhu Tianjiao said with a laugh, "With everyone working together to seize the three provinces, it seems most forces are concentrated in these lands. And Northern Zhou..."

Zhu Tianmiao's eyes lightly swept over, as if looking for some clue, "In this division of Daqian, the cooperation of Northern Zhou was indispensable. If Northern Zhou had taken advantage of the chaos, we would not have succeeded so smoothly. Among those present, who is from Northern Zhou? And what role do they hold there?"

"Enough, Zhu Tian," Bian Tian spoke up, "Let us not engage too much in probing others' identities; let everyone reveal themselves in due time."

In fact, without revelation, everyone already had some speculations in their hearts.

After all, to divide Daqian required considerable manpower and force, leaving many traces. For example, everyone has already determined that Prince Shunping is one of the Nine Heavens, even pinpointing him as You Tian. After all, the plan was proposed by You Tian.

Moreover, the Shu Province Poison Sect and the Lin Family directly submitted, not without the maneuverings of the Nine Heavens people.

Indeed, there might even be people from the Heavenly Demon Palace among the Nine Heavens. The Heavenly Demon Palace resides in Hong Province, yet shows no concern for Hong Province's ownership, which cannot help but raise suspicions.

The forces in the three provinces and Northern Zhou are known, and everyone should have clear suspicion targets, yet they have not truly verified them.

"Ahem," Bian Tian continued, "Mu Cangsheng pursued the Golden Wolf Khan to the grassland, being jointly resisted by the grassland Divine Beast, the Golden-eyed Silver Wolf, and the Golden Wolf Khan. Due to our actions, he did not engage in a prolonged fight with the Golden Wolf Khan, but abandoned the pursuit and gathered followers back to the Central Plains.

With Jun Heaven on our side, Mu Cangsheng cannot act recklessly, but whether we can keep Shu Province still depends on you all."

Shu Province is the necessary passageway to return from the Western Regions. If everyone had just obtained Shu Province only for it to be lost due to the return of the Cangsheng Sect, it would be quite embarrassing.

Especially a certain person among the Nine Heavens, who has close ties with the Shu Province Poison Sect, certainly cannot allow Shu Province to be taken by the Cangsheng Sect.

"As long as the Supreme does not intervene, with our strength, Shu Province will not be lost," You Tian said, "This division of Daqian is now a settled matter, and no one can change it."

The emphatic assertion revealed an unshakable confidence and determination in the speaker. Having taken the three provinces, they would not permit their loss, that was You Tian's resolve and the collective mindset of all present.

The confrontation between the Nine Heavens and the Ten Earth is just beginning.

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Under the dim and somber sky, iron-forged peaks rose abruptly, with the Heavenly Demon Palace atop these iron peaks, using them as support to construct an extensive palace complex.

At this time, within the central Demon Palace, a figure seemingly both demonic and godlike sat atop the Heavenly Demon Throne, gazing over all.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have been in retreat for over a year, leaving you all with much toil." The Demon Lord glanced lightly at those below, speaking.

Back then, Xue Ya, Yin Tianxia, and others joined forces, ascending to the Heavenly Demon Realm, causing significant losses to the Heavenly Demon Palace. Especially the Demon Lord, trapped by the Sword of Doom made from a supreme corpse, struck by Xue Ya's palm, and slashed by Yin Tianxia's blade, was severely injured.

This led to a situation where, although the Heavenly Demon Palace had long revealed its presence in the worldly society, it hadn't accomplished any significant endeavors.

Now, people know of the Blood Demon Sect's ravages in Ji Province, nearly destroying a province, and the Three Demonic Sects being at home in Northern Zhou, yet pay no heed to the Heavenly Demon Palace, for it had done nothing.

However, this null state would not persist after the Demon Lord's emergence from retreat.

"During my retreat, I sensed the exceedingly fierce Evil Qi passed down from the Ancestor Demon stirring within me; it seems the time is nearly ripe. It is time for the Heavenly Demon Palace to act..."

The Demon Lord leaned slightly forward, "Since the Ancestor Demon, our Heavenly Demon Palace has not produced a Heavenly Demon. This sixth generation of the Heavenly Demon is the last and most crucial generation; we must seize this stage's exceedingly fierce Evil Qi. To forge an unprecedentedly supreme Heavenly Demon, I order you to seize the remaining four Evil Qi of the world by any means.

This first target is the Silent Annihilation Zen Temple."

"Lan Cang."

"You want this humble Taoist to take action?" asked the Taoist cloaked in a dark Daoist robe adorned with enigmatic demon runes, seated on the left first seat.

"The exceedingly fierce Evil Qi cannot be lost," the Demon Lord said sternly, "Bai Yan will assist you, and the forces of Shiyin Hall are at your disposal. I have only one demand, deliver the Silent Annihilation Evil Qi from the Silent Annihilation Zen Temple to me."

"Hehe—"

"I wonder if it is assistance or surveillance."

"However..."

The Taoist named "Lan Cang" chuckled lightly, standing up, "As it is your order, so be it."

"Members of the Shiyin Hall, awaken."

The gentle voice lightly wafted from the Demon Palace, carried by a breeze outward, flew down the iron-cast mountains, and transmitted to an unfathomable darkness.

"...awaken."

This soft call reached the bottom of Iron Peak, onto coffins locked by chains.

"Bang, bang, bang..."

The sound of chains breaking continuously erupted, with gloomy coffins being slowly pushed open from within, and pairs of crimson eyes illuminated the darkness.