"Initially, you didn't have the bargaining power, but for the sake of my brother and sister-in-law's safety, I'll give you a chance. From now on, you will submit to me and lead the demon soldiers in accordance with my commands. I can allocate a piece of land for your soldiers to reside."

Dan State is far from the Divine Martial Continent.

Separated by the fierce lands of the Demon Sea in between.

It would be better to find a once-for-all solution for all the people of Dan State. Directly relocate them to the Divine Martial Continent. In the future, Dan State and the Demon Sea Fierce Land will be habitats for the Demon Race.

As long as they can truly keep their promise and coexist with humans peacefully, it would be a great deed.

The Demon Race and the Demon Clan are essentially different.

The Demon Clan is predominantly about slaughter, while the Demon Race's behavior is closer to humans. Although they also kill, they can be civilized.

The Elephant King did not agree immediately; it pondered deeply.

The great demons behind it seemed to have great faith in the Elephant King and all quietly awaited their king's decision. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"I agree with you, I am willing to submit!"

After making the decision, the Elephant King bowed down to Chu Feng.

During its contemplation, the wisdom emanated continuously from the Elephant King's forehead. Perhaps, it had used its prophetic abilities to foresee certain things.

Knowing there was no good outcome from opposing Chu Feng.

"Very well, open your mind and let me plant a restriction!" Chu Feng flicked his fingers, and a strand of Abnormal Fire, thin as a hair, shot towards the Elephant King.

The Elephant King voluntarily dispelled its golden domain, allowing the thread of Abnormal Fire to land on its forehead.

Chu Feng manipulated the Abnormal Fire to invade the Elephant King's devil soul and then implanted the restriction.

Simply controlling the Elephant King would not be secure. He also placed restrictions on the great demons under the Elephant King.

Not until over a hundred top-level great demons were restricted did Chu Feng breathe a sigh of relief.

"Senior brother, I have already established an agreement with the Demon Race's Elephant King. The entire Dan State and the Demon Sea Fierce Land are handed over to the Demon Race. All the people will be relocated from here to settle in the Great Chu Empire on the Divine Martial Continent. This matter needs you to take charge."

Chu Feng looked at the senior brother.

"Alas! Though reluctant, considering the long term, this agreement is greatly beneficial to the people of Dan State and even to all humans on the Divine Martial Continent." Chu Jianlan sighed, as it was difficult for him to part from this land that nurtured him.

Long-distance migration is not an easy task either.

But he also understood, this was already the best outcome.

"Elephant King, strictly order the Demon Race not to harm humans from now on. Any violation will be regarded as your race breaking the promise first, then don't blame me for not keeping mine."

Chu Feng has always been straightforward and true to his word.

This time, the agreement with the Demon Race will undoubtedly be honored by him.

"Rest assured, Emperor Chu, regarding the life and death of my Demon Race, this Demon King dare not slack off!" The Elephant King immediately ordered its great demons to spread the word and fully assist in human migration, needless to say.

Indeed, previously, humans and the Demon Race were opposed, resulting in heavy human casualties.

Now, with the help of the Demon Race, assisting humans with carrying goods and transporting people, migration became significantly easier.

Chu Feng felt satisfied with this.

The Elephant King is only one of the Three Great Demon Kings and does not represent the entire Demon Race. The other two Demon Kings will need to be dealt with.

Having subdued the Elephant King's faction of the Demon Race, Chu Feng significantly increased in power, now definitely capable of challenging all nations on the Divine Martial Continent.

An additional advantage is that his Great Chu Empire no longer needs to worry about being attacked from all sides. The rear can become extremely stable.

This also frees up military forces for the Great Chu Empire to focus on the Demon Clan and other hostile nations, providing advantageous preconditions.

This trip to Dan State not only saved his brother and sister-in-law but also satisfactorily resolved many significant issues.

Chu Feng happily returned to the Divine Martial Continent.

Next, he plans to carefully devise the next action plan.

...

In the Azure Dragon City Palace of the Great Chu Empire, Chu Feng called a meeting with his advisors to discuss national policy. Since this discussion concerned the future prosperity and decline of the Great Chu Empire, he summoned all important figures back.

Including State Preceptor Wen Shu, former Sect Master of Ten Thousand Sword Sect Pu Li, Sect Master Fang Xuanling of the Wan Jian Sect Main Lineage, and other key figures, all rushed back to Azure Dragon City.

Now, the Great Chu Empire already shows signs of prosperity.

With one of the Three Great Demon Kings, the Elephant King, pacified in the rear, and internally with the supposedly strongest defensive array in Azure Dragon City, combined with Chu Feng, the new generation of Qiankun Sword Emperor.

The combination of these superior conditions provides the preconditions for the Great Chu Empire to become a superpower.

"Let me first introduce to everyone, this is the Elephant King, one of the Three Great Demon Kings!"

In fact, without Chu Feng's introduction, as soon as everyone entered the Governance Hall of the palace, they immediately noticed the giant over three meters tall—the Elephant King.

"Greetings to all esteemed human Daoist friends, this Demon King now submits to Emperor Chu and joins you as a fellow servant. I ask for your guidance." The Elephant King bowed respectfully to the gathered ministers.

It seems that, after living for so many years, it has already begun to learn human culture and etiquette.

It is very clever.

Now that it has fostered good relations with Chu Feng's other subordinates, the days for the Demon Race might become easier.

"Let the discussions begin!"

After everyone had gotten acquainted, Chu Feng initiated the strategic discussions.

All the ministers and generals straightened up, their expressions turning serious.

"The first matter of importance is that I wish to relocate nearly a hundred million citizens from Dan State to the Divine Martial Continent. We must meticulously plan their placement, ensuring that every aspect is perfectly arranged so that the people from Dan State can swiftly integrate into the Great Chu Empire family."

Chu Feng had already consulted with the Cabinet Ministers on this matter.

By listing it as the first matter of business, he aimed to demonstrate to everyone the gravity he placed on this issue.

"Your Majesty, I suggest settling them in the twenty-odd cities neighboring the Demon Sea Fierce Land. Those cities, previously occupied by the Demon Race, are presently almost deserted. Since the Demon Race has retreated, they would be ideal for housing the people migrating from Dan State."

"I concur!"

Wen Shu, the State Preceptor, also supported the Cabinet Minister's suggestion.

"Very well, this matter is thus decided. The Cabinet shall oversee the undertaking. Remember, every seemingly minor issue must be addressed so the people of Dan State do not feel disheartened."

Chu Feng firmly concluded the decision.

"This old minister accepts the command!" The Cabinet Minister tremulously accepted the mandate.

Chu Feng's authoritative gaze swept across the entire hall and its ministers.

"The second matter concerns the internal and external troubles on the Divine Martial Continent. The Human Clan is beset by internal strife, with a power struggle erupting in Sword Immortal City, involving three factions. The Demon Clan and Demon Race are invading human territories, committing atrocities; we cannot rely on anyone else. We must secure human lands with the might of the Great Chu Empire. Let us deliberate on how to repel the demons?"

Chu Feng had learned from Li Shishi that infighting continued in Sword Immortal City.

It's said that the Ye Family and Old Demon Chang currently hold the upper hand, owing to their alliance.

However, the deep-rooted foundations of the Jin Ling Family should not be underestimated, making the outcome uncertain.

No wonder Chu Feng had not been troubled by the Ye Family and Old Demon Chang after his return; the two factions likely have their hands full.

"Your Majesty, to defeat the Demon Clan, we must first quell the Demon Race. Our Demon Race is led by three Great Demon Kings, each commanding vast forces. If we do not first subdue them, they may exploit our struggle against the Demon Clan to attack, placing you in danger."

To everyone's surprise, it was the Elephant King who spoke first.

It suggested that Chu Feng should first deal with the Demon Race.

If this were to spread, the Elephant King might well be deemed a traitor by its own kind.

"You, more than anyone, know the Demon Race best. Tell me, how can we pacify the remaining two Demon Kings?" Chu Feng looked up, fixing his gaze on the Elephant King.

"Let's begin with the Two-headed Lion Demon King! Among the three, it is the weakest, yet the most belligerent and brutal. To subdue it, there is no alternative but overwhelming force to compel its submission. I can help Your Majesty draft a detailed battle plan."

Since joining Chu Feng, the Elephant King had proven exceptionally loyal.

In truth, its devoted assistance to Chu Feng was also in pursuit of its own interests.

Only with Chu Feng's ascension can the promises made to the Elephant King be fulfilled.

Chu Feng had no objections and immediately authorized the Elephant King to devise a comprehensive strategy.

"How should we deal with the other Demon King?" Chu Feng asked the Elephant King.

"The remaining Demon King is the most powerful among us three Great Demon Kings, and also the most challenging to contend with." The Elephant King's demeanor turned grave.

Chu Feng's heart tightened; a Demon King mightier than the Elephant King could rival even the strongest human Sword Immortals.

It could even match a Sword Immortal at the Great Perfection Level.

Seeing Chu Feng's furrowed brow and careworn expression, the Elephant King quickly reassured, "Your Majesty, do not worry. This final Demon King actually shares a connection with you! Isn't Jin Que, one of your beast pets? Its mother is indeed that Demon King. With this link, winning it over should be feasible."

Sometimes, surprises arrive most unexpectedly.

"Ah... so the most formidable Demon King is a bird?" Chu Feng exclaimed in astonishment.

"Correct! It is a peacock, ruler of all avians, and the undisputed master of the skies. Neither I nor the Two-headed Lion Demon King dare provoke it." The Elephant King nodded affirmatively.

The peacock is a mystical species; even the Peacock Great Ming King of the Buddhist is from this lineage, a fearsome entity that dares challenge even Saints.

That the Peacock Demon King should be the strongest among the three Great Demon Kings is only natural.

"Your Majesty, I recommend first attempting to gain allegiance from the Peacock Demon King with Jin Que by your side, before confronting the Two-headed Lion Demon King. This way, if successful, the entire Demon Race can be subdued without shedding a drop of blood."

The Elephant King did not hesitate to become a traitor in the eyes of the Demon Race, showing such diligence in advising human Emperor Chu in his strategies against the Demon Race.