"This plan is wonderful, let's go with what the Elephant King suggested." Chu Feng was very interested in the Elephant King's proposal. If they could indeed subdue the entire Demon Race without a battle, it would be beneficial for both humans and demons.

This was a win-win situation.

"Your Majesty, I also have two immature suggestions!" Wen Shu reported.

"Please speak, State Preceptor!"

Chu Feng always held Wen Shu in high regard.

"In the future, Sword Immortal City will undoubtedly be the strongest enemy of the Great Chu Empire. Why not take advantage of the current turmoil among the three families to set up some strategies, which can be unleashed when necessary."

Wen Shu's vision and strategy, like Chu Feng's, were very broad.

Never limited to one city or place.

"I believe that if Your Majesty can pacify the Demon Race, your strength should be able to contend with any of the three families in Sword Immortal City. For now, why not control the Penglai Auction, and thereby control all the Transmission Arrays? This way, it would be like seizing Sword Immortal City's lifeline. Moreover, since the Jin Ling Family is related to Your Majesty by marriage, you naturally have an ally..."

Wen Shu calculated all the resources in various aspects.

Chu Feng thought this plan was feasible.

Controlling the Transmission Array had long been on his mind.

"Sect Leader Fang, I will leave this matter to you! Speed is paramount in military matters; once you take over the Penglai Auction, sever the transmission channel with Sword Immortal City immediately. Then, take over the controllable transmission points one by one. For those you can't handle, wait for me."

Chu Feng issued his orders.

"At your command!"

Fang Xuanling gladly accepted the order.

...

One after another, governmental decrees were issued, with Chu Feng discussing strategies to resist the demons with the ministers.

Not wanting to delay, he followed the guidance of the Elephant King to the human-forbidden territory known as Phoenix Ridge. There he indeed met the renowned leader of the Three Great Demon Kings, the Peacock Demon King.

Initially without much hope, he was surprised when the Peacock Demon King quickly agreed to submit to Chu Feng upon learning that Chu Feng had become the master of its son.

This was an unexpected joy.

Having successfully subdued the Peacock Demon King and the Elephant King, Chu Feng moved forward with newfound power to visit the Two-headed Lion Demon King.

Initially, the Two-headed Lion Demon King was very aggressive. Chu Feng directly slew one of the Lion King's great generals, and both the Elephant King and the Peacock Demon King declared that if the Two-headed Lion Demon King persisted in its obstinacy, they would disregard their kinship and help Chu Feng eradicate all the demons of the Two-headed Lion Demon King's faction.

Ultimately, faced with this overwhelming pressure, the Two-headed Lion Demon King had no choice but to lower its noble head and accept the reality.

It, too, surrendered to Chu Feng.

Thus, the Demon Race was pacified, and the Great Chu Empire not only secured its rear but also could use the Demon Race to counter other nations.

It should be noted that the main activity area of the Demon Race is the Ancestral Demon Sea.

The ocean's vastness is limitless.

It can connect the Divine Martial Continent and even the Divine Demon Continent. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

The day after pacifying the Demon Race, Chu Feng issued a new decree, starting to accept the surrender of other human cities or nations. Anyone who voluntarily surrendered and joined the territory of the Great Chu Empire could become a part of it.

They could receive the protection of the Great Chu Empire.

After the news spread, some powerful empires on the Divine Martial Continent scoffed at it, spreading false rumors.

They claimed that the Great Chu Empire was just a paper tiger, incapable of even self-preservation, let alone protecting people from other countries.

In response, the Great Chu Empire's officials gave no reply.

Just then, the Demon Clan launched a frenzied attack, and the Vermilion Bird Empire was the first to be overwhelmed.

However, when the Demon Clan reached the border of the Great Chu Empire, they not only couldn't advance but were also defeated by the army personally led by Chu Feng, thereby safeguarding the people of Great Chu through practical actions.

Because the Demon Race was pacified, not only was the area bordering the Demon Race territory peaceful and untroubled.

It also indirectly helped humans resist the Demon Clan invasion through the Demon Race.

How could paper ever wrap fire?

Soon, the courageous performance of the Great Chu Empire spread across the entire Divine Martial Continent. The people of the Xuanwu Empire and the Baihu Empire were already in deep water.

Meanwhile, the Great Chu Empire became a distinctly pure land.

This was extraordinary; one after another, small countries, and even some city lords from the other three great empires, expressed allegiance to the Great Chu Empire, seeking protection.

Chu Feng almost never refused those who surrendered.

He even bestowed titles upon some outstanding city lords and kings, allowing them to continue ruling their former people.

Upon seeing such favorable terms, those who were hesitant were no fools.

They followed suit, choosing to pledge allegiance to the Great Chu Empire.

...

In the span of three months, the Great Chu Empire annexed the entire Divine Martial Continent, except for Sword Immortal City. It finally achieved unification, turning the Divine Martial Continent into an impregnable fortress.

The Demon Clan, however, was still rampant.

But with the wise Great Emperor Chu Feng gathering the powerful armies of all the countries on the Divine Martial Continent to resist, they temporarily stemmed the Demon Power.

Chu Feng now faced two choices: continue resisting the Demon Clan until they were completely defeated and driven back to the Divine Demon Continent.

Or, first take down Sword Immortal City.

After discussions with many strategists, he chose the latter.

Because at this time, the Jin Ling Family had been supporting them for many days, but they were already struggling to hold on and could be destroyed by the Ye Family and Old Demon Chang at any moment.

If they didn't act now, once the Jin Ling Family was indeed annihilated, Chu Feng would face joint attacks from the Ye Family and Old Demon Chang. At that point, he would be following in the footsteps of the Jin Ling Family.

Besides, since the Jin Ling Family is the family of his wife, Chang'e, it would only be right to assist them.

The only thing to do is to maximize the benefits.

...

Inside Sword Immortal City, the Jin Ling Family was retreating step by step and was already in critical danger.