"If Elder Li hadn't used a sky-deceiving method to hide our cultivation and transform us into mortals, we brothers would surely be kneeling in the Execution Hall of the Dao Alliance, waiting for that old Qinglian to pass judgment."

Taking the vegetable pancake and biting down hard, Gao Tianxiong's expression suddenly changed, and he spit out a pebble the size of a pea.

"Big brother, you..."

"Mistake, my mistake, haven't cooked in years." With an apologetic smile, Zhu Shanhe found another piece and handed it over.

"The Dao Alliance is conservative, overly concerned with balance and order.

With them around, even if we ascend to the throne of the royal court and take control of the Central Divine Artifact, we'd only be puppets under their watchful eyes.

Great Xuan resisted for three hundred years, yet the Dao Alliance easily destroyed it.

To become the true Human Sovereign.

The Dao Alliance must be destroyed!"

"But what if those Demonic Evil Cultivators don't keep their promises? After all, they're barbaric and untamed people. If they betray us after crossing the river, we'll be eternally guilty in the eyes of the Human Race.

This consequence is something we cannot bear." Silently setting aside the pancake as hard as steel, Gao Tianxiong frowned.

"They won't; they dare not."

Facing Gao Tianxiong's worries, Zhu Shanhe was extremely confident, as if in collaboration with the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, he held absolute dominance and advantage.

"Elder Li sent a message yesterday; the Primordial Spirit True Honors of the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains have already successively entered major provinces. Once Mr. Li's task is completed.

Our great endeavor will succeed.

No shackles, no hindrances.

We will surely be able to create a Supreme Dynasty rivaling the Great Tang Dynasty.

Then, you and I will be remembered forever, with the history of the Human Race created by us!"

With burning eyes, Zhu Shanhe clenched his fists, as if his eyes held the universe, the sun, moon, star cities, and the great lands, all belonging to the empire!

Apparently infected by Zhu Shanhe's words, Gao Tianxiong nodded solemnly:

"Rest assured, brother, I will do my utmost to help you achieve that imperial domination!"

...

"During this period, I sincerely thank all of you for your strong support."

Dianchuan Province, headquarters of the All Beings Alliance.

In the center of a verdant pond, in a charming and elegant small pavilion, more than ten figures were seated.

And these individuals were unexpectedly the leaders of the top sect aristocracies in Dianchuan Province and the rulers of the three hidden sects.

Holding a cup of fragrant tea, All Living Beings Alliance Leader Zhou Meng bowed slightly to everyone around, expressing sincere gratitude.

"No need for formalities, Alliance Leader Zhou. The Human Race faces a great disaster, and as members of the Human Race, we must go all out." The Li Family Patriarch said with a smile.

"Old Zhou, stop with the pleasantries. Your All Beings Alliance receives daily reports from the Dao Alliance, allowing you to observe the entire province's situation.

Quickly tell us how the situation in the province is now?"

Puffing on a dried cigarette, exhaling clouds and smoke, Zhao Gengyun interrupted the others' polite talk and went straight to the point.

Seeing Zhao Gengyun, who had the highest seniority, speak, everyone stopped their idle chatter, and Zhou Meng also put down his teacup, raised his hand, and displayed a golden scroll.

"According to Dao Alliance statistics, over seventy percent of the demon threats within the province have been curbed.

But there are still thirty percent that wander and spread everywhere.

Although the All Beings Alliance has assembled five teams to chase them, the results are minimal, coupled with the hindrance of demonic evil cultivators along the way, the effectiveness is poor.

Besides these little demons in the Dao-Entering Realm.

The quantity of Blood-Stained Realm Great Demons and Dao Body Demons continues to increase, making them difficult to handle."

Hearing the reported situation from Zhou Meng, everyone frowned.

Compared to other major provinces, Dianchuan Province, favored by the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, had a far higher number of demonic evil cultivators.

Whether it was the ordinary little demons, Blood-Stained Realm Great Demons, or Dao Body Realm Demon Kings, it was the same.

Fortunately, Dianchuan Province has the Shenxiao Sect, which specializes in thunder magic, as a Middle Ancient Great Sect, and the Iron Bone Sword Sect, a direct sword cultivator sect of the Sword Sect.

The disciples of these two sects could single-handedly resist hundreds in dealing with demon threats. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Additionally, with the Dao Alliance's request, Nature Banner, Ingenious Mechanism Sect, and Great Righteousness Academy, the three hidden sects, also stood out together to resist the demon threat.

This is what made the situation in Dianchuan Province not as bad.

But now, with the increasing number of Blood-Stained Realm Great Demons and Dao Body Demon Kings, the originally good situation might soon be broken.

"In my opinion, we should change strategy, shift from offense to defense, and tighten our battle lines.

Originally, the relentless pursuit must be promptly restrained.

Minimize casualties, preserve strength.

Delay time, and wait for one person!"

Everyone's gaze was attracted to the speaker, who leaned against the pavilion's railing, dressed in a deep blue Daoist robe, with black hair draped over his shoulders, looking lazy and indifferent.

Though he appeared young, everyone present, except for the seasoned True Venerable like Zhao Gengyun, showed him significant respect.

The reason is none other.

Because he is the current Supreme Sect Leader of the Middle Ancient Great Sect Shenxiao Sect, one of the human race's pinnacle forces, Nine Heavens True Venerable Dongfang Qing!

"Waiting for one person? Waiting for whom?"

Narrowing his eyes, Zhao Gengyun exhaled a cloud of dark white smoke.

"Token Commander of the Daoist Alliance, the Vice Sect Leader of our Shenxiao Sect, Hunyuan Myriad Laws True Monarch, Qi Xiu!"

As soon as Dongfang Qing said this, the crowd of Primordial Spirit True Honor showed a brief moment of surprise, followed by eyes filled with wonder.

This wonder was not due to the Vice Sect Leader of Shenxiao Sect, nor the title of Hunyuan Myriad Laws True Monarch, but because of the Token Commander of the Daoist Alliance, mentioned first by Dongfang Qing.

"Don't believe it? The Daoist Alliance Decree personally bestowed by Elder Qinglian... Sword Master, this can hardly be fake, right."

Noticing the hesitant gazes of the crowd, Dongfang Qing chuckled lightly, turned his hand to reveal a palm-sized, crystal clear token seemingly carved from gold and jade, with an ancient [Dao] character engraved on the front, subtly surrounded by countless spiritual lights and divine aura.

"It truly is the Daoist Alliance Decree..."

"This lad could actually receive such an honor, if he later achieves the Primordial Spirit Great Path, he will surely be one of the Twelve Members!"

"Without reaching the Primordial Spirit, yet able to become a Token Commander, this is the first instance since the Dao Alliance was established."

"Indeed, didn't you see that the corners of Dongfang's mouth nearly reached the back of his ears."

Crouching beside Dongfang Qing, Zhao Gengyun glanced at the Daoist Alliance Decree in his hand.

"Back when there was great calamity in Dianchuan Province, I noticed that lad was quite extraordinary, offered a high price to exchange with you, but you wouldn't. It seems you also recognized his unusual nature early on."

Daoist Alliance Decree!

The bearer of this decree has an identity and status equivalent to the Twelve Members, without the responsibility and obligations of the Twelve Members, yet enjoying the same treatment.

Simply put, whoever holds this token becomes one of the highest status and authority figures within the entire human race.

Moreover, they enjoy the treatment and rights without bearing any responsibility or obligations.

Since the establishment of the Dao Alliance.

This decree has only been issued six times, the first five were all given to Primordial Spirit True Honor who made significant contributions to the human race or accomplished monumental feats.

Only this present one, was given to a True Monarch of the Dao Body.

"Haha, hidden jewels, old man has sharp eyes, but this lad, after all, is my disciple, didn't notice at first, but the more I looked, the more I savored it." Facing the senior Zhao Gengyun, Dongfang Qing also put away his smug expression and cupped his hands respectfully.

"Alright, surely you're thrilled inside.

Let's talk about it, this decree, how many years?" Zhao Gengyun asked, giving Dongfang Qing a sideways glance.

Though the Daoist Alliance Decree is terrific.

But obtaining it doesn't mean lifelong possession.

All Daoist Alliance Decrees have a time limit.

The longest decree lasts three hundred years.

The shortest decree only lasts sixty years.

"Not much, one hundred twenty years." Dongfang Qing said, flipping the Daoist Alliance Decree to show Zhao Gengyun its back.

Engraved neatly on the back of the decree were three small characters.

Two Jia Zi!

"One hundred twenty years, Elder Qinglian is indeed generous..." Looking at the time on the decree, Zhao Gengyun snorted and returned to the main topic:

"You mentioned earlier that you want to wait for Qi Xiu, make it clearer, why wait for him."

Putting away the Daoist Alliance Decree, Dongfang Qing slowly stood up, didn't rush to answer Zhao Gengyun, but instead asked:

"Have you heard of an ancient book of extraordinary knowledge?"

"What book of extraordinary knowledge?"

""Yellow Official Document""

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