With his understanding of Feng Yue Demon Emperor, that one is not only pure in demon bloodline and possesses myriad legacies but also has a mind that is an anomaly among demons. Even if it’s difficult to come up with overly meticulous plans, making plans as crude as this might be challenging. It’s very clear—the Feng Yue Demon Emperor simply didn’t put her mind to use. Or rather, as a solitary Demon Emperor on the Tianyuan Continent, she has already lost means to leverage against the Barbarian Emperor’s advantageous position. After pondering for a moment. Chen Yi didn’t answer immediately but instead said, "The approach Feng Yue Demon Emperor intends is feasible, but it requires three steps beforehand." "Tell me, I’ll note them down and convey to my mother afterwards." Xiao Lan stared at the golden characters above without blinking. "Firstly, the Human Race can attract the Barbarian Emperor and others’ attention, but after this battle, Feng Yue Demon Emperor needs to provide certain compensations. To know that the Barbarian Emperor differs from other Great Demon Kings, most likely possessing some legacy of the Ancient Demon Court, making his cultivation and secret techniques incredibly fearsome." "Alright." Xiao Lan nodded, a face of complete agreement. Chen Yi glanced at her and continued, "Secondly, to focus the Barbarian Emperor and other Great Demon Kings’ attention on the Human Race, we must give them enough reasons, while our race needs to prepare everything in advance, including arrays and the like, to avoid causing too much self-harm." "This aspect requires Feng Yue Demon Emperor to provide; I hope she can internally dismantle the Barbarian Emperor’s demon court and strive to win over as many Great Demon Kings, demons, and others." Xiao Lan was stunned for a moment, suspiciously looking at him, "Aren’t you worried that doing so might be perceived by the Barbarian Emperor early?" Chen Yi explained, "For Feng Yue Demon Emperor, sooner or later, the Barbarian Emperor will discover her small maneuvers; better to act first before he does. Especially since even Fox Baji can choose her for the sake of racial interests, some other Great Demon Kings should have some discontentment with the methods of the Barbarian Emperor and the demons." "As long as she can win over part of the Great Demon Kings, she can lead a large cohort of small demons to follow Feng Yue Demon Emperor." Chen Yi was convinced of this. It’s not that he doesn’t believe in the Barbarian Emperor’s tactics, but he doubts the Barbarian Emperor would treat every Great Demon King fairly in such a short period, especially while having to guard against Feng Yue Demon Emperor’s detection. The greatest possibility is—the existence of the Barbarian Emperor is only known to some demons with adequate cultivation; some little demons with lower cultivation might not have even heard of it. Regarding this point, part of Chen Yi’s concern is speculation, while more originates from the tiger demon that has submitted to him. That tiger demon only knew so many secrets because it had once guarded Lu Chen Cave Mansion; other demons might have heard just rumors, mere demon clouds tangled with uncertainties. Estimating matters like the Ancient Demon Court’s legacy could not be fully disclosed, otherwise, the Human Race should have received word long ago. "Alright, I’ll convey all this to my mother shortly." Xiao Lan nodded with no hesitation. "The final point, and the most important, Feng Yue Demon Emperor wanting to lead a large group of demons from the Luofu Mountain Range to Taizhou Mountain is unrealistic; firstly Wei Dynasty’s officers simply wouldn’t let them pass easily." Chen Yi said unkindly, "Talk of pincer attacks with ease, yet she knows nothing of the Luofu Mountain Channel’s restrictions, unsure of what kinds of demons can cross, appearing suddenly at the rear of the demon court is sheer suicide." "Then, what should we do?" Xiao Lan hesitated and said, "You, you..." "My meaning is simple, let Feng Yue Demon Emperor lower her proud head; if she wants cooperation, then she should lead demon kings above the third rank from the East Sea Deep Sea Channel." "Although there are restrictions there, it firstly won’t affect the safety within Wei Dynasty’s borders; secondly, appearing at the rear of the Human Race can minimize their presence, reducing the chance of being discovered by the Barbarian Emperor and others." Chen Yi said unreservedly: "Overall, if she agrees, then once I return from the Barbarian Emperor’s demon court, I’ll discuss her alliance with some elders." If Feng Yue Demon Emperor agrees, Chen Yi can work assuredly with her. After all, within the realm of the Human Race, no matter how strong her cultivation, it’s unlikely she can create too much turmoil. At that time, with additional geographical conditions, fighting against the Barbarian Emperor’s demon court isn’t impossible. "Okay, I’ll convey all these to my mother, Brother Yi, do you have anything else you wish to convey?" "Not for now; the remaining is to let her quickly arrange my meeting with the Fox Baji Great Demon King. Either it comes looking for me, or it sends over the general situation of the Barbarian Emperor demon court, so your mother can also understand a bit more." "No problem, I’m heading back now." Seeing Xiao Lan was about to leave, Chen Yi stopped her briefly before turning to the silent Qing Feng and asked: "Are there any leads on the ’Xunwang Heaven’ ritual mentioned last time?" Qing Feng froze for a moment, then reacted with a joyful expression, "You’ve decided what you want to trade?" Chen Yi didn’t hide anything, nodded, and said, "I want to purchase a Divine Will strike from Daoist Zhao Muzi." "Divine Power Divine Will? Which realm?" Qing Feng smiled even brighter, like a shrewd merchant, chuckled and said: "Each level costs a different amount, even asking Senior Brother’s hand is not impossible, but the price... I’m afraid you can’t afford it." Chen Yi knew she would say this, directly pointed at Xiao Lan and said, "The Blood Core is provided by Feng Yue Demon Emperor." Xiao Lan looked at Qing Feng with a puzzled expression, while Qing Feng was grinding teeth against Chen Yi’s knack for business, filled with jealousy at his shrewdness. "You’ve got quite the plan, tell me, how do you want my Senior Brother to act?" "A Divine Power Divine Will of the tenth realm, one of the ninth realm, and as for intervening..." Chen Yi spread his hands and said: "Ideally, I’d hope Daoist Zhao Muzi directly exterminates those Great Demon Kings in the demon court, but I think he might have some concerns?" "Oh?" Qing Feng looked at him suspiciously and asked, "How did you know? When I asked you earlier, you didn’t think about this." Chen Yi only recently figured it out—based on his observations over the past ten days, the "Heaven and Earth Bridge" indeed enhances the cultivation speed and divine skill power during combat for Human Cultivators. Therefore, it must have some method connecting to each person, including the Great Demon Kings on the other side from the demon court. Hence, similar to Daoist Zhao Muzi, the General of "Pure Land of Bliss," and other Transcenders, if they act to kill the demons connected to the "Heaven and Earth Bridge," they risk establishing associations with the "Heaven and Earth Bridge." Similar to the Buddhist "Theory of Cause and Effect," intervention creates cause, leading to consequences accompanied by karmic entanglement. In actual fact, Chen Yi himself also felt off—previously, after he slew tens of thousands of demon forces with one sword, the pressure from the "Heaven and Earth Bridge" grew increasingly stronger against him. Previously he could exert half of his swordsmanship, but now he could only exert four and a half. Thus, Chen Yi considered Zhao Muzi and others, and they too might be singled out by the "Heaven and Earth Bridge" upon acting. Even if they break away, the repression is minimal, but given their cultivation’s magnitude, even a tenth of the tenth portion is significant repression, enough to influence their fluidity in battle. Indeed, Chen Yi only recently comprehended this—based on his observations over the past ten days, the "Heaven and Earth Bridge" truly enhances cultivation speed and divine skill power during combat for Human Cultivators. Therefore, it must employ some means connecting to each person, even including the Great Demon Kings on the other side from the demon court. Therefore, similar to Daoist Zhao Muzi, General of "Pure Land of Bliss," and other Transcenders, if they act to kill demons connected to the "Heaven and Earth Bridge," they risk forming associations with the "Heaven and Earth Bridge." Similar to the Buddhist "Theory of Cause and Effect," intervention creates cause, leading to consequences accompanied by karmic entanglement. Actually, Chen Yi himself also noticed peculiarities—previously, after he slew tens of thousands of demon forces with a singular stroke, the "Heaven and Earth Bridge" pressure steadily intensified against him. Previously he could exert half of his swordsmanship cultivation, but now merely four and a half. Hence, Chen Yi speculated Zhao Muzi and others might evoke attention from the "Heaven and Earth Bridge" if they interfere similarly. Even if they transcend outside, the repression still exists, and given their cultivation magnitude, even a slight repression of a tenth portion undeniably affects their battle fluidity. "Guess you guessed right; within the Tai Zhou Mountain Territory, my Senior Brother indeed cannot freely intervene." Qing Feng had a face suggesting understanding and continued: "Therefore, any divine skills and wills sold will be completely disconnected from him, preventing self-impact." "Chen Er, are you certain you need this?" "I’m certain, please arrange the ’Xunwang Heaven’ ritual as soon as possible." PS: Asking for monthly votes, not much left to reach a thousand, just three hundred votes short, asking for some help, please.