Chapter 1996: Chapter 1989: Heavenly Palace Invitation “What’s going on?” Shen Luo demanded. At the same time, a burst of soul power erupted in his Sea of Knowledge, immediately helping those of the Demon Race to calm down. The Bird Demon throat was dry, and after swallowing a mouthful of saliva, it finally spoke again: “I don’t know exactly what happened either. Initially, there was just news of demonic beings devouring demons in the Wuliang Mountain Range of Northern Ju Lu Continent. Initially, everyone was just fleeing from the north to the south, but later, a large number of demonic beings began hunting us down. Helplessly, everyone had to leave their hometowns and flee out of Northern Ju Lu Continent.” “Demonic beings that devour demons?” Shen Luo pondered. “Most likely it’s those Demon Clan guys stirring up trouble again,” Ao Hong frowned. “Hasn’t the Demon Clan been busy looking for the Origin Bone Demonic Artifact lately? Why are they causing trouble in the Northern Ju Lu Continent?” Shen Luo was somewhat puzzled. “The Demon Clan’s actions have always been secretive, but this time they seem to be causing quite a stir,” Ao Hong also sensed something unusual from the upheavals in Northern Ju Lu Continent. “What was the cultivation level of the demonic beings you saw?” Shen Luo hesitated slightly before asking. “The demonic beings I saw bore some resemblance to you of the Human Race, but their bodies were covered in ashen black skin, and they had bat-like wings on their backs. Their cultivation levels were uneven, but they were all very bloodthirsty,” the Bird Demon recalled carefully for a moment and said. “Have you seen any demonic beings at the True Immortal Stage or Taiyi Stage?” Ao Hong further inquired. “If I had encountered such a guy, do you think I would still be alive?” the Bird Demon lamented. “Brother Shen, what do you think?” Ao Hong asked. “It is certainly related to the Demon Clan, but compared to their usual secretive methods, this time is too ostentatious, and their motives behind it might be significant,” Shen Luo said. “Otherwise, should I send someone to Northern Ju Lu Continent to investigate?” Ao Hong hesitated. “The Eastern Sea is in chaos right now, and you’re short of manpower. I need to go to Chang’an City at the moment. I can talk to the National Master about this matter. Maybe I’ll have to personally go to Northern Ju Lu Continent later.” Shen Luo shook his head and said. While they were speaking, the Bird Demon spoke, “Elders, Lords, I’ve told you everything I know. Can you let me go now?” “Instead of suppressing these demons with effort, it would be better to openly recruit them and bring them under our command, thus expanding the power of the Eastern Sea,” Shen Luo glanced back at him, then turned to Ao Hong and said. Upon hearing this, Ao Hong was overjoyed. Previously, he had always been bound by the conventional thinking of the Dragon Palace as the power of the Water Descendants Demon Race. Shen Luo’s suggestion struck him as brilliant. “I am willing to join, I am willing to join,” the Bird Demon raised both hands immediately after hearing the dialogue between the duo. The other demons in the cage also looked this way, their expressions no longer wooden, with a few hints of hope in their eyes. Their current situation was like refugees escaping from war, having a place to call home was not easy. If they could board the big ship of the Dragon Palace, that would naturally be for the best. A day later, Shen Luo left the East Sea Dragon Palace, riding the wind all the way back to Chang’an City. In just a day’s time, his figure had already descended from the clouds and landed outside Chang’an City. After the devastation caused by the previous Fox Chaos, the once bustling Chang’an City was heavily damaged. Although it has now been rebuilt, it still appears a bit desolate compared to before. At the time, the people in the city suffered heavy casualties, and afterwards, a large number of people moved out of the city, making it far less prosperous than it was at its peak. After entering the city, Shen Luo went straight to the Great Tang Dynasty Government and met with National Master Yuan Tiangang. “Strange, after receiving the transmissions from the Eastern Sea, I once conducted a divination, and the signs indicated that you shouldn’t be returning this soon.” Yuan Tiangang was somewhat surprised to see Shen Luo. Shen Luo was likewise surprised to hear this, not understanding why the National Master divined his return timing. But before he could ask, Yuan Tiangang was staring at him with a peculiar expression. “National Master, what are you doing?” Shen Luo felt a bit uneasy under his gaze and asked. “Did you experience a Three Calamities Tribulation earlier?” Yuan Tiangang asked. “How did you know, National Master!” Shen Luo was surprised. “So that’s it, it was the Three Calamity Days interference, no wonder my divination wasn’t accurate,” Yuan Tiangang resolved his confusion and smiled with relief. Shen Luo was momentarily taken aback by this revelation, but then quickly remembered the important matters and promptly informed Yuan Tiangang about the events in the East Sea Abyss and the news from Northern Ju Lu Continent. “I have mostly received intelligence about the Abyss of the Eastern Sea, so I know a bit. As for what’s happening in Northern Ju Lu Continent, it is actually an extension of the events in the Eastern Sea Abyss,” Yuan Tiangang said. “The matter in Northern Ju Lu Continent is related to the Origin Bone Demonic Artifact?” Shen Luo immediately deduced the connection and asked. “Indeed, the Demon Clan set up a Wanling Blood Array in the Wuliang Mountain Range of Northern Ju Lu Continent and used the Origin Bone Demonic Artifact they possess to resurrect Chiyou.” Yuan Tiangang tried to keep his tone calm, but Shen Luo was still deeply shocked. “I had suspected before that it might not be necessary to gather all the Origin Bone Demonic Artifacts to resurrect Chiyou, and it seems that this is true,” Shen Luo said upon hearing this. “Indeed, we were previously caught in a misconception, but since Chiyou was resurrected without all the Origin Bone Demonic Artifacts, it’s likely that his power cannot be fully restored,” Yuan Tiangang analyzed. Shen Luo immediately felt chills down his spine, and images of the thousand years of the Human World after Chiyou devoured heaven flashed in his mind. The scenes of shattered mountains and turbulent times must not come true. “What is the current movement of the Demon Clan?” He struggled to remain calm and asked. “According to the news returned from Northern Ju Lu Continent, the Demon Clan is currently still entrenched within the mainland without further expansion. And the large-scale fleeing of the demon race earlier seemed to be because the newly resurrected Chiyou needs to devour a vast amount of living flesh and blood to replenish himself,” Yuan Tiangang continued. “Since Chiyou hasn’t fully recovered his strength, why not unite with other sects and quickly assemble a great army to suppress him?” Shen Luo anxiously inquired. “Although the government and the Heavenly Palace have already sent people to gather information, the intelligence we have is still too limited. Furthermore, the Wanling Blood Array is a secret Demon Clan formation, and we haven’t found a way to break it. If we rashly dispatch a great army, they might become Chiyou’s blood meal to replenish his strength. Thus, we dare not act recklessly,” Yuan Tiangang explained. “It’s time to pool our wisdom and collectively seek a breaking strategy,” Shen Luo frowned. “The Heavenly Palace has already sent an invitation. Seven days later, a meeting will be held outside the Thirty-three Heavens at Lingxiao Square. At that time, the leaders of each major sect will gather to discuss strategies to break the deadlock. You will accompany me there.” Yuan Tiangang said.