On the top of the mountain, inside the palace, a giant bull that was as huge as a mountain but had only one leg stood silently.
The hall that seemed infinitely vast before now seemed extremely narrow.
The one-legged giant bull is here, as if it were the center of the world.
He didn't show much power, but there were still thunder and lightning spreading around.
The vast and boundless thunder and lightning essence not only filled the palace, but also seemed to fill the entire Song Dynasty Imperial Capital and this world.
Most people living in this world are unaware of this. They just feel inexplicably that there are suddenly thunderclouds in the sky today.
At any time and anywhere, frightening electric sparks often burst out suddenly.
In the palace on the top of the mountain, the voice of Song Emperor Zhao Kuangming suddenly sounded: "The place is small and the reception is not good. Please forgive me, Chief Taiting."
As the voice sounded, a shining portal appeared in the hall.
After looking at the one-legged giant bull for a moment, its figure began to shrink and change, and finally turned into a human form.
The burly man transformed by the giant bull appeared in the other world after passing through the light door.
Contrary to expectations, there are no blooming flowers here, but instead a scene of bitter cold, desolation and primitive conditions in the Gobi Desert.
In this wilderness, a man in rich clothes stood with his hands tied.
Its monstrous momentum is no match for that of the big demon, and its dominant force is fully displayed.
"Zhao Daoyou has high aspirations, does not indulge in pleasure, and never wastes a moment. Tai Ting admires him."
Tai Ting, the leader of the Kuiniu clan who had transformed into a human form, spoke for the first time, and his voice shook the heavens and the earth like rolling thunder.
Emperor Zhao Kuang of the Song Dynasty said clearly: "This place is more spacious, and the original form of the Taiting clan leader can also be accommodated."
Tai Ting said: "I understand Taoist friend Zhao's intention. You humans have a saying and do as the locals do. In this case, it's up to me to give you some conveniences."
Emperor Song stretched out his hand to greet Tai Ting and sat down on the ground in the wilderness.
Wearing a dragon robe, he sat on the ground, not sweeping the ground in a majestic manner, but rather as if he could cover the entire world at all times.
"There is really no need to think too much about some common etiquette." Song Huang said: "The important thing is that your Majesty has arrived."
Tai Ting said: "Fellow Taoist Zhao has invited me over and over again. What is the purpose? We might as well make it clear at this moment."
Emperor Song looked directly at the other party: "Clan Taiting should already be aware of the changes taking place in the eastern sky."
"Chang'an City." Tai Ting nodded: "I can understand what fellow Daoist Zhao is worried about, but our tribe has always lived in isolation and ignored foreign affairs. I don't care what Chang'an City plans, as long as he doesn't offend our tribe.
, I don’t intend to interfere with the rest of what you have to do.”
Song Emperor Zhao Kuangming said calmly: "However, based on the behavior of the lord of Chang'an City, I'm afraid he doesn't think so."
He looked at Tai Ting, the leader of the Kui Niu clan: "Can this person really completely ignore the existence of you and the Kui Niu clan? No matter which clan he rules, he must obey him absolutely."
Tai Ting was slightly silent after hearing this.
The Song Emperor smiled slightly: "I heard that the Qilin clan has entered Chang'an City. If Chang'an City wants to choose lobbyists to go to Thunder Valley, this Qilin must be able to show up and speak out. It is just something that Qilin can accept. The Taiting clan leader and the Kuiniu clan can also do it.
Do you accept it?"
Taiqing's expression remained the same and he said nothing.
But as Emperor Zhao Kuangming of the Song Dynasty said, in addition to the tree demon Duxiao who was the initial envoy, Chang'an City was subsequently visited by a second batch of envoys.
In addition to some Taotie, Changbiaohu and other demon clans that were originally born and raised in the Yanhuang Realm, there are also a few unicorns.
These monsters truthfully reported their family's situation in Chang'an City.
Objectively speaking, everyone in Chang'an did not suffer unfair treatment because of the differences between monsters and people.
Regardless of whether you are willing to deal with humans or not, you always have a habitat for your family to thrive.
The problem is that there is a premise for all this.
There is no order from the lord of Chang'an City, so everyone can do as they please.
Whenever the Lord of Chang'an City issues an order, no matter human or demon, they must obey the order.
The only slightly special Qilin clan is actually the same in this respect.
Although the lord of Chang'an City did not force the Qilin clan to do anything that went against their nature, and the Qilin clan was deeply grateful, that does not guarantee that it will not happen in the future.
For Tai Ting and the Kui Niu clan, who have occupied the supreme throne of the Cangtian Demon Clan in the East for many years, this is undoubtedly something that is difficult to accept.
At present, there is no conflict between Thunder Valley and Chang'an City.
But according to the current expansion trend of Chang'an City, what will happen in the future?
When Chang'an City conquered the Song Dynasty and wiped out Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, how should Thunder Valley deal with itself?
Tai Ting even had a premonition that all this would happen soon.
"But, how different are you, Fellow Daoist Zhao, from the Lord of Chang'an City?"
All kinds of thoughts flashed through Tai Ting's mind, but his face remained calm. Instead, he calmly stared at Song Emperor Zhao Kuangming.
Zhao Kuangming's tone did not fluctuate at all: "Of course I have the ambition to swallow up the universe. This is by no means weaker than the Lord of Chang'an City."
Tai Ting, the leader of the Kuiniu clan, also knew this.
There had not been much conflict between Thunder Valley and the Great Song Dynasty in the past.
But that's just because Thunder Valley itself is so powerful that other demon clans, not even the Great Song Dynasty, can compare to it.
However, Tai Ting had no doubt that if Zhao Kuangming had the strength and the opportunity, he would definitely try to bring the entire Eastern Heaven under his rule.
And, this is just the beginning.
After the eastern sky, continuously conquering the entire nine heavens and the more distant sky of the universe was the path of Song Emperor Zhao Kuangming.
It can basically be said to be the path of most martial arts masters at the pinnacle.
Challenge, and conquer.
"Although we are both seeking skin from a tiger, I still invite Patriarch Taiting to join me instead of joining forces with Chang'an City." Song Emperor Zhao Kuangming looked calm and collected.
Tai Ting looked at him and said nothing.
Song Emperor Zhao Kuangming continued: "Because there are more enemies in Chang'an City than there are in Song Dynasty, right?"
When Tai Ting heard this, his eyes flashed slightly.
The Song Dynasty was certainly not without its opponents.
Emperor Zhao Kuangming of the Song Dynasty had a great feud with Taiyimen Hongqing Taoist ancestor.
Lu Shengren, the dean of Doushi Academy, had previously ruined Emperor Song's good deeds by helping Taiyi Sect to rescue him from the siege, and the relationship between the two parties was also extremely bad.
Buddhism is slightly better, but only to a limited extent.
Of course, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism are now in constant conflict with Chang'an City.
"Buddhist Manjushri relics fell into Chang'an City, and the Lord of Chang'an City refused to return them. Ananda Bodhisattva has gone to other lands to seek help from other Buddhas," said the Song Emperor.
Tai Ting nodded slightly.
Buddhism is connected with the same spirit. Although Cihang Bodhisattva has not intervened, other Buddhist masters may come one after another.
In terms of conflicts, the conflict between Buddhism and Chang'an City is far greater than that between Buddhism and the Song Dynasty.
"In addition, I also invite another guest this time." Song Emperor Zhao Kuang said clearly.
Kui Niu Taiting, who had transformed into a human form, suddenly frowned when he heard this.
He stared at Emperor Song for a long time, and then slowly uttered a few words: "The Blood Qi Demon Lord?"
In the wilderness beside Emperor Song, another door of light appeared.
The light door opened, and a man with a sinister and bloody aura but a gentle appearance walked out.
Astonishingly, it was the number one demon in the Eastern Heaven, the Blood Qi Demon Lord.
"Fellow Daoist Zhao has repeatedly invited us to visit together with Patriarch Tai Ting. It's hard to refuse the warm invitation, so I can only bother you." Demon Lord Xueqi said calmly.
Among the top giants in the Eastern Sky, there is no doubt that he is in the worst situation. He is surrounded by enemies and must always be vigilant.
Going to the Song Emperor's appointment today, the Blood Qi Demon Lord also made multiple preparations in advance.
However, seeing that Tai Ting, the leader of the Kuiniu clan, was also resisting Chang'an City, Demon Lord Xueqi had a vague idea in his mind.
Today, the biggest public enemy in the eastern sky is no longer him, but the mysterious rise of the Chang'an City Lord.
"I can understand that you two have concerns."
The Emperor of Song Dynasty said at this time: "However, we, the Song Dynasty, have already fought against Chang'an City in advance. There is no way out from the war, and I am always ready to lead the expedition myself.
As for whether we can curb the expansion of Chang'an City, the key lies in the two of us."
Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism will also not give up this opportunity.
Although there is a saying that the snipe and the clam compete with each other to make a profit, the prerequisite is that the third party is sure to kill both warring parties.
And just as Demon Lord Xue Qi expected, the biggest public enemy in Eastern Cangtian is already the city of Chang'an.
"Fellow Daoist Zhao is leading the expedition in person, and I am willing to lend a helping hand." Demon Lord Xue Qi first expressed his stance.
The Qilin clan entered Chang'an City, but they did not completely cut off his thoughts.
Kui Niu Taiting was slightly silent.
Neither Song Emperor nor Blood Qi Demon Lord urged, but waited patiently.
"I will expel the envoy from Chang'an." Kui Niu Taiting said: "If the war in the Song Dynasty is not going well, I will personally take action."
Of course he was wary of Song Emperor Zhao Kuangming using the Kuiniu clan as cannon fodder.
But who will have the last laugh is not yet certain.
After all, there is still someone hiding in his Thunder Valley.
When it comes to trump cards, he is much richer and richer than Song Huang.
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"The Kuiniu clan, have you made a decision?"
The woman, who seemed to be shrouded in illusory mist, looked at the one-legged giant bull in front of her: "Can you allow me to meet the Taiting clan leader and express my love to him face to face?"
Kui Niu in front of her said in a deep voice: "The leader of our tribe has made a decision, so there is no need for you to say more, fellow Taoist."
Mu Ai took a deep breath: "Could the Kui Niu clan want to join forces with the Song Dynasty or the Buddhist or Taoist sects?"
Na Kui Niu said: "The clan leader has not informed us about these matters. Everything is decided by the clan leader and I cannot speculate."
He glanced at the Qilin and Taotie monsters beside Du Hai: "My tribe has always lived in isolation from the outside world and does not compete with others, but we also do not fear others.
You are all guests from afar, we will not make it difficult for you, but within today, you must all leave Thunder Valley Yuyu Territory.
Otherwise, don’t blame us for being rude.”
After Mu Ai looked at each other for a moment, she said with a Taoist bow: "Although it's a pity, we have no choice but to say goodbye, but please tell Chief Tai Ting to think twice about everything."
Kui Niu said coldly: "This is not what you should say."
Mu Ai nodded without saying a word, and immediately left Thunder Valley with the other Chang'an demon clan.
Kui Niu was there to supervise their departure.
After Mu Ai and others disappeared, the leader of the few Kui oxen who stayed in the same place told his companions: "The patriarch has something to tell Taoist Xuanqing. You can take me to deliver the message."