And above the Nine Heavens, the Emperor of Heaven Xuanyuan Wuji was sitting in the Lingxiao Palace with his eyes closed to rest.

Suddenly, an incomparably powerful aura wave came from the west of the fairyland, rushing straight into the sky, alarming the entire heaven.

“The demon clan has encountered such a change…” Xuanyuan Wuji slowly opened his eyes, his gaze piercing through the clouds and staring directly at the dazzling totem above the demon clan’s territory. A strange color flashed in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, should we send troops to suppress it?" The barefoot immortal stepped forward and bowed to ask for instructions.

Emperor Xuanyuan Wuji shook his head and said in a deep voice: "No, Lang'er is still in the demon tribe. We must act with caution to avoid accidentally hurting our son, and we must not easily provoke a war between the two tribes."

“But Your Majesty, the demon clan is becoming more powerful. If they develop rebellious minds, they may pose a threat to our Heavenly Court.” Marshal Tianpeng said worriedly.

"Threat?" The Emperor glanced at Marshal Tianpeng, "Tianpeng, how confident are you that you can defeat Li Wanji?"

Marshal Tianpeng was suddenly speechless. He knew very well that given the current situation, even if he personally led a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers out in full force, he might not be able to do anything to Li Wanji.

There are only a handful of Immortal Emperors in the entire fairy world. One is Xuanyuan Wuji himself, and the other is the secluded Taishang Laojun. As for the others, they are all far beyond their reach.

And now, a peerless strong man like Li Wanji suddenly appeared in the demon clan. His cultivation has reached the peak of the Immortal Emperor. His strength is strong enough to make any force feel fearful.

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. It is my fault for not thinking it through." Marshal Tianpeng bowed and apologized.

"It's okay, Tianpeng. Your worry is reasonable." Xuanyuan Wuji said calmly. He turned to the wise Taibai Jinxing and asked, "Taibai, what do you think we should do?"

Taibai Jinxing held the whisk in his hand and said thoughtfully, "Your Majesty, the demon race's strength has greatly increased this time, which is indeed a variable, but it is also an opportunity. Although this woman's cultivation is high, her intentions are still unclear. She may be used by our Heavenly Court, rather than just an enemy."

"Oh? I'd like to hear more about it." Xuanyuan Wuji leaned forward slightly, obviously quite interested in Taibai Jinxing's opinion.

"Your Majesty, although Li Wanji's cultivation has reached the peak of the Immortal Emperor, the overall strength of the demon race is still far behind that of the human race and the Heavenly Court. Her move seems strong, but in fact, she is also testing the reactions of all parties, hoping to gain more living space for the demon race."

Xuanyuan Wuji narrowed his eyes and asked, "Then according to Taibai, how should we negotiate with her to balance the relationship between the two tribes and ensure that the dignity of the Heavenly Court is not violated?"

Taibai Jinxing's eyes flashed with a gleam of light: "We can take this opportunity to treat you with courtesy and show the tolerance and generosity of the Heavenly Court. I have a plan that may be worth a try."

"Oh? My dear, please tell me quickly." Xuanyuan Wuji urged.

Taibai Jinxing bowed slightly, "Your Majesty, Li Wanji's cultivation is amazing, and the demon race has risen because of this. We can start from here and adopt a strategy of 'appeasement' and 'checks and balances' in parallel."

"First, promote her to a higher position. Confer Li Wanji the title of Demon King. From now on, Your Majesty will be the ruler and she will be the minister. In name, she will be incorporated into the Heavenly Court system, but in reality, she will be given greater autonomy to the demon race."

"In this way, we can nominally strengthen our control over the demon race while avoiding direct conflict and reducing unnecessary war costs."

"Secondly, the fiefdom reward. Although the demon race currently has five continents: Xianling, Donghuang, Xilin, Nanjin, and Beilin, they are all just some filthy wastelands, barren and lacking in resources."

"Your Majesty can choose a rich place in the fairy world, such as Lingxiao Blessed Land, Cuiweizhou surrounded by fairy mist, etc., and grant it to the demon race as a fiefdom to show the generosity and kindness of the court."

"Li Wanji is a smart person. She will definitely understand the deep meaning and benefits of this. This will make her feel the sincerity of the Heavenly Court and reduce her resistance..."

The more the barefoot immortal listened, the tighter his brows furrowed. He couldn't help but interrupt and said, "Shangri-La Taibai, isn't this too indulgent? If the demon race receives such a generous gift, wouldn't their strength be even more difficult to contain?"

After all, Lingxiao Blessed Land and Cuiwei Continent are the private territories of the Queen Mother of Heaven, and have always been enjoyed only by important officials and royal family members of Heaven. If they are easily given to the demon clan, it will not only make the Queen Mother of Heaven unhappy, but it may also cause discussion and dissatisfaction among the immortals in Heaven.

Taibai Jinxing smiled slightly, still calm and unhurried: "The barefoot immortal has a point, but please listen to me continue. This 'soft' strategy does not mean blindly indulging, but to establish a corresponding check and balance mechanism while giving."

“The way to check and balance lies in two points.”

"One is to supervise in the name of assistance. The Heavenly Court can send capable immortal officials to help the demons develop resources in the name of helping them, but in fact they are secretly monitoring the movements of the demons to ensure that they do not have any other intentions."

"Second, we need to establish an alliance contract to clarify the rights and obligations between the demon race, the human race, and the heavenly court. The contract should stipulate that the demon race must pay tribute to the heavenly court with rare resources on a regular basis in return for the grace of enjoying the fiefdom."

"Furthermore, Your Majesty can open up more paths for talents and invite outstanding people from the demon race to join the Heavenly Court and take up important positions, thus providing a step for the demon race to advance and motivating them to serve the Heavenly Court."

"At the same time, these demon fairies can also be used as hostages in my heavenly territory to ensure the demon race's loyalty and awe of the heavenly court. In this way, the demon race can benefit while being restricted, and the relationship between the two sides can be delicately balanced."

"Finally, Your Majesty can hold a grand celebration, invite immortals from all walks of life to join in the celebration, officially enthrone Li Wanji as the Demon King, and announce the above decisions."

"Through this move, we can not only demonstrate the majesty and magnanimity of the Heavenly Court, but also show the entire fairy world the sincerity and goodwill of the Heavenly Court towards the demon race, thereby stabilizing the people's hearts and reducing unnecessary suspicion and panic."

Tian Pengyuan's brows slightly relaxed. "This plan of the Immortal not only shows the magnanimity of our Heavenly Court, but also implies a way of checks and balances. It is indeed a good idea. In this way, if the demons are grateful for the Heaven's grace, they will return to their hearts. If they have other intentions, there are ways to control them."

The barefoot immortal still felt that it was inappropriate. "Your Majesty, this plan is brilliant, but the demons have always been unruly, and Li Wanji is even more stubborn. It is still unknown whether she will accept such an arrangement."

"If...if this woman refuses, won't we lose face and even provoke greater resistance from the demon tribe?"

Xuanyuan Wuji pondered for a moment, his eyes deep, as if he could see into the future.

"Taibai's plan is indeed meaningful. Although the demon tribe is strong, I believe that those who know the current situation are heroes."

"If Lee Wan-hee really wants to rewrite the order of heaven and earth, she must first consolidate her foundation and reduce unnecessary conflicts. What I have mentioned is exactly what she needs most right now."

He stood up, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked at the vast sea of ​​clouds outside the palace. "Besides, the demon race, the human race, and the heavenly court are not only in conflict. In history, the two races also had a period of peaceful coexistence."

"I am willing to do this not only for the peace of heaven, but also for the harmony and prosperity of the entire fairy world. If Li Wanji is really far-sighted, she will understand this."

"As for face," Xuanyuan Wuji raised a faint smile, "A true king never judges a hero by his temporary gains and losses. If it can ensure the stability of my heaven for ten thousand years, what's the point of saving a little face?"

After saying this, he turned to Taibai Jinxing and said, "Taibai, you must start preparing immediately and draft a detailed draft of the canonization and alliance contract. At the same time, send out orders to prepare for the celebration and invite immortals from all walks of life to join in the celebration."

"Yes, sir!" Taibai Jinxing bowed and accepted the order, then turned and left, ready to implement this grand peace plan.

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