The Eightieth Calculation

  As for what kind of person Zhu Jiuyin is, the Three Pure Ones, Nüwa Niangniang, Fuxi, and Zhenyuanzi are all very clear about it. Even Hongjun Daozu is also very clear about it. When they heard Donghuadi's words, everyone had different reactions.

  Fuxi let out a long sigh and said, "Alas, I really didn't think that the Donghua News Agency would be so ignorant. They actually dare to provoke Yanjiuyin at this time, it's truly ignorance is bliss. This time if Hongjundaozu doesn't take action, he's probably dead for sure. Yanjiuyin will definitely not let this guy off!"

  Nüwa nodded and said, "Donghua Emperor has great ambitions, but he is very incompetent in handling matters. I really don't know why the Taoist ancestors chose him to be the leader of the male immortals. In comparison, I think the Queen Mother of the West is much better. At least she knows how to keep a low profile and doesn't act as arrogant and ignorant as Donghua!"

  Fuxi sighed, "Perhaps Donghua Emperor always thought that with Hongjun Daozu around, nothing would happen to him. Moreover, he had never confronted Candle Nine Yin head-on before and didn't know how terrifying Candle Nine Yin was. It's precisely because of these reasons that he behaved this way!"

  Nüwa sighed and said, "Alas! If his idea can really come true, it would be a good thing. But what if his plan is useless in the end? The consequences will be severe!"

  Nüwa's concerns are not unreasonable, after all, Zhu Jiuyin is always making a heaven-defying comeback at times when everyone thinks it's impossible. So she doesn't quite agree with this matter and feels that Donghua Emperor's actions are playing with fire.

  If this matter only concerned Donghua Emperor, the Nuwa Empress would not have been so particular. However, this matter is not just about him alone, but also involves the demon clan. Although the Nuwa Empress looks down on Emperor Jun and Taiyi's petty mentality, after all, she is a member of the demon clan, so in her heart, she still has feelings for the demon clan.

  Of course, this is not the most important thing. Nüwa is so concerned that she is afraid of Chujiu's exposure of Donghuahuang's beautiful dream, and then the Shu tribe will be unstoppable in the vast wilderness, and no one will dare to confront it head-on. At that time, the Shu tribe has truly become a fait accompli.

  Nüwa thought to herself, Fuxi wasn't unclear about it either, but all of this was beyond his control. He too had a mind but no power, and could only sigh and say: "Let them go, one can't rely too much on external forces when being human, only self-strengthening is the most secure, relying on anyone else is unreliable!"

  It must be said that Fuxi has now undergone a qualitative change, which is a good thing. However, the matter of cultivation is not something that can be accomplished simply by wanting to rush forward. It requires opportunities and an understanding of the Great Way. Given his hatred for Zhu Jiuyin, it's truly impossible for him to put it aside. Therefore, as long as he cannot properly handle his relationship with Zhu Jiuyin and eliminate her influence on him, his cultivation will be unable to advance.

  When he heard Donghua Emperor's words, Zhu Jiu Yin burst out laughing and said: "Donghua, what are you? You dare to be so presumptuous in front of me. If you want me to die, you're not qualified enough. Even if it were Hong Jun Dao Zu who came to tell me such things, it would still be more tolerable. Your words can only make me think that a clown is shouting nonsense!"

  Candle Nine Yin was right, at this time the Eastern Emperor is like a clown, not on stage, his thoughts are good, but in the face of absolute power, he can't withstand a single blow. You know that in the vast wilderness, strength is respected, you don't have skills, no matter how well you speak or how high your means are, it's useless. Especially when facing Candle Nine Yin, such a fierce person, one who dared to confront Hong Jun Dao Zu head-on, one who pulled Hong Jun Dao Zu down from his saintly status, playing tricks on such a fierce person is completely a suicidal behavior.

  As for Donghua Emperor's actions, Di Jun and Taiyi were even more disdainful of him, thinking that Donghua Emperor was not qualified to be the leader of the male immortals.

  Although they were dissatisfied with the behavior of Donghua Emperor, who was like a clown, Emperor Jun and Taiyi had to stand on the side of Donghua Emperor. This was because they were very clear about the cruelty of Zhu Jiu Yin. If Donghua Emperor fell, then the two brothers would not have a good end either. Zhu Jiu Yin, this cruel person, would not let them off.

  Taiyi grunted and said, "Donghua, what's the point of saying so much nonsense? Ju Kuiyin is clearly trying to kill us. Instead of talking too much, it's better to see who's stronger with our fists. As long as we work together, taking down someone as heavily injured as him shouldn't be too difficult!"

  Taiyi's words seemed to be said with great momentum, but in fact, he didn't even believe them himself. If Zhujiu was really that easy to deal with, he wouldn't have been able to pull down Hongjun Daozu from the sacred altar of sainthood, stir up heavenly changes, and gain the recognition of the Great Way.

  Actually, Taiyi's words were just to boost his own morale and that of his subordinates, lest before the great war had even begun, these people would lose their bloodlust under the overwhelming aura of Chu Jiu Yin. If they lost their bloodlust, then this battle wouldn't need to be fought anymore, and the outcome would be self-evident. Against Chu Jiu Yin and Emperor Jiang, who were so cruel and ruthless, without a spirit that was willing to fight to the death, no matter how many people there were, it would all just be sending them to their deaths, creating opportunities for the enemy, allowing Chu Jiu Yin and his ilk to trample over their corpses and achieve an unparalleled reputation for ferocity.

  Taiyi's words came out, Zhu Jiu Yin coldly snorted and said: "Alright, Taiyi, let this heavily injured useless person like me compete with a superior being like you. What skills do you have to show off? Don't make it so that as soon as I make my move, you won't even have the chance to counterattack!"

  Donghua Emperor was secretly delighted when Yu Jiu Yin said this. He was the one who started this matter, but in the end, Taiyi had to bear the brunt of Yu Jiu Yin's immense pressure for himself.

  Don't look at Donghua Emperor's loud name, but if he really had to fight against Candle Nine Yin, even with ten more guts, he wouldn't dare. Before this, the reason why he dared to compete with the Witch tribe for the rule of Hongyuan was because Candle Nine Yin hadn't appeared for a long time, and without Candle Nine Yin's pressure, he dared to be arrogant. Now, however, he no longer has that courage. Even if his plan is very successful, but if he really faces Candle Nine Yin, he still doesn't have the guts. After all, Candle Nine Yin is a fierce man who can rival Hongyuan Daozu, and although his cultivation has improved and achieved the status of Quasi-Saint, his courage is still insufficient.

  A person's strength is not just about having strong abilities, but also having a strong heart. Unfortunately, this is something that cannot be seen in Donghua Emperor, whose actions are filled with too many schemes and plots. No matter how powerful these schemes may be, they will all turn to ashes under absolute power.

  Taiyi did not expect his words to provoke such a fierce reaction from Zhu Jiu, and now he was filled with regret. If he had known it would be like this, he would never have said those words. Although doing so might have caused his subordinates to lose morale and suffer heavy casualties, the death of his subordinates didn't matter as much as his own life. After all, as the saying goes, "it's better to die with a friend than to live in poverty".

  Unfortunately, it's too late for Taiyi to regret now, as Candle Nine has already issued a challenge to him and won't let him back down. If he backs down now, everything he did before would be in vain.

  Under the words of Zhu Jiu Yin, Tai Yi was really at a loss for what to do, and for a moment he didn't know how to react. If he were to fight, he would have to face Zhu Jiu Yin alone, but he really didn't have the guts to do so. He couldn't afford to be arrogant again, after all, the battle 200 years ago had made him deeply aware of the huge gap between himself and Zhu Jiu Yin. On the other hand, if he were not to fight, he had previously spoken so bravely, now if he were to retreat, his subordinates would think what of him? He was afraid that he would no longer be able to gain recognition from the demon tribe, after all, a leader who fled in battle was unacceptable to anyone.

  What to do, Taiyi was extremely anxious in his heart, frantically thinking of a countermeasure, but unfortunately he couldn't think of one no matter how hard he tried. Just as he found it difficult to respond, Emperor Jun finally spoke up.

  "Just listen, Emperor Jun said in a deep voice: 'If you want to fight, then fight. My demon clan doesn't want some people who only know how to stir up trouble and retreat when the real chapter arrives. Even if it means death, we won't be afraid. In a one-on-one duel, we admit that we're not a match for you, Candle Nine Yin. After all, you're someone who can be mentioned in the same breath as Hong Jun Dao Zu. We can only choose to fight in groups!"

  Di Jun's words were a sarcasm to Donghua Emperor, and he was extremely disdainful. Di Jun's words not only boosted his own morale but also severely suppressed Donghua Emperor's arrogance. Even if Donghua Emperor could survive this battle, his performance would have lost the hearts of the people, and it would be impossible for him to gain everyone's recognition again. The most important thing for a hegemon is dignity, and without dignity, he is no longer a hegemon. Donghua Emperor, even with the support of Hongjun Daozu, would find it difficult to recover from this loss, and what was lost would never be regained.