Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends-Chapter 856 - 782: A Future Shrouded in Darkness

At this moment, a dead silence hung over the Dark Illusion Sea. All the Demon Sect Elders on the sea surface were now somewhat uneasy. Emperor Gouchen is our Sect Leader, we have found Emperor Gouchen, but the favor of the Demon Ancestor has yet to descend. Will the punishment from the Demon Ancestor come instead? Such thoughts should not be entertained; the more one thinks, the more uneasy one becomes.

BOOM~

Suddenly, a black hole shattered the sky, and from within the black hole, seven-colored Divine Light surged out, illuminating the Dark Illusion Sea in a dazzling array of colors.

All the Demon Venerables jumped in fright and immediately looked up.

Bai Jin, dressed in a green robe, stepped out on the seven-colored Divine Light, his figure flickering as he descended atop a grand Golden Chariot, sitting high in the main seat, exuding dominance.

Buddha Ancestor Wutian also breathed a sigh of relief. Safe return indicated that the calamity had passed, and the Demon Ancestor indeed did not trouble his Master.

Kui Gang hurriedly asked, "Emperor, what arrangements does the Demon Ancestor have?"

Bai Jin clasped his fists and smiled heartily, saying, "Thanks to the Demon Ancestor’s favor, I am appointed as the Demon Sect Leader. I ask for your guidance in the future."

Kui Gang understood in his heart, thinking that indeed, Bai Jin is the Demon Sect Leader. This Demon Sect must have been set up for him by the Demon Ancestor - definitely taking the back door!

Wutian laughed heartily and said, "Congratulations to the Sect Leader!"

Kui Gang also quickly clasped his fists and said, "Congratulations to the Sect Leader!"

"The Demon Sect has just been established, and I still have some matters to attend to, so I won’t keep the two Fellow Daoists. I shall invite both of you another day for a gathering."

Buddha Ancestor Wutian and Kui Gang both nodded, and the two silently disappeared into the void.

The True Demons of the Great Leiyin Temple, the Heavenly Demons of the Dark Abyss, all paid a respectful bow to Bai Jin, then disappeared into the ripples of space.

The remaining Demon Sect Elders quickly knelt on the sea surface, shouting excitedly, "Greetings to the Sect Leader!" Heart full of indescribable excitement, Emperor Gouchen truly became the Sect Leader. Doesn’t that mean we now have a solid backing? With Emperor Gouchen’s Demon Sect, we can stand on equal footing with the Great Leiyin Temple and the Dark Abyss, the Third Demon King, indeed!

Bai Jin said steadily, "Everyone, rise!"

All the Demon Sect Elders got up, eagerly looking at Bai Jin, excitement in their hearts.

"Illusion Peach Demon Venerable, where is the foundation of our Demon Sect?"

On the steps, Illusion Peach Demon Venerable quickly and respectfully replied, "Reporting to the Sect Leader, the Demon Sect Headquarters is at the Bai Ren Mountain Range, Black Demon Peak."

Ha~ So close to me!

Because in the Demon Realm, Bai Jin always dared not release the Power of Primordial Spirit, fearing detection by the Demon Ancestor. Yet unexpectedly, a subordinate planted a major bomb right by his side, blowing him sky-high with a boom.

Bai Jin said feebly, "Return!"

"By your command!"

Illusion Peach Demon Venerable straightened up, opening his folded fan with a snap, and waved it forward, shouting sharply, "The Sect Leader orders, prepare the chariot for the Headquarters!"

The sky was filled with dancing peach blossoms, and the Witches played their music vigorously.

The Taiyi Demon carried the Chariot and turned around, while the other Demon Venerables all chanted slogans loudly.

"Demon Sect Leader, magic floods the skies, invincible in attack, and victorious in battle."

"Demon Sect Leader, dominant over Heaven and Earth, boundless magic, crushing Immortals with a flick."

"Stars fall, Heaven and Earth shatter, only our Demon Sect endures."

"Unrivaled throughout eternity, the Sect Leader unifies the Demon Realm."

...

Bai Jin sat atop the Golden Chariot, listening to the flattering slogans echoing through Heaven and Earth, feeling a bit embarrassed yet secretly enjoying it.

...

In the great hall at the summit of Black Demon Mountain, Bai Jin sat high on the Sect Leader’s throne, with Illusion Peach Demon Venerable standing respectfully below, head bowed, not daring to lift it.

"Illusion Peach Demon Venerable, the one I trust the most in the Demon Realm is you, yet you have betrayed my trust."

Illusion Peach Demon Venerable quickly cried out in panic, "Sect Leader, I... where did I err? Please enlighten me."

"Hmph~ When did you establish the Demon Sect? And why establish the Demon Sect? Why was I completely unaware?"

Illusion Peach Demon Venerable quickly and respectfully replied, "Reporting to the Sect Leader, the disciple was ordered to search for... search for Emperor Gouchen; with your constant urgings, the disciple became anxious."

"To increase the chance of finding Emperor Gouchen, I recruited some Demon Venerables, expanding my subordinates under your permission."

"My permission?"

Illusion Peach Demon Venerable cautiously reminded, "I reported to the Sect Leader about recruiting some subordinates, and you said that it was permissible as long as it aided in finding Emperor Gouchen, leaving it under my full responsibility."

Bai Jin was speechless, realizing there was indeed such a thing, though he expected Illusion Peach would only recruit demons below Taiyi Golden Immortal, who would have thought he’d start dealing with Demon Venerables? Who gave him the courage?

Illusion Peach Demon Venerable continued cautiously, "Later, as more and more Demon Venerables joined, I decided to establish a force for easier management, seeking your permission. You expressed agreement and entrusted me with full authority, thus the Demon Sect was founded."

Bai Jin thought about it, realizing it was indeed the case, yet unaware of his gutsy move to establish a Demon Sect!

"So, it’s still my fault?"

Illusion Peach Demon Venerable immediately lowered his head deeply, saying, "It is the fault of this subordinate; I am willing to accept punishment."

Illusion Peach Demon Venerable simply couldn’t understand why the Sect Leader would be angry. Isn’t it good now? The Sect Leader can now stand on equal footing with the other two Demon Kings, below one Demon, equal to two, above countless others.

Bai Jin looked at Illusion Peach Demon Venerable, feeling sorry for his wronged, pitiful look. His anger subsided a bit, after all, it was indeed for his benefit, and he didn’t seem wrong. I’m a reasonable person.

Bai Jin waved his hand weakly, saying, "You may leave."

Illusion Peach Demon Venerable hesitated, asking, "Sect Leader, this is the first full return of the Demon Sect Elders. Please instruct on how to proceed."

"You have full authority."

Illusion Peach Demon Venerable was immediately thrilled, responding, "Yes!" He turned and left with great excitement, deeply trusting the Sect Leader’s faith in him.

Bai Jin walked out alone from the great hall, standing atop the mountain, gazing at the gray hazy skies. A thousand-foot statue appeared in front of him, resembling his disguise as Pan Shi Demon Venerable, carved even more fiercely than Pan Shi Demon Venerable itself.

"Alas~" Bai Jin let out a long sigh. Backlash from the Heavenly Rules had sent him into the Demon Realm, obscurely planning to lay low and wait for the realm’s gates to open to escape. Yet he finds himself obscurely hunted by the Demon Realm. The entire realm searching for him, he barely thought up a way to hide his identity and took in a subordinate who backstabbed him fiercely, establishing some Demon Sect, leading him obscurely to become the Demon Sect Leader. Now even receiving official acknowledgment from the Demon Ancestor, being forced to involve himself in the animosity between the Demon Ancestor and the Taoist Ancestor, isn’t this too hard on a god? It might lead to death!

Bai Jin stood atop the mountain, sighing incessantly, feeling bleak and uncertain about his future.