Forty millenniums of cul.., p.686
Forty Millenniums of Cultivation, page 686
"Perhaps everybody has, but they did not dare to pursue the question any further, except for me and Elder Nether Spring.
"At that time, I didn't know anything about the Divine Blood of Chaos. But since part of the high-level demons could transform into human beings, and the chaotic-blood demons were similar to human beings in appearance in the first place, it was not entirely impossible to integrate them into the civilization of human beings and initiate a certain degree of communication and study, thereby finding out the road of renaissance for our race.
"This is the original purpose of the Red Tide Plan.
"The Red Tide Plan has never been a simple plan of attack. It is the beginning of a series of plans.
"What you are seeing right now is just the first phase of the Red Tide Plan, which has two purposes.
"Firstly, to seize supreme power of the Blood Demon Sector so that the entire Blood Demon Sector will follow my will. This is the most important step. What I am doing will not be understood or supported by the majority. Therefore, I must hold unchallengeable autocratic power!
"Secondly, to establish a channel of communication with the Heaven's Origin Sector, or rather, to force the Heaven's Origin Sector to sit down and talk!
"Under normal circumstances, the Heaven's Origin Sector would never sit down and negotiate with the 'inhumane demons that are mutants of demon beasts'.
"But what if a knife has been placed on their neck?
"The Eye of Blood Demon is the core of the first phase of the Red Tide Plan."
Li Yao's eyes were bulging wider and wider. "On the first day you established the Eye of Blood Demon, you had already planned to destroy it one day?
"The Eye of Blood Demon was born for unparalleled destruction?
"But it doesn't sound right. My arrival was an accident. How were you certain that you could destroy the Eye of Blood Demon at the critical moment if I didn't exist?"
"In my original plan, I, of course, had other arrangements," Jin Tuyi said coldly. "Appointing two specialists who were at loggerheads as the maintainers of the stabilization system was just one of them.
"But it wouldn't have mattered at all whether or not I could destroy the Eye of Blood Demon at the critical moment. In fact, I never thought to completely destroy it.
"I only needed to teleport the first wave of attack, preferably the second and the third, too, to the capital city of the Star Glory Federation. Then, I would cause damage that was not serious but enough to make it malfunction for one to two days.
"One or two days would be enough for the Heaven's Origin Sector to realize what was going on. Hundreds of Cultivators in the Core Formation Stage and the Nascent Soul Stage would reinforce the capital city. Without the support of the follow-up troops, the helpless demon emperors would be destined to die in the Heaven's Origin Sector!"
Li Yao gasped. "So, it has been in your original plan to let Elder Blood Robe, Elder Nether Spring, and the other demon emperors into the capital city before you cut off the wormhole and watched them fighting a suicidal battle with the Cultivators of the Heaven's Origin Sector?"
"More or less." Jin Tuyi scratched his nose with his feathers. "How could I know that I would be elected as the commander-in-chief of the coalition army of demons? In the Blood Demon Sector, I was the third most powerful man at best, as well as the leader of the Feather Clan. Only in such a way would I be able to gather my enemies together and kill them once and for all!"
Li Yao swallowed and secretly moved his bottom two inches away from Jin Tuyi. He mumbled, "I'm starting to believe that you are truly Elder Nether Spring's 'bosom buddy'. The two of you will definitely be invincible if you join hands!"
Jin Tuyi was not bothered by Li Yao's sarcasm. "Other than clearing all the obstacles for me, Elder Nether Spring had another important function, which was to establish a 'highway' to the capital city of the Star Glory Federation.
"In the original plan, I never planned to destroy the Eye of Blood Demon to such an extent. But even though it has already been ruined, it can still be repaired sooner or later.
"Once it is repaired, we will have a venomous dagger that can stab into the heart of the Heaven's Origin Sector at any time!
"Of course, you may think that, after the loss of tremendous demon emperors and elites, and if the Heaven's Origin Sector already learns the pattern of our attack, the second invasion will definitely not work out.
"Yes, it won't work out. But the capital city, and even the prosperous area in the southeast of the federation, will certainly suffer heavy losses!
"The Heaven's Origin Sector has been at peace for too long. Although the fire of war is still burning on the Grand Desolate Plateau, the ordinary people living in the prosperous area in the southeast have not experienced a large-scale war for more than a hundred years.
"Under such circumstances, as the supreme leader of the Blood Demon Sector, if I suggest we sit down and talk in order to reach a truce, do you think the federal government will consider the offer?"
"Absolutely not," replied Li Yao, gritting his teeth. "Under such circumstances, the demon emperors and elite troops in the first wave of attack will certainly not wait and get killed. Even if they must die, they will drag the entire capital city to hell with them! The capital city of the federation will be a living hell, and you will be the biggest criminal. Not a single Cultivator or citizen of the Star Glory Federation will negotiate with you!"
Jin Tuyi smiled again. "Young man, you are wrong again. Do not confuse my identity right now with my identity at that time.
"When I drafted the Red Tide Plan, I never thought that I would become the commander-in-chief of the coalition army of demons one day. At that time, I was merely the third most influential official in the army. The best I could do was propose an unexpected assault. Those who really made the decision and commanded the attack would only be Elder Blood Robe, Elder Nether Spring and the other demon emperors.
"They would be the perpetrators!
"But the perpetrators would have been teleported to the Heaven's Origin Sector during the first teleportation. They would be killed, captured, or on the run.
"At that time, I would be able to blame all the faults on them. They would be the greatest criminals for launching the war and the most insane butchers!
"As for me, I would be the representative of the 'doves' who craved for peace and the last bit of conscience of the Blood Demon Sector."
Jin Tuyi's dustless, white wings grew out of his back again and covered him softly like a sacred garment. "Look. You cannot find a demon who appears more like a 'dove' than I do, can you?"
Although he knew that Jin Tuyi did not utilize any demonic energy, although his crystal bombs had been closely stuck to the opponent's arm, and although he knew that the guy was a terminal patient whose brain was slowly deteriorating, Li Yao could not help but feel chilly from the bottom of his heart.
"By then," Jin Tuyi said casually, "the Star Glory Federation would have just seen the brutality and insanity of the 'hawks' such as Elder Blood Robe and Elder Nether Spring, and they would know that I was a 'dove' whose conscience was not entirely gone. Would they shut the door of dialogue completely and watch me, as a dove, get kicked out of office and replaced by a hawk that was more brutal, insane, and unpredictable?
"This was my plan in the beginning. As long as the dialogue began, the following procedures of the Red Tide Plan would be able to be carried out. I believed that I would lead the entire Blood Demon Sector to a whole different road of renaissance!
"However, man proposes, heaven disposes. Two things were beyond my computation."
There was a vague hint of bitterness in Jin Tuyi's smile. "Firstly, I didn't know that, in the demon race, a second individual had also seen through the situation other than me, and he was also planning a whole different future path for the demons. That was Elder Nether Spring!"
"Elder Nether Spring was not as smart as you," Li Yao observed. "He only learned about the past and the future of the demon race after receiving the legacy of Chaos, but you deduced everything based on nothing."
Jin Tuyi waved his hands. "It doesn't matter. What matters is that Elder Nether Spring's appearance disrupted my original arrangements. To make things worse, I was diagnosed with 'cerebral sclerosis'. Even though my natural life would not end soon, my political life and my unparalleled thinking ability were going to be gone quickly.
"The Spore Stratagem and the cerebral sclerosis pushed me into a precipice. For a moment, I almost lost all hope and felt that there was nothing I could do except watch our race walking to its doom!
"Until you showed up!"
Chapter 1041: Jin Tuyi's Threat |
The brilliance beaming out of Jin Tuyi's eyes seemed enough to detonate the entire warehouse of crystals. His gray face was replaced by excitement as he panted for a moment. "Your arrival, the secret hunting Jin Xinyue endured, and all the subsequent events made me gradually learn the truth of the Blade of Chaos, the secrets about the origins of the demons, the existence of another human world named the Flying Star Sector, and the threat of the Imperium of True Human Beings!
"I didn't know that the Blood Demon Sector was so important in the history of the demon race. I had always thought that it was just a barren, desolate, insignificant Sector at the edge of the cosmos!
"Hehe. I should've figured it out earlier. The Blood Demon Sector was not as simple as that. Why else could the Blood Demon Sector survive to this day when countless worlds of demons in the three thousand Sectors have all collapsed?
"All in all, the tremendous valuable information flooded into my brain, allowing me to find a brand-new possibility, one that is more secure, flawless, and feasible than the old version of the Red Tide Plan!
"Therefore, over the past month, I've been fully upgrading the Red Tide Plan with the latest intelligence despite the escalation of my illness.
"Now, the first step of the Red Tide Plan has been completed. Although some minor issues occurred, everything is basically under my control. Elder Blood Robe, Elder Nether Spring, and their elite troops are no longer threats. I have finally gained the supreme power that I dreamed of, and I am able to implement the second step of the Red Tide Plan now!"
"But I'm afraid your cerebral sclerosis will not give you much time, will it?" Li Yao said. "Even if you keep it a secret, when your condition gets worse, you will not be able to cope with the tricky plans and schemes. You even risk turning into a moron right in front of the rest of the demon emperors. How are you going to complete the following procedures of the Red Tide Plan?"
"You are quite right. I don't have much time left. The best I can do is hold on for a year and a half." Jin Tuyi's eyes turned passionate again as he stared at Li Yao with a smile. "Therefore, while I still know what I am doing, I have found the first suitable heir and the next master of the Red Tide Plan, who will pass on my knowledge and carry out the Red Tide Plan until it succeeds!"
Li Yao felt creepy when Jin Tuyi looked at him in such a weird way. His hair standing up, he raised his voice and shouted, "You've got to be kidding me! How can I be your heir and help you implement your goddamn Red Tide Plan!"
"Do excuse me, young man, but I was not referring to you."
"… Don't stare at me in such an enthusiastic way if you are not referring to me, senior!"
"Although your excellence was beyond my expectation many times, and you completed many tasks successfully in unbelievable ways when I failed to figure out how you could, you and I are not the same type of person after all.
"I am not referring to the difference between a human being and a demon but the difference between a warrior and a politician.
"You are a warrior, and a fairly brilliant one, but you are never going to be a brilliant politician, or even a qualified one.
"It is not about your computational ability or thinking ability but decided by something beyond. More frankly speaking, this is not where your path leads you.
"Jin Xinyue is my ideal heir and the most suitable successor of the Red Tide Plan!"
Li Yao was amused. "Is it even possible? It remains questionable whether Jin Xinyue is willing to or not. But even if she is happy to, she is still too naïve right now. In terms of capability, she is only a demon king or a Core Formation Stage Cultivator at best. How can she expect to rival the demon emperors who will swallow her without leaving any bones?"
Jin Tuyi smiled. "Yes. Jin Xinyue is still too naïve right now, but everybody grows. I believe that she will be the one that the Red Tide Plan requires in the most appropriate time. Until then… doesn't she still have the best master?"
Li Yao was dazed.
"In terms of capability, her master's combat ability is equal to the Nascent Soul Stage. He is also adept at the refinement of magical equipment, stealth, sabotage, ambush, assassination, and collection of intelligence. His personal combat ability is in the top tier of the Heaven's Origin Sector, the Flying Star Sector, and the Blood Demon Sector—not counting the enhancement of his crystal suit.
"In terms of forces, her master controls Skyfire, a mysterious organization that has risen recently, in the Blood Demon Sector alone. The covert battles of late in the Gold Crow Kingdom are indicative enough of the potential of the organization.
"With regard to influence, her master is an Ultra-Level Federal Hero in the Heaven's Origin Sector. He is also the best warrior of Iron Plateau and the master of the Glorious Sunlight Group in the Flying Star Sector. His connections are far and wide!
"How can Jin Xinyue not rival the cunning demon emperors with such a master as her reliance? Moreover, before I become too ill, I will certainly tell Jin Xinyue the critical weaknesses of those demon emperors.
"With Jin Xinyue's wisdom, I believe that she will learn very fast. Shockingly fast."
Li Yao recalled the confrontation with Jin Xinyue in the cave outside of Heavenly Path City. He had to admit that Jin Tuyi was right.
His third disciple was much more terrifying than his previous two disciples, which was well beyond his expectations.
Pondering for a moment, Li Yao carefully said, "Senior Jin, there is no need to flatter me. Give me a reason first. Why should I help you?"
Jin Tuyi raised his eyebrow. "Weren't you the one who came to my door and asked for cooperation? Now, I am extending my hands to you sincerely, and you are going to regret?"
Li Yao frowned. "I didn't know that you were so dangerous, Senior Jin. I am scared of you. I really am!"
Jin Tuyi smiled. "Alright. You want a reason. I'll give you one.
"If you don't help my daughter implement the Red Tide Plan, this is what will happen in the next.
"First of all, I have the coalition army of demons completely under my control now, and I will hold absolute power for at least a year and a half. Elder Nether Spring and the other jesters are not worth mentioning at all now!
"Secondly, after the loss of fourteen demon emperors and countless elite soldiers in the first wave of teleportation, the Blood Demon Sector has in fact lost the ability to attack the Heaven's Origin Sector, probably permanently!
"We have lost the bargaining chips to make a wild gamble. Opening the Eye of Blood Demon again or charging at the Giant Blade Pass on the Grand Desolate Plateau through the Dark Desolate Domain will both be committing suicide. All the demon emperors will agree with that after carefully calculation and analysis.
"Then, in the upcoming half a year, I will change the guideline of the coalition army of demons from 'quick battle' into 'total defense'!
"I will gather all the resources allocated for invasion and establish countless permanent bastions and underground fortresses throughout the Blood Demon Sector!
"I will also regroup the coalition army of demons into units that are smaller in scale and more agile. They will be trained for guerilla warfare in the harsh environments.
"In the meantime, the development of the biochemical technology and the production of demonic artifacts and magical equipment will also abide by the guideline.
"Hehe. You think that the strength of the Blood Demon Sector has been greatly diminished after the fourteen demon emperors were killed, don't you?
"From the perspective of aggression, yes.
"But in terms of defense, once we make up our mind to give up aggression once and for all, the forces and resources that can be utilized for homeland defense have in fact been multiplied!
"Yes. I am going to build the entire Blood Demon Sector into an enormous war fortress, a hedgehog whose thorns are made of steel and poisoned!
"Of course, I will not be able to see the completion of the war fortress, but it doesn't matter. All I need to do is set up a framework. I believe that the next commander-in-chief of the coalition army of demons, seeing that the Heaven's Origin Sector is getting stronger and stronger, will not be so idiotic as to attack aggressively. He will certainly continue with my plan and continue strengthening the defense!
"Believe me, if the Blood Demon Sector stops attacking and shifts to homeland defense, not just fourteen crystal suit legions, even forty, a hundred, or two hundred will be far from enough to conquer the Blood Demon Sector!"
Jin Tuyi grinned hideously and waved his fists in midair. "When tens of billions of demons are determined to die with you, even if five hundred crystal suit legions come, we will still bury you in the forests and marshlands of the Blood Demon Sector with our tusks, claws, and bodies of flesh and blood!"
This was the first time that he had ever showed his dominance during his conversation with Li Yao.
Then, he coughed violently until that his tears were flowing out. He waved his hands toward Li Yao somewhat in embarrassment. "Do excuse me, young man. I lose control of myself.
"All in all, with such a strategy, I believe that the Heaven's Origin Sector will not be able to conquer the Blood Demon Sector in decades.
"Even if you establish hundreds of crystal suit legions without caring about the cost and occupy the Blood Demon Sector with the bombardment of the crystal warships after paying a high price, so what?
