The demon race, led by Di Jun, remained silent, ignoring the laughter and merriment behind them.
Happiness was theirs, not the demons'. Every member of the demon race felt exhausted, only wishing to leave this place quickly and return to their own kind to recuperate.
The laughter from behind felt like immense mockery to the demons, a mockery of their failure.
This made the demon race feel even more desolate, and they quickened their pace, eager to escape.
Fortunately, the beings present were caught up in the frenzy of treasure distribution and had no time to notice the fallen exit of the overlords of the heavens and earth, the demon race.
The demon entourage, dejected, soon left Penglai Immortal Island far behind.
However, even from a great distance, the cheers from Penglai Immortal Island could still be heard, causing the demon race members to involuntarily stop and look back.
They saw a place where beings rejoiced, treasures gleamed, and it was magnificent.
In contrast, the demon race's side appeared even more desolate and lonely, a feeling that made the demon race members' hearts ache even more.
"This Xu Fang is truly detestable! He used our demon race's generosity to achieve his own success. He has truly bullied our demon race too much!"
"Indeed, for so many years, the Witch and Demon races have dominated the Primordial Era. When have they ever suffered such humiliation?"
"Brothers, shall we gather our forces again and make a comeback, letting this Xu Fang know the might of our demon race!"
Now far from Penglai Immortal Island, no longer facing the pressure from Xu Fang and the coalition forces of the five factions, the demon race members no longer had to be subservient. They felt as if their demon race was powerful again.
Thus, filled with resentment, they requested to fight again, demanding that Xu Fang pay the price for offending the demon race.
Their gazes fell upon Di Jun, as if they would launch another expedition if their Demon Emperor gave the word.
"Enough!"
Di Jun, sensing the gazes of his kin, reprimanded them.
"I have made a Heavenly Dao oath with Xu Fang, and will not covet Penglai Immortal Island again. Do you wish for me to break my oath and suffer the punishment of the Heavenly Dao?"
Although Di Jun harbored deep hatred for Xu Fang, he maintained a semblance of clarity and would not agree to the demon race's plan.
Upon hearing this, the demon race members dared not speak further.
After all, their Emperor had made a Heavenly Dao oath with Xu Fang. If they, the demons, were to attack again, they would be placing their Emperor in danger.
If Di Jun were to hold them accountable for disrespecting their ruler, it would be a natural consequence, and they certainly dared not say anything more.
After speaking, Di Jun ignored them and turned his gaze to Nu Wa and Fu Xi behind the demon race, his face somber.
These two, who claimed to be escorting the demon race away, were actually also helping Xu Fang monitor the demons. If the demons changed their minds here, these two would likely notify Xu Fang immediately.
As expected, upon hearing Di Jun's words, Nu Wa and Fu Xi breathed a sigh of relief.
"Di Jun, it is best that you think this way. I hope you will not seek conflict again and lead the demon race into a perilous situation."
Nu Wa spoke, and Fu Xi followed, agreeing with her words.
"Indeed, Penglai Immortal Island is a place you cannot covet, and Fellow Daoist Xu Fang is someone you cannot afford to offend. I hope you will know your own limitations!"
Nu Wa and Fu Xi said, bowed to Di Jun, and then flew away.
However, they did not return to Penglai Immortal Island. Regarding the demon race's affairs, they now felt deeply indebted to Xu Fang and did not know how to face their good fellow daoist.
Watching Nu Wa and Fu Xi depart, Kun Peng, who had been silent all along, approached Di Jun and spoke in a low voice.
"Your Majesty, are we truly going to let this matter go like this? If this incident spreads, where will our demon race's reputation stand?"
Kun Peng had also suffered humiliation at Xu Fang's hands during this trip to Penglai Island and was naturally unwilling to let Xu Fang off the hook.
"Reputation? Heh heh!"
Di Jun could tolerate it when this matter was not mentioned, but the moment it was brought up, he became enraged.
"Great Demon Master, have you not lost enough face this time? Are you still bringing this up?"
Kun Peng muttered to himself, as if to say, "As if your Dong Huang Tai Yi lost less face than I, Kun Peng. We are all in the same boat, what's the point of a hundred steps laughing at fifty?"
However, Kun Peng was still unconvinced and sarcastically remarked.
"Yes, yes, Your Majesty has made a Heavenly Dao oath with Xu Fang. If the demon race attacks Xu Fang again, Your Majesty will have to face the power of the Heavenly Dao directly. It's best to endure it, endure it!"
Di Jun's expression changed upon hearing Kun Peng's words. In the end, he suppressed his anger and did not strike Kun Peng.
The demon race had just suffered a defeat and their morale was low. Attacking this fellow would only make the demon race more agitated.
As for the so-called Heavenly Dao oath, Di Jun scoffed at it.
"Heh heh! Heavenly Dao oath? I did say that I would not covet Penglai Immortal Island, nor would I pursue the matter concerning the beings involved in this Penglai Immortal Island affair."
Di Jun spoke slowly, reiterating the Heavenly Dao oath he had just made.
Kun Peng was a shrewd individual and understood Di Jun's meaning instantly. His eyebrows lit up.
"Indeed, Your Majesty swore thus. In that case, if our demon race attacks Xu Fang in the future, as long as it does not involve the matter of Penglai Immortal Island, it would not be considered a violation of the oath, would it?"
"Brilliant, truly brilliant! It still has to be Emperor Di Jun!"
Di Jun's words reignited Kun Peng's hope for revenge, and he immediately showered Di Jun with flattery, expressing his boundless admiration.
The demon race members, upon hearing this, also became elated.
They had thought that because of Di Jun, they would never be able to take revenge on Xu Fang in this lifetime.
However, it now seemed that Emperor Di Jun was clearly a step ahead, having manipulated the Heavenly Dao oath and not cut off the demon race's retreat.
With this, the demon race, with their power, would truly not fear not finding Xu Fang for revenge in the future!
Instantly, their dejected morale recovered considerably, and they looked at Di Jun with deep reverence.
Di Jun, feeling the gazes of his kin, naturally understood their eagerness for revenge and quickly reminded them.
"Alright, the five factions are still present. This is not a good time to seek revenge with Xu Fang. Let us leave first and find another opportunity later!"
The demon race members agreed wholeheartedly, nodding repeatedly.
What Di Jun said was not wrong. This matter could not be rushed. Since they could still deal with Xu Fang in the future, there was no need to be impatient.
Di Jun glanced back at the constantly cheerful Penglai Immortal Island, smiled slightly, and said in a cold tone.
"Xu Fang, you can frolic for a few more days! Sooner or later, you will know the consequences of offending my demon race!"
After speaking, Di Jun retracted his gaze and immediately led the demon race away, disappearing into the East Sea.
Poor Xu Fang, who was likely still reveling in the joy of victory, was completely unaware, truly believing that a Heavenly Dao oath could restrain the demon race?
How laughable!
On the vast and boundless Primordial path, mountains and waters meet. Xu Fang will sooner or later fall into the hands of the demon race, and then all accounts, old and new, will be settled!