After the fairy disappeared

Chapter 2674: Shaking the foundation of the country
He Lingchuan smiled and said, "Although researching the formula and the solution will take time, I believe that Beijia is full of talented people and will definitely be able to catch up."

He said casually, "Even if the coup in Xuluo ends too quickly and you miss it, it's not a big deal. You can always make it on the next trip."

"When will the next trip be..." Before Fu Shanlie could finish speaking, he understood, "Hmm!"

"Among the twelve demon kings, surely some are old and frail, planning to abdicate? If I remember correctly, the Treasure Elephant King is quite old too." Elephants are naturally long-lived, easily exceeding two hundred years after becoming demons. He Lingchuan heard that the current Treasure Elephant King is over two hundred and seventy years old, and even his tail has turned white.

“Taking this formula back for verification and research won’t cost you anything,” He Lingchuan shrugged. “Once it can be verified—and I’m extremely confident about that—Beiga will be able to break free from the shackles of the gods. How wonderful would that be?”

Fu Shanlie stared at him, not asking a silly question like "Why did you take out the formula?"

No demon king was willing to entrust his life to the gods;

No demon emperor has ever enjoyed being coerced by the gods into using their demon kingdoms;
No demon emperor has ever enjoyed serving the gods wholeheartedly.
Bega did indeed establish its kingdom with the help of the gods, but four hundred years later, what it most wants to get rid of is the gods who ride on its head!

This thin, light sheet of paper contains a weight heavier than ten thousand mountains. Panlong is employing a calculated strategy; if it is given to Bega, then Bega and the gods will surely become estranged.

The Demon Emperor will definitely try to develop an antidote for "Heartbreak" and compete with the Heavenly Gods for control of the Demon Kingdom!
In this situation, how could Bega still faithfully carry out the orders of the Holy Venerable Lingxu and launch a full-scale attack on Panlong?

This is Panlong's self-rescue, and also Panlong's counterattack!
After receiving the recipe, Bekaa had only one focus: Is this recipe genuine?

If the recipe had been provided by any of Panlong's other generals, Fu Shanlie would have absolutely refused to believe it. But General Hu Yi?
Who in Lingxu City doesn't know that General Tiger Wing and General Red are Zhong Shengguang's right-hand men? General Tiger Wing is also known as the God of War in the Panlong Army. He is not only brave and good at fighting, but also has unparalleled wisdom!
His appearance represents Zhong Shengguang and the Panlong Kingdom.

His presence greatly increases the credibility of the formula. Providing a fake formula would be pointless; if it were verified as counterfeit, Bega would only become more enraged, and his attacks on Panlong would become even more frenzied.

So, upon seeing the note before him, Fu Shanlie was already deeply moved, but his wariness still prompted him to ask one more question:
"It's the same question as before, why did you give me this recipe?"

He emphasized the word "I." He was the commander of the Bega army, He's current mortal enemy. What kind of pushover would help the enemy rise to power?

Most of those surnamed He are probably still secretly plotting something.

“It’s simple. You’re the Demon Emperor’s man, so be loyal to him.” He Lingchuan shrugged. “The importance of this formula goes without saying. If we entrust it to the wrong person and it falls into the hands of the Heavenly Palace forces, wouldn’t all our good moves be wasted? I can’t even bear to think about how difficult it was to get this formula.”

“Although we are enemies on the battlefield, I know you are utterly loyal to the Demon Emperor. Over the years, you have been suppressed by other factions because of this loyalty. The Demon Emperor has entrusted you with an important task, sending you to lead a large army to open up the southern battlefield of the Panlong Wasteland. He hopes you can achieve great military exploits and be rewarded upon your return. From then on, the Lingxu Royal Court will have another high-ranking and powerful general, and one of its confidants. In conclusion, you are the best candidate.” He Lingchuan smiled. “Actually, I don’t have many choices, do I?”

Since the Battle of Yuheng City, He Lingchuan and Zhong Shengguang both believed that Fu Shanlie was a general with great potential, so Panlong had been paying close attention to him and secretly collecting information about him through various channels.

Combining this with the information He Lingchuan obtained about Fu Shanlie in reality, he was born in the Black Mountain and White Water region, a solitary demon with no connection to the Heavenly Palace, officials, or military families, and his path to advancement was clear. He Lingchuan always possessed keen insight; after reviewing the information and inquiring a bit more from Fu Shanyue, he realized that Fu Shanlie's rise to power was orchestrated by the Demon Emperor.

Fu Shanlie had no other power to rely on in the Lingxu Royal Court, so he could only be loyal to the Demon Emperor. Of course, this was also the Demon Emperor's doing.

If He Lingchuan, also an emperor, wanted to prevent others from winning over Fu Shanlie, he knew at least a hundred ways.

As for what he was thinking after becoming the Demon King, that was a matter for a long time to come. As the saying goes, one should not meddle in politics when one is not in a position of authority, and at this time, Fu Shanlie was still a loyal follower of the Demon Emperor.

After much consideration, He Lingchuan decided to give the formula to him.

This recipe was created out of thin air by He Lingchuan, and he couldn't even explain its origin to Zhong Shengguang!
Therefore, He Lingchuan had to bypass Zhong Shengguang and deliver the goods directly to the Demon Emperor's confidant. This process was inherently difficult, but fortunately, there was one enemy on the battlefield, and the only person He Lingchuan could think of was Fu Shanlie.

Fu Shanlie listened and remained silent.

Is it really that simple?
“There were no more than three people in the world who knew this recipe, and now there’s one more: you.” He Lingchuan looked at him and smiled. “I have to remind you to be careful to keep it a secret. You’d better destroy this note after reading it, lest you get yourself into trouble.”

If the gods or the Heavenly Palace discover that Fu Shanlie also possesses the secret of the formula, or is about to offer the formula to the Demon Emperor, then...

Fu Shanlie's lips twitched, and he carefully looked at the recipe again. Then, a spark of true fire ignited at his fingertips, burning the note to ashes.

He had memorized all eleven ingredients and would never forget them.

Just as he was about to speak, He Lingchuan added leisurely, "Oh, right, there's one more thing."

"Anything else?" Fu Shanlie raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp. "Why do I feel like what you're about to say isn't good news?"

Before meeting Hu Yi, he considered himself a reckless and troublesome person, but now he finds that he seems to be unable to handle things properly.

"Your intuition is correct." He Lingchuan's lips curled into a smile, but it vanished in an instant. After all, what he was about to say was quite serious: "Have you ever heard of the Hidden God Monarch?"

Fu Shanlie shook his head honestly. Who was this person, daring to use "Divine Lord" as his title?
"The Hidden God Lord is a true immortal who was already famous in ancient times. He is powerful but does not fight with the world. He has been hiding in the deep sea for many years, and his whereabouts are a mystery."

Hidden in the deep sea? Then it's not human. "Is it a siren?"

“It’s a special kind of sea monster,” He Lingchuan explained. “The body of the Hidden God Lord is formed by the aggregation of some special fungi. It has no fixed shape and can be stretched and deformed at will.”

"These monsters formed from aggregates can actually become true immortals? It's unbelievable."