The response from the Demonic Tao was so intense mainly because not long ago, they suffered a huge loss in their conflict with the Devil Race, resulting in severe casualties, making them extremely sensitive and feeling that everyone was here to seize their territory.
If it had been before, it wouldn't have been a big deal. Even if the territory was taken, because of the pollution by Demonic Qi, it would require a significant cost to resolve.
But with the arrival of Li Zhirui and the widespread use of the Lotus Seed Skill, the purification of land polluted by Demonic Qi costs much less, and gaining an extra piece of land seems insignificant.
The Demon Cultivator also dared not disregard the land as before.
Therefore, upon understanding the actions of the Divine Path, seeing through their subsequent intentions, the Demonic Tao intended to settle the matter once and for all, giving the Divine no chance to intervene, hence the extreme brutality and cruelty in their actions!
