Nuwa's Promise

Nuwa simply shook her head upon hearing this.

"You two are very kind."

"However, there's no need to mention the matter of overseeing the overall situation of the Demon Clan race again."

"Over the years, under the governance of the two fellow Daoists, the Demon Clan has been well-organized and thriving, and has become a major race in the Primordial Wilderness world."

"You two have done a great job; keep it up."

Nuwa paused, then continued, "To be honest, the Dao Ancestor has already given instructions."

"Saint must not arbitrarily interfere in the workings of the Primordial Wilderness, nor should they easily meddle in the conflicts between different races."

"Therefore, matters concerning the Demon Clan in the future will still require the two of you to make your own decisions."

"After this Dao Lecture concludes, I will devote myself to cultivation within the Chaos, no longer concerning myself with these Primordial Wilderness affairs."

"What?" Upon hearing this, Di Jun's expression changed drastically.

"The Dao Ancestor actually issued such Imperial Edict? Forbidding Saint from interfering in the affairs of the Primordial Wilderness?"

This news was like a bolt from the blue for him!

He had originally thought that with Nuwa's ascension to sainthood, the Demon Clan would have gained a powerful backer, allowing them to act with greater confidence in the future.

But Dao Ancestor issues this Imperial Edict, doesn't it mean that the Saint has become a lofty, unattainable figurehead, all show and no substance?

Nuwa glanced at him and said calmly, "Yes."

"The power of Saint is too great; every move they make can influence the course of the Primordial Wilderness."

"If there were no constraints and people acted arbitrarily, would there ever be a day of peace for the countless beings in this Primordial Wilderness?"

At this moment, Taiyi, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, "Then... what about That One Saint of the Wu Clan?"

"Does he also have to abide by this rule of the Dao Ancestor?"

Nuwa turned her beautiful eyes to Taiyi, but did not answer directly. She simply looked at him quietly.

His gaze held a half-smile, but instead of answering directly, he asked a question in return.

What do you think?

Taiyi was speechless, his heart choked by Nuwa's gentle glance and those three words that were not an answer but a question.

Yeah, how could he ask such a stupid question!

When have those Wu Clan guys ever taken the Dao Ancestor seriously?

The words of the Dao Ancestor were probably not even worth listening to!

Not summoning Pangu True Body and instead wielding the Sky-Opening Axe to fight the Dao Ancestor head-on is already giving him a huge favor!

Do you really expect him to heed the Dao Ancestor's Imperial Edict?

That's utterly delusional!

Thinking of this, Taiyi's expression became even more unpleasant.

He remembered his Chaos Bell that had been stolen from him.

A pang of pain shot through his heart; that was his most precious treasure!

It seems like I'll never get it back in this lifetime!

Seeing this, Di Jun quickly changed the subject and respectfully said to Nuwa, "Since the Dao Ancestor has given the order, we will naturally obey."

"However, Your Saint's Prove the Dao and become a Saint is an unprecedented event in the history of Primordial Wilderness primordial world, and a tremendous honor for our Demon Clan race!"

"How about we, the Demon Clan, hold a grand celebration for you, Saint, in the Heavenly Court, and announce it to the Primordial Wilderness?"

"Firstly, to congratulate you, and secondly, to demonstrate the divine might of our Demon Clan and deter the villains! What do you think?"

Taiyi quickly chimed in, "Yes, Your Ladyship! Your Prove the Dao and become a Saint is such a momentous event, it should be celebrated by the whole world!"

"Our entire Demon Clan will do everything in our power to make this celebration a resounding success!"

Nuwa waved her hand, declining their suggestion. "No need."

I dislike these red tapes.

"Instead of wasting your energy on these useless things, you should focus on cultivating yourselves and improving your strength; that is the right path."

Upon hearing this, Di Jun and Taiyi were startled and quickly bowed, saying, "Your Ladyship's rebuke is correct; we will remember it."

Nuwa looked at the two of them and continued speaking.

"Although the Dao Ancestor forbids Saint from interfering in the affairs of the Primordial Wilderness, as Saint of the Demon Clan origin, I will not stand idly by and watch the Demon Clan perish."

"However, you can handle the daily affairs of the Demon Clan yourselves."

"I will only intervene when the Demon Clan faces a truly critical moment of survival."

Upon hearing this, Di Jun and Taiyi were overjoyed!

This means that the Nuwa will not interfere with their control over the Demon Clan.

And they'll protect the Demon Clan at crucial moments—wouldn't that be best for them?

"Thank you, Your Ladyship!" Di Jun was overjoyed.

Taiyi quickly followed suit and bowed deeply. "Your Ladyship's great kindness will be forever etched in the hearts of the Demon Clan!"

This is such a pleasant surprise!

Seeing that they understood her meaning, Nuwa said no more and simply stated...

"If you two have nothing else to do, you may go back."

"I imagine there are still many matters awaiting your attention within the Demon Clan."

This is a blatant attempt to send guests away.

When Di Jun and Taiyi saw that Nuwa had given them a gift, they were quite sensible.

"Your Ladyship is right. There are indeed some matters in Heavenly Court that require our attention upon our return," Di Jun said, bowing.

"We will not disturb Your Ladyship's peaceful cultivation any longer," Taiyi added.

Nuwa nodded slightly in response.

At this moment, Fuxi, who had been standing quietly to the side, spoke up, "Let me see you two off."

Upon hearing this, Di Jun and Taiyi quickly replied, "Thank you Emperor Xi!"

The three of them walked out of the hall together.

Upon reaching the Mountain Gate, Di Jun stopped and spoke sincerely to Fuxi.

"Your Emperor Xi, the Heavenly Court is in dire need of rebuilding, and many matters still require Emperor Xi wisdom."

"If Emperor Xi has the time, please return to the Heavenly Court often and offer some guidance."

"The Heavenly Court still cannot do without Emperor Xi."

His words came from the bottom of his heart. He had a deep understanding of Fuxi's wisdom and talent.

Fuxi, with his usual gentle smile, nodded and said, "Alright, I'll consider it."

A gleam of joy flashed in Di Jun's eyes. "Good! Good! My brother and I will await Emperor Xi's arrival in the Heavenly Court!"

After saying that, he exchanged a glance with Taiyi, and the two of them transformed into two golden streaks, speeding towards the Heavenly Court.

After the two left, Fuxi turned and returned to the Dao Field.

Inside the palace, Nuwa remained seated on her cloud bed, her expression serene.

Upon seeing Fuxi return, Nuwa asked him a question, her tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible concern.

"Elder Brother, you just told Di Jun you would consider it... Do you really still want to return to Heavenly Court?"

Fuxi walked to Nuwa's side, sat down opposite her, and said frankly, "Indeed, I do have this idea."

Nuwa frowned slightly. "Elder Brother, with Di Jun and Taiyi in charge of the overall situation for the Demon Clan, that's enough."

"Although it's unclear why the two of them have become so much quieter and less aggressive than before, this is actually a good thing for the Demon Clan race."

"Elder Brother, whether you return to Heavenly Court or not, it's really the same."

"In my opinion, Elder Brother, you should stay on Phoenix Nest Mountain."

"Or perhaps you could come with me to the Empress Wa's Palace, where we siblings could cultivate together in seclusion. Wouldn't that be better?"

Upon hearing this, Fuxi smiled gently and shook his head, "Sister, I have my own considerations."

"Staying in the Heavenly Court is not a bad thing for me; on the contrary... it may be more beneficial for my cultivation of the Great Dao."

Some opportunities and insights cannot be gained through solitary meditation.

"Cultivating with you in seclusion is certainly peaceful and comfortable, but... it's ultimately not as good as being at the heart of the Primordial Wilderness chaos, where one can better comprehend the mysteries of the workings of the Heavenly Dao."

Nuwa felt a strange unease rising in her heart after hearing Fuxi's words.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something more to dissuade her.

But seeing Fuxi's calm yet resolute gaze, he ultimately let out a soft sigh.

"Sigh... okay."

Since my Elder Brother has made his decision, I will not try to persuade him any further.

"However, Elder Brother, you must be careful in all things while you are in Heavenly Court."

She knew that once her Elder Brother made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.

But deep down, I still felt a little disappointed.

Fuxi smiled gently, "Don't worry, sister."

"Now that you have become a saint, who would dare to easily harm me?"

I know what I'm doing.

The brother and sister exchanged a smile, everything understood without a word.