Houtu Seeks Help, the Witch Race's Predicament
The Sanqing and the Ancestral Witch were all transformed from Pangu, so they can be said to have the same origin.
They should have been close, but that wasn't actually the case.
They were even less capable than the unfamiliar cultivators, and they were at loggerheads with each other.
The Witch Race looked down on the Sanqing for their unwavering focus on cultivating their primordial spirit while maintaining their physical bodies, believing them unworthy of being descendants of Pangu.
In the eyes of the Sanqing, the Ancestral Witch did not cultivate their primordial spirit and did not understand the will of Heaven, and were therefore unworthy to be associated with them.
But the most important issue is the struggle for Pangu's destiny.
Although Pangu perished, his immense fortune and merits remained in the Primordial World.
These naturally belong to the descendants of Pangu.
Therefore, the Sanqing and the Witch Race were in a competitive relationship.
Although they are restricted from going all out to kill each other, their covert rivalry has never ceased.
'Heaven is ruthless, and sages are heartless, treating all things in heaven and earth as straw dogs.'
As Cihang watched the saints depart one after another, he sighed inwardly.
Although Yuanshi's methods were secretive, many cultivators still managed to discover their mysteries.
Even Di Jun and the Ancestral Witch knew that Yuanshi was intentionally targeting the Witch and Demon Clans.
However, Yuanshi Tianzun acted very cautiously, thus gaining the upper hand in terms of righteousness.
They have no way to retaliate, and they don't even have a reason to question them.
Both races had no choice but to accept this hidden loss.
Although the demon race did not lose this battle, they still lost face.
A perfectly good gathering was completely ruined because of this.
Those cultivators who had previously decided to join the demon race began to hesitate again.
They discovered that while the demon race was growing stronger, so was the Witch Race.
Seeing this, Di Jun's anger intensified, but he did not show it in front of these cultivators.
However, the banquet ended abruptly.
The previous attack between Yuanshi and Nuwa caused considerable losses to the demon race.
Di Jun no longer had the heart to be polite to these cultivators.
Cihang and Zhenyuanzi left the Heavenly Court together.
"Fellow Daoist is indeed a prophet; the demon race will continue to be arrogant for some time to come!"
Although he did not achieve the desired effect, seeing the demon race suffer losses eased some of the frustration in Zhenyuanzi's heart.
"Even if the lich is powerful, it cannot affect you, fellow Daoist."
As for the Karma between Hong Yun and Kunpeng, Fellow Daoist Hongyun will settle it himself in the future.
I believe Fellow Daoist Hongyun shares the same sentiment!
If Hong Yun falls, Zhenyuanzi will naturally avenge him.
But now that Hong Yun is merely rebuilding his cultivation, he would surely prefer to settle this Karma himself.
"Fellow Daoist is right, I was too stubborn!"
Speaking of Hong Yun, fellow Daoist, why don't we return to Wuzhuang Temple together and see how Hong Yun is progressing in his cultivation?
What do you think, fellow Daoist?
Upon hearing this, Zhenyuanzi felt relieved.
Now that Hong Yun has not fallen, nothing else matters.
"I'm sorry, it seems I won't be able to travel with you this time!"
Seeing Houtu rushing towards them from afar, Cihang declined Zhenyuanzi's invitation.
"Alright, since you have matters to attend to, I'll take my leave now."
If there is an opportunity in the future, I hope you can come to Wuzhuang Temple a gathering!
Zhenyuanzi also realized that Houtu had clearly come for Cihang. He then stopped insisting and turned to leave alone.
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Cihang!"
As soon as Zhenyuanzi left, Houtu arrived in front of Cihang and Cihang greeted him.
"We have met the Ancestral Witch Houtu Ancestral Witch. May we ask what brings you here today?"
Cihang bowed in return.
Although he didn't have many interactions with Houtu, they did meet a few times.
Houtu also held Cihang in the highest esteem.
"Houtu has come with a request. This place is not far from my Ancestral Witch Hall. Fellow Daoist, why don't you go and have a chat?"
Seeing that the surroundings were not a suitable place to talk, Houtu then invited Cihang to go to the Ancestral Witch Hall together.
"Of course!"
Cihang readily agreed.
Unlike most cultivators in the Primordial World, Cihang did not discriminate against the Witch Race.
Moreover, due to some future plans, Cihang was happy to befriend Houtu.
Along the way, Cihang also learned about the current situation of the Witch Race.
As he had seen before, the losses suffered by the Witch Race this time were extremely severe, almost damaging the very foundation of the Witch Race.
Among the Witch Race, the one with whom he had the deepest friendship was none other than Jiu Feng.
Originally, Jiu Feng should have come forward, but it was because Jiu Feng was comforting the injured and wounded clansmen that Houtu came Houtu to invite them.
With Cihang's intention to befriend him, the two chatted amiably along the way.
Cihang also expressed deep regret over the situation of the Witch Race.
"Fellow Daoist Cihang, our Witch Race has a limited supply of Innate Spiritual Treasure. These are all the spiritual materials we have to offer as a token of our greeting. We hope you will not find them too inadequate!"
Upon entering the Witch Race Palace, Houtu exclaimed in a grand gesture, taking out a host of spiritual objects.
"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. I do not know what you require. How can I accept the gift beforehand?"
Cihang quickly declined.
"Whether or not you can answer our questions, these spiritual materials are a gift to you."
As fellow Daoist knows, my Witch Race does not cultivate the primordial spirit and is therefore unable to refine spiritual treasures.
If you require it, my Witch Race has plenty of treasures in its treasury, which we can give to you.
"Keeping these in my Witch Race would be a waste!"
Houtu said very generously.
"Let's put aside the value of these spiritual items for now, fellow Daoist, please tell me what you want me to do!"
Otherwise I would truly feel unworthy of such an honor!
Cihang quickly declined, for although the treasure was precious, he did not want to create Karma entanglement with it.
"Fellow Daoist also knows that my Witch Race has faced many difficulties in its reproduction, and this time we have lost many of our clansmen."
This has always been a problem that has limited the development of my Witch Race. I wonder if you have a solution?
Seeing that Cihang insisted, Houtu had no choice but to reveal her purpose.
It would have been fine if there hadn't been a major war before, but this time the casualties among the tribesmen have exceeded the limits that the Witch Race can bear.
They also discovered that the casualties among the Witch Race far exceeded those among the newly born tribesmen.
If this continues, the Witch Race even needing to intervene.
"Fellow Daoist, you've really put me in a difficult position. Not to mention me, even a sage would find it hard to solve!"
The strength of the Witch Race stems from the Pangu Bloodline, but it is precisely because the bloodline is too strong that it limits the reproduction of the Witch Race.
If it weren't for this restriction, the demon race would probably not be a match for the Witch Race.
"Is there really no other way? Is my Witch Race destined to decline step by step?"
Houtu's face showed disappointment.
This time, Cihang didn't rush to answer, but instead fell into deep thought.
The Witch Race is currently at its peak, and such a situation should not have occurred.
What exactly went wrong?
The Witch Race, multiplying.
They are human. If there is any difference between the Witch Race and the original race, it is that they have less interaction with the human race.
In terms of reproductive capacity, no race in the Primordial World could surpass the human race.
If he remembered correctly, the Witch Race had intermarried with the human clan, using the human clan to propagate their bloodline.
Although they could not inherit all the bloodline of the Witch Race, they still continued the Witch Race's fortune.
"I truly have no other choice, but fellow Daoist, you could try to make more contact with the human race; perhaps you can gain something from it!"
Realizing the crucial point, Cihang directly informed Houtu.