Hearing Yuanfeng's candor and solemn oath, Fuxi's doubts dissipated considerably.
One can sense the sincerity in Yuanfeng's words, as well as the Phoenix Clan's urgent desire to break free from karma and seek a new life.
He fell silent again, looking down at the Bagua Diagram drawn on the ground, quickly deducing in his mind.
The celestial signs indicate that this matter is more beneficial than harmful, and is an auspicious omen.
The combination of the Phoenix Clan's Luck and humanity's Luck can indeed produce a miraculous catalytic effect, accelerating the rise of humanity and also serving as a salvation for the Phoenix Clan.
After a long silence, Fuxi raised his head, his eyes filled with determination. He solemnly bowed to Yuanfeng.
His gaze was clear, and though facing an ancient and powerful being, he remained neither humble nor arrogant, his words earnest yet firm:
"Senior Yuanfeng, Fuxi has deeply appreciated your sincerity."
The Phoenix Clan's willingness to condescend and forge this auspicious bond with our human race, sharing the future together, is a tremendous opportunity for our human race.
However, as our predecessors have seen, although Fuxi was taught by his Xuan Du and had some knowledge of divination, and had a slight reputation among the human race, he was ultimately still inexperienced and not the chief of the tribe, much less the one who could decide the fate of the entire tribe.
Such grand plans, concerning the very foundation of humanity's Luck and the future generations, are by no means something that Fuxi alone could decide on his own.
"We must travel to the Human Ancestral Land and pay homage to the three highly respected ancestors, Suiren Clan, Youchao Clan, Ziyi Clan, so that they may discuss the matter together and make a final decision."
Upon hearing this, Yuanfeng showed no displeasure whatsoever; on the contrary, she admired Fuxi's composure and respect for the clan's rules even more.
A leader who understands and respects the collective will is far more trustworthy than one who acts arbitrarily.
She nodded slightly, her Seven-Colored Rainbow Robe shimmering softly in the gentle breeze, her voice clear and resonant:
"Young friend Fuxi is thoughtful and meticulous in his work, Yuanfeng admire."
This is a major event for the human race, and should be decided by the human race together.
I wish to accompany you, fellow Daoist, to the Ancestral Land to personally plead my case with the three progenitors of the human race."
"Very well, senior, please follow me."
Fuxi said no more, and immediately circulated his Magic Power. Daoist energy flowed around his body. With one step, his figure was already several miles away. The mountains and rivers under his feet seemed to shrink to a foot-sized model and retreated rapidly.
Instead of rushing, they maintained a pace that allowed them to reach their Ancestral Land as quickly as possible while also allowing them to calmly observe the changes in human societies along the way.
Yuanfeng remained transformed into that dreamlike, seven-colored rainbow light, her aura extremely restrained, silently following beside Fuxi.
Although she was an ancient Divine Beast, she completely restrained her aura at this moment, acting like a true visitor, respecting the territory of the human race.
Along the way, she observed more closely the scattered human settlements below, seeing them struggling to cultivate the barren land.
They hunt and defend themselves with simple stone and bone tools, showing their helplessness and tenacity in the face of natural disasters, and the wisps of smoke rising from the village.
I heard the innocent laughter of children and the ancient songs that drifted around the campfire at night.
These vibrant scenes strengthened her belief in "mutual benefit and symbiosis." The resilience and potential of these creatures far exceeded her initial expectations.
The Human Ancestral Land is situated on a fertile land backed by continuous mountain ranges and facing a vast plain.
This is where the flame of human civilization was first ignited, and it is also the center where spiritual beliefs converge.
Through countless generations of reproduction and arduous construction, the Ancestral Land has developed into a large-scale settlement.
Centered around the giant altar that forever burns with an inextinguishable "flint," a dense yet orderly array of houses radiates outwards.
These houses were mostly built with a mixture of earth, wood, and stone. Although they appeared rough and simple, they were sturdy and practical, reflecting the wisdom of the Youchao Clan "building nests with wood".
Many members of the clan wore clothing woven from plant fibers such as hemp and kudzu. Although not luxurious, it was sufficient to cover their bodies and keep them warm. This was a blessing from the Ziyi Clan.
The faint smell of smoke in the air and the dry firewood stored in front of every household were symbols of the light and warmth brought by the Suiren Clan.
The entire Ancestral Land is filled with a simple, tenacious, and vibrant vitality.
When Fuxi appeared at the edge of the Ancestral Land, familiar clansmen immediately recognized him and greeted him warmly.
But soon, everyone's attention was drawn to Yuanfeng beside him, whose unparalleled beauty and graceful demeanor were still undeniable even though she had concealed her aura.
People were buzzing with speculation, wondering who this woman, who had suddenly appeared and seemed like a fairy from a painting, was.
Fuxi did not linger, and led Yuanfeng directly to the secluded retreat of the three ancestors located in the deepest part of the Ancestral Land, which was designated as a forbidden area—a seemingly ordinary cave that embodied the power of the earliest human faith.
The guards outside the Cave Mansion were two experienced and composed human warriors. When they saw Fuxi, they bowed respectfully, but when their eyes fell on Yuanfeng, they couldn't help but reveal great vigilance and shock.
They instinctively felt that the oppressive aura emanating from this woman far surpassed that of any ferocious beast or Alien Race they had ever encountered.
"Fuxi requests an audience with the three patriarchs, for he has important matters to report!" Fuxi stopped outside the Cave Mansion, straightened his clothes, and spoke loudly, his voice filled with respect.
A moment of silence fell over the Cave Mansion, then a voice, aged yet remarkably composed, seemingly imbued with the power of a burning Hearth Fire, resounded:
"Come in, Fuxi."
The sound came from Suirenshi, Suiren Clan invented fire by drilling wood and brought the dawn of civilization to humankind.
Fuxi gestured for Yuanfeng to wait a moment, then stepped into the Cave Mansion first. Yuanfeng nodded slightly and followed calmly.
The interior of the Cave Mansion is not luxurious but rather very simple, with simple carvings on the stone walls recording the early history and achievements of the human race.
In the center, three elderly men sat cross-legged on prayer cushions.
Their faces were aged, etched with the lines of time, and their figures were even somewhat hunched, but their eyes were like deep pools of ancient wells.
It is also like the brightest star in the night sky, profound and wise, containing the endless wisdom and indomitable will accumulated by humankind in its struggle against nature, ferocious beasts Alien Race.
The one in the center, dressed in coarse linen, with white hair and beard, and a ruddy complexion, seemed to have a warm flame constantly lingering in his hands; this was none other than Suiren Clan.
The one on the left, slightly tall with a broad frame, whose eyes are full of understanding of "structure" and "protection," is Youchao Clan.
The one on the right appears more composed, with a gentle yet sharp gaze, as if he could see through the very fabric of everything; he is Ziyi Clan.
The three patriarchs' gazes focused on Yuanfeng almost the instant she stepped into the Cave Mansion.
Doubt, scrutiny, and a hint of barely concealed shock flickered in their eyes.
They were familiar with Fuxi, a highly promising junior in the clan who had once been favored by the Grand Master Xuan Du, Grand Pure Sage, and whose future was limitless.
But the woman who accompanied him exuded an ancient, noble, and vast aura that made them feel as if they were witnessing Primordial Wilderness beginning of time, a feeling they had only experienced in a very few ancient beings.