Organizing the Human Clan's Retreat to the West
Kong Xuan's words were like Sea-Calming Divine Needle, instantly silencing the chaotic scene.
He continued, "This place has become a dangerous place; the Demon Clan could return at any time! We can protect you for a while, but not forever! To the Human Clan Bloodline, you must migrate westward immediately!"
A worried voice immediately rose from the crowd. "Westward? The Demon Clan and the Witch Clan are fighting over there!"
"The west is also heavily besieged by the Demon Clan!"
Kong Xuan raised his hand to signal for silence. "I'm not sending you to the front lines! I'm sending you to seek refuge in the Western Earthly Realm! Where the Dao of Humanity is located, the Western Teachings forces will naturally protect you!"
He looked at the Yaoshi and Maitreya, and nodded slightly:
You shall immediately organize all those who are able, regardless of age or gender, to pack their belongings and set off westward at once!
At the same time, you also need to send messages to the four Human Clan settlements, urging them to evacuate westward.
The road leading to Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain has been secretly cleared by the powerful Zhenyuanzi using the power of the Earth Scroll. We will send people to escort them along the way!
Once you reach the Earthly Realm of Wuzhuang Temple, the Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi will activate the Earth Scroll Grand Formation to protect you!
This is your only chance of survival; you must seize it!
A cry of hope erupted once again from the crowd.
With a specific goal and a clear promise of shelter, despair was replaced by a strong will to survive.
Under the command and coordination of the Yaoshi and Maitreya, and with the assistance of some Human Clan cultivators and warriors, the remaining Human Clan began a difficult but orderly westward migration.
The Three Xiao lined up on the flanks of the formation, vigilantly scanning their surroundings.
Kong Xuan sat above, his Five-Colored Divine Light subtly flowing, his oppressive aura intimidating all those with ulterior motives.
Occasionally, a few Demon Cloud tried to approach, but Kong Xuan swatted them away with divine light from afar, causing them to explode instantly. This frightened the other Demon Clan, who scattered and only dared to follow from a distance.
The fact that Kong Xuan and his group came from the Western Region in such a grand manner to rescue the Human Clan, especially given Kong Xuan's signature Five-Colored Divine Light and his identity as a disciple of the Western Teachings, could not be concealed.
The news spread like wildfire, quickly reaching the Lingxiao Treasure Hall in the Yunxiao.
Demon Emperor Di Jun, was discussing the frontline war with his ministers when he heard the report. A purple light flashed in his golden eyes, and his voice was calm yet carried pressure. "Kong Xuan of the Western Teachings? They actually went to the East to rescue the Human Clan?"
Bai Ze, the Demon Saint, immediately stepped forward to analyze. "Your Majesty, according to reports, it is not the will of the entire Western Teachings."
Kong Xuan's trip seemed more like a personal promise to Jiang Yun, as there was no indication that the two Saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, personally intervened.
Zhenyuanzi opened the Earth Scroll at Longevity Mountain to protect the Human Clan, and Hong Yun was also by his side.
However, Zhenyuanzi was the Ancestor of Earth Immortals, and he always acted with his own opinions. This action was more out of compassion for the Human Clan, Hong Yun was also a kind-hearted person.
The Demon Master Kunpeng's sinister voice rang out. "Hmph!"
Although it was a private promise, Kong Xuan's identity is special and his strength is formidable. For him to openly interfere with the actions of my Demon Clan race is a contempt for the majesty of my Heavenly Court!
If we are not punished, other disciples of the Human Religion will follow suit, and where will the dignity of our Demon Clan be?
Although cannibalism and the pursuit of magical treasures are tacitly permitted under the prohibition, they are ultimately disliked by the Saint. Jiang Yun is a friend of Houtu and has a close relationship with the Western Region Saint. Although he is no longer in the Primordial World, we cannot take too much action since his people are involved.
However, allowing them to bring large numbers of the Human Clan into the core sphere of influence of the Western Teachings could lead to unforeseen circumstances.
Di Jun pondered for a moment, then lightly tapped the Armrest with his fingers:
The fact that Jieyin and Zhunti did not stop Kong Xuan from doing this also demonstrates their attitude.
While tacitly allowing disciples to intervene in protecting Human Clan due to personal relationships does not mean that the Western Teachings will directly confront the Heavenly Court on behalf of the mere Human Clan.
This... is precisely the subtle point that we both tacitly understand.
He vividly remembered the results of his previous visits to Nuwa and the Three Pure Ones, and understood where the bottom line of the Saint lay.
Thinking of this, he immediately made a decision. "Send the order!"
"Order all Demon Army and generals on the Western Region border to deploy heavy forces along the Western World's border, especially in the area adjacent to the Longevity Mountain passage!"
Construct the 'Nine Heavens Gale Space-Severing Great Formation'!
Block all paths leading towards Mount Sumeru!
"The goal is to prevent Western Teachings disciples from bringing Human Clan into the core area of Western Teachings. We only need to intercept the Human Clan; there's no need to initiate a large-scale war with the Western Disciples!"
"If you encounter disciples of the Western Teachings, such as Kong Xuan, escorting a small Human Clan, as long as the Human Clan do not enter the core area of Western Teachings, they may be allowed to pass towards Longevity Mountain!"
But any large Human Clan migration groups attempting to breach the blockade and enter the Western World... regardless of who is escorting them, kill them on sight!
"Send a message to Longevity Mountain, informing Zhenyuanzi that we have no intention of disturbing his Dao Field, nor do we intend to become enemies with the Human Clan. We only wish to prevent his large-scale westward migration into the core Western Region."
We permit the Human Clan to remain temporarily within the area covered by their Earth Scroll.
The command was clear and ruthless.
On the one hand, it sent a message to Longevity Mountain and the Western Teachings that it had "no intention to escalate the conflict, but only to maintain the blockade line," thus giving the Saint enough face.
On the other hand, with the most resolute stance, the Human Clan, this "potential variable," was firmly confined to the buffer zone east of Longevity Mountain, and was absolutely not allowed to enter the core area of Western Teachings, so as to prevent the Human Clan from becoming an excuse or pawn for the Western Teachings to interfere in the overall situation of the Witch-Demon King.
Once the "Nine Heavens Gale Space-Severing Great Formation" is set up, the Astral Wind spread, the demon banners flutter, and countless ferocious demon shadows roam along the border, forming an iron-clad line of death.
As the massive migrating caravan escorted by Kong Xuan trudged through mountains and rivers, not far from Longevity Mountain, they clearly saw, far beyond Longevity Mountain, an Astral Wind rising from the horizon and soaring into the Yunxiao, along with a dark, oppressive aura of demonic Yao Qi.
A thick, viscous black curtain of light, exuding blood and Baleful Qi, stood like an insurmountable chasm on the only path leading further Western Region —to Mount Sumeru.
However, they couldn't worry about that now; their priority was to send the surviving Human Clan to Longevity Mountain for protection.
On the earth, countless black dots moved laboriously Western Region; they were the surviving Human Clan, desperately searching for hope of survival.
Their ranks stretched endlessly, like a wounded, slowly writhing giant python.
At this time, some of the disciples of the Western Teachings, including the Yaoshi, Maitreya, and the Three Xiao, followed the people on their journey. They either radiated a gentle Buddha Light to soothe people's hearts or used their magic to heal the refugees and clear away miasma, creating thin protective barriers and doing their best to protect this fragile group as they traveled westward.
Another group of people were resisting the approaching Demon Clan army from all directions.
At the very back of the procession, about ten thousand miles away in the Firmament above the retreating Human Clan, Kong Xuan stood quietly.
His five-colored robes fluttered slightly amidst the mountain mist and the stench of blood. His handsome face was now as cold as ice, and his sharp eyes were fixed on the path they had taken during their retreat.
The air was thick with an aura of Grievance and Malice that seemed impossible to dispel, like the silent wailing of millions of wronged souls.
He knew that the Demon Clan army would not easily let go of these creatures who were trying to escape. They were the materials for the unfinished "Witch Slaying Sword" and Blood Food supply in the eyes of the Demon Clan. Surely someone would follow them.