The sermon's end and the Human Clan's schism

As Jiang Yun narrated and sketched, a Chaos Space Coordinate Map Atlas, encompassing different difficulty levels, marking key nodes and dangers, and focusing on two World Ruins, finally took shape before him.

It floated in the void, its overall color Chaos, its structure as intricate as a cosmic Star Chart, and the vast amount of spatial information it contained shocked all the powerful beings present who had some understanding of the Space Law.

The moment the diagram was completed, Jiang Yun didn't hesitate at all, and gently flicked his wide sleeves.

The suspended, intricately structured Chaos spatial map suddenly split into hundreds of condensed streams of starlight.

These streaks of light seemed to possess sentience, flying precisely towards every powerful being above the Quasi-Saint stage within the Dao Field!

Regardless of race, kinship, or even close friends like Zhenyuanzi and Hong Yun, or former adversaries like Di Jun and Kunpeng, or even those with unclear Randeng like Minghe, those with unwavering faith in the Dao like Randeng, or even female immortals like the Queen Mother of the West sitting quietly in the back row, as long as their cultivation level is high enough, a point of light containing the coordinates of the entire Chaos space Star Chart will enter their Sea of Consciousness between their eyebrows!

The moment the Star Chart entered Candle Dragon's Sea of Consciousness, its massive dragon body trembled slightly.

The exquisite Star Chart and clear path information in his Sea of Consciousness instantly gave him an incredibly strong feeling for that desolate ruin.

Without the slightest hesitation, the Primordial Azure Dragon solemnly rose from the Prayer Mat, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Jiang Yun on the Cloud Platform, and lowered his dragon head slightly.

"Dao Venerable Jiang Yun, your kindness is profound and Candle Dragon will forever remember it!" His voice was deep and powerful, filled with utmost solemnity and gratitude.

Almost simultaneously, Fire Phoenix also stood up abruptly, nodded to Jiang Yun in gratitude.

Di Jun took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in his heart.

The painting gifted by Jiang Yun held great significance for him.

He also stood up, followed closely by Taiyi, Kunpeng, Fuxi, and the others.

Di Jun cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, conveying a sincere sentiment:

Dao Venerable Jiang Yun has the world in his heart and benefits all living beings!

This sermon not only pointed out the path to enlightenment for us, but now, by bestowing upon us the Chaos Star Chart, it has also provided us with an opportunity to attain enlightenment, giving our Demon Clan another way out!

Di Jun, along with the Demon Clan members, bowed in gratitude to the Dao Venerable for his gifts!

If I achieve anything in the future, I will never forget the kindness I have shown you today!

Taiyi, Kunpeng, and the others also bowed in greeting.

Zhenyuanzi and Hong Yun, these two old friends, exchanged a glance, both seeing smiles and admiration in each other's eyes.

Zhenyuanzi stroked his beard and sighed, "Brother Jiang Yun's magnanimity is truly beyond the reach of ordinary people."

With this Star Chart as our guide, though the Primordial World is vast, it is not the only stage.

Hong Yun also laughed and said:

Haha, this is much more real than that ethereal Hongmeng Purple Qi!

Old Hong Yun also thanked his younger brother for gifting him the picture!

The Sect Leader Styx gazed at the clear coordinates pointing to the Chaos Ruins in his Sea of Consciousness, his Blood Sea- red eyes flashing with a sharp light. He nodded slightly to Jiang Yun and said in a hoarse Earthly Dao, "This map has saved me a lot of time searching. Jiang Yun, I've remembered it." Although there weren't many words of gratitude, given his character, this was already a very heavy form of recognition.

Minghe, the Queen Mother of the West, and other powerful beings also rose to their feet and solemnly expressed their gratitude.

Jiang Yun readily accepted everyone's gratitude.

"This diagram is derived from my own investigation and further deduction. Although the path and Spatial Node have been repeatedly verified to be stable, Chaos is ever-changing, and the Heavenly Dao also has its unknowns."

Those who delve deeply into the subject must still exercise extreme caution and utmost care, as if walking on thin ice.

Not long after, the sermon ended, and Jiang Yun's figure faded away from the high platform, leaving behind hundreds of powerful figures with different appearances in the Dao Field.

After a brief silence, everyone began to leave.

The Yaoshi, the most experienced and accomplished Eldest Disciple of the Western Teachings besides Jiang Yun, gained a great deal this time.

Unlike the others, these disciples of the Western Teachings did not leave. Instead, they all came to the Spirit Bamboo Mountain Dao Field and gathered together to discuss what they had learned from the sermons they had heard.

"Senior Brother... no, Third Cult Leader's lecture on the Great Dao of Primordial Chaos is truly enlightening."

Establish Dao, Integrate Dao, Transforming Dao... every word is precious, pointing directly to the core of Hunyuan cultivation.

However... knowing is easy, doing is hard. Among us Great Luo, who doesn't have the rudimentary form of the 'Dao' within their heart?

"How many people can refine this path to the level of 'Master of One Dao,' capable of bearing the evolution of all paths and explaining the mysteries of Chaos?"

His voice was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of every Western Teachings.

Zhao Gongming chimed in, "What Senior Brother Yaoshi says is absolutely right."

"I observe that my Senior Brother's Purple Mansion World Evolution the Three Ways of Heaven, Earth, and Man; its profound foundation and immense Fortune are probably beyond our reach."

His words contained both envy and a clear understanding of himself.

Upon hearing this, the smile on the chubby Maitreya's face faded considerably. He scratched his head and asked what many of his fellow disciples were thinking, "Senior Brother Yaoshi Master, in your opinion, if we diligently cultivate according to the method indicated by our Senior Brother, what chance do we have of attaining enlightenment in the future?"

These words reflected the confusion of many disciples; they saw hope, but that hope seemed elusive.

The Yaoshi shook his head, his expression grave:

The foundation of the Path to Hunyuan lies in three aspects: first, the grand scale of the path one establishes, whether it can encompass all paths; second, finding a 'boat' to carry the evolution of this path, which must be solid enough, like the vast Inner World of the Senior Brother, whose body is also extremely powerful, capable of bearing enough Dao and Principles; and third, accumulating a vast foundation sufficient to resist Chaos and counteract potential Heavenly Dao backlash, like the great Merit, great vows, and great blessings of World Creation.

These three elements are indispensable and cannot be accomplished overnight.

If we learn from its principles, clarify our direction, refine our own Great Dao, and solidify our foundation, we may glimpse a glimmer of hope. However, if we blindly copy it and seek quick success, it will likely be nothing but a mirage, only adding to our mental obstacles.

It must be understood that everyone's path must be suited to their own circumstances; each path is unique. Those who learn from me will live, those who imitate me will die.

These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over their heads, instantly cooling down the feverish minds of many.

Zhenyuanzi and Hong Yun, who followed, exchanged a glance and both saw the agreement in each other's eyes.

Zhenyuanzi sighed, "That is exactly the point."

Brother Jiang Yun embodies the legacy of Pangu's Dao, the achievements of World Evolution, and the Great Vow to create a path for Dao of All Beings, thus accomplishing this incredible feat.

We should forge our own path, learning from its wisdom rather than copying it.

"Hearing the truth is like being bathed in a spring breeze, but only on the way home do I realize how long and rugged the journey is."

The Hunyuan Great Luo is ultimately a stage for a select few.

However, Master Jiang Yun's sermon today has illuminated Star Chart for us to walk through the darkness. Even if we cannot reach it, our aspirations are still a driving force for us to move forward.

The Daoist Randeng stood up, bowed deeply towards the Pengxuan Grotto-Heaven with a devout expression, and then transformed into a stream of light and disappeared, returning to Mount Sumeru.

While the path may be difficult to prove, the power of role models is boundless.

Although most of the Dao Listener left with a clear understanding that achieving Hunyuan was a slim hope for them, Jiang Yun's success ignited an unprecedented flame of cultivation within the Western Teachings and even in the hearts of all beings on the Western Region Continent.

The Western Teachings followers who gradually returned to Mount Sumeru were filled with turbulent emotions.

Bixiao held Qiongxiao's hand, her eyes filled with longing. "Senior Brother is amazing!"

We should also redouble our efforts. Even if we cannot reach the Hunyuan primordial state like our Senior Brother, we must still advance our Daoist techniques Divine Ability!

Qiongxiao nodded vigorously. "Yes! Senior Brother is the light of the Western Region!"

They may not reach Jiang Yun's level, but with such a living, unattainable role model in front of them, their motivation and anticipation for cultivation increase dramatically.

Kong Xuan refined the Five-Colored Divine Light day and night, comprehending the Path of Yin-Yang the Five Elements and Yin and Yang, and his cultivation was subtly progressing towards a more harmonious realm.

Zhao Gongming devoted himself to studying his Twenty-Four Sea-Calming Pearls, attempting to incorporate the principles of World Evolution into them in order to create a new world.

For a time, the various Cave Abode of the Western Teachings emitted continuous bursts of precious light, and the entire Mount Sumeru Sacred Realm was filled with a vigorous atmosphere of striving upwards and diligent cultivation.

This surge of cultivation enthusiasm sparked by the enlightenment of the Third Cult Leader Jiang Yun became a crucial opportunity for the Western Teachings to once again achieve a collective leap in strength after its rise in the Central Plains.

As the echoes of Jiang Yun's sermons still reverberated Western Land, a rift within the human race was deepening in the Human Ancestral Land and among the scattered tribes.

The root cause lies in the different choices made for survival against the backdrop of the war between humans and transvestites.

At that time, the Demon Clan race had a sword hanging over their necks, and some mixed-blood Human Clan born from the union of the Human Clan and Witch Clan, in order to survive, desperately sought refuge in the neighboring Witch Tribe, shouting the slogan "I am willing to become a witch" in order to gain protection.

The Witch Clan is straightforward and believes in strength. Some tribes have indeed taken in these desperate Human Clan and classified them as a branch of the "Witch-Human".

After the catastrophe, this group of Witch-Human survived.

They have Human Clan Bloodline flowing in their veins, yet they also bear the mark of the Witch Clan.

The pure-blooded Human Clan's gaze towards these Witch-Human became extremely complex.

"Look at that Man Xiong," an elder of the You Xiong Clan poked at the fire with a branch by the campfire, his voice filled with suppressed anger and a sense of alienation as if he were not one of their own. "The other day during the hunt, he took advantage of his strength to steal the spoils of war. His behavior was simply... that of an uncivilized Witch Barbarians!"

A young man beside him frowned and said, "Elder, Eldest Brother Xiong Li charged in to protect the flank of the team that time, and he did indeed defeat that ferocious beast..."

"Hmph! Whatever the reason!" the old man interrupted him, his eyes filled with vigilance, "At this critical moment, they've turned to the Witch Clan, refusing to even acknowledge their ancestors!"

Have you forgotten what they shouted back then? 'Voluntarily becoming shamans'! Can they still be considered part of our Human Clan then?

We were slaughtered by the Demon Clan and used as materials for Artifact Refining, while they, on the other hand, survived by hiding under the Yuyi of the Witch Clan!

Who knows who they might actually be on their side?

If the Human Clan and the Witch Clan have a conflict in the future, which side will they help?

This argument is not an isolated case.

In the private discussions of many tribes, these Witch-Human are seen as opportunists, "outsiders" who betray their tribe in crucial moments.

Although they did not actually harm their people, the label of "shaman" can no longer be removed.

The invisible exclusion began to emerge.

In important meetings for ancestor worship and discussions on matters concerning the survival of the tribe, the Witch-Human representative is often relegated to a corner or even excluded from the decision-making process altogether.

When allocating living resources and hunting spoils, the Witch-Human's share is always intentionally or unintentionally reduced in quantity and quality.

Reproduction?

Pure-blooded Human Clan are rarely willing to marry their daughters to Witch-Human; intermarriage within the Witch-Human is the primary choice, which further deepens the divide.

One day, a group of hot-blooded young Witch-Human and pure-blooded Human Clan youths got into a dispute over the boundary of the hunting grounds, and the verbal argument quickly escalated into a shoving match.

An elder of the pure-blooded Human Clan quickly arrived and, without explanation, pointed at the noses of several Witch-Human and scolded them, "It's you Witch Barbarians again! You've only been peaceful for a few days and you're already causing trouble!"

If you want to fight like those brutes of the Witch Clan, go back to your Witch Clan's territory! This is the Ancestral Land of the Human Clan!

The young leader of the Witch-Human tribe Man Xiong, blushed, veins bulging on his neck, his anger tinged with immense grievance and chilling disillusionment. "Elder! They crossed the border and provoked us first! We are also Human Clan..."

"Shut up!" the elder interrupted sharply. "We remember it clearly!"

Those who acknowledge a shaman in a life-or-death situation are no longer considered pure Human Clan!

Our ancestors are above us; we offer sacrifices to them. Which 'Witch God' are you worshipping?

Stop trying to confuse the issue!

These words pierced the Witch-Human's heart like a knife.

Anger burned in their eyes, but ultimately turned into a helpless roar, "Fine! Fine! If they won't keep me here, there are plenty of other places that will!"

Several Witch-Human angrily threw down their hunting tools and left without looking back in the direction far from the tribe.

This conflict has completely shattered the fragile semblance of calm.

The news quickly reached Huang and Wa's ears.

"This is utter nonsense!" After hearing the report, Huang slammed his hand on the stone table, sending stone chips flying.

"We are all compatriots who escaped the Demon Clan's slaughter, we are connected by Bloodline!"

Having barely escaped Great Tribulation, instead of thinking about how to develop and strengthen your tribe, you've started fighting amongst yourselves. Aren't you destroying your own Great Wall?

"Chief, please calm down," an elder said, "It's not that we're ostracizing you... it's just that... the people in the tribe are uneasy."

Their initial choice, though driven by the instinct for survival, ultimately left a thorn in the hearts of their people.

Moreover, their physical constitution gradually became tainted by the Witch Clan influence, and their behavior was also affected by the Witch Clan influence, which did cause friction with the original Order of the tribe.

The elders were also being cautious, fearing internal discord and further turmoil.

This is indeed a very important reason, especially when the Human Clan is currently in a weaker position.

When a person is not strong enough or confident enough, they become sensitive and critical, scrutinizing even the slightest mistake and then severely punishing it.

This illustrates the importance of cultural confidence for a race.

"Hmph, no matter what, they are all members of our Human Clan. At this time, what we need is unity, not division."

As long as you have Human Clan blood flowing in your veins and identify with my Human Clan beliefs and culture, then you are Human Clan.

Pass on my words, and at the same time find a way to repair the Barrier. If such exclusion occurs again in the future, the person in charge should be expelled from the Human Clan, and the rest should have their resource allocation cut off.

"Strictly crack down on all unhealthy practices."

Although Huang dealt with the matter promptly, the unseen ideological trends still made the situation of the Human-Witch Hybrids awkward.

So the mixed-race Human-Witches spontaneously gathered together and reformed their tribe, which was the precursor to the Jiuli.