Spirit Bamboo Mountain, a place of seclusion.
The surrounding area was shrouded in a mysterious Formations of light, isolating it from external disturbances and cutting off its connection with the outside world. However, it could not isolate the omnipresent Laws of Heavenly Dao and Earthly Dao, as well as the Calamity Qi that spread like an abyss.
Spirit Gourd Daoist sat quietly in the formation, his body radiating a misty, azure Creation Green Light and pure Daoist essence.
Although he was Sealing Restriction and restricted by the Yuanshi Tianzun himself, making him like a prisoner, his five senses and six perceptions were not blocked.
As a special Spirit Root Incarnation personally crafted by Jiang Yun, it inherently carries some of Jiang Yun's Daoist techniques and understanding of the world, and has a profound connection with the Primordial World.
In addition, Jiang Yun himself had unique insight into the trajectory of fate, and the earth-shaking changes in the aura outside the mountain, which surged in like a tide, also kept him constantly investigating the secrets of Heavenly Secrets.
Although he cannot leave, it does not prevent him from understanding the development of the Primordial World situation.
After Jiang Yun left the Primordial Desolation World, the demon Demon Clan focused their efforts on the Chaos Fetal Membrane Great Formation, preparing to explore the Chaos, while the Witch Clan devoted themselves to building and perfecting the Reincarnation, promoting the development and growth of the Earthly Dao.
Both sides refrain from interfering with each other and each has its own pursuits, and the Primordial World returns to peace. This direction of development is actually quite good.
Unfortunately, there are always some schemers who, for their own selfish interests, will stir up conflict, creating conflict where there is none, and war where there is none.
The news that Houtu wanted to establish Six Saints Houtu halted the Chaos Fetal Membrane Plan, which the Demon Clan was steadily advancing. Subsequently, the Demon Clan's Tanggu almost suffered a disaster, but was saved by the reminder from the Spirit Gourd.
It was precisely because of this incident that he became a thorn in the side of others, an obstacle to their plans, and was eventually imprisoned in Spirit Bamboo Mountain.
Without his obstruction, Tanggu eventually met with disaster. Ten Golden Crow emerged from Tanggu and flew to the mortal realm, causing boundless calamities. Subsequently, Kuafu Gonggong the Kuafu Chases the Sun and Da Yi Shoots the Suns occurred one after another. Not long after, Gonggong and Zhurong of the Witch Clan fought a great battle, breaking Buzhou Mountain and causing a massive flood.
All of this pulled the Great Trend of the Heavenly Dao that Jiang Yun had painstakingly reversed back to its original course. Within the Spirit Bamboo Mountain Formation, the Spirit Gourd reviewed these events again and again, trying to find a way to break the deadlock.
If we can arouse the will of Dao of Humanity, perhaps we can resist the so-called great forces of heaven and earth.
Spirit Gourd had some ideas, but ultimately all of this could only be put into action when Jiang Yun, the original body, returned.
He has always tried to resolve the conflict Witch-Demon, preserve the vitality of both races, and delay or change the course of this Great Tribulation of Heavenly Dao.
The so-called "Great Trend of the Heavenly Dao" mentioned by Hongjun and the Three Pure Ones was intended to quickly diminish Pangu's influence on heaven and earth, and to completely bring the Primordial World into a track with the Heavenly Dao as the absolute core.
The elites of the Witch and Demon Clans, being formed from the flesh and blood of Pangu, all retain remnants of the will of Heaven-Opening in their lineage. They are the embodiment of Pangu's influence on the Primordial Desolation World.
The Witch-Demon World-Ending Tribulation, a great war between the two races, was the most crucial part of Hongjun's core plan.
Harvest the Yao Qi, remove the Pangu Imprint, and thoroughly establish the supreme authority of the Heavenly Dao.
As he sensed the increasingly intense Calamity Qi in the world, Spirit Gourd Daoist felt a pang of sorrow and helplessness.
As the storm was brewing, those Dao of Humanity lineages that had transcended the Great Tribulation and were governing various regions unanimously gathered their disciples and turned their attention to the eye of the impending storm.
Within the Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain, Immortal Light swirled.
The Three Pure Ones sat regally on Cloud Platform, with their core disciples standing respectfully below them.
Laozi's disciple, Grand Master Xuandu; Yuanshi's disciples, Guangchengzi, Grand Unity True Person Chi Jingzi, True Person Huang Long Yu Ding Zhenren, Huanglong Zhenren, Daoxing Tianzun True Lord Qingxu Daode, and Immortal Weng of the South Pole; and also the elites of the Sect Master Tongtian Interception Sect Master, such as Daoist Duobao, Golden Spirit Holy Mother Wudang Holy Mother, Turtle Spirit Holy Mother.
The direct disciples and Inner Disciple of the Three Teachings are all complete.
This gathering was quite large, marking the first major reunion since the Three Pure Ones split up.
"Do you all know that this battle between the Witch-Demon is no ordinary war?" Taishang Laozi's voice seemed to carry the rhythm of the Heavenly Dao, each word striking the hearts of the immortals. "This is the most Tribulation Cycle reckoning since the beginning of heaven and earth and the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity."
The Karma left behind by the Great God Pangu will be settled in this battle.
The Yuanshi Tianzun Venerable, with a majestic expression, replied:
The Demon Clan Di Jun, Taiyi, and others, and the Witch Clan's Dijiang, Zhujiuyin, and the other Twelve Ancestral Witches, were all among the most outstanding talents in the world. Yet, their struggle for Fortune was a fight to the death.
The Demon Clan's Heavenly Cycle Stars Great Formation borrows the power of the Stars to manipulate the Qiankun; the Witch Clan's Twelve Capital Gods and Fiends Great Array summons the Pangu True Body, forcefully breaking all laws.
Both are among the Great Formation formations in the world, their power enough to overturn the Primordial World and comparable to the Power of Saints.
You must remember this: throughout Tribulation Cycle, all beings are caught in the game; even Saint must act in accordance with the natural order.
He glanced at the disciples below, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of the two races for them:
The Demon Clan established the Heavenly Court, seemingly prosperous, and could rival the Saint with its Great Formation. However, its Heavenly Cycle Stars Formation required hundreds of millions of Demon Soldiers and Generals activate, making the formation cumbersome to set up and slow to operate, which was its first drawback. Its core forces, such as Taiyi and Kunpeng, fled to the Chaos, taking away some of the essence of Fortune, making its strength superficial, which was its second drawback.
Although the Witch Clan's Gods and Fiends Great Formation still exists, four of the Twelve Ancestral Witches are missing. The four Great Witch — Jiu Feng, Xing Tian, Chi You, Xiangliu —are forced to hold their positions and work with the Ancestral Witch to activate the Great Formation. It appears to be complete, but in reality, it is difficult to sustain. The fusion of their powers is far less harmonious than that of the original Ancestral Witch, which is their fatal flaw.
The clash of the Great Formation —the differences between them—may be the key to this battle.
The Sect Master Tongtian sat upright to one side, a rare look of solemnity on his face, and said nothing.
The disciples below listened intently, their expressions varying.
Some revered the words of the Saint, some marveled at the mysteries of battle formations, and some felt a chill run down their spines at the impending terror.
Laozi's words hit the nail on the head, and Yuanshi further analyzed the key weaknesses of both sides' cards with crystal clarity.
For these disciples of the Mystic Sect, this explanation allowed them to directly experience the grandeur and cruelty of the Tribulation Cycle.
"Thank you for your teachings, Master (Martial Uncle, Senior Uncle)!" the disciples responded in unison, their voices echoing throughout the magnificent Jade Void Palace.
They understood that being summoned to observe the battle was not only to broaden their horizons but also to reassure them about their future path.
Compared to the solemnity of the Jade Void Palace, the atmosphere inside Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain is quite leisurely.
Beneath the Ginseng Fruit Tree, the Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi sat facing his close friend Daoist Hongyun.
Several rare Ginseng Fruit were picked by the two boys, Qingfeng and Mingyue, and placed on a jade plate on a stone table.
The fruit, like a newborn baby, had all four limbs and five senses, exuding a mouthwatering fragrance and an extremely rich aura of life essence.
"Hongyun, the climax of the current calamity is approaching. We are just in time to taste the fruit and wait for the end of the Lich." Zhen Yuanzi smiled and twisted his beard, pushing a ginseng fruit to Hongyun, "After this battle, the pattern of the ancient world will definitely change. Let's see how this world chess game ends."
Daoist Hongyun accepted the Ginseng Fruit, inhaled its intoxicating fragrance, and a hint of emotion flashed in his eyes:
Things have changed, people have changed, and time has passed.
"Think of how powerful the Demon Clan was back then, and how the Witch Clan was the master of the land. Now... alas, they could not escape their fate."
He took a bite of the Ginseng Fruit, and the sweet juice transformed into pure vital energy that nourished his entire body, invigorating him.
Qingfeng and Mingyue stood by, listening to the conversation between the two immortals, their eyes filled with both curiosity about the upcoming battle and a hint of worry.
Qingfeng couldn't help but look at Zhenyuanzi and asked in a low voice, "Great Immortal, the lich Witch-Demon are almost fighting each other, and Senior Spirit Gourd is still imprisoned in Spirit Bamboo Mountain... When will he be able to come out?"
Upon hearing this, Zhenyuanzi's smile faded slightly. He picked up a Ginseng Fruit and sighed softly, "Fellow Daoist Spirit Gourd's matter involves the struggle between the Heavenly Dao and the Earthly Dao. The will of Heaven is unpredictable, and we can only observe the situation quietly."
Looking into Qingfeng and Mingyue's concerned eyes, he softened his tone and said, "However, once this calamity has subsided and the dust has settled, perhaps that will be the day the Spirit Gourd is freed. You don't need to worry too much."
His words were mostly affirmative, based entirely on his own understanding of the general trend of the universe.
Hong Yun nodded slightly, agreeing with her old friend's assessment.
In the Western Mount Sumeru, the Eight Treasures Merit Pool is filled with lotus blossoms in a thousand petals, and the mountain range is serene.
However, since the Third Cult Leader Jiang Yun fled to the Chaos Dao Field, and his Incarnation, the Spirit Gourd Daoist, was imprisoned by the Yuanshi Saint on Spirit Bamboo Mountain, changes have been quietly taking place within this vast Western Teachings.
The Two Religious Leaders, Jieyin Zhunti, sat on the Main Peak, enveloped in golden lotus holy light, their gazes calmly fixed on the impending battle in the distance.
As pillars of the sect, the Yaoshi and Maitreya faithfully fulfilled their duties, meticulously handling all matters, large and small, within the sect.
After Jiang Yun achieved Hunyuan, the Yaoshi, as his Second Disciple, began to gradually take over Jiang Yun's previous work.
However, unlike Jiang Yun, they believed that the Saint's will was unfathomable and that following the decree was the right path. They did not have the pioneering spirit of Jiang Yun and could only be considered as people who maintained the status quo.
In contrast, the Three Xiao Fairies and the four siblings, including Zhao Gongming, were not at peace. They were closest to Jiang Yun, regarding him as a father and brother.
Jiang Yun made great contributions to the Western Teachings and was even the Third Cult Leader. Spirit Gourd Daoist was Jiang Yun's representative in the Primordial World, so he naturally represented the face of the Western Teachings.
They were unjustly imprisoned for many years, while the Two Religious Leaders stood idly by without making any strong statements, which made it difficult for them to let go of their resentment.
Gradually, they withdrew from the specific administrative affairs within the sect and focused more on their own ascetic practices.
When Fairy Bixiao was cultivating, her sword light would occasionally carry a sharpness and decisiveness rarely seen in her daily life, while Yunxiao would silently comprehend the mysteries of the Primordial Chaos Golden Dipper.
Their discontent represented the thoughts of a group of fellow disciples, thoughts that, like an undercurrent beneath the ice, subtly influenced those around them.
Deep within the Youming World, Ksitigarbha, Kinnara, Sunlight, and Moonlight, these disciples of the Western Teachings, seemed to have found the true path.
After entering the Youming, they initially assisted the Ziwei Star Lord in managing the affairs of the Western Teachings in the cycle of Reincarnation.
Later, the Ziwei Star Lord established his own lineage, breaking away from the Western Teachings and establishing the Youming Star God. He also attained Sainthood, and thus all matters concerning the Western Teachings in this area Ksitigarbha.
Day after day, they manage the matters of Reincarnation Jieyin and settling ghosts, witnessing the cycle of life and death of all beings, and their hearts are settled like never before.
During this time, Ksitigarbha felt something in his heart and created sutras such as the Ksitigarbha’s Original Vow Sutra, the Great Sun Sutra, and the Great Vaipulya Sutra of the Ten Wheels, gradually finding his own path.
The Sunlight and Moonlight also emanated a pure Buddha Light, seemingly able to soothe the Nirvana and confusion of the Departed Souls.
They seemed detached from the imprisonment of Spirit Gourd and the controversies on Mount Sumeru. The affairs of the Hall of Reincarnation had already filled their vision, and they only wished to cultivate their own path in the Youming.
The turmoil of the outside world seemed far removed from them.
In addition, Kong Xuan, the Hall Master of the Guardian Hall and a good friend of Jiang Yun, now lives in the Five Elements Peak, leaving the affairs of the Dharma Protector Temple to Yu Winged Immortal. He has not left the Five Elements Peak for tens of thousands of years and does not even pay attention to things like the Witch-Demon War.
Deep within the Five Elements Peak, Five-Colored Divine Light appeared and disappeared intermittently, as if it were trying its best to break through some kind of barrier.
Inside the Empress Nuwa's Palace, the Saint Nuwa sat watching the ever-changing winds and clouds over the Primordial Desolation Earth.
The entire Witch-Demon Battlefield seemed to unfold before her in a screen of light, but her focus remained fixed on only a few things.
"Elder Brother..." Nuwa's gaze pierced through the void, firmly locking onto a certain area in the eastern part of the Primordial World, where Fuxi's aura was faintly visible.
The siblings shared a deep bond; even though she was Saint, the safety of Fuxi still tugged at her heartstrings.
She had secretly left a trace of her divine will on Fuxi, which would be enough to ensure his True Spirit Immortality and to guide him to a safe place should he encounter a life-or-death crisis.
At the same time, part of her divine thoughts were also directed towards the distant Moon Star.
Since she had agreed to Fuxi's previous request, she would naturally fulfill it.
Protecting these little creatures was a piece of cake for her. The teleportation array deep within the Moon Star and the treasure trove of resources left by Di Jun were also key to maintaining the future of the Demon Clan.
With a slight twitch of her fingertips, a wisp of Power of Saints quietly seeped into the depths of the Moon Star, adding a layer of saintly power protection to the teleportation Great Formation that no one could detect.
"I'll protect the younger generation of the Demon Clan race," she murmured to herself.
After doing all this, Nuwa looked at the core area of Demon Clan Heavenly Court in the picture.
She was Nuwa, the Empress Nuwa of the Demon Clan race, Demon Clan ultimately bore part of her Fortune in Creating Humans and achieving sainthood.
However, the current Demon Clan was established by Di Jun and Taiyi. Even though she is a Saint, her control over the Demon Clan is definitely not as good as Di Jun and Taiyi's. In fact, the title of Demon Master is on par with her.
Only by eliminating figures from the old era like Di Jun and Taiyi in the calamity can a new Order be established in her hands.
Yes, although Nuwa did not establish a religion, she had long planned that if the Demon Clan could be used by her, why would she need to establish a religion?
"It's time to prepare to forge the Monster Summoning Banner..." Nuwa pondered in her heart.
A supreme treasure capable of ruling over all demons and commanding Demon Clan under heaven is the perfect tool to absorb the remaining Demon Clan forces of the future and bring them under one's control. Of course, it would be best to keep the Golden Crow Lu Ya by one's side, so that...
After the Witch-Demon War, the Demon Clan needed a new leader, and this leader would be controlled by Nuwa.
Fuxi hoped to preserve the lineage of the Demon Clan, while she plotted to reshape Demon Clan future.