Debate, Questionnaire, Resistance!

"Fellow Daoist Dijiang, please hear me out."

Great Sage Fuxi's face was wreathed in smiles, appearing as an incredibly amiable and good-natured old man. However, the content of his speech, like rolling thunder from the heavens, struck the top experts of the Witch Clan.

"The Witch Clan, it has no future."

"Fellow Daoist, rather than wasting time there doing useless work, why not lay down your arms and surrender with respect?"

"I, Fuxi—the Demon Clan's Xi Huang—guarantee this with my personal reputation." Great Sage Fuxi patted his chest. "If you are willing to join the Demon Clan, I will do my utmost to recommend you, ensuring you receive a noble title and govern boundless lands of the Primordial Era!"

Xi Huang's words made the Great Witches and Ancestral Witches present feel uneasy, as if they were caught in a whirlwind.

What kind of situation is this?

They're trying to poach our top combat power right from the start?

Directly persuading Dijiang to switch sides... Is this Xi Huang's response and counterattack to the previous situation where Empress Nuwa was rendered speechless by Dijiang?

His sister was bullied, and her brother is stepping up to defend her—yes, that's normal, that's reasonable.

"Fellow Daoist Fuxi, are you looking down on me?" Ancestral Witch Dijiang sneered. "If I were greedy for power and sought enjoyment, why would I wait until now to surrender?"

"With my strength, I could have applied to join the Demon Clan when it was first proposed, and naturally, I would have become a noble."

"Since I chose the path of the Witch Clan, it's because it contains my dreams and ideals... allowing me to pursue them at any cost."

"Fellow Daoist Dijiang's dreams and ideals?" Fuxi asked with a half-smile. "Could you tell me about them?"

"To inherit Pangu's spirit and realize Pangu's great wish!" Dijiang declared with emotion. "Pangu, who opened the heavens and earth from chaos... At the very last moment of the world's creation, he didn't hesitate to sacrifice himself, merging his flesh and blood into the universe, thus creating this colorful and beautiful world!"

Pangu opened the heavens and perished from exhaustion.

After his death, his flesh and blood became mountains and rivers, his eyes shone as the sun and moon, ancient stars revolved in the heavens, and his breath became wind and thunder, balancing yin and yang... He created a beautiful Primordial Era!

"This world is beautiful," Dijiang said with deep emotion. "As the continuation of Pangu's bloodline, we Ancestral Witches have a duty to continue this beauty..."

"To allow the beings living in this universe to build an ideal era, achieving universal harmony!"

"In that era, there will be no meaningless slaughter, and all races will coexist peacefully... The innate predatory needs of living beings will be satisfied by a highly developed civilization of cultivation."

"Instead of being like the current Demon Clan, adhering to the principle of the survival of the fittest..."

Ancestral Witch Dijiang's words were powerful and resonant, almost eliciting cheers from Feng Xi, who was reluctantly trailing behind, leading the dragon carriage and looking back repeatedly.

However, Xi Huang maintained his smile throughout Dijiang's speech, showing no signs of being persuaded.

In the end, he merely gave a perfunctory "Oh," indicating he had heard, and then commented indifferently, "Fellow Daoist's ideals are truly grand and awe-inspiring."

"However, these are your ideals, the Witch Clan's ideals... and only your ideals," Xi Huang's tone shifted. "Do all the beings in this world acknowledge you? Do they need these ideals of yours?"

"To impose your ideals on the world and force them to accept them... no matter how good your intentions may be, it is itself a trampling of others' hearts."

"Believing you hold noble convictions and wish to change the era... but the beings of this era may not necessarily accept your good intentions."

"Perhaps you understand this principle as well. That's why your Witch Clan has formed its own military force... wanting to use force to drive the changes of the era?"

"But do you know how many beings will die in such a process?"

A look of sorrow crossed Xi Huang's face, lamenting the tragic catastrophe that the beings of the world would face. Some sadness... a slight upturn of his lips, a manifestation of the Demon Clan Emperor's inability to control his stirred heart, his face becoming distorted and blurred.

"Trillions upon trillions of beings will be destroyed because of the Witch Clan's ideals... and then the Witch Clan's idealistic slogans will claim it's for a better world?"

"Ha!" Great Sage Fuxi sneered. "Is there anything more ridiculous than this?"

"Fellow Daoist Dijiang, come to your senses! Repent and abandon your evil ways; that is what you should truly be doing!" he earnestly advised. "The Witch Clan should disband, withdraw from its confrontational stance with the Demon Clan, and even join us..."

"So that the future of the Primordial Era will not be shrouded in smoke and fire, and the world will be at peace... wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Fuxi was not without reason to be evaluated as one of the most troublesome existences among the Demon Emperor figures by Ancestral Witch Dijiang.

Compared to Nuwa, he was better at reasoning with people—before the option of overpowering with strength came into play.

At this moment, Xi Huang, starting from the perspective of all beings, used the grand slogan of the lives of all spirits to refute the foundation of the Ancestral Witch's and even the entire Witch Clan's stance, shaking their bedrock.

It was righteous, proper, and reasonable, making it difficult to refute or find fault.

Ancestral Witch Houtu frowned, and several accompanying Great Witches exchanged glances.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, Dijiang, as reliable as ever, retorted.

"As the saying goes, a short pain is better than a long one," he said with a solemn expression. "That's right... war does bring about significant casualties."

"But!"

"War is also the most effective way to break the shackles and restraints of the old era and build a more glorious future on the ruins!"

"We can simply do the math," Dijiang said calmly. "In this era, how many beings are sacrificed every moment due to the hunting between the upper and lower levels of the food chain, and because the strong act without restraint or sanction?"

"As long as such a situation exists for even a day, it is a constant bleeding, a slow march towards death!"

"And if a perfect order is established, followed by great development... even if countless beings die in war, the losses can be recouped over the vast expanse of time."

"And then, we will surpass!"

"In the long run, how can the path and ideals of our Witch Clan be said to be incorrect!"

Dijiang spoke passionately, and Fuxi listened, nodding in agreement.

Finally, this Fuxi applauded him, "Makes sense, makes sense."

"Fellow Daoist's heart, I deeply admire..." Great Sage Fuxi said, "How about this."

"Wait a moment, I will use my authority and connections as the Demon Clan Emperor to help Fellow Daoist conduct a survey."

"Rest assured, I will be fair and impartial, and report everything truthfully."

"Ask the vast common people if they are willing to sacrifice temporarily for the welfare of future generations?"

"Hmm..." Fuxi pondered for a moment, "Surveying the common people seems a bit difficult?"

"The Primordial Era is too vast, and the number of beings is too large!" he sighed, "Moreover, there are many beings who are ignorant and unenlightened... completely unsuitable as survey targets?"

"No choice... it seems I'll have to set the targets for the survey." Fuxi lamented, "For example, some cultivators who have attained cultivation, some spirits born with intelligence, some beings who have received a good education..."

"Compared to the entire Primordial Era, these can already be considered outstanding talents... Don't you agree?"

"Their wisdom and foresight will surely lead them to make smart, far-sighted choices!"

"Also, the Demon Gods of the Demon Clan, the Great Divine Ability Users of heaven and earth, every single one of them, I will send the questionnaire to their hands!"

As Fuxi muttered to himself, he had already arranged the plan for this survey.

This action, which seemed like colluding with the enemy and considering the Witch Clan, could not bring any joy or smiles to Dijiang's face.

"Fuxi... your so-called survey has no sincerity at all," Dijiang sighed lightly. "You are asking those who have benefited from the current order, asking the privileged exploitative class, and letting their voices represent all beings in heaven and earth... Are such answers meaningful?"

"Why wouldn't they be meaningful?" Fuxi smiled and retorted, "Am I not telling you--who your enemies are?"

"It's already very good that I'm not charging you, and yet you can't recognize my good intentions?"

"You Witch Clan, you rebel against heaven, rebel against earth, rebel against the Dao... Since you have embarked on such a path, you must be psychologically prepared to face the entire world as your enemy!"

"All beneficiaries will stand on the same side and exert pressure on you--this is only natural." Fuxi leaned forward slightly, "What is also called 'only natural'?"

Without waiting for the Ancestral Witch to answer, he spoke himself, "It's called--the will of heaven!"

"The Witch Clan's ideals appear grand, but they cannot align with the general trend of this era, nor can they fit the wishes of the beings who wield power in this epoch."

"It's like a fool's dream, absurd and nonsensical... The Witch Clan, so ignorant of the will of heaven, is unlikely to have a good end in the future." Fuxi shook his head, as if lamenting for the Witch Clan.

"Understanding the will of heaven?" Dijiang suddenly burst into laughter, "In my life, there is no such word."

"The so-called will of heaven is merely an embellishment of the choices made by those with powerful strength, a pretense of fairness and justice in the name of heaven, to achieve personal desires."

"Advising people to understand the will of heaven is just another way of telling them to accept their fate and bow their heads... A casual mention of the will of heaven has crushed the determination of how many people to strive and fight."

"Facing powerful enemies, facing harsh environments, instead of raising fists of resistance, they define everything by the will of heaven and follow fate..."

"Those who advise people to understand the will of heaven are mostly either accomplices or indifferent bystanders."

Great Sage Fuxi listened to Dijiang's accusations without moving, instead showing great interest in letting him vent his frustrations.

"What is the will of heaven in this era, do none of us top-tier mighty beings know?" Dijiang said, "In the end, it's all Hongjun's idea, Hongjun's will."

"He wants to merge with the Heavenly Dao, control the Heavenly Dao, and thus ascend."

"In this process, he needs to eliminate some hidden dangers." The Ancestral Witch's tone was chilling, "This hidden danger is not a single person... but a kind of will!"

"A great wish to have the Human Dao challenge heaven, transform the world, and make heaven and earth revolve around me!"

"He wants to stifle this risk... Therefore, he will tacitly allow the emergence of the Demon Clan, tacitly allow the hierarchical arrangement of various classes."

"To satisfy many powerful beings with this situation, making them his blades, becoming the accomplices of tigers... even if countless lower-class beings are sacrificed."

"But, how could he care about the life and death of these beings?" As he spoke, Dijiang sneered, "If Hongjun obtains the essence of the Heavenly Dao, that would be for the best. Because the true Heavenly Dao is impartial and unemotional, yet also just and upright."

"It never cares about gains or losses, it only silently maintains the operation of the world--an intelligent-like existence."

"Unfortunately, Hongjun, as a sentient being, has his own ideas and desires. He not only wants the position of the Heavenly Dao but also wants to modify the scope of power!"

"Furthermore, the Heavenly Dao is incomplete!"

"The Innate Divine Beings who have emerged in accordance with destiny, created by Pangu, each possess a share of the Heavenly Dao, manifested in the form of destiny."

"If the powers of the gods were to align, Hongjun would not be able to achieve absolute control over the Heavenly Dao... which is why he convened the Zixiao Palace."

"In Zixiao Palace, the gods were present, and he wanted to acquire shares and become the dominant force!"

Dijiang directly revealed the secrets known only to top-tier mighty beings, disregarding how many Grand Unity beings were watching and broadcasting this live.

"And as an exchange for this benefit, he must also tacitly allow the gods to divide the interests of the Primordial Era." Dijiang said, "Hence, Saints emerge, to act on behalf of heaven and govern the Dao."

"The Heavenly Court of the Demon Clan emerges, to rule the world."

"Such an exchange of interests, driven by the will of the powerful, has formed the so-called general trend, the so-called will of heaven."

"However, this will of heaven, originating from Hongjun, is nothing more than poison wrapped in honey."

Dijiang's gaze was cold, "Can you guarantee that you can always stand on the same front with him?"

"Hongjun is greedy and insatiable... his avarice is absolutely beyond your imagination."

"The river of time, listen to the notes of the future..."

He sang as if reciting.

"Under the will of heaven, the Witch Clan's tragic end, I did not speak out--because I am not of the Witch Clan."

"Beneath the Heavenly Mandate, Saints hoard elixirs and hide from the world. I didn't speak up either—because I'm no Saint."

"Beneath the Heavenly Mandate, the Age of Dharma's End arrived, severing the path of cultivation... I wanted to speak out, but there was no one left to echo my words."

"Only a single bolt of heavenly lightning struck down, shattering all divine forms."

Dijiang let out a cold laugh, "Oh, dying by lightning might not be quite right... the Heavenly Dao's hand is too obvious."

"It should be said, it's the Demon Tribulation upon the world..."

"The Dao waxes and the Demon wanes, the Dao wanes and the Demon waxes!"

"Rahu shall reappear in heaven and earth!"

"Huh?" Fuxi blinked, then blinked again. "Wait... isn't Rahu dead? I heard he self-destructed, possibly to be lost for immeasurable eons?"

"You believe that?" Dijiang took a deep breath. "Hongjun, the ultimate victor who seized the fruits of the last epoch, what a terrifying existence!"

"How could someone who swore revenge against him simply let him go, pretend he didn't exist?"

"Waiting for him to secretly cause trouble later, rally opponents, and secretly raise the banner of rebellion?"

"If it were you, would you be so magnanimous?"

Fuxi listened, thought very seriously for a moment, then shook his head. "Letting a tiger return to the mountains... Of course not."

"Exactly!" Dijiang clapped his hands. "As far as I know..."

"Not long after the Demon Ancestor Rahu finished his oath and died, Hongjun used his immense divine abilities to scour the epochs, drawing his soul and spirit back from the underworld. He then looked at Rahu with a sinister grin—"

"Aren't you surprised? Aren't you shocked?"

PS: I'll tell you a horror story—Once upon a time, there was a group of people who loved to spoil things, and then