Primordial Era: Apprenticeship Under Laozi, I Refine Mythical Golden Elixir

With that, Di Jun waved his imperial robe.

The River Diagram and Luo Script surged again, and the environment before everyone's eyes gradually shifted.

The recent battle between the Witch and Demon races blurred, and when it became clear again, it had surprisingly transformed into the scene of Shouyang Mountain.

As they drew closer, the Heavenly Court's entourage could clearly see the situation on Shouyang Mountain.

Shouyang Mountain was bustling with humans, their faces all adorned with smiles.

Within the houses built from straw and stone, numerous alchemy furnaces were clearly visible.

Many people were still refining pills in front of their furnaces.

Others, who were not currently refining, had already finished their pills and delivered them to the Witch Clan outside Shouyang Mountain.

Then, they were sent to the Witch Clan.

After consuming these pills, the physical bodies of the Witch Clan members had become stronger.

Flames erupted from Di Jun's eyes, "It's indeed these humans refining pills for the Witch Clan!"

"In five hundred years, they can strengthen so many members of the Witch Clan. If they are given more time, what then?"

Ci Tie's eyes widened.

Only after seeing it with his own eyes did Ci Tie finally believe this matter, his heart filled with both shock and anger.

The thought of all the Witch Clan members possibly taking pills, their strength greatly increasing, and perhaps even one Witch Clan member being able to fight ten Demon Race members in the future, made him unable to sit still.

Di Jun heard Ci Tie's words, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"A bunch of mere food, yet they don't recognize their place and dare to help the Witch Clan? They're seeking death!"

Originally, Di Jun had spared them for Nuwa's sake.

Di Jun had turned a blind eye to the Demon Race devouring humans, only to subtly manage it afterward.

But now, these humans dared to oppose the Demon Race!

"Ci Tie, Gui Che... you all go and exterminate these ignorant humans!"

Towards the humans, amidst Di Jun's rage, there was a trace of fear that even he himself didn't notice.

Bai Ze's expression changed slightly upon hearing this and he quickly said, "Lord Di Jun, please wait."

Seeing Bai Ze's obstruction, Di Jun frowned, displeased, "Bai Ze, what else is there?"

Bai Ze waved the feather fan in his hand and said, "Were those humans not created by Empress Wa? Lord Di Jun, please reconsider."

Di Jun frowned and said, "So what?"

"Back then, Empress Wa molded the earth to create humans, drawing down the Heavenly Dao's Merit, and thus became a Saint."

"Empress Wa's position as a Saint has a great karmic connection with the human race."

"If Empress Wa were to find out later that Di Jun was involved in the extermination of the human race, it might cause discord among the other Demon Emperors."

Di Jun was instantly doused with a basin of cold water, "What you say makes sense."

Seeing that Di Jun had calmed down, Bai Ze continued, "Regarding the human matter, it's best to communicate with Empress Wa first."

A thoughtful expression appeared in Di Jun's eyes, and he no longer ordered Ci Tie to go to Shouyang Mountain.

On Shouyang Mountain, Luo Xuan was completely unaware that the human race had nearly faced annihilation because of his decision.

"Brother Hou Yi, what's with the cheerful mood?"

Just now, Luo Xuan had seen Hou Yi excitedly find him.

Amidst his honest smile, there was also a hint of excitement and elation.

"Brother Luo, we won, a great victory!"

Seeing Hou Yi's expression, Luo Xuan's heart stirred, and he said, "Was it the battle with the Demon Race?"

Hou Yi nodded excitedly, "That's right, Brother Luo, it's all thanks to your pills!"

"You should have seen how our Witch Clan warriors thrashed those demons..."

Hou Yi recounted the great battle to Luo Xuan, occasionally gesturing animatedly as he spoke.

Listening to Hou Yi's narration, Luo Xuan fell into thought.

In the original storyline, the Witch and Demon races had fought several times, resulting in mutual destruction.

Now, the direction of events seemed different?

Just as he sent Hou Yi away, the Three Ancestors arrived.

Suiren Shi looked at Luo Xuan, worried, "Luo Xuan, what should we do?"

"Now that the Witch Clan has defeated the Demon Race with the pills refined by us humans, will the Holy Mother truly not blame us?"

They had initially been appeased by Luo Xuan, but upon learning of the heavy casualties suffered by the Demon Race, their previously settled hearts became anxious once more.

Luo Xuan said helplessly, "Don't worry, Old Ancestor, Empress Nuwa will definitely not blame us."

Even if Luo Xuan had pleaded until his mouth ran dry, the Three Ancestors still couldn't shake the worry in their hearts this time.

With no other options, Luo Xuan said, "If Ancestor is truly worried, why not offer sacrifices to the Holy Mother and ask for her stance directly?"

Suiren Shi and the other two exchanged glances, joyfully exclaiming, "Excellent idea!"

Phoenix Perch Mountain.

Nuwa, who had been cultivating, suddenly opened her eyes.

"Strange, it's not the day for sacrifices yet, and the Human Race is already worshipping me?"

Nuwa was slightly surprised.

Why would the Human Race suddenly seek her out?

Chapter 21: Please, Holy Mother, Uphold Justice for Us

Shouyang Mountain.

All the Human Race gathered before an altar.

The Three Ancestors chanted in low voices.

Luo Xuan stood slightly behind them.

After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, a ripple appeared in the sky above the altar, causing space to distort slightly.

Immediately, a phantom figure with a human body and a snake's tail appeared above the altar.

Though her face was indistinct, everyone recognized her identity instantly.

"We pay respects to the Holy Mother!"

The Three Ancestors immediately knelt, their expressions filled with reverence, though their hearts were filled with unease.

Nuwa nodded slightly and then said, "You worship me every year, which shows your sincerity."

"However, I recall that your worship is not usually at this time. Is there a specific reason you've sought me out?"

"This..."

Hearing that Empress Wa had indeed noticed them, the Three Ancestors were overjoyed.

But when they heard Nuwa's question, they looked at each other, unsure of how to respond.

"Empress Wa, please forgive us. We are truly at our wit's end, which is why we resorted to this."

Luo Xuan stepped forward, answering for the Three Ancestors.

Nuwa's eyes moved, "Are you Luo Xuan?"

This was the first time she had seen this human, who had attracted Heavenly Dao's Merit multiple times, from such a close distance.

His face was as if carved by a knife, and his eyes were like stars.

Luo Xuan nodded, "Indeed."

Seeing Luo Xuan's composed demeanor, Nuwa couldn't help but nod in approval.

"Tell me, what is the matter that brings you to me?"

Luo Xuan's expression was filled with sorrow. "Empress Wa, do you know what kind of life our Human Race has lived since its birth?"

"The Human Race has no powerful beings to protect it, nor any strong origins. The surrounding Demon Race sees us as weak and easy to bully, treating us as mere food..."

Luo Xuan then recounted how the Demon Race had bullied them.

Coupled with Luo Xuan's sorrowful expression, the atmosphere among the Human Race grew heavy.

Nuwa's expression turned grim, and she said in a deep voice, "Such a thing has happened?"

Nuwa, being a Saint, understood the entire situation of the Human Race in an instant with a mere turn of thought.

She found that everything Luo Xuan said was true, and the Demon Race's actions were even more excessive than he described.

Nuwa gave up her calculations halfway, as she simply couldn't bear to watch anymore.

Nuwa's expression became even more unsightly, and she said coldly, "Have those demons come over here. I'd like to see who dares to cause trouble."

Nuwa had known from the beginning that the Demon Race was devouring humans. She had even suggested that Di Jun and the others keep a close watch.

Later, after returning to Phoenix Perch Mountain, she hadn't paid much attention to the matter.

She hadn't expected the Demon Race to escalate their actions.

Luo Xuan scratched his nose and replied, "Reporting to Empress Wa, there are no demons left on Shouyang Mountain now."

"None?" Nuwa was taken aback.

Didn't the Human Race summon her to resolve this very issue?

Nuwa's divine sense spread out like a tide, instantly covering an area of ten thousand miles around Shouyang Mountain.

The result confirmed that there wasn't a single demon in sight. Instead, she could see many members of the Witch Clan.

Especially not far away, where a Great Witch stood.