Xuanxiao gazed at the people below. Seeing them all lower their heads and remain silent, his gaze inadvertently landed on their hair, and he was suddenly stunned.
A strange look appeared on Xuanxiao's face as he thought to himself, I didn't notice it before, but now that they've all lowered their heads, I've realized it—their hairstyles are way too shamate! Could it be that after I made Big Brother change his hairstyle back to black in Chaos, he was left with a regret? So, subconsciously, he had the Ancestral Witches fulfill his unrealized wish in this way?
The Three Pure Ones' hairstyles were fairly normal. Laozi had a head of white hair, which suited his image as an old man and gave off a steady air.
But when he looked at the Ancestral Witches, it was practically a visual disaster. Their hair came in every color of the rainbow, each one more unconventional and shamate than the last. Standing together, they looked like demons dancing wildly. It was downright painful to look at.
Xuanxiao secretly complained to himself. He clearly remembered the fleeting look of regret on Pangu's face when he had made Pangu change his hairstyle back to black.
And now, with the Ancestral Witches sporting hairstyles that were flashier and more flamboyant than the last, Xuanxiao couldn't help but overthink it.
However, after pondering for a moment, Xuanxiao decided not to interfere with their peculiar hairstyles.
After all, in this vast Primordial World, there were countless bizarre Dao Bodies. The Ancestral Witches' appearance could hardly be considered particularly unconventional.
With a seemingly gentle smile on his face, Xuanxiao swept his gaze over everyone. "Well, everyone, does anyone have an answer to the question I just asked?"
Xuanxiao's smile seemed as gentle as a spring breeze, infinitely warm and tender. Yet in everyone's eyes, it resembled a demon's whisper, carrying wisps of chill.
Everyone looked at the smile on Xuanxiao's face, then glanced at the large bumps rising high on Zhurong and Gonggong's heads. They instinctively shuddered. A chill surged up from their spines in an instant, rapidly spreading through their entire bodies like an electric current.
The Ancestral Witches' bodies were incredibly tough, and their heads were among the hardest parts of their bodies.
The fact that Xuanxiao could leave such large bumps on their heads showed how terrifyingly hard he had struck. How could everyone not be afraid?
Especially the Three Pure Ones and Gou Chen—their skulls were nowhere near as tough as those of the Ancestral Witches.
With the strength Xuanxiao had displayed, if his fist landed on their heads, their skulls would probably be smashed to pieces like overripe watermelons.
"Why has everyone gone silent? Was my question too difficult, or have you all turned mute? Or perhaps I need to open your heads myself and see what you're thinking?" Xuanxiao still wore a smile, but it made everyone even more terrified.
Hearing this, everyone did not even dare to breathe loudly, as though making the slightest sound would draw Xuanxiao's attention.
Seeing that everyone remained silent, Xuanxiao slightly furrowed his brows. "Since none of you are willing to speak up, don't blame me for calling on someone by name."
The moment he said this, even Laozi, who was always composed, could not help shrinking back.
The others lowered their heads even further in unison, wishing they could retract their necks into their bodies. None of them dared to raise their heads and meet Xuanxiao's gaze, silently chanting to themselves, Don't call on me. Don't call on me...
"Laozi, Dijiang, Gou Chen, haven't the three of you always been fighting over who gets to be Big Brother? Then the three of you can explain it." Xuanxiao stared directly at the three of them. His tone was calm, but it carried an authority that allowed no refusal.
Hearing that Xuanxiao had not called on them, everyone else instantly felt relieved and collectively let out a sigh.
As for Laozi, Dijiang, and Gou Chen, the expressions on their faces froze at once, as though they had been immobilized.
After a moment, the three exchanged glances. Their eyes all revealed that they wanted the other person to speak first, and none of them was willing to step forward first.
"Hurry up and say something. Once you do, I'll let you be Big Brother." As Dijiang spoke, he winked and gestured at Laozi and Gou Chen, trying to pass the hot potato to them.
However, how could Gou Chen and Laozi fall for that? They had no intention of stepping forward at a time like this.
Besides, they knew Dijiang well enough to realize that he would probably go back on his word the moment this was over.
Dijiang had done plenty of things where he went back on his word. He did so without the slightest psychological burden, relying entirely on his shamelessness.
The three remained silent for quite some time. Finally, when they saw a trace of impatience gradually appear on Xuanxiao's face, Gou Chen and Laozi looked at him almost simultaneously.
After hesitating for a moment, Gou Chen was still the first to gather his courage and speak.
"Master, I feel that this Calamity Cycle has caused far too much destruction to the Primordial Wilderness.
Moreover, in my opinion, the Three Clans probably won't emerge as the victors of this Calamity Cycle. Most likely, all three will end up suffering heavy losses.
It's truly a pity. They spent such a long time and made so much effort, only to receive this kind of ending."
As Gou Chen spoke, he shook his head lightly with some regret.
Gou Chen knew perfectly well how high the Three Clans' status was in the Primordial World. Their eventual fate would be just as tragic.
Yet looking at the way they continued to fight without end, even if they ceased hostilities now, it was already too late to turn things around.
Over the years, the Three Clans had committed countless acts of Slaughter during the war, causing immeasurable destruction to the land of the Primordial Wilderness.
The Karma they bore was far too heavy. They had long since lost the qualifications to become the leaders of the Primordial Wilderness.
However, the Three Clans, deeply trapped in Calamity Qi, had not noticed how dire their situation had become and continued fighting relentlessly.
Hearing Gou Chen's words, Laozi felt deeply the same way and nodded in agreement.
Gou Chen's thoughts coincided with his own. The two had reached remarkably similar judgments about the current situation.
Dijiang had not understood what was going on at all, but when he saw Laozi nodding in agreement with Gou Chen, he hurriedly nodded along as well. He even deliberately shook his head, pretending to be deeply moved, and let out a sigh.
Someone who did not know the truth might genuinely have been fooled by Dijiang's convincing performance.
However, that little trick naturally could not fool Xuanxiao and the others. It was more than enough to deceive his dozen or so younger brothers and sisters, though.
At that moment, the Ancestral Witches gazed at Dijiang with looks of admiration and said in unison, "Big Brother is amazing! He actually understood what Second Uncle and Gou Chen were saying!"
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