Alliance of Ten Thousand Races? The Demon Race's Predecessor?

In the cave dwelling on Chessboard Mountain.

Zhou Yuan and Guizhenzi were discussing the Dao.

Of course, it was mainly Zhou Yuan lecturing and Guizhenzi listening.

He had already refined the Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Heavenly Machine Chessboard. Although he couldn't completely refine it with his True One Realm strength, his understanding of the Heavenly Secrets laws was far beyond Guizhenzi's.

After a long while, the two stopped their discussion.

Guizhenzi's aura surged, clearly having gained a lot.

"Brother Daoist's cultivation is profound. Your lecture has truly benefited this old man greatly."

The Dao of Heavenly Secrets was profound and obscure. If Zhou Yuan hadn't shared his insights without reservation, he would have taken many detours.

Thinking of this, the idea that had already formed in Guizhenzi's mind became even firmer.

He smiled at Zhou Yuan and said:

"Brother Daoist calculates Heavenly Secrets and knows the general trend of the world. Do you know that within this vast universe, the four seas, and the eight directions, all living beings are divided into which categories?"

Zhou Yuan raised an eyebrow. This old turtle's background was mysterious, and he likely had a great origin. The Black Tortoise Shell and Vermillion Bird Feather he possessed were not something ordinary True One Realm cultivators could casually take out.

Now, he had suddenly said something so out of the blue.

Zhou Yuan sat up straight, cupped his hands, and said:

"This humble Daoist's knowledge is shallow. I ask for your guidance, fellow Daoist."

"Since Pangu opened heaven and earth, the clear qi rose to become heaven, and the turbid qi descended to become earth, thus giving rise to all things and living beings."

"All these living beings, in the end, can be divided into only four categories."

"The first category is the old remnants of chaos from the same period as Pangu. My clan has records, but I have never encountered them. Perhaps these seniors have already gone far into chaos."

"The second category is the Innate Divine Demons nurtured by heaven and earth. These Greater Divine Ability wielders were all born in accordance with the laws and the Great Dao of heaven and earth, receiving the destiny of heaven and earth."

"The temperaments of Innate Divine Demons vary. Some were born inheriting Pangu's legacy, while others are descendants of Chaos Demon Gods, but all are powerful beings."

At this point, Guizhenzi sighed:

"The third is naturally Innate Beings like you, Brother Daoist. Without father or mother, born from the Creation of heaven and earth. Although their origins are shallow, they at least have origins."

"The fourth is Postnatal Beings like this old man."

"You are a Postnatal Being?"

Zhou Yuan was somewhat surprised:

"I observe that the water element aura within you is dense, belonging to the Innate lineage. How can you be a Postnatal Being?"

Guizhenzi chuckled:

"I am a being born from moisture and hatching. How can I not be considered a Postnatal Being? It's just that among my main clan, there is an ancestor with great divine abilities who passed down the method for our branch to reverse the innate. It took immense effort to cultivate to achieve today's cultivation and divine abilities."

The Turbid Fiend God-Demon Path valued origins the most. If he hadn't reversed the innate, it's unknown how many resources he would have needed and how much longer he would have struggled to achieve the True One Realm with a Postnatal body.

Zhou Yuan nodded. He didn't beat around the bush with the old turtle and said directly:

"Fellow Daoist, you speak to me of the beings in this universe. Do you have something to impart?"

"We have known each other for many years. Speak your mind."

Guizhenzi pondered for a moment:

"Since Brother Daoist has said so, then this humble one will speak directly."

"What is Brother Daoist's opinion on Innate Divine Demons and Postnatal Beings?"

Opinion?

Zhou Yuan's eyes flickered. After thinking for a moment, he spoke in a deep voice:

"Innate Divine Demons are born divine beings, favored by the destiny of heaven and earth. They are aloof and look down upon the ages from the high heavens. Their realms are so profound that I cannot describe them."

"But although Postnatal Beings are born lowly, as long as they have perseverance and determination, they may not necessarily be unable to strive to become Innate Divine Beings."

"Brother Daoist speaks too simply."

Guizhenzi sneered:

"How difficult it is for us, with fur and horns, born from moisture and hatching, to cultivate."

"Those aloof Divine Demons view Postnatal Beings as mere food and ants."

"They attack mountains and destroy tribes at will, herding and killing us."

"We live in the Primordial Era, yet we have never had an ounce of freedom. Let alone becoming Innate Divine Beings, or even achieving Dao Fruits."

The dispositions of Innate Divine Demons varied. Some detached themselves from the mundane world and transcended.

Some were compassionate and loving towards all beings.

Naturally, there were also those who were indifferent to all beings and ruthless.

But no matter what, Postnatal Beings were like dust and ants in their eyes. From birth to death, Postnatal Beings had not enjoyed a single bit of the rights that the native residents of the Primordial Era should have had.

After Guizhenzi finished speaking, he looked intently at Zhou Yuan:

"Now, there are Innate Divine Beings who pity us, the myriad races, for being helpless and alone."

"They have made a great vow to establish the Myriad Races Alliance, to lead all races and protect our children."

"I see that my Dao brother possesses great resolve, great perseverance, and great wisdom."

"Although you are an Innate Being, your nature is kind and benevolent, and you are incredibly friendly towards the Postnatal races on Chessboard Mountain."

"I wonder if my Dao brother is willing to join us and jointly build a foundation for countless generations?!"

Zhou Yuan looked at the elder in front of him, whose eyes sparkled with spirit, and felt as if lightning had struck him.

What kind of Myriad Races Alliance was this? It had to be the Demon Clan, no doubt.

To lead the myriad races and oppose the powerful Divine Demons born from heaven and earth, and the Witch Gate cultivators, it absolutely had to be the Demon Clan of later generations.

He hadn't expected to be directly involved with the grand affairs of the Primordial Era so soon after leaving the newbie village.

It truly was Creation playing tricks, and Karma difficult to calculate.

Seeing Zhou Yuan lost in thought and silent.

Guizhenzi sighed inwardly.

This Dao Brother Taiyuanzi was good in every way, except he was too cautious in his dealings.

While he himself joined the Myriad Races Alliance with the intention of seeking refuge and protecting his clan, in the end, it was also for fortune and cultivation.

To cultivate in this world, when fortune favors you, heaven and earth lend their strength; when it turns against you, even heroes are powerless.

Various Divine Demon Dynasties and tribes dominated the Primordial Era, accumulating much fortune to have the grand spectacle of Divine Demons like clouds and cultivators like rain under their command.

The Myriad Races Alliance was newly established, but with the support of several Greater Divine Ability users, it would obviously become a major power.

Joining at this time meant being one of the founding elders.

It was a tremendous opportunity for both his clan and his own cultivation.

Even though there were risks involved.

But being in the Primordial Era, as a small clan among the myriad races, Taiyuanzi had great potential and no kin to support him, making him a perfect ally for his Canglan River Black Tortoise clan within the Myriad Races Alliance.

It seemed he needed to reveal more information to him, lest Dao Brother Taiyuanzi hesitate.

To win over an ally, the old turtle mysteriously said:

"Does Dao Brother know that the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range is actually a base for the Myriad Races Alliance?!"

Zhou Yuan's face showed curiosity, but his heart was frantically shaking his head. As the saying goes, the more you know, the faster you die. Don't harm me.

Guizhenzi, however, didn't treat himself as an outsider and continued speaking on his own:

"I regard Dao Brother as one of my own."

"What I say today, from my mouth to your ears, must never be spread further."

"This base of ours originates from the Phoenix Perch Mountain lineage, with Dao Lord Fuxi and Empress Nuwa, two Greater Divine Ability users, standing behind us."

Fuxi, Nuwa!

That's right.

No wonder those two from Phoenix Perch Mountain had been preaching here for thousands of years.

No wonder there were several Grand Unity Great Sages and over a dozen cultivators in the True One Realm in just this Myriad Spirit Mountain Range.

Zhou Yuan suddenly understood.

He wanted to increase his strength before the Witch-Demon Tribulation arrived and then find a place to cultivate in seclusion to avoid misfortune.

But he never expected to arrive at a future gathering place for the Demon Clan right after leaving his home.

"I didn't expect there to be such a secret."

"I will consider what fellow Daoist has said carefully."

Zhou Yuan didn't want to join the Demon Clan and get involved in the great tribulation, but the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range was one of the future strongholds of the Demon Clan. If he refused outright, it wouldn't be appropriate, so he could only make an excuse like this.

Guizhenzi didn't know what Zhou Yuan was thinking.

Seeing him act this way.

He didn't press further.

But he secretly pondered, with Dao Brother Taiyuanzi knowing that the Myriad Spirit Mountain had the support of the two Dao Lords from Phoenix Perch Mountain, he must be ten thousand times willing to join the Myriad Races Alliance.

After all, the weight of two Innate Dao Lords could not be ignored.

Not to mention, they were two extraordinary Greater Divine Ability users.

It was just that he hadn't agreed to my invitation earlier. Now that I've brought up Empress Nuwa and Dao Lord Fuxi, if he agreed immediately, it would seem like he was currying favor. Now, saying he would consider it carefully actually means he has agreed.

His Canglan River Black Tortoise clan also had strong support in the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range.

Guizhenzi stroked his white beard and chuckled happily, "Since Dao Brother has made up his mind."

"This old man will take his leave first."

"Oh, and by the way, there will be major changes within the Yuan Hui. Brother, you should humble yourself and wait for the opportune moment."

"At that time, there will be an envoy inspecting. Fellow Daoist, you absolutely must not leave the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range at will."

The old tortoise said with a rather meaningful tone:

"With Brother's abilities, you should be able to achieve great deeds and fulfill your ambitions then!"

With that, Guizhenzi floated away.

Only Zhou Yuan was left watching his departing back, always feeling that Guizhenzi's last few words were a bit strange.