Ye Xuan and Houtu returned from the newly built mixed-blood village.
With the birth of Primordial Spirits as proof, cooperation between humanity and Houtu's tribe quickly became a reality.
Houtu ordered elite Wu Clan warriors to be sent to the border between the two peoples.
Using their formidable Physical Body Strength, they split mountains and cleaved rocks along the border, building a series of sturdy defensive lines to help humanity fend off the demon clan's incursions.
In return, humanity showed its sincerity as well.
Suiren Shi sent Great Emperor Realm cultivators skilled in formations and artifact crafting to Houtu's tribe.
They taught the Wu Clan some practical formation techniques from the Covering Heaven Method, helping them set up warning formations around their settlements.
Humanity also shared its fine forging techniques, showing the Wu Clan how to sharpen their crude bone clubs and stone axes.
These measures greatly improved the Wu Clan's living conditions and combat capabilities.
As Ye Xuan and Houtu handled the affairs between their peoples, they displayed remarkable understanding.
The two often discussed the details of their cooperation inside the temple.
Ye Xuan's foresight always let him get straight to the heart of the matter, while Houtu's decisiveness ensured that their plans were swiftly put into action.
After dealing with their many complicated affairs, the two would sometimes stroll side by side through the tribe.
The wind of the Primordial Wilderness swept at their clothes.
Houtu told Ye Xuan ancient legends about this land, while he described to her the boundless starry skies of the Inner Universe.
Free of fighting and bloodshed, these rare moments of peace allowed their trust and affection to deepen, growing ever more natural.
The Wu Clan members who saw them together also regarded them with greater respect and acceptance.
However, Houtu knew all