Worried About the Calamity of the Witch and Demon Clans, Nuwa Wants to Join the Demon Clan!

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! The Demon Clan will surely rise!"

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! This is truly a blessing for our Demon Clan!"

The demons came forward one after another to offer their congratulations.

Di Jun and Taiyi were filled with pride and ambition, convinced that their great undertaking was within reach.

Their hearts yearned for the Great Dao as they gazed into the vast void.

At that moment, Bai Ze stepped forward with a smile. "Your Majesty, we're all very curious. What method did you use to achieve such a miraculous result? This lowly subject tried to deduce it earlier, but came up with nothing."

Ji Meng chuckled. "Bai Ze, your divination skills may be impressive, but how could you easily glimpse a divine ability like this?"

Taiyi smiled and spoke in a clear voice. "Everyone, there's no need to worry. I wasn't deliberately hiding anything. This matter is simply of great importance. It concerns our Demon Clan's plans for the next ten million years, and is also connected to a Peerless Expert who cannot be spoken of."

The demons immediately understood. Their hearts trembled, but they forcibly suppressed their curiosity.

After all, even the Demon Emperor had said this was someone who could not be spoken of. That person had to be an expert on the level of a Saint.

Otherwise, they could never have accomplished something so miraculous.

Seeing that the young prodigies from the Golden Eagle Clan, the Purple Cloud Swallow Clan, and the other three clans had all successfully transformed, the other clans grew envious.

They hurriedly asked, "Demon Emperor, do the young ones from our clans still have a chance?"

Taiyi nodded. "Of course. But they must first be steady of character. Otherwise, if they offend the expert, at best they'll waste a precious opportunity; at worst, they'll anger the expert. The entire Demon Clan would be unable to bear the consequences."

The demons felt a chill in their hearts, but they were even more delighted.

Taiyi considered it for a moment. "Everyone may recommend candidates. Tomorrow, I'll take twelve with me."

Di Jun said anxiously, "Won't that be too many?"

Taiyi waved a hand. "It's fine. Their cultivation levels are still low. A few bites will be enough for them."

"I'm worried the expert might take offense."

"That shouldn't happen. The expert may look fierce, but he means no harm. We just need to be careful."

"Very well. We'll do as you say."

The next day, Taiyi and Di Jun brought the twelve chosen demons and headed to Jiang Ping's little courtyard, full of confidence.

Halfway there, Di Jun sensed something and immediately looked into the distance.

A streak of pink light shot rapidly toward them from the horizon.

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, why are you in such a hurry?"

As soon as he spoke, Nuwa stopped in front of them.

She quickly looked over Di Jun and his party, somewhat surprised.

The twelve demons behind them weren't highly cultivated, but they had excellent foundations and were all promising talents.

Where were Di Jun and Taiyi taking them?

"Di Jun, Taiyi, where are you two going?"

Di Jun chuckled. "To be honest, I'm taking them out to gain some experience."

Nuwa nodded faintly, then suddenly realized that the place the two were headed toward—hundreds of thousands of li ahead—seemed to be where the expert lived in seclusion.

Could they be going to visit him?

That would be disastrous. With Di Jun and Taiyi's arrogant, overbearing temperaments, they were sure to anger the expert.

Hmph. They were usually so spoiled. It wouldn't hurt for them to learn a lesson.

Still, she should warn them. It was the least she could do for an old acquaintance.

"Di Jun, Taiyi, the road ahead is treacherous. You two should proceed with caution."

Taiyi's expression shifted. How could he fail to understand what Nuwa meant?

Could she have guessed where they were going?

At that thought, Taiyi kept his expression neutral and casually changed the subject. "By the way, Fellow Daoist Nuwa, your origins are extraordinary. You could join the Demon Clan as well."

"The Demon Clan embraces the myriad races of the Primordial World. With your cultivation, if you agree, I can grant you the title of Empress Wa. What do you think?"

Nuwa thought it over for a long while, then replied solemnly, "Thank you for the kind offer, Eastern Emperor. But right now, I'm devoted to pursuing the Great Dao and have no interest in anything else."

Di Jun said admiringly, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa's unwavering Dao heart puts us to shame. We're busy all day long, yet only drift farther and farther from the Great Dao."

Taiyi clapped his hands and smiled. "Since Fellow Daoist Nuwa hasn't outright refused, there's still room to discuss the matter. After all, one can live amid worldly troubles while keeping the Great Dao in one's heart."

"Fellow Daoists, there's no need to praise me further. I'll take my leave now." Nuwa cupped her hands in salute, then departed on her own.

"Very well. Take care, Fellow Daoist."

After Nuwa had gone some distance, Di Jun and Taiyi exchanged a glance. They said nothing more and continued on their way.

Nuwa flew swiftly onward. She had planned to visit the expert that very day and had been extremely excited.

But something had come up, and she needed to ask Houtu about it, so she was heading to the Witch Clan first.

Who could have guessed she'd run into Di Jun and the others along the way? It left Nuwa feeling deeply uneasy.

After thinking it over, Nuwa instinctively felt that Di Jun's party must have something to do with the expert.

I need to get there and back quickly, in case they anger the expert. They might even ruin my plans.

When she arrived at the Witch Clan's settlement, Houtu had already sensed her arrival and was standing there waiting to greet her.

"Houtu, why are you being so formal? You even came out to welcome me in person." Nuwa smiled.

Houtu grinned. "Nuwa, you're a rare guest. It's been hundreds of years, and you've only come by once. Of course I had to welcome you myself. Come on in."

Nuwa waved a hand and hesitated before speaking. "I would have had time to talk with you, but I ran into Di Jun and Taiyi on my way here."

Houtu said unconcernedly, "What does that matter? They're always like this, scheming all day long as if they can't stand the Primordial World being peaceful for even a moment."

Nuwa asked with concern, "What is it? Have your clans been up to something again lately?"

Houtu nodded. "That's right. But I'm used to it. They fight whenever there's nothing else to do. Once they've had enough and feel the pain, the Demon Clan behaves itself for a while."

Nuwa said thoughtfully, "Di Jun and the others just invited me to join the Heavenly Court. I refused at first, but now I think I may have to change my mind."

Houtu's expression changed. "You want to join the Demon Clan? Why not join our Witch Clan instead? You could stand on equal footing with us Ancestor Witches. At the very least, you could remain neutral."

Nuwa explained gently, "Houtu, it's not that I'm unwilling to join the Witch Clan. In truth, I have no intention of joining either the Witch or Demon Clan. I just think that with your two clans feuding year after year, your grudges will keep piling up until they inevitably lead to a calamity that destroys both clans. If that calamity escalates further, it could become a great calamity for the entire Primordial World!"

Houtu's expression grew solemn. She had considered this possibility herself.

But the Witch and Demon Clans were now the two most powerful clans in the Primordial World.

Both clans were mighty and had vast populations, so it was inevitable that they would fight over resources.

Besides, the Witch Clan was born to love battle. It was an instinct that could hardly be suppressed.

Nuwa saw Houtu fall silent, then continued slowly. "I want to join the Demon Clan so I can mediate between you and ease your conflicts. I hope to keep the balance between your two clans. It may not have much effect, but at least it could delay the coming calamity."

Houtu was moved and grateful. She greatly admired Nuwa's compassion and concern for all living beings.