Fuxi shook his head. "It's not that I don't believe you. It would certainly be wonderful if an expert could answer my questions, but right now, I feel as though I'm standing at the very edge of understanding. It seems I could pierce the fog at any moment."
"What's more, cultivating the Dao requires personal experience and insight. The path may be arduous at every step, but as long as I stay true to my original purpose and keep pressing forward, I'll leave my mark with every step and surely gain something in the end."
"How about this? Let me continue working it out on my own for a while longer. If I still can't grasp the key, I'll go ask that expert for help."
Nuwa nodded gently, then continued discussing the current state of the Witch Clan and the Demon Clan with Fuxi.
She said with some concern, "The Witch Clan and the Demon Clan are now facing off in the Primordial World. Though they're temporarily at peace, Taiyi and Di Jun's ambitions are plain for all to see. And the Witch Clan is naturally bellicose. I fear these two clans will eventually bring about a great calamity of slaughter."
Fuxi replied calmly, "This is the great momentum of Heaven and Earth, beyond what you or I can stop. Besides, the two clans are natural enemies, so I advise you, little sister, not to get too deeply involved. Once the calamity begins, it will be difficult to escape."
Nuwa's expression grew solemn. "Brother, have you seen something?"
Fuxi shook his head. "Only a glimpse, but I can't speak of it."
As he spoke, Fuxi glanced discreetly up at the sky.
Nuwa drew a deep breath and said resolutely, "Once the calamity begins, none of the myriad races or countless