A Conversation That Could Change the Course of the Primordial Wilderness

"Little sister, wait for me!"

The Ancestor Witch Xuan Ming traveled all the way out of Mount Buzhou and finally caught up with Houtu.

"Sister Xuan Ming, why are you out here too? Aren't you going to participate in the upcoming battle?"

Xuan Ming smiled and said, "I won't participate, because I don't have high hopes for this battle. Both sides have their own agendas; it'll be good enough if they don't sabotage each other."

Houtu hadn't expected this answer. Although she didn't want to participate in the battle, mainly because she didn't want to face Donghua, she had never doubted the outcome of the war.

She then asked with a hint of doubt, "You don't think this battle will go well? What's your opinion, sister?"

Xuan Ming shook his head and said, "I don't know, but my intuition tells me that the lich will lose this war."

"Intuition?"

Houtu frowned upon hearing this, not because she felt there was anything wrong with her intuition, but because she was certain of it.

The intuition of Quasi-Saint Great Powers is like a sudden whim, and it's almost always 100% accurate.

But this time, the Purple Mansion truly cannot survive the calamity. With the Witch and Demon joining forces, who in the Primordial Wilderness can stand against them?

Although the Witch and Demon Races couldn't be considered to have joined forces, they should have reached a consensus to share the Purple Mansion.

But it was also a true catastrophe.

"Sister, have you ever considered that when the Dao Ancestor appointed Donghua as the Head of Male Immortals and arranged for his Haotian and Yaochi to reside in the Purple Mansion, wasn't there something fishy going on behind the scenes?"

After Xuan Ming finished speaking, seeing that Houtu was still deep in thought, he continued, "Besides, everyone says that Hong Yun is a Primordial Wilderness world, with fellow Daoists all over the world, but Purple Mansion Donghua is no less so."

"Even my sister, this Ancestor Witch, is inclined towards Donghua, isn't she?"

"This time, my brothers were blinded by the calamity's aura, only seeing the benefits of destroying the Purple Mansion, but failing to see the benefits of the Witch Clan not participating in this battle."

"As long as our Witch Clan doesn't intervene and lets the Demon Clan and the Purple Mansion fight it out, we'll be the winners no matter who wins in the end, because the victor will definitely not fare any better."

"The demon race wins! After the Seventh Assembly, we will join forces with Donghua to annihilate the demon race!"

"If Purple Mansion wins, we can directly send troops to intimidate the East Sea, forcing it to submit to the Witch Court, or simply annihilate it without lifting a finger."

"But I still prefer to subdue the Purple Mansion, so that when my Witch Court reigns supreme over the Primordial Wilderness, it can rule the Immortal Dao. This is the best approach."

Upon hearing Houtu, Houtu looked at Xuan Ming in shock, as if she were seeing her older sister for the first time.

After pondering for a long time, she sighed and said, "Perhaps elder sister is the best leader of the Witch Court. I admire you."

"My unwillingness to be his enemy is not because I am fond of him; in this life, I only love the Great Dao and the Primordial Wilderness."

"But he is truly different from anyone else in the Primordial Wilderness. The demon race says he is ambitious and deep-thinking, but when I stand on the ground, I can clearly sense his love for the Primordial World and for all living beings."

"His love is an equal love, Sister Xuan Ming, do you understand?"

At this point, Houtu couldn't help but sneer, "As Innate Deities, Quasi-Saint Great Powers, and Great Emperor of the Purple Mansion, he actually naively believes that all beings are equal, and he truly believes it from the bottom of his heart. Don't you find that ridiculous?"

"But I couldn't bear to see someone like that perish at my hands, which is why I'm unwilling to take action!"

Xuan Ming remained silent after hearing this, because she had never thought of taking power over the Witch Clan.

"Let's go to the Purple Mansion, not Mount Tai!"

Xuan Ming stared wide-eyed at Houtu in disbelief, asking, "Sister, are you talking nonsense? Our brothers are about to attack the Purple Mansion, what would it mean if we went Purple Mansion now?"

Houtu said nonchalantly, "What's the big deal? Anyway, I won't interfere with who lives or dies this time. Let's see who has the last laugh. I want to see what methods Donghua has to overcome this calamity."

Ning Xuan Ming asked doubtfully, "Are you sure we can still enter the Purple Mansion now?"

"Leave it to me, I'm confident in that."

The two then headed straight for the Purple Mansion!

Within the Purple Mansion, the people have been in high spirits these past few days because Nuwa, Tongtian, and others have been expounding the Great Dao above the Azure Sea, preaching the Dao to all beings in the Purple Mansion.

This attracted a huge crowd, stretching from the Azure Sea all the way to the vicinity of the three islands.

Although everyone knew that a great battle was about to take place, it did not diminish their desire to seek the Dao.

Standing atop the Suspended Peak, Donghua looked at the magnificent scene with great satisfaction.

"If things could stay like this forever, that would be truly wonderful!"

This is the second time Donghua has uttered such a sigh; the same place, the same words, but with a different state of mind.

Because Donghua's mind has been restless these past few days, he has been unable to even maintain his normal seclusion and cultivation.

"Perhaps this great battle is just around the corner!"

"It's just the Heavenly Court, why should you care about it, fellow Daoist?"

Zhunti also arrived at the top of the Suspended Peak.

"The mere Heavenly Court? When did Zhunti Daoist Zhunti acquire such audacity!"

Zhunti gazed at the heavens, smiled, and then looked at Donghua again, saying, "With the current strength of the Purple Mansion, and with your current strength, fellow Daoist, aren't we merely the Heavenly Court?"

"Zhunti Daoist Zhunti, you truly overestimate me and the Purple Mansion, and greatly underestimate the Demon Race Heavenly Court."

Donghua looked towards the Thirty-Three Heavens, which was now shrouded in starlight. Even with his Dharma Eye, he could not penetrate it and could not see anything inside.

This also means that the demon race has completely mastered the power of the stars, and it also indicates that the Star Dou Great Formation has been created.

Others might not realize it and would only assume it's the former, without considering the latter.

However, Donghua has memories of the future, and although there are many inaccuracies, he shouldn't make mistakes regarding such a major event.

"No matter how powerful the Demon Race Heavenly Court is, it is becoming increasingly unpopular. Di Jun's Heavenly Emperor Position is in jeopardy, or perhaps he was never the Heavenly Emperor at all, but merely the Demon Emperor."

"After all, isn't it tragic that someone who is the Heavenly Emperor cannot mobilize the Heavenly Dao Power?"

Zhunti also looked towards the Thirty-Three Heavens, his words revealing his utter contempt for the Demon Race Heavenly Court.

Donghua sighed and said, "Whether it's the Heavenly Emperor or the Demon Emperor, this calamity for the Purple Mansion is already a foregone conclusion and cannot be avoided."

"I wonder what brings Zhunti Daoist Zhunti here today? It would be best if you spoke frankly, otherwise, with a great battle imminent, I will have to send you away."

Donghua stopped Zhunti with Zhunti. This was a battle that would determine the life or death of the Purple Mansion, and no unstable factors could be allowed to exist.

"If I were to say that I have come to help you and the Purple Mansion, would Fellow Daoist Donghua believe me?"

Donghua didn't say anything, he just stared at Zhunti.

Zhunti realized that Donghua was not joking, so he stopped talking and explained his purpose.

"So you've come to settle your Immortal Dao debts on the path to immortality?"

Zhunti nodded solemnly and looked at Donghua, saying, "I came mainly to settle my karmic debts, but now the Purple Mansion and the Demon Race Heavenly Court are about to go to war, and I do not wish to see the Purple Mansion destroyed and my fellow Daoist perish."

"After all, the Purple Mansion is a hundred times better than the Demon Race Heavenly Court, and you, fellow Daoist, are even superior to Di Jun!"

Donghua merely smiled upon hearing this. He believed Zhunti that it was to resolve karmic debts, but he didn't believe a single word of what followed.

Just now they said the Demon Race Heavenly Court was not worth mentioning, but now it has perished and fallen.

So, can this guy ever tell the truth?

"How does Fellow Daoist intend to settle his karmic ties with the Immortal Dao Path?"

Zhunti looked at Donghua, extended one finger, and said, "One promise. This humble Daoist only needs one promise from you, fellow Daoist."

"What promise?"

"A promise made by the Immortal Dao to the Western Region: not to hinder the rise of the Western Region."

Donghua chuckled and retorted sarcastically, "Listen to your words! Is it you, Zhunti, who is repaying karma, or is it me, Donghua, who is repaying karma?"

Zhunti, unfazed by Donghua's sarcasm, continued, "If you agree, my senior brother and I will do everything in our power to help you seize the Heavenly Court, become emperor, and achieve the Heavenly Emperor Position."

This offer is indeed very tempting, but upon closer inspection, isn't Zhunti get something for nothing?

Since it is to repay karmic debts, why should there be any additional conditions?

They not only repay the debt of karma, but also help the Western Region rise—what a clever scheme!

"Do you think that's possible? If Zhunti is truly here to repay his karmic debts, he should at least show some sincerity. Otherwise, he should leave."

Upon Zhunti this, Zhunti was also quite surprised. "Even this hasn't fooled him. It seems Donghua truly has confidence in winning this war."

He then said, "Since this condition is not acceptable, we can discuss it again. Why are you in such a hurry, fellow Daoist?"

Seeing that Zhunti was dawdling, Donghua said no more and turned to leave.

"Fellow Daoist, Please Stay!"

Upon hearing this, Donghua turned around, his aura radiating, his left eye revealing the Bagua symbol and his right eye the Pangu. He stared at Zhunti and calmly said:

"If you ever say that in front of me again, I'll kill you, understand?"

Zhunti this moment, Zhunti felt his scalp tingle and a sense of impending death loomed over his heart. This aura was far stronger than that of Dijiang of Spirit Mountain in the past.

"You'll die!"

"You'll die!"

"You really can die!"

He quickly replied, "Fellow Daoist, please don't be angry, I understand!"

Donghua withdrew his imposing aura and said again, "State your conditions. If I find them acceptable, I will agree; if not, fellow Daoist, you should leave."

"Even if cooperation fails, let's maintain good relations to avoid turning into enemies. What do you think, fellow Daoist?"

Zhunti regained his composure and looked at Donghua with apprehension. This time, he was truly afraid.

After Donghua created the Eight Trigrams Great Dao and achieved the Late Stage Quasi-Saint, he never made a move again.

Everyone thought that the victory was due to the Dao Ancestor's secret assistance, but now it seems that Donghua was already very strong back then.

This time, he felt that everyone had underestimated Donghua.

Even though his senior brother, Jieyin, was Late Stage Quasi-Saint, he didn't exude the same oppressive aura as Donghua had just exerted.

At this moment, he was a little worried about whether it was the right thing to do to settle the karmic debts in Donghua and Purple Mansion.

But he quickly dismissed the idea. Having already made his choice, there was no other way; Zhunti was never one to regret his decisions.

"Fellow Daoist Donghua, we do not know how to resolve the karma of the Immortal Dao, but as the Head of Male Immortals, you can indeed represent the Immortal Dao to settle our karma."

"As for the situation in the Western Region, you should know, fellow Daoist. If you make a request, and my senior brother and I can accept it, we certainly will not refuse!"

This time, Zhunti spoke sincerely and explained the situation based on objective facts, and also gave the choice to Donghua.

After hearing this, Donghua understood. This time, Jieyin and Zhunti were indeed anxious, as the karma between the immortals and demons was suffocating them.

To be honest, Donghua really doesn't care whether the Western Region rises or not. In fact, he even hopes that the Western Region will rise, because it's better for two sides to compete than for one side to dominate.

The pressure on the Three Pure Ones after they attained Attain Sainthood was simply too great.

It can be said that it truly dominates the Primordial Wilderness, and its word is law.

At that time, it was still unknown whether Donghua could attain enlightenment, but even if he did, what use would it be?

Isn't Nuwa a cautionary tale?

Following Hongjun, the first person in Primordial Wilderness prehistoric world to attain Attain Sainthood was actually suppressed in the Chaos Wa Huang Realm and had little presence, as if he were just an accessory!

Even Nuwa, a Saint, couldn't protect her own brother Fuxi, and perished in the great calamity of the witches and demons.

Don't say that Fuxi was reincarnated and became the Heavenly Sovereign of the human race.

This identity sounds impressive, but it's really just so-so, and it's tantamount to cutting off one's path to enlightenment.

Because in the Primordial Wilderness, it was impossible for humans to attain Attain Sainthood. This was something that all Saint did not allow, unless humans could defeat the six saints. Otherwise, no human would ever produce someone who attained the Attain Hunyuan Dao.

Because such Hun Yuan would be invincible in the Primordial Wilderness, the title of Protagonist of Heaven and Earth is not given lightly!

The six sages shared the human race's fortune, enough for their cultivation. If this fortune were concentrated in one person, wouldn't they be invincible?

That's why later generations of human sages sat in the Huoyun Cave to suppress the human race's destiny.

After all, to gain something, you must lose something else. Now that the human race has obtained the status of the Protagonist of Heaven and Earth, they should stop thinking about Attain Hunyuan Dao and becoming Saint.

That's unrealistic and impossible!

Nuwa was suppressed by the Three Pure Ones and did not interfere in the major affairs of the Primordial Wilderness. Jieyin and Zhunti were not much better off. If it weren't for the conflict between the Three Pure Ones, it would be unknown whether the Western Region could have prospered.

Although the Dao Ancestor promised that the Western Region would flourish in the future, when exactly would that be?

When Immeasurable Calamity come, isn't that also in the future?

If it weren't for the Jieyin and Zhunti and Zhunti, the Western Region would probably never have had its day of great prosperity.

Moreover, if Donghua's guess is correct, without him, the karma of the Immortal Dao would probably have fallen into Yuanshi's hands.

Its purpose was precisely during the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods period, when the Western Region helped Yuanshi defeat Tongtian, and during the Journey to the Journey to the West period, when it divided up the Western Region fortune and merits.

However, the Two from the West were ruthless and shrewd enough to reap considerable benefits while paying for their karmic debts.

Don't think that the Western Region flourished during the Journey to the West period; from the perspective of Donghua today, that's a complete joke.

The Journey to the Journey to the West is merely a transmission of Buddhism teachings to the East; what does that have to do with the rise of Buddhism in the Western Region?

The Western Region truly flourished after the Investiture of the Gods and before the Journey to the Journey to the West began.

During that period, the Western Region Earth Vein were completely restored, spiritual energy was as vast as the sea, the population exploded, all things revived, and countless people attained enlightenment as Buddha Ancestor and Bodhisattvas.

This is what Daxing should be like!

So, all things considered, the Three Pure Ones are the true big bosses of the Primordial Wilderness.

P. S.: After reading the comments on last night's chapter, to be honest, I suddenly feel a lot of pressure.

I didn't feel any pressure while writing this book; it was very relaxed. I just kept writing according to my vision of the Primordial Wilderness, even though there was a lot of controversy.

Wangyue will try my best to write well. Thank you all for your support.

I'm reading all your comments!