The Strength of a Saint

He had been considering the matter of the human race for a long time and would not make any changes, even though he himself felt it was unbearable, he would still do it anyway.

Donghua looked up at the heavens above, then in a flash, his figure disappeared in the east, heading directly to the Chaos Taisu Heaven.

As the mother of humankind and the only Saint in the Primordial Wilderness, Nuwa cannot be ignored in this matter.

When Donghua reappeared, he was already in the Chaos Taisu Heaven.

"Little Spirit Pearl, we meet again!"

Ling Zhuzi immediately stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Donghua God!"

"No need for formalities. I'm here to see Senior Sister Nuwa. Please inform her!"

Just after Donghua finished speaking, a voice came over. "Since you've arrived, junior brother, there's no need to announce your arrival. Just come in."

When Donghua entered Wa Huang Palace, he saw that Nuwa had already set out a tea table and was waiting for him. He then sat down without any ceremony.

"Senior Sister is so hospitable, I feel ashamed, I truly appreciate it." Donghua said with remorse, but his hands didn't stop for a moment. He picked up a teacup and started drinking.

"Hmm? Tea brewed with the Three Lights Divine Water? Senior Sister is so extravagant!"

Nuwa smiled, her smile relaxed and without any airs of Saint, and poured Donghua another cup of tea.

"If you'd like, junior brother, you can bring some Three Lights Divine Water. I don't have much else here, but I have plenty of this stuff. It'll give your tea a unique flavor."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony. Give me a hundred or two hundred catties first, I must try as much as I can."

The two chatted about trivial things, neither in a hurry to get down to business. They had already gone through several rounds of tea, but all they did was talk about random things and nothing of importance.

After an unknown amount of time, Nuwa smiled and said, "Junior brother, you are truly refined, engaging in the union of Yin-Yang on the mountaintop. It truly stirs the heavens and earth."

Donghua stared wide-eyed in disbelief. Nuwa had this kind of hobby? Peeping at other people's... you know? This was truly unbelievable.

Nuwa smiled slightly and said, "It's not that I wanted to see this on purpose. Saint can know everything in the world with a single thought. The commotion you caused on the mountaintop was too great. It was mainly about the harmony of Yin-Yang and Yang. Don't forget that I presided over the first Heavenly Marriage in the world."

Upon hearing this, Donghua understood. He wondered why Nuwa was so idle. It turned out that his first union with the West Queen Mother had triggered a Heavenly Dao phenomenon, which Nuwa, the officiant of the Heavenly Marriage, had sensed.

However, Donghua also felt a little embarrassed, after all, he didn't have any special hobbies, so he stopped making small talk and asked directly:

"Senior Sister, I've come here to discuss something with you. I wonder what your views are on the current Witch and Monster Two Clans, as well as the Human race?"

Nuwa also stopped smiling, knowing that the main event of the day was about to begin.

"The Witch Clan was forced to retreat steadily by the Purple Mansion, leaving only the central territory. It seems like they are finished, but their base is still intact, and their main force, the Great Witch, has not suffered much damage. Therefore, their strength has not been greatly diminished. Moreover, the combined strength of the Twelve Ancestor Witches should not be underestimated."

"The demon race has indeed declined. With the fall of Di Jun and six of the first Ten Great Demon Sages, it has been severely weakened. However, Taiyi should not be underestimated."

"All the fortune of the Heavenly Court now rests on his shoulders. He wields the Chaos Bell, and it seems he also has another opportunity. This is a major calamity for your Purple Mansion to unify the world."

"As for the human race, although they have great potential, they are currently insignificant. To grow into a powerful force, they would need hundreds of millennia of experience and countless tribulations before they could stand at the pinnacle of the Primordial Wilderness."

He agreed with Nuwa's words because they were objective and truthful.

The demon race is indeed not a threat now. The only one who is truly frightening is Eastern Emperor Taiyi. He had already sensed this when they last met. Taiyi's strength had greatly improved, which could be attributed to some other opportunity. However, Taiyi also possesses a treasure now, so he is no longer afraid.

My only worry is the Witch Clan!

Eleven Ancestor Witch and thousands of Great Witch —such power is chilling. It should be noted that during the later Lich Wars, the situation was no better. Even without Ancestor Witch, they were still able to perish together with the demon race at its peak.

How could this not worry him!

Wasn't all his scheming towards the Witch Clan precisely to diminish Witch Clan will to fight to the death?

"Then, Senior Sister Nuwa, would you be willing to make the human race the sole race in the world, or rather, to become the Protagonist of Heaven and Earth?"

Nuwa looked at Donghua with surprise and suspicion. The idea of humans replacing the witches and demons as the eternal race in the world was something she had only recently begun planning. How did Donghua know about it? Could it be that the two of them had the same idea?

Does such a perfect, unspoken understanding truly exist in this world?

"What do you mean by that, junior brother?"

Donghua didn't rush to answer, but slowly drank a cup of tea. He could tell from Nuwa's expression that she was indeed planning this, so he wouldn't be at too much of a disadvantage.

"That's exactly what I think, Senior Sister."

Nuwa said with a smile, "Junior brother, do you know my thoughts so well? You'd better not try to guess a woman's heart."

"Perhaps I can't guess what you're thinking in other matters, but in this matter, we share the same goal. So, would you be willing to join forces with me to elevate humanity to an eternal position?"

"After all, once I ascend to the Heavenly Emperor Position, I will need a large race, and the world also needs such a race, and the human race is the most suitable!"

"Senior sister, so our demands are the same, and our goals are aligned."

After pondering for a moment, Nuwa said, "Alright, in that case, what do you plan to do, Junior Brother?"

Donghua said directly, "As Senior Sister just said, for the human race to grow, it needs to go through countless tribulations. So it's simple, we'll let the newly born human race experience a great tribulation, thus bringing forward their ordeal!"

"An impending calamity?" Nuwa asked in confusion, then looked at Donghua suspiciously before attempting to calculate it herself. However, the Heavenly Secret secrets were in disarray, and her calculations yielded no results.

This only fueled Nuwa's suspicions. Although it was during a great calamity, she had created the human race; how could she not have predicted anything?

Immediately, with a Dharma Eye, he unleashed the Five-Colored Stone, disrupting the laws of Heavenly Dao and instantly piercing through the hidden secrets of Heavenly Secret. Behind him, a Bright Lamp rose into the sky, illuminating all heavens and extending to the fortune of the human race.

But as far as the eye could see, there was only death and desolation. An endless aura of desolation permeated the long river of human destiny, causing a precipitous decline and even threatening the extinction of the race.

This scene truly shocked Nuwa. Was this a calamity? It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a catastrophe that would wipe out her entire race!

"You call this a calamity?"

Donghua gave a bitter smile and said, "Senior Sister, there's no such thing as a free lunch. If the human race wants to seize the Eternal Throne, how can they make the Witch and Demon Races owe them a great debt of karma without going through such a calamity? How can they take over the throne from the Witch and Demon races?"

"Only this overwhelming slaughter, this overwhelming hatred, can sever the last vestiges of fortune for both races, thus laying the foundation for the rise of the human race. What do you think, Senior Sister?"

Nuwa frowned. Although she longed for the human race to rise again, the price was too high. Whether humanity could even rise again was uncertain; what if they were to collapse and never recover?

What if I don't agree?

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the entire Wa Huang Palace fell silent, even filled with an inexplicable sense of impending doom.

The two fell silent.

At some point, Donghua poured himself two cups of tea, picked them up, and drank one.

"If Senior Sister doesn't agree, Junior Brother has no other choice but to offer her a few more cups of tea."

Upon hearing this, Nuwa snorted coldly and said, "Could it be that Junior Brother's strength has increased recently and he's become a bit Attain Hunyuan Dao yet, and besides, I am Saint. In the Primordial Wilderness, the Heavenly Dao Power is at my disposal."

Donghua smiled and said, "Whether you're strong or reckless, this matter is settled, and no one can change it, including Senior Sister!"

What if I disagree?

"Then I can only offer my senior sister a few cups of tea!"

As the last two sentences were uttered, a chilling atmosphere filled the entire Wa Huang Palace, which even spread throughout the Wa Huang Realm, making everyone feel incredibly oppressed.

Jin Feng and Ling Zhuzi, who were waiting outside the palace, were directly blasted back an unknown distance by the aura, spitting out a mouthful of blood. The two dared not linger and retreated all the way to the edge of the Taisu Heaven Wa Huang Realm they felt a little better.

"Sister Jin Feng, this is too terrifying!" Ling Zhuzi's face was full of horror, as if she had encountered a great terror.

Jin Feng did not answer, her gaze drifting towards the Wa Huang Palace. She didn't know what had happened to cause such a commotion between His Majesty and the Empress, but both were her most respected elders, and such behavior was unacceptable to her.

"Junior brother, everyone below the level of Saint is an ant, including you now. What gives you the confidence to invite me for tea?"

Donghua laughed and said, "Wasn't it given to me by my senior sister? You know, she owes me a favor that she hasn't fulfilled yet."

"You need it?"

"I don't need it!"

Nuwa's expression changed. She could accept using that condition, as it would be killing two birds with one stone. However, Donghua neither wanted to use the condition nor did he want her to agree to it. There was no such thing as a free lunch. She then fixed her aura on Donghua, looking as if she was about to attack.

"You dare to play games with me?"

Donghua said helplessly, "No, how could I dare to tease my senior sister, how could I dare to tease a Saint?"

"Now I am the one asking for your help, Senior Sister, to have the human race take the initiative in facing the calamity. This is my need, and it is also the need of the Purple Mansion. But if Senior Sister is unwilling, I will not force you."

"But in my hands, humanity only has this one chance. If we miss this opportunity, it doesn't matter to me who takes on this role in the future. In other words, whether humanity becomes the eternal protagonist or not is none of my concern!"

Donghua's voice was cold, and he directly confronted Nuwa, saying, "Now I'm asking you for a favor. If you don't agree, I can't stop you. But if you plan to rise up the human race in the future, don't expect me to agree. I might even try to stop you."

Nuwa's delicate eyebrows were constantly furrowed, clearly showing that she was not at peace, after all, she was being threatened.

He thought he could win her full support for his scheme with just a few words, which was brilliant, but it also hit her weak spot, leaving her with no better solution.

"Junior brother, you truly have excellent eloquence and courage. In that case, I agree to this matter!"

"But you must remember one thing: Saint cannot be insulted, not even with your current level of cultivation. Those who do not become Saint are nothing but ants."

After Nuwa finished speaking, she casually raised her hand, and the Heavenly Dao Power surged forth, transforming into a palm print that suppressed Donghua.

Donghua was instantly startled upon seeing this move, for he was all too familiar with it; wasn't this the very move he had used to kill Di Jun?

Immediately, he grasped the Heavenly Emperor Sword in his hand, surrounded by the Emperor Dao Power. With a single slash, the sword shook the Qiankun, and the entire Taisu Heaven trembled under its power.

However, the sword shattered the moment it made contact with the palm print, as if the palm print was completely unaffected.

Donghua stood up abruptly, the Heavenly Emperor Dharma Form appeared, his physical power surged wildly, and the Three Thousand Great Daos moved in unison, transforming into a Golden Dragon that swept across billions of miles with a single palm strike.

The two palms collided again, creating a massive wave!

"Boom!"

With a loud bang, the two palm prints vanished into nothingness.

However, Wa Huang Palace seemed to be unaffected. Nuwa and Donghua were still only a table apart, just like before, as if the previous confrontation had never happened!

"Puff!"

But as time passed, Donghua suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, and bright red blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

"Senior Sister, your methods are truly remarkable! Donghua is in awe!"

Nuwa smiled slightly and said slowly, "Junior brother, your strength has increased greatly recently, and you've become a bit arrogant. Senior sister will help you cool down and sober up, so you don't end up making a fool of yourself."

Donghua wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, the Heavenly Emperor Sword transformed into a folding fan, which he gently waved, and he smiled slightly:

"Actually, if you wanted to help me cool down, you didn't have to use this method. There are better ways to help me cool down. I wonder if you would be willing?"

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