A Hundred Schools of Thought Contend

It has been a thousand years since Donghua came to the human tribe. During this time, the human race competition has begun after many years of planning.

Meanwhile, the human emperor Fuxi also began his seclusion, making final preparations for breaking through to the Grand Unity realm.

Haotian also stayed among the human race, following Yaochi around every day, explaining the Great Dao to her, discussing the Dao and engaging in duels, and their relationship quickly warmed up.

Whether it was the turning of the gears of fate or Haotian's own great charm, Yaochi, after her reincarnation, already trusted Haotian completely.

It's important to know that Yaochi hasn't yet broken through to the Grand Unity Awakening stage, but judging from the development of their relationship, they're almost Dao Companion.

Besides the matter of Haotian and Yaochi, there is another matter: Nuwa, in her reincarnation as Feng Ling, has become acquainted with Fuxi, and their relationship is rapidly developing.

In a small world, Yaoji held a spirit sword, ready for battle, and opposite her was the man that Donghua and Haotian had met that day.

Donghua, Nuwa, and Houtu Zuozai Yunduan, sipping tea and discussing the Dao, while casually watching the battles in the small world.

"Junior brother, it's not the right time for what you said before. For the human race now, spreading ideas and the Great Dao too early is not beneficial. The Golden Core Dao and my brother's Immortal Dao are enough for them to cultivate."

Nuwa looked at the battle before her and suddenly spoke to Donghua. She still didn't understand her previous conversation with Donghua, but she was aware of the general trend of the Heavenly Dao and the Human Way.

She still felt that the time was not right for what Donghua was talking about, and that they needed to wait a little longer.

After hearing this, Donghua shook his head and looked at Houtu beside him, asking, "What does Houtu Daoist Houtu think?"

Houtu fell into deep thought after hearing this. She was not concerned about the affairs of the human race at the moment. What she wanted to do was to break through to the Hunyuan Triple Heaven and become an existence on the same level as the Three Pure Ones and others, or at least not be too far behind Donghua.

What Donghua was referring to was the Hundred Schools of Thought of the human race, which was the contention of a hundred schools of thought that occurred during the Spring and Autumn Period in later generations.

However, Donghua wants to make some changes, not just to advance the timeline, but also to make the debate among a hundred schools of thought more representative, that is, to put it into practice.

He wanted the Hundred Schools of Thought to become not only a contest of ideas, but also a contest of the Great Dao, which meant that Great Powers from the Primordial Wilderness would descend upon humanity and Preaching the Dao.

This time, he wants the ideas of the Great Powers of the Primordial Wilderness to flourish among the human race, and also to allow various Cultivation Method and the Great Dao of cultivation to blossom and bear fruit among the human race and Myriad Races of the Primordial World.

In other words, he planned to start this Hundred Schools of Thought period during the reign of Heavenly Sovereign Fuxi and end it at the end of the Five Emperors, thus concluding the Primordial Wilderness version of the Hundred Schools of Thought.

Donghua believed that through this battle of a hundred schools of thought, the overall strength of the Primordial Wilderness would definitely be enhanced, and this enhancement would give them more advantages in the upcoming battle with the Western God Realm.

This battle with the Western God Realm is extremely important, not only for the advancement of the Primordial World, but more importantly for Donghua's next breakthrough in realm.

In the Primordial World, Donghua had already cultivated the Emperor's Way to its peak. Staying in the Primordial Wilderness any longer would not allow for any further breakthroughs. His only chance was the upcoming rise of the Human Way.

When the Heaven, Earth, and Human Daos are perfected, his cultivation will definitely break through. The Three Pure Ones, the Western Two Saints, and others will also break through, or rather, all cultivators in the entire Primordial World will have a major breakthrough.

That's why Donghua discussed with Nuwa and Nuwa the idea of bringing this grand event to life in Primordial Wilderness Houtu world ahead of schedule, which led to the scene of the Dao discussion in the clouds today.

After some thought, Houtu said, "I have no objection to this matter. Our clan is not good at Preaching the Dao, but we will participate in this struggle for humanity, which can be seen as the return of the Witch Clan to the world."

Houtu did not object to the contention of a hundred schools of thought; instead, she raised the issue of the Witch Clan's desire to participate in the struggle for humanity.

Donghua's expression remained unchanged after hearing what had just been said, but Nuwa had objections. After all, the retreat of the Lich King from the world was a consensus reached by everyone.

Now that the demon race has established four Demon Emperors, the demon race's hearts have been appeased, and at the same time, the path to hegemony has been completely cut off.

However, if the Witch Clan were to participate in the struggle for humanity at this time, the demon tribe would definitely have objections. They were both once fallen overlords, so they should share the spoils and the benefits.

I can't just sit here drinking soup while you guys eat meat. That would only stir up the demons' hard-won peace of mind again, and it could easily lead to a major war.

"The Witch Clan should not leave the territory. I hope Houtu Daoist Houtu can be sensible in this regard, so as to avoid unpleasantness later!"

Nuwa showed no mercy, directly refuting Houtu's opinion. She even changed her usual address of "Sister Houtu" to "Fellow Daoist Houtu," demonstrating that there was no room for negotiation with Nuwa on this matter.

Houtu did not answer Nuwa's question, but instead looked at Donghua beside her and asked, "What does the Great Heavenly Venerate think?"

Donghua glanced at Houtu and asked, "In what manner does the Witch Clan intend to enter the struggle for humanity?"

Houtu: "Send troops directly and occupy a place!"

Donghua: "The Heavenly Court will also send troops to punish the disobedient and seize the territory!"

Hearing these undisguised words, Houtu frowned. She hadn't expected Donghua to be so ruthless in this matter, giving the Witch Clan no chance whatsoever.

But upon closer reflection, it seems that Donghua did not directly reject the Witch Clan, but instead asked how to participate in this struggle.

"An opportunity! This is an opportunity!"

After understanding Donghua's meaning, Houtu immediately asked, "Fellow Daoist Donghua, my Witch Clan is also one of the myriad races, and Pangu Orthodox Lineage. It is impossible for us to remain in the mortal realm forever."

"We will gradually atone for the sins we committed against Heaven and Earth, so I wonder what your opinion is on this matter, fellow Daoist?"

Before Donghua could say anything about Houtu, Nuwa spoke up:

"Houtu Daoist Houtu, the matter of being the Pangu Orthodox Lineage was already settled on Buzhou Mountain. Besides, Pangu doesn't need a true successor, because we are all children of Pangu and the Great Dao. Who is more noble than whom?"

In the Primordial Wilderness were judged by their origins and backgrounds, but this could only be done in terms of status, not in terms of rank or worth, because these Innate Deities were all transformed from the Great Dao and Pangu.

The Three Pure Ones Dao, the Two Daos of Time and Space, and so on, have slightly higher potential than other Daos like Pure Yang and Devouring, but they are all Daos, so how can there be a distinction of high or low?

It's like a person's body—the five senses, limbs, internal organs, and so on. Can you really categorize them as superior or inferior?

This is actually why Donghua wanted to eliminate the Pangu Orthodox Lineage from the Witch Clan. His goal was to subdue the Witch Clan from the bottom of his heart, not just to achieve a superficial defeat.

Only when a person is at their lowest point do they understand the wickedness of the world and people's hearts; the same is true for a race.

After all, the starting point for the Witch Clan was simply too high!

Houtu hearing this, Houtu glanced at Donghua with resentment. In this matter, Donghua was truly too ruthless, not only killing her but also destroying her spirit.

The mere act of stripping the Witch Clan of their status Pangu Orthodox Lineage Witch Clan yet to bring them back to their senses. Otherwise, they wouldn't have hesitated at all during their battle with the Asura Race; they would have simply launched an attack to suppress them.

But it was precisely for this reason that Houtu decided to let the Witch Clan leave the territory and return to the Primordial Land to pick up what they had lost.

Otherwise, the Witch Clan will forever sink into decline, even if they occupy the territory. Without their soul, their path will be lost, and the Witch Clan, which once dared to defy heaven and earth, will never return.

Thinking of this, Houtu didn't hesitate at all and said directly, "The Witch Clan must leave the territory and return to the Primordial Wilderness World. This is non-negotiable. If we can talk, we will talk; if we can't talk, we will fight. If we fail this time, we will have another chance, unless the Witch Clan is wiped out!"

"Boom!"

Houtu's words were like a nuclear bomb exploding, instantly freezing the atmosphere in the room.

Nuwa was already exuding a terrifying aura, as if she was ready to fight at the slightest provocation.

Then Houtu was not to be outdone. She admitted that she and the Witch Clan owed Nuwa a favor in the battle of the Underground Reincarnation, a favor she always remembered and would definitely repay. However, this could not be a reason to stop the Witch Clan from finding their War Soul.

The two were constantly clashing in terms of their auras. After digesting the earthly realm and the Houtu of reincarnation, Houtu had successfully broken through to the Hunyuan Triple Heaven, but she was still a little inferior to Nuwa.

Donghua could tell at a glance that Nuwa was already at the peak of the Third Heaven; all that remained was to pave the way for her to break through to the next realm.

Neither of them would yield to the other, and their auras grew increasingly powerful, causing the entire Sky Vault to tremble as if it could not withstand the pressure from the two Hunyuan Saints, with Earth Fire Water Wind faintly appearing.

It looked like a fight was about to break out, but at the last moment both of them stopped, clearly feeling that it wasn't the right time for the alliance to break down.

But instead of attacking, the two turned their gazes to Donghua and said in unison:

What do you think?

Meeting their burning gazes, even though Donghua was already at the Hunyuan Fourth Heaven realm, he felt a chill. These two women were truly a handful, but weren't they also a source of amusement?

Donghua spoke up, "It is absolutely impossible for the Witch Clan to appear in the Primordial Wilderness legitimately. Not only can Fellow Daoist Nuwa and I not agree to it, but even the Three Pure Ones and the Western Two Saints would not agree to it."

"But there's always a way out; the Witch Clan can reappear in the Primordial Wilderness under a different identity!"

Upon hearing Donghua's words, Houtu and Nuwa clearly couldn't understand. If the Witch Clan appeared in the Primordial Wilderness under a different identity, would there still be any need for this?

Donghua said, "The course of human affairs has already been set, and this is an unchangeable fact. If the Witch Clan were to get involved, they would only bring about their own destruction and gain no benefit whatsoever, because everyone would target the Witch Clan, and the Demon Clan would do the same!"

"But it's different if you change your identity, for example, if you're a human!"

Upon hearing this, Nuwa and Houtu fell into deep thought. After a short while, their eyes lit up, as if they had figured out the key to the matter.

While the Witch and Demon Races cannot participate in the conflict, they can certainly change their identities. Houtu, reincarnation is controlled by Houtu, and she only needs to allow a portion of the Witch Clan to reincarnate, just like Fuxi is now.

After transforming into humans, they can participate in the humanitarian struggle in a legitimate and legal way. Regardless of whether they win or lose in this struggle, the Witch Clan will have achieved its goal.

Because the goal of the Witch Clan was to establish themselves on the Primordial Land, they achieved this goal regardless of victory or defeat.

"Did you already think of this?" Nuwa asked, staring at Donghua.

Donghua didn't hide anything and said directly, "Whether it's the Innate Three Races or the Witch and Demon Races, they are all unstable factors for me, but at the same time, they are an indispensable part. Therefore, I have already made up my mind about your arrangements, unless you bring it upon yourselves!"

Donghua's words were not unfounded; he truly intended to do it. His reference was Chiyou, Chi You reincarnation of the Great Witch of the Witch Clan, who transformed a portion of the Witch Clan into the human Jiuli.

The only difference is that in the original story, this was the last act of the Witch Clan when they were forced into a corner, while this time it was the result that Donghua wanted to guide, and also a preparation for the contention of a hundred schools of thought.

After all, among these hundred schools, how could the witchcraft and sorcery of the Witch Clan be missing, as well as the demonic arts and magic of the demon clan? These are two complete traditions, and Donghua really couldn't bear to see them fall into such desolation.

Moreover, this would not be good for the advancement of the Primordial World, so for both public and private reasons, Donghua would not abandon these five races. This is also the reason why he pardoned the Witch and Demon Races after the battle of Mount Buzhou.

These words made the two of them instantly realize that Donghua was still the same Donghua as before, and in terms of long-term planning, he would always be number one in the Primordial Wilderness.

How did the Purple Mansion grow from a weak force to its current status? How did it defeat the Witch and Demon Races? In the final battle, it was a case of everyone turning against them. From Primordial Wilderness- Saints to Quasi-Saint Realm cultivators, everyone in the Primordial World sided with Donghua and the Purple Mansion.

Isn't the root of all this Donghua's long-term scheming?

However, none of them discussed this issue in depth; some things are better left unsaid.

Just as the three were discussing, the battle in the small world was about to end.

Yaoji, clad in white armor and wielding a spirit sword, relentlessly pushed the man back, victory seemingly within reach.

But at that moment, Donghua suddenly heard a discussion below:

"I told you it was Yaoji who was powerful, but you wouldn't believe me. You insisted it was Tianyou who was powerful. Look, isn't Fairy Yaoji about to win?"

"That's right, that's right, I..."

What was originally just ordinary discussion took on a much more significant meaning when it reached Donghua's ears.

"Tianyou? Yang Tianyou? Yaoji!"

Upon hearing the name Tianyou, Donghua immediately thought of Yang Tianyou, and then his Dharma Eye pierced through time and space to shine on the man.

However, after a thorough investigation, nothing unusual was found.

"Could it be that I'm overthinking things? Or is it all just a coincidence?"

Donghua trusted his judgment. If Yang Tianyou truly had another identity, he would surely have been able to detect it. But since there was nothing there, it meant there was no scheming involved.

"No, one thing is a coincidence, two things are coincidences, but any more than that is no longer a coincidence. This matter must be orchestrated by Master!"

Donghua's thoughts gradually drifted to Hongjun, whom he had always regarded as a selfless elder and pioneer. It seemed that Hongjun was not so simple after all.

"Master, oh Master, what in this Primordial Wilderness still makes you so nostalgic? What kind of game are you playing?"