Chu Yan had gone mad, too.
When it came to the future development of the Human Race, he absolutely could not back down—not even a little.
Forget the claim that disrespecting the Holy Mother was a violation of proper conduct.
And forget the claim that disrespecting the Holy Mother was treasonous or unfilial.
In his previous life, Chu Yan had been a warlord. What did so-called family affection matter?
If the other party truly cared for him, he would risk his life to help them. But what if they were only acting out of self-interest?
Chu Yan had been through too much. He saw things clearly, and this was certainly not about some petty gain right in front of him.
This was the Primordial Human Race's only chance. If they couldn't seize it, then sooner or later, the Primordial Human Race was doomed.
And he, too, would inevitably meet his end.
"Wretch."
Hongjun flew into a rage and brought one hand down, unleashing the terrifying power of a Saint.
The entire sky over the Primordial World was filled with the Sage's fury.
"A mere ant-like race dares to try to control me? Today, I'll destroy you."
An attack brimming with the power of the laws instantly descended, hurtling straight toward Chu Yan.
Rumble...
Buzz—.
The power of the Heavenly Dao erupted in an instant. The Primordial Human Race remained unharmed, but Hongjun was forced to retreat again and again.
"What?"
"Good heavens! The Dao Ancestor attacked, yet he still couldn't kill Chu Yan. How is that possible?"
"What kind of race did Junior Sister Nuwa create?"
One by one, their expressions changed. Hongjun, in particular, was consumed by rage.
"Heavenly Dao, this child is far too monstrous. He must be erased. Otherwise, the General Trend of the Primordial World will change, and disaster will follow without end."
Hongjun communed with the Heavenly Dao. Then a golden wheel appeared above his head.
"That's... the Jade Disc of Creation?"
"Good heavens! The Dao Ancestor actually brought out the Jade Disc of Creation? That's his Dao Artifact, the vessel that bears the power of the Heavenly Dao."
"Chu Yan is done for now."
The countless great powers of the Primordial World were all stunned.
"Hmph. You're nothing but an ant, yet you dare challenge the Heavenly Might. Chu Yan, you're still too green."
Above the Demon Heavenly Court, Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi crowed with glee.
"A mere ant who doesn't understand the workings of fate actually thinks he can seize the Primordial World by its throat. Now that Teacher has made his move, this child is finished."
Taiqing gave a cold laugh. It seemed the opportunity for him to become a Sage was still within reach.
Yuanshi Tianzun narrowed his eyes as he stared at Chu Yan. This was what happened to anyone who dared defy Teacher.
"Chu Yan, this is the will of Heaven. Why are you so stubborn?"
Tongtian stepped forward and said:
"Chu Yan, let's both take a step back. Becoming a Sage is what matters most. I'll vouch for you: if I become a Sage one day, I'll surely protect the Human Race. What do you say?"
Tongtian cultivated by drawing on the vitality of Heaven and Earth. Since the Human Race had come into being and was under the protection of the Heavenly Dao, he simply couldn't bear to see this newborn race vanish.
That was why he had spoken.
At the same time, when the countless living beings of the Primordial World heard Tongtian's words, they too felt that he was acting with great righteousness.
"Chu Yan, you heard Tongtian. I'll give you one last chance. Otherwise, don't blame me for killing you."
The Jade Disc of Creation in Hongjun's hands was already shining brilliantly.
The laws of the Heavenly Dao glared conspicuously. It looked as if Hongjun would kill Chu Yan the moment they failed to reach an agreement.
"Heh."
Chu Yan gave a soft laugh and looked at Tongtian.
"Fellow Daoist Tongtian, you're too kind. I, Chu Yan, am grateful for your generous offer. But the Human Race's future is at stake. I can't back down."
Then he turned to Hongjun and the countless great powers of the Primordial World. Drawing a deep breath, he spoke loudly:
"Either you swear a Dao Oath that the Human Race is willing to revere Nuwa as our Holy Mother, or the Human Race would rather suffer Soul Annihilation than bow its head. We will not yield, not even a little."
As his words fell, Chu Yan lifted his proud head.
He looked ready to face death without flinching.
In an instant, the countless great powers of the Primordial World seemed to see the unbending spirit in Chu Yan.
Tongtian even saw another version of himself in Chu Yan.
But the General Trend was already set. There was nothing he could do.
"Impudent!"
Hongjun roared, and the Jade Disc of Creation instantly came crashing down.
"Chu Yan, since you refuse to yield, then I'll erase you. Die—!"
Rumble...
Hongjun used the laws of the Heavenly Dao to erase Chu Yan, and his attack collided with the power protecting him in an instant.
The two forces intertwined, unleashing a terrifying aura.
Pfft, pfft, pfft—.
Nuwa, the Three Pure Ones, Jieyin and Zhunti of the West, and the countless great powers of the Primordial World all spat blood at that very moment.
"Chu Yan, die!"
Bang—.
Suddenly, Hongjun forcibly shattered the Heavenly Dao's protective power.
In that instant, Chu Yan felt the breath of death.
"Hahahaha! You want me dead? Then come and get me! The Primordial Human Race fears no death!"
Buzz—.
Chu Yan directly drew upon the Human Race Destiny. Using his control over it, he manifested a Dharma Body.
"What? How can it be him?"
Hongjun's expression changed drastically.
A giant phantom formed from Human Race Destiny appeared above Chu Yan's head. It was the very giant Hongjun had seen in the River of Fate.
"So that's it. This is the will of the Human Race in the future. No—Chu Yan must be erased, or the Primordial World will be in danger."
Rumble...
The Jade Disc of Creation came crashing down.
"Get out of my way—!"
The phantom above Chu Yan clenched its fist and swung it hard at the Jade Disc of Creation.
Chu Yan was taking a gamble.
Only one clump of Nine Heavens Soil remained, enough to create at most one more person.
The Primordial Human Race had already come into being, and the Heavenly Dao had sensed it.
Chu Yan wagered everything, gathering the will of the One Hundred Thousand Innate Humans to fight Hongjun to the death.
He was betting Hongjun wouldn't dare truly strike with lethal force and wipe out the entire Human Race.
Rumble...
Pfft—.
The entire Human Race spat out a mouthful of blood at the same time, and Chu Yan grew weak.
The Jade Disc of Creation was knocked back as well, and Hongjun spat out blood too.
"How can this be? That bastard has gathered the will of the entire One Hundred Thousand Innate Humans to oppose me. He's trying to drag me down with him!"
Hongjun's heart trembled. Once again, he realized he had underestimated the Human Race.
Using the Jade Disc of Creation to channel the power of the Heavenly Dao, he could erase Chu Yan as long as he paid a certain price.
Otherwise, Hongjun wouldn't have made his move so decisively.
But he had never expected Chu Yan to be capable of uniting the entire Innate Human Race.
If Hongjun killed Chu Yan, he would be erasing the entire Human Race.
If the Primordial Human Race were wiped out, the General Trend would change.
The Heavenly Dao might not collapse, but a great upheaval would surely follow—and one too terrible to bear.
"Chu Yan, you... Pfft—."
Hongjun spat out another mouthful of blood. This was the price of destroying the Heavenly Dao's protection of the Human Race.
The countless great powers saw this and didn't know what to say.
A mere ant had actually injured the Dao Ancestor? What the hell kind of creature was he?
"Hahahaha! Come on, kill me!"
Blood still clung to the corner of Chu Yan's mouth, and his chest was stained with it. Yet he seemed even more unhinged.
"My fate is mine to control, not Heaven's! If Heaven wants me dead, I'll slay Heaven! The Human Race decides its own fate! Come on, if you've got the guts, kill me! Hahahaha!"
Chu Yan laughed like a madman. His aura had weakened, but his indomitable will hadn't diminished in the slightest.
"Chu Yan, you bastard! How dare you show such contempt for Teacher? This is treason!"
"Chu Yan, you wretch! How dare you defy the Heavenly Might? Get on your knees and confess!"
"Chu Yan, you refuse to obey Heaven's will and actually think you can defy fate? This is your destiny. Surrender already!"
Taiqing, Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti all angrily denounced Chu Yan.
He dared to attack Hongjun. Was there anyone in this world who could control him?
He had to be suppressed—for the sake of their dignity, and even more so for the sake of becoming Sages.
"Hahahaha."
But Chu Yan burst into loud laughter.
"You hypocrites call me a traitor? Say I defy Heaven's will? Call me a wretch? Fine. But you're no better."
Chu Yan was unleashing his full fury.
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