Zhenyuanzi smiled faintly.
"Fellow Daoist Houtu, please wait. We must first discuss this with Dao Ancestor Hongjun and Junior Sister Nuwa.
"After all, setting out for other worlds concerns the Primordial Wilderness as a whole. Let me confer with the two of them before we decide on the specific plans."
Houtu nodded. "That is only right. I shall await the Saints' good news."
She bowed once more, then departed in a streak of light.
Ancestor Hong Yun gazed in the direction Houtu had vanished and clicked his tongue. "Those reckless fools of the Witch Clan sure are eager for war."
Daoist Yin Yang said slowly, "They may be eager for battle, but they know when to advance and when to retreat. The fact that Fellow Daoist Houtu thought to volunteer shows that the Witch Clan is no longer the clan that once knew nothing but brute force."
Zhenyuanzi nodded slightly. "Having Houtu is the Witch Clan's good fortune—and the Primordial Wilderness's as well."
Zixiao Palace, main hall.
Tai Yi's figure emerged from the chaos and landed before the gates of Zixiao Palace. He straightened his robes and bowed respectfully. "Tai Yi requests an audience with the Dao Ancestor."
The hall doors swung silently open. Haotian stepped out and cupped his hands toward Tai Yi. "Saint Tai Yi, the Dao Ancestor invites you in."
Tai Yi nodded and followed Haotian into the hall. Hongjun sat upright on the Cloud Bed, purple qi swirling around him. When Tai Yi entered, he nodded slightly.
"Tai Yi, what brings you here?"
Tai Yi bowed respectfully and got straight to the point. "Dao Ancestor, I have come regarding those Outer Gods in the chaos. After discussing it among ourselves, the Demon Clan is willing to lead the charge for the Primordial Wilderness and set