A Buffet for the Demon Race? No Way!

With fire, humanity's living conditions improved dramatically.

They no longer feared the cold nights, could cook their food, and saw fewer diseases.

The light of the campfire became a spiritual totem, binding all the tribesmen's hearts together.

Yet new dangers followed close behind.

Northern Jialu Continent, Demon Heavenly Court.

In the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, Demon Emperor Dijun sat high above, with Eastern Emperor Taiyi at his side.

Below, a Tiger-headed Demon General was reporting.

"Your Majesty, a new race has recently been discovered at the foot of Mount Buzhou, calling themselves 'humans.'"

"This race was created by Empress Nuwa from Nine Heavens Breathing Soil. Though born with a natural Dao body, they are frail and utterly without cultivation—perfect blood food for our Demon army!"

At these words, the hall of demons buzzed with discussion; many great demons showed greedy expressions.

In the primordial wilderness, the strong ruled.

It was perfectly normal for a powerful race to devour a weaker one to replenish blood and energy.

That humans were Nuwa's creation did give them some pause.

But Empress Nuwa was famously aloof from worldly affairs, and as the nominal "Wa Empress" of the demons, she likely wouldn't turn against the entire demon race over some ant-like creations.

As long as they didn't go too far, eating a few probably wouldn't provoke her.

Dijun frowned slightly and glanced at Taiyi beside him.

"As Imperial Brother said, what do you think?"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi cradled the Chaos Bell, his expression cold and proud.

"Junior Sister Nuwa has just attained sainthood; it's unwise to offend her."

"Still, mere humans are just toys she casually shaped—she probably won't care much."

"Send a vanguard to scout. If humans are truly as weak as reported, take some as blood food, refine them into Blood Elixirs, and reward them to meritorious soldiers. That will bolster the Demon Court's prestige."

His tone was flat, as if discussing not a race's fate but a field of crops ready for harvest.

"Good."

Dijun nodded.

"Then as Imperial Brother said, order Jiu Ying to lead ten thousand Demon Soldiers to Mount Buzhou and 'take' some humans back."

He stressed the word "take."

The implication was clear.

Inside Nuwa's body, Chen Ran saw all of this clearly.

Though he couldn't directly interfere with the outside world, his fate was tied to the Human Race Destiny.

Any massive malice or killing intent aimed at humans would trigger a response in his consciousness.

"The demons have their eyes on humans after all."

Chen Ran's heart turned ice-cold.

He knew fire alone was far from enough.

Fire brought warmth, but it couldn't stop the demons' blades.

Humanity needed shelter, needed defenses!

"System, consume Civilization Power to deduce the most suitable architecture and defense techniques for current humans."

[Command received.]

[Civilization Power -50.]

[Deducing...]

[Deduction complete!]

[Option 1: Nest Dwelling. Build simple shelters in tree branches to avoid wind, rain, and ground beasts.]

[Option 2: Traps. Dig deep pits, line the bottom with sharpened wooden stakes, and cover with dead grass and branches to effectively kill invaders.]

[Option 3: Tribal Walls. Construct a simple perimeter wall around the tribe using giant logs and earth to form a basic defense system.]

Looking at the system's options, Chen Ran made his choice without hesitation.

He would pass all this knowledge to humanity!

That night.

In the human tribe, another clever youth, "Nest," heard that vast, warm voice again in his dreams.

This time, the voice didn't speak but directly imprinted clear images into his mind.

Tribesmen built nests in great trees, sheltering from the beasts lurking below.

Some tribesmen were digging trenches around the outskirts of the tribe, setting deadly traps one after another.

Countless others worked together, using giant logs and packed earth to build a tall, sturdy wall!

Chao jolted awake from his dream, drenched in sweat, but his eyes gleamed with the light of understanding.

He got it.

This was the Mother Goddess's second divine revelation!

She was teaching them how to build a home, how to defend against enemies!

The next morning, led by Sui and Chao, the entire human tribe sprang into action.

The men felled trees and dug the earth.

The women mixed mud and carried stones.

They had clear roles and burning enthusiasm.

Because they knew—this was a fight for their own survival!

In just a few days, the rough shape of a new tribe rose at the foot of Mount Buzhou.

A wall over two meters tall, made of wood and mud, encircled the entire tribe.

Beyond the wall lay carefully camouflaged pits and traps.

Inside the tribe, simple wooden huts—barely enough to block wind and rain—were built between sturdy tree trunks.

For the first time, humans had a concept of "home."

[Detected: Humans have established their first tribe and learned to build shelters. Civilization progress has advanced significantly!]

[Civilization Power +1000!]

[Special building unlocked: Nuwa Temple!]

[Host "Nuwa" receives Faith Power boost. Primordial Spirit strength +1%!]

Inside the Wa Empress Palace, Nuwa, who had been meditating with her eyes closed, shuddered again.

This time, she clearly felt a pure, heartfelt stream of Faith Power flowing from the direction of the humans, merging into her Primordial Spirit.

It made her Primordial Spirit clearer and more stable.

"Humans again?"

Nuwa could no longer sit still.

Once was a coincidence. Twice was no accident.

She took a single step, and her figure appeared above the human tribe.

When she saw the tribe that had risen from nothing, the crude but orderly huts, the humans patrolling the walls with eyes no longer filled with confusion—

Even a saint felt a ripple in her heart.

This race she had created... seemed far more interesting than she had imagined.

Just then, in the distant sky, demonic aura surged.

A pitch-black mass of clouds was sweeping toward the human tribe.