Responding Anew

Inside the Purple Cloud Palace.

"Qing Xuanzi, our previous plans are probably no longer viable. The Kalpa Qi has already appeared. If we want to carry out our previous plan, we'll have to wipe out the high-ranking Demon Clan have appeared in the Primordial World."

Hongjun was a little worried. He had made all the arrangements, so why didn't he expect the other party to pull such a stunt?

"Enough, Master. All the previous plans were made under the condition that the Ancient Dao Tree's intelligence was online. Now that this situation has arisen, it means that this great calamity may very well be a direct assault."

Nüwa was also troubled. As the Wa Huang, she was blessed by the Demon Race Fortune and did not want Demon Clan to be wiped out. So she said softly:

"Qing Xuanzi, think of a way. These Demon Clan are still somewhat useful to the Primordial World."

"Nüwa Sister Nuwa, don't panic. I never said I was abandoning the Demon Clan."

"So that means there's a way?"

"Actually, the most feared thing about a great calamity is the possibility of change. But in a great calamity like this, because the source of the calamity is under-existing intelligence, there is simply no possibility of change, so dealing with it should be relatively simple."

Qing Xuanzi's words resonated with Hongjun, who nodded repeatedly, saying, "Qing Xuanzi is right. If we can't even survive such a great calamity, we might as well just wash up and go to sleep. What's the point of cultivating the Dao then?"

"Ah, teacher, you have an idea?" Nüwa turned to Hongjun and said.

"Just four words: adapt to changing circumstances."

"I understand what the teacher means. It's just a fight, so let them fight."

We just need to find a balance. We might not have dared to say it was completely watertight before.

Now, all we need to do is send out countless avatars to keep watch at all times, and we should be able to ensure absolute safety.

Laozi's words are very clear. He simplified the four words "Hongjun's adaptability" into two words: "Keep an eye on him".

"This plan is feasible, hehe. Do you all know what kind of treasure that Witch and Demon Dao Scripture is?" Qing Xuanzi felt that Laozi's response was very appropriate.

Keep a close eye on them. You can fight as much as you want, but make sure their battle fluctuations don't affect the Primordial World and cause it to shatter.

"It was mentioned in the memories I received; he was said to be the father of cultivation techniques and supernatural powers," Yuanshi described succinctly.

"Yes, there are no cultivation techniques or supernatural abilities here. It only explains the survival methods of liches and demons, yet it's full of cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities, all at the Dao Immortal level."

Qing Xuanzi's words made the Sages' eyes light up: This is a good thing.

With this, wouldn't it be equivalent to being able to create your own martial arts techniques and supernatural powers?

"However, it is extremely difficult to comprehend the techniques and supernatural abilities from them, as I believe you all know."

In the Dao Immortal Realm, there is a profession called "Cultivation Master," which exists specifically for those seeking to comprehend such extraordinary books.

Every sect that possesses a cultivation master is undoubtedly a top-tier sect in the Dao Immortal Realm.

Qing Xuanzi's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over them. They instantly understood that Qing Xuanzi was telling them that it was almost impossible to comprehend the techniques within.

Hongjun didn't care. The affairs of the Dao Immortal Realm were too far away. He should focus on the matters at hand first.

"Forget about the Witch and Demon Dao Scripture. We can't glean anything from it now anyway. Let's talk about it after the Great Tribulation. Right now, our top priority is to keep an eye on them and protect the Primordial World. As for the rest, you can do whatever you want."

Seeing that Hongjun was about to summarize, Qing Xuanzi hurriedly said, "Wait a minute, this great calamity might actually be a good thing, such as the rise of humanity. We can make arrangements for that."

Hongjun came to his senses and realized, "Oh right, didn't Qing Xuanzi say that the essence of humanity lies in change?"

The best time is during a great calamity, especially one that is clear and well-controlled.

That's really rare.

"How should we arrange it?" Hongjun asked directly about the arrangements.

"Since there are hints of human involvement in the Great Calamity, I might as well select a portion of the human race to participate. After all, the human race's strength isn't necessarily inferior to that of the liches."

Qing Xuanzi's goal was very clear: the first objective of this great calamity was to find an opportunity for the rise of humanity.

His second target was the Witch and Demon Dao Scripture; he would definitely make a copy the moment it was unsealed.

I believe that everyone here has the same plan; it's self-evident to everyone.

After a moment's thought, Qing Xuanzi continued, "Although it's almost impossible for this great calamity to encounter any unexpected changes,

However, just in case, let's still determine the area of the tribulation.

At that time, we will use Laozi's Taiji Diagram and Senior Brother Tongtian's Chaos Clock as the array's cores respectively.

They set up the Taiji Two Instruments Dust Array, but this area wasn't sealed off; they were simply clearly informed.

Once inside the realm of the Great Tribulation, life and death are determined by fate. Those who participate in the Great Tribulation, once they leave the realm...

We'll kill them one by one, that's roughly how it'll be done, what do you think, Master?

Qing Xuanzi explained his meaning: that is, the Great Tribulation is controlled in a certain area, and participants cannot withdraw.

If anyone with a sincere desire wishes to participate in this great calamity, we will not stop them; life and death are left to fate.

Hongjun nodded and said, "Let's arrange it that way. However, we still need to send our Dao bodies to keep a close eye on the situation in the Primordial World. Qing Xuanzi is right; there's almost no chance of anything changing. That's not to say there's absolutely nothing that can't be changed, but we should still do our best to deal with it."

Both Laozi and Tongtian have missions; their treasures are needed to suppress the great formation as the core of the array.

Laozi, in particular, since he was the one who set up the formation, raised a question:

"Should we add life-saving elements to the formation to ensure the safety of the main beings participating in the Great Tribulation?"

Qing Xuanzi thought for a moment and said, "Forget it, I'll give the Witch Race some Substitute Death Talisman. As for the Demon Clan and the Human Clan, they'll just have to go to the Netherworld. Then, I'll give those who perished in the Great Tribulation a chance to cultivate again."

Laozi nodded. This method is somewhat better; it has a sense of survival of the fittest.

After all, you've been given the opportunity. If you're just not blessed enough, you can't blame anyone else.

"Then let's proceed according to the plan," Hongjun said decisively.

The discussion in the Purple Cloud Palace has concluded.

Hongjun returned to Di Jun and Tai Yi, and said directly, "Since this is the will of Heaven, and you have already been tainted by the Kalpa Qi, then begin to face it."

After Hongjun finished speaking, he immediately announced to the Primordial World:

"When the Great Calamity begins, the witches and demons will face it, and humanity will participate. The area around Buzhou Mountain will be the site of this Great Calamity."

All participants must gather here within a hundred years; anyone who leaves afterward will be killed without mercy.

Those unrelated to the Great Calamity must not enter the Land of the Great Calamity; otherwise, they will bear the consequences of their actions.

Dijun and Taiyi listened to Hongjun's announcement in stunned silence, their minds racing with a thousand thoughts.

They were inexplicably brought to the Primordial World and inexplicably tainted by the Great Tribulation.

It's still a mixed battle between the three races of Lich, Demon, and Human, with the Demon Clan having the weakest high-level combat power.

Oh no, how did it all turn out like this?

Bai Ze's intelligence is insufficient this time; this is too much of a bully, launching a calamity on a whim.

Don't they know that people will die during a great calamity?

This is going to be difficult. What if the Demon Clan race is wiped out? That would be ridiculous.

"Kunpeng, I will kill you!" Taiyi immediately turned his attention to the instigator of this matter.

If it weren't for this guy causing trouble, how could such a big thing have happened?

Before the poor Kunpeng could react, Taiyi slapped him into a bloody mist, sending him to his first reincarnation.

"Your Majesty, perhaps we should consult with Wa Huang to gather information before making any arrangements," Bai Ze could only suggest.

"Yes, yes, Wa Huang, let's go ask Wa Huang." Dijun realized what was going on and hurriedly went to find Nüwa.

But then he was taken aback: it seems a bit hard to find. Nüwa has many places to live now, so he really doesn't know where she is.

Seeing Dijun standing there in a daze, Bai Ze also realized: It's true, finding Nüwa's exact location is no easy task these days.

"Go to the Wa Huang Palace and wait for me." While Dijun was still in a daze, he received Nüwa's message and was overjoyed.

"Let's go to the Wa Huang Palace. Wa Huang told us to wait for her there."

"..."

The Witch World.

Hongjun's announcement also stunned the group of Ancestral Witch. They weren't worried about the Great Tribulation; they were thinking about how to get out.

Qing Xuanzi gave instructions that no one was allowed to leave without his permission.

If you rush out, the taste of the Eighteen Levels of Hell, which is often more intense than you think, will be unpleasant.