A Debt of Gratitude from the Witch Clan, Houtu's Shyness

As their discussion of the Dao continued, Wang Shi gradually noticed something. Rather than discussing the Dao, they were now each explaining their own Great Dao.

Moreover, because their Daos differed, listening to one another's explanations brought considerable improvement to them all.

Precisely because their Daos differed, their understanding of one another's teachings also varied.

Those differing interpretations, in turn, inspired each of them.

And so, drawing upon one another, the group continued to improve together.

Before they knew it, a thousand years had passed.

As they continued discussing the Dao, their Great Daos rose like boats upon a swelling tide, and their strength grew ever greater.

The Buzhou Mountain Divine Hall opened, and Demon Emperor Dijun and Demon Emperor Taiyi both cupped their hands.

"This discussion of the Dao has had a profound impact on us, and we have gained a great deal. We both thank you, fellow Daoists. Farewell."

Wang Shi lightly cupped his hands.

"My three masters are focused on comprehending the Great Dao and cannot come out to see you off. Please take no offense, fellow Daoists of the Demon Tribe."

Behind them followed the Ten Great Demon Marshals and the many mighty figures of the Demon Tribe.

Wang Shi watched them depart toward the Demon Court before withdrawing his gaze.

They hurried back to consolidate their cultivation and digest what they had gained.

Yet just after leaving Buzhou Mountain, they were surprised to discover countless living beings converging upon it. Like pilgrims approaching a holy site, they knelt on both knees, as though begging for the Great Dao.

The sight was deeply awe-inspiring.

"This is what it means to win the hearts of the people."

"Daoist Stone Spirit could establish a sect and found a teaching now."

Inside the Buzhou Mountain Divine Hall.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches filed out, and Wang Shi came to see them off as well.

Ancestral Witch Dijiang wore a solemn expression.

"When we return, we will strive to strengthen our Pangu Origin and increase our strength."

"We owe you a great deal this time, Little Shi. Words of thanks cannot repay such a great kindness. Come visit the Pangu Temple whenever you have time."

Wang Shi looked at them.

"You possess the Pangu Bloodline as well as his origin essence. If you wish to grow stronger, the most effective method is to fight battles of life and death."

Through constant battle, they could comprehend combat techniques, develop their fighting instincts, and strengthen their combat origin.

"I'll visit the Pangu Temple often when I have time. We can spar more then."

As he spoke, Wang Shi cast a brief glance at Houtu.

Houtu blushed and quickly hid behind the other Ancestral Witches.

The other Ancestral Witches noticed, but turned their gazes elsewhere.

After their time together, Wang Shi had risen considerably in their estimation.

He was a sunny, cheerful young man, powerful and blessed with boundless prospects.

Most importantly, he was kindhearted and disliked seeing people fight and kill.

All in all, the Ancestral Witches had a very favorable impression of him.

Meanwhile, undercurrents had long been stirring throughout the Primordial World.

In the Northern Darkness Sea, within the Blood Sea.

A Fierce Beast stood upright like a man, issuing commands.

Minghe, the master of the Blood Sea, had already lost consciousness.

He lay before the Fierce Beast, looking utterly bedraggled.

Who knew what method this Fierce Beast had used to actually bring Ancestor Minghe under his control?

"Heh heh. As long as I break through to Quasi-Saint this time, I'll be one step closer to that legendary realm."

By now, the path to becoming a Quasi-Saint had spread throughout the Primordial World, and everyone was preparing to make the breakthrough.

At this critical moment, Beast Emperor Shen Ni had also emerged to sow chaos.

Vast numbers of Fierce Beasts gathered in the Blood Sea.

Like pilgrims, they gazed up at the Fierce Beast above them.

Beast Emperor Shen Ni watched as one avatar after another stepped forward.

"Come. Let us become one again."

As avatar after avatar merged into the Beast Emperor's body.

His cultivation surged wildly from the early stage of the Daluo Golden Immortal realm.

In the blink of an eye, he reached the perfected Daluo Golden Immortal realm.

Then Beast Emperor Shen Ni roared, and at some unknown moment, the two horns atop his head disappeared.

"Sever!"

As his voice fell, he severed an evil corpse.

Immediately afterward, he seized a Fierce Beast avatar beside him and violently tore out his spine.

"Sever again!"

A Good Corpse was severed in an instant, amid utter chaos.

Next, he tore off the Fierce Beast avatar's hind leg.

"Third severance!"

Just like that, he inexplicably succeeded in severing a self corpse.

He truly lived up to his name as the emperor of Fierce Beasts. Using himself as the foundation, he had created a path of severing the Three Corpses suited to him.

His talent was extraordinary, and he had long since condensed his Three Corpses. This time, he broke through to the Quasi-Saint Peak in one stroke, showing signs of advancing toward the path of a Saint.

With the severing of his Three Corpses, the fortune of the Fierce Beast Tribe instantly soared.

At that moment, the fortune of the Fierce Beast Tribe surpassed that of the Witch Clan and Demon Tribe combined.

Beast Emperor Shen Ni stood in the void, wild and untamable. Three terrifying Three Corpses followed behind him, making him look like a deity.

"Set out. It is time for the living beings of the Primordial World to taste our rule once more."

Since the last Fierce Beast War, the Fierce Beast Tribe had been driven to the fringes of the Primordial World, into the Savage Wilderness.

After countless years of breeding, their numbers had recovered once again.

And this time, the Beast Emperor was even stronger. He would rise to power in full.

They had always been born from Baleful Qi.

After so many years of accumulation, the Baleful Qi of the Primordial World had once again condensed to the point where it had to be released.

For certain reasons, the Primordial World had inadvertently released the Beast Emperor.

And so these scenes unfolded.

One Fierce Beast after another emerged from the Savage Wilderness of the Primordial World, heading toward the Primordial Continent.

Southern Jambudvipa.

Within the Hundred Thousand Mountains.

Countless demonic beasts stampeded in panic, trampling one another amid utter chaos.

The Demon Tribe general stationed there frowned.

As an administrator dispatched here by the Heavenly Court, he had a duty to ensure Southern Jambudvipa's stability.

"Damn it, what is wrong with these demonic beasts? Why are they appearing here?"

Just as he was puzzling over it.

He witnessed a scene that filled him with horror.

Countless Fierce Beasts surged forward like rolling waves, sweeping through the Hundred Thousand Mountains.

Every race and every living being was frightened out of their wits, pissing and shitting themselves in terror.

All they could think of now was fleeing, terrified that the dreadful Fierce Beasts would devour them.

In the blink of an eye, Southern Jambudvipa was almost entirely occupied.

As the Fierce Beasts gradually spread out, the various races slowly began a desperate resistance.

Within the Heavenly Court.

Demon Emperor Taiyi was listening to reports from the many Demon Generals.

"Your Majesty, the allied forces formed by the Five Elements Spirit Tribe, Flower Demon Tribe, Flower God Tribe, Food God Wing Tribe, Stone Spirit Tribe, and others are now huddled in a corner of Southern Jambudvipa. Their collapse is only a matter of time."

"The Fierce Beast calamity is spreading toward the entire Primordial World."

Demon Emperor Taiyi frowned.

"Has the Witch Clan been notified? The demons govern the heavens now, while the witches govern the earth. This Fierce Beast calamity should be theirs to handle."

The Demon General sighed softly.

"Fierce Beasts are also wreaking havoc throughout the Thirty-Three Heavens. The Heavenly Court can no longer remain untouched."