Upon learning that Shennong had been ambushed, Fuxi marched through the night with his troops to reinforce him.
But they were still a step too late, and the Rat-Running Army escaped.
Throughout this battle, the Star Race had made no move.
Fuxi was unsure whether they had done so deliberately. Deep down, he suspected that the two sides might have colluded.
But without evidence, he could not lightly draw a conclusion.
Afterward, he entered a standoff with the Star Race.
Even now, Fuxi still hesitated.
Should I wipe them out or bring them into the fold?
He was uncertain about either choice.
Wiping them out did not seem particularly easy.
His investigation had revealed that other powerful figures supported the Star Race. He had yet to discover exactly who they were.
But this force was undoubtedly formidable. It could make the Buddhist Sect back down and allow the Star Race to control the Ten Thousand Races.
Their own strength was considerable as well. There were many masked figures in black robes among the Star Race. They had never readily taken action, but no one doubted their fighting prowess.
Fuxi was now caught in a dilemma.
He could not eradicate the Devil Race, nor could he defeat the Star Race.
If the Star Race and the Devil Race joined forces, the Human Race's offensive would likely suffer even more.
While the Human Race could neither advance nor retreat with confidence,
messengers brought news of one great victory after another.
"Report! The Ten Thousand Races Alliance has eradicated the Devil Race in the Western Land, slaying millions of them. The alliance's prestige has soared!"
"Report! The Ten Thousand Races Alliance has eradicated the Devil Race in Tower City, slaying hundreds of thousands of them. The Devil Race has scattered, and the alliance's