Chapter 117: Battle

Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman and Xuan Ming Zu Wu are not only female, but also the two latest to incarnate among all ancestor shamans.

Therefore, Di Hong and the other ancestor shamans are especially protective of them.

When they learned that Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman intends to become the Reincarnation, their first reaction was worry that she would sacrifice herself like Pangu Great Deity.

"If the ancestor shamans are only worried for that reason, there is no need to be overly concerned. Becoming the Reincarnation carries risks, but it is not a dead end," Zhou Yi said.

"Oh? Fellow cultivator Zhou Yi, could you elaborate?" Di Hong Zu Wu requested.

Zhou Yi understood how difficult it was to make these ancestor shamans grasp the concept of becoming the Reincarnation. So, he explained in as straightforward a manner as possible:

"Becoming the Reincarnation may appear similar to Pangu Great Deity transforming into all things, but in fact the two are fundamentally different. After becoming the Reincarnation, Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman will no longer exist in her current form; she will become the Reincarnation itself, yet the Reincarnation is not Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman."

This matter holds profound significance for Hong Huang Tian Di; the Heavenly Dao will surely bestow endless Blessing, and this power will help Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman surpass the Wu Clan's age‑old limits.

If my conjecture is correct, Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman will give birth to a Nascent Soul, thereby transcending the limit and attaining the level of a Saint.

"Saint? Can Sister Hou Tu become a Saint?"

All the ancestor shamans, upon hearing this, showed shocked expressions. Though they are brave and fearless, they also know the terrifying power of a Saint.

"At the very least within the Reincarnation, Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman certainly possesses power comparable to a Saint," Zhou Yi said confidently.

Zhou Yi does not exaggerate this point. The merit accumulated in constructing the Six Realms of Reincarnation is incalculably vast.

Recalling the other six Saints, Nüwa's creation of humanity, though notable, does not appear particularly remarkable in today's Vast Wilderness World.

The Three Pure Ones achieved some success by inheriting the lingering influence of Pangu's creation, yet when they became Saints they merely founded their own sects, hard to claim great contributions to Heaven and Earth.

The two Western Saints are even more unique; they borrowed massive merit from the Heavenly Dao to achieve sainthood.

And Hou Tu's act of becoming the Reincarnation carries such immense merit that perhaps only Pangu's creation surpasses it; only the Dao Ancestor's teaching to all beings can be comparable.

One could even say that with such colossal merit, even a pig might be directly elevated to the realm of a Saint.

However, everything has two sides; if Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman truly becomes a flawless Saint, the power balance of the entire Vast Wilderness World will undergo earth‑shaking changes.

Once the Wu Clan possesses a Saint, the Demon Race will be instantly eradicated, and humanity will lose its chance to rise.

According to Zhou Yi's understanding, after Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman becomes the Reincarnation, she herself will also face many restrictions.

Therefore, Zhou Yi emphasizes that within the Reincarnation, Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman will become a being comparable to a Saint.

Otherwise, take Dizang as an example—he can linger in the Underworld and even earn the title King of Dizang?

"Please wait, fellow cultivator Zhou Yi, could you elaborate? Even if Sister Hou Tu can become a Saint, she must surely pay a certain price!"

Di Hong Zu Wu, worthy of being the chief of the Twelve Ancestral Witches, is not only calmer than the other ancestor shamans but also thinks more profoundly.

Indeed, if the Wu Clan were all simple‑minded, they would have long been outwitted and annihilated by the Demon Race, and could never contend for the world.

"Although Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman's becoming the Reincarnation is a chance to achieve sainthood, after attaining sainthood she may no longer be able to intervene in Wu Clan affairs!" Zhou Yi explained.

"Why is that?" Zhong Li Zu Wu asked puzzled.

"You should understand that in the Vast Wilderness World there are already six Saints, and above the Saints there is one Dao Ancestor.

Whether the six Saints or the Dao Ancestor, none will permit a Saint to intervene in the war between the Wu and the Demon races," Zhou Yi replied.

This is Zhou Yi's conclusion based on his own analysis, but if one considers the possible developments after the Wu‑Demon War, the probability of this scenario occurring is quite high.

"Saint? Hmph!" Di Hong Zu Wu snorted coldly, saying nothing more.

After the many ancestor shamans departed one after another, Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman came alone to visit, repeatedly hesitating to speak before Zhou Yi.

"If Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman has any questions, feel free to speak directly; I will do my utmost to help!" Zhou Yi said sincerely.

"I think you know many things; could you tell me whether becoming the Reincarnation is the only way out for my clan?" Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman slowly voiced her doubt.

Hearing this, a flash of surprise crossed Zhou Yi's face, puzzled as to how Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman learned of this.

"No need to say more, I already understand." Before Zhou Yi could respond, Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman let out a light sigh, turned, and left alone.

Watching Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman's departing figure, Zhou Yi realized he had perhaps never truly understood her.

As Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman said, the fates of the Wu and Demon races were already predetermined.

Whether the six Saints or the supreme Dao Ancestor, none will allow the powerful Wu and Demon races to continue dominating the Vast Wilderness World.

The direction of the Heavenly Dao indicates that humanity is the future protagonist, which also means the Wu and Demon races must withdraw from the stage of history.

After Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman becomes the Reincarnation, she will bring great contributions to Honghuang, which not only preserves a sliver of survival for the Wu Clan.

Moreover, within the Reincarnation, under Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman's protection, the Wu Clan can live safely, even the Heavenly Dao finds it hard to threaten them.

However, how does the yet‑untransformed Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman already know all this in advance? Is some unseen resonance guiding her, or is there another reason?

After staying among the Wu Clan for several days, Zhou Yi plans to bid farewell and return to the Human Race. During his wandering abroad, he missed his hometown and wanted to go back for a look.

He chose to return now also because he knows that in the short term Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman will not easily decide to become the Reincarnation.

Not because she lacks resolve, but because when discussing the Wu Clan's future with Zhou Yi, she already displayed firm determination.

However, due to Zhou Yi's involvement, Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman and the other ancestor shamans realized that becoming the Reincarnation is not a simple matter.

Thus, if Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman truly must make such a sacrifice, meticulous preparation is inevitable, for the entire Wu Clan as well.

After all, the You Ming Blood Sea is fraught with danger; there are powerful masters like the Underworld River Patriarch, and the Asura Race he created.

The Wu Clan must also consider how to face the upcoming Wu‑Demon War after Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman becomes the Reincarnation.

The layout of Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman's alignment with the Reincarnation will take at least a hundred years to stabilize. If this arrangement can truly be perfected, the Wu Clan may gain the initiative in the forthcoming Heaven‑Earth calamity.

Zhou Yi, while projecting the future and hurrying along, suddenly found himself back at the Human settlement.

However, after being away for several decades, the tribe has indeed become a bit more prosperous. The fortune golden lotus in the Sea of Knowledge keeps swaying and radiating, a clear sign of the clan's thriving.

Sui Huang arrived hurriedly with the two elders You Chao and Cang Wen; before even stepping into the hall he laughed aloud: "The Human Ancestor finally returns. The cultivation method you left behind is truly profound; now hundreds in the clan have already broken through to the Dragon‑Transforming Realm."