Chapter 56: Quietly Celebrating

Ye Yi also stared at the scene before him, his heart heavy with worry.

This battle is merely the beginning of chaos in the Vast Wilderness World.

Mei Shi Cheng was also affected; though damaged, its overall structure remains, and it should recover soon.

Mei Shi Cheng is currently a vital economic source for the Human Race; losing it would make short‑term revitalization extremely difficult.

Holding this seemingly ordinary round stone, Zhou Yi felt a swirl of emotions. He had nearly died for it, yet it is tightly linked to the Human Race's fate, and will later determine whether the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors can enter the Fire Cloud Cave. What an earth‑shaking change.

He inhaled deeply, recalling the countless perils along the way, and felt a sudden chill of dread.

Had it not been for a fortuitous chance and Tongtian's aid, he would likely have ceased to exist, and the entire Human Race would have fallen into a dead end.

Now it's better; at least until the Wu‑Demon War ends, Nüwa should not trouble him again.

"I can feel that everything you've done is gradually draining the Human Race's destiny, Nüwa. How will you solve this?" Zhou Yi said, watching Nüwa's retreating figure.

On the other hand, after leaving, Nüwa did not seek Taishang but went alone to the place where the Human Race was created, Mount Buzhou. She stood there quietly, gazing at the land that was both familiar and strange, her heart conflicted.

She recalled that the original intention of creating the Human Race was to bring blessings, never expecting it to become this.

Tongtian's intervention today caught her off guard. If she does not address the Human Race's problem, it may become a major worry for her, even hindering her cultivation path. She will not allow that.

"These people no longer obey my commands; they only follow Zhou Yi," Nüwa thought to herself.

Perhaps, had she shown more care and guidance to the Human Race earlier, they would not have reached this point.

But now, regarding these people, she can hardly exert any influence, especially after everything that has transpired.

Fang Yun has permanently etched himself into the Human Race's memory; as long as they exist, they will never forget.

"Since that's the case, I have no need to control these people any longer," Nüwa said, a resolute glint in her eyes. "If I can create you, I can create an even stronger new generation."

The Human Race that had originally withdrawn did not go far.

Especially when Hao and others were fully opposing Nüwa, many of their kin resolutely left the main force, turned and rushed to the battlefield, determined to share the destiny of their compatriots.

At this moment, upon hearing news of the Human Race's renewed victory, they surged from all directions, cheering like a tide.

Although this land has undergone a magical purge, valleys flattened and houses reduced to ruins, no trace of despondency appears on the people's faces.

On the contrary, their smiles brim with joy, as if celebrating a great triumph.

And that is indeed true: the Human Race has twice successfully driven back the Saint, a legend that shines brightest across the entire Vast Wilderness World.

"At last we haven't let everyone down," Zhou Yi said softly.

Since crossing into this world, every time he slumbers the clan members tend to him carefully, and each awakening he feels their concern and warmth.

Zhou Yi knows deeply that his fate is now tightly intertwined with these people.

"This will be another great undertaking," as Zhou Yi's words fell, those around him nodded in agreement.

"It was built piece by piece to begin with; why not do it again?" Yu Hao walked to Zhou Yi's side, his eyes full of enthusiasm.

Zhou Yi gave him a glance, seeming somewhat disdainful. Seeing this, Yu Hao tried to approach and ask, but Zhou Yi stepped back a few paces and said, "First gather the black aura on you, otherwise others will think you're a villain."

Yu Hao then realized his technique hadn't been retracted, smiled awkwardly, and quickly dispelled the black aura.

As the black mist cleared, the previously hesitant people rushed forward without hesitation, a "thud" as they knelt, shouting, "Human Ancestor!" Their voices rose and fell, echoing to the heavens.

"From now on, the Human Race will be independent, relying on none—no heaven, no earth, no gods, no Saint—only ourselves!" Zhou Yi lifted his chest and head, his voice firm and powerful.

Each sentence seemed to contain immense power. Beside him, Fang Yun summoned the remaining righteous qi; with that support, Zhou Yi's words turned into golden runes, deeply imprinting each heart, destined to become the Human Race's spiritual pillar.

"First repair Mei Shi Cheng; it suffered the least damage. For the next period we'll stay there," Zhou Yi ordered.

Hearing this, no one objected; they rose immediately, swarming toward Mei Shi Cheng like diligent ants.

Soon, lively construction sounds rose from there.

On the Human Race's side, a vibrant, hopeful scene unfolded, while the Demon Race side exuded a completely different atmosphere.

Taiyi Shen and Di Qu wore very stern expressions, for the Saint had again been forced to depart, and they too were affected.

"This time, although we succeeded in getting Nüwa on our side,"

"we also completely lost face because of it; this is the third time it's happened due to the Human Race,"

Di Qu stared out at the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, sighing helplessly.

The Human Race's recent actions have become increasingly inscrutable.

If the previous instances were due to the Human Race's luck,

then this time it is wholly based on their own strength.

Moreover, they have established contact with the Tongtian Saint.

The other side has clearly decided to protect the Human Race.

"Had we known this, we should have solved the problem outright from the start; now we are constrained everywhere," Taiyi Shen said regretfully.

He chastised himself internally, wondering how things would have turned out had he been decisive then.

"Things have come to this; complaining won't help,"

"I feel that Nv Wa Sheng Ren is now very dissatisfied; future cooperation with the Demon Race may encounter many troubles,"

"In the short term, we must maintain good relations with the Human Race, avoiding major conflict with the Wu Clan. After the great war's victory, we'll make further plans,"

Di Qu said, patting Taiyi Shen's shoulder.

He knows his younger brother's temperament; holding back complaints is already difficult.

Di Qu himself also felt immense helplessness.

They are fully aware of the Saint's thoughts and methods.

Only by reaching that realm can one act freely in this Chaos world and seize the initiative.

"Soon, soon; as long as we win this time, the Saint cannot do anything to us,"

Di Qu thought silently.

He had a premonition that winning the upcoming great war would break the limits and usher in a new stage.

After the twelve tribes of the Wu Clan returned, they also felt a private sense of relief.

Fortunately, Tongtian Jiaozhu arrived just in time.

Otherwise, they would be forced to display their strongest trump card, and it would be exposed before Taiyi Shen and Di Cun.

I truly don't know what would happen then.

"What a pity—if he could join our Wu Clan, his wisdom would surely be a great help."