Chapter 19: with translation of chapter title

Wind and rain from all directions, the Ancestral Witches struggle.

They also have their own difficulties; it's not as outsiders imagine, so free and unrestrained.

The Honghuang world is too vast; who knows which remote corner hides a great divine ability expert… This is not a place where one can act recklessly.

As strong as the Ancestral Witches, they can only struggle forward arduously, move cautiously, ally and oppose many top experts, and in a situation surrounded on all sides, carve out a path.

Fengxi fell silent.

His eyes flickered; after a long while he suddenly spoke, 'Actually, there isn't no simpler way to solve the problem… right?'

'If the Ancestral Witches aren't steadfast in their stance, creating the Wu Clan to fight the Demon Race to the death, overturning many strongmen's little stalls; instead, by integrating into the mainstream voice of this era, with your strength, you could definitely thrive and live comfortably.'

All contradictions are founded on the premise of opposition between the Wu Clan and the Demon Race.

So suppose—if the Wu Clan didn't exist, what would happen?

With the Ancestral Witches' peerless divine abilities, as top-tier great divine ability experts of Honghuang, if they chose to join the Demon Race… could the Demon Race refuse?

They couldn't refuse.

Upon entering, one could assume an important post. If the Twelve Ancestral Witches joined forces, Di Jun and Taiyi's positions would probably not be very stable.

As for saying, do the Ancestral Witches have a cultivation path different from Honghuang's mainstream?

What is this?!

Nowadays, some cultivate the Dao of Immortals, some the Buddhist Dao, some the Demonic Dao, some the Ghost Dao… Honghuang has myriad schools; what's a few more who cultivate the Wu?

All beings under heaven don't much care about righteous vs evil distinctions; they only consider strength.

'Taking the Demon Race path, the benefits one could reap wouldn't necessarily be few, right?' Fengxi said cautiously, 'What is it that causes the Ancestral Witches' elders to choose to stand with the human race, leading the Wu Clan to fight heaven and earth?'

'Much is paid, life is very arduous, yet in the end one may not necessarily obtain the greatest victory— the Five Directional Heavenly Emperors restrain the Five Ancestral Witches, Gonggong the Elder seemingly forced by Zhuanxu to angrily crash into Buzhou…'

'Mixing in the Demon Race, even if one cannot overturn Di Jun and Taiyi, the gains wouldn't necessarily be worse than this… moreover, the advantage is ease, without having to face the whole world as enemies.'

'So why did the Ancestral Witches take a liking to the human race, one of the myriad races of Honghuang, and resolve to tread the most difficult path?'

Fengxi asked anxiously, his hands clenched into fists.

He once was human, so he feels affection for the human race; but what about the Ancestral Witches?

One after another, supremely powerful great divine ability experts, innate divinities, have little connection with the human race— at this time the human race had not yet been born.

Yet they bring their own rations, risking the danger of being enemies of the whole world, to go and slaughter against the vast Demon Race army!

Objectively analyzing the reality, setting aside personal inclinations and emotions, the Ancestral Witches' conduct leaves Fengxi with many things he cannot understand.

Of course, asking this question, Fengxi is also taking a risk.

He worries that a careless misstep will trigger a disaster.

'Because of ideals.'

Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu spoke calmly, 'Because we are dissatisfied with the state of this era.'

'Ah?' Fengxi was bewildered.

'The weak are prey to the strong; strength determines rank… the vast Honghuang is nothing but a gu breeding ground.'

'Pangu the Ancestral God opened heaven and earth; in the end he sacrificed himself, transforming into all things of heaven and earth— what a great spirit!'

'The result is that the world he left behind is filled with slaughter and chaos; driven by ambition, desire, etc., violence is used to resolve disputes, with countless killings.'

'Moreover, when the strong clash, unintentionally the aftermath slaughters in all directions; those countless souls who die accidentally… their despair and sorrow— to whom can they confide? Who can hear them?'

'We feel, this should not be.'

'So, we have decided to change this world.'

'Ah??' Fengxi had a clueless expression.

'We are pursuing such a world, hoping for such a people——' Di Jiang whispered, 'Every living being is perfect in nature and wisdom, their spirit and will noble and perfect…… the world is beautiful, all beings aspire upward.'

'……' Fengxi could hardly speak.

After holding it in for a long while, he finally managed to say, 'Is there such a world? Is there such a people?'

'Of course not.' Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu smiled, 'But that doesn't matter.'

'If it doesn't exist, we will create it!'

'Create a flawless people, bearing our spiritual aspirations…… lead them to transform this world, shining with the most splendid radiance of the human Dao!'

'So, rather than saying we chose the human race, it's more accurate to say we chose the spirit that the human race bears.'

Fengxi was stunned speechless.

At this moment, he truly understood the Ancestral Witches' breadth of mind and lofty character— how dazzling!

Because of ideals, what does it matter if the whole world is our enemy?

Even if tens of thousands stand against me, I will still go forward!

The Twelve Ancestral Witches have indeed cast aside vulgar pursuits; their actions are not for power and profit, but to create a beautiful Honghuang!

Even if on this path they must oppose Hunyuan, oppose the Heavenly Dao, oppose the Demon Race… they will not fear!

'Is it worth it?'

Fengxi didn't speak, but looking into Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu's eyes, he conveyed that meaning.

Di Jiang smiled, 'Of course it's worth it.'

'What ordinary people call seeking the Dao has already lost its meaning here.' He pointed out, 'Because, the Great Luo has already reached the pinnacle of the Dao!'

'The Great Luo is the Great Dao!'

'Since it is the Dao, why seek it?'

'What the heart desires, that is where the Dao lies.'

'To practice my heart, to practice my vow…… this is the cultivation of the Great Luo.'

'If one day you reach our level, you will understand.'

Di Jiang patted Fengxi's shoulder, with a hint of expectation.

Fengxi fell into deep thought.

"All right, you don't need to think so much now; first take care of what's at hand." Di Jiang changed the subject, "You now have the cultivation of a Golden Immortal, right?"

"Yes." Fengxi gathered his thoughts and replied solemnly, "The reward bestowed back then, plus these years of applying to enter the time secret realm of Lord Zhu Jiuyin for cultivation, and not long ago I fortunately managed to rise to the Golden Immortal cultivation level."

"True Immortal, Golden Immortal, Grand Ultimate, Great Luo..." Di Jiang pondered briefly, "Although the level of a Golden Immortal is still rather low, it's at least not the bottommost."

"Barely qualified to go out and wander." He thought for a moment, "Like this, you go prepare; after a while I'll take you out to see the world, to have a look at this vast Honghuang."

"Hah?!" Fengxi's eyes shone brightly, "Thank you, ancestor witches!"

"But what are we going to do this time when we go out? What preparations do I need to make?"

"Handle some diplomatic work." Di Jiang said, "Although the Wu Clan's start hasn't been great, we aren't without friends."

"Now, the Wu Clan's internal construction is on track; it's time to take the initiative to go out and contact allies!"

(End of chapter)