Chapter 357: Tearing down the bridge after crossing the river, pulling the ladder after climbing onto the roof!

Making trouble?

Houtu blinked, scratched her head, and looked puzzled.

Is the problem serious?

It's a bit serious. Dijiang smiled. "The demon race's sovereign is indeed not easy to deal with."

But it's fine.

As long as we win.

When the time comes, we just need to question him.

Using contradictory questions, kidnapping the clan and such…… we can give him a chance, and likewise we can take his life and send him to eternal rest.

Dijiang said meaningfully, putting on a little act.

What can be done.

Houtu indicated——

She heard but didn't understand.

Speak human!

She craned her neck, furrowed her brows, "Don't beat around the bush."

Dijiang chuckled, dismissive, and wanted to brush it off casually.

However.

When he saw Houtu's clenched little fists……

He wasn't afraid.

But out of respect for the face of the Wu Clan's top boss, he decided to be a bit more serious.

Over these years, your loyal and reliable aide has been diligently transporting and studying the demon race's equipment and tactics, achieving some results…… but the Heavenly Court, though aware, never stopped him.

What does this indicate?

It indicates they are either overconfident to the point of arrogance, or they have some off-board move waiting…… based on my understanding of them, it's the latter.

If this isn't causing trouble, what is?

Dijiang said solemnly.

Hey! I thought you were saying something new!" Houtu's pretty face full of dissatisfaction, "Isn't this already the consensus of our ancestral witches?"

Hmm, naturally it's a consensus, no need for me to emphasize." Dijiang nodded, then added, "But the current issue lies in where the Heavenly Court's troublemaking will land."

I've gathered information, made assumptions, traced the source and context…… where will they place their piece?

Finally.

By today, I seem to have faintly sensed something.

What do you mean?" Houtu grew serious.

I roughly counted the number of time travelers aside from the Wu Clan's universal transmigration special case, and their original roots." Dijiang pondered, "Among them, the human race seems to top the list, undoubtedly first, accounting for over ninety percent."

That's a good thing!" Houtu blinked, "It shows the human race is powerful; even when laying out plans, the first choice is always the human race, impossible to avoid."

But although they've come to this era, many use demon race bodies." Dijiang said.

That's not a big problem either." Houtu thought, "Once reaching a certain cultivation level, the body can change endlessly, and affiliation can be chosen freely—none of that is worth worrying about."

Moreover, the Three Pure Ones have begun directing and perfecting the 'Immortal' cultivation system…… In this system, the human body is one of the best hardware for comprehending the Dao and cultivating.

Houtu clasped her hands behind her back, 'And I…… Nüwa, the Saint most skilled in creation, has been quietly tweaking the universal constants, planning to add the Heavenly Tribulation of Transformation.'

The two complement each other.

One is lure.

One is coercion.

The issue of bodily form differences between the demon race and the human race is not hard to solve——as long as the human race defeats the demon race and secures the position of protagonists of heaven and earth, related problems will be readily resolved.

Even more thorough than the Dragon Clan's aspect!

Houtu, the ancestral witches, are confident and proud.

From a certain perspective, she indeed has reason to be proud.

After all, within the Dragon Clan there is a rather embarrassing large group——the Dragon Transitional Period.

Having departed from their former racial definition yet unable to become true dragons, they are neither here nor there, quite torn.

But the aspect overseen by Houtu is aiming for a one-step solution.

Heavenly Tribulation of Transformation.

Advanced Dao Arts.

Everything has been more or less prepared in secret.

What I'm worried about isn't the bodily and racial differences……" Dijiang sighed lightly, "It's the thoughts and concepts that are the key battlefield from beginning to end."

Precisely because of differing perceptions of form in consciousness, the Wu Clan and the Demon Race now have a great confrontation, each representing a consensus notion of humanity's people, waging war against each other.

The battle on this front sees no blades, yet its sharpness is no less…… just like now, you command Donghuang Di Jun as the sharpest spear, piercing the demon race's core, in the name of law, transmitting the part of human reason and belief represented by our Wu Clan, making it a contest of the Dao, causing the Heavenly Court up and down to be harried for a while." Dijiang stroked his chin, "How could we not take it seriously?"

You've already mentioned Donghuang." Houtu muttered, "In my view, unless they can deal with this Grand Minister of Destiny, they won't be able to stir up any big trouble."

As for those demon emperors, wanting to stir up how to turn humans into demons…… but as long as we always have this stronghold for ideological output, able to draw in demon folk who believe his theory, we will never lose.

Indeed, Donghuang is very useful." Dijiang chuckled, "His theory is just a banner, a lamp."

'But…… no matter how good the banner and lamp, they must be able to lead people to victory to be effective……' He sighed inwardly, 'If we keep losing, falling behind, people's hearts will waver, making it hard to persist in ideals and keep faith.'

'What's more……'

It's a pity, I see the Heavenly Court recently making many small moves; they seem to have set up new arrangements that will counterattack in related areas, affecting the foundations of the Wu Clan or the human race, fundamentally weakening our future war potential in the great battle.

Is that so?" Houtu relaxed her brows, casually waved her hand, "Then the Heavenly Court will be disappointed—I've always admired Donghuang Di Jun's abilities."

Trying to suppress him is already extremely difficult; let alone breaking through his defense line and invading our mental realm.

In theory, that's correct." Dijiang's eyes flickered, "But I'm afraid something might go wrong over at Donghua."

If the Heavenly Court moves, they will absolutely have enough confidence.

Houtu raised her head and puffed her chest, "Donghua, he is our staunch ally; we will certainly not let him fight alone."

Perhaps." Dijiang's tone carried a hint of inscrutability.

……

The two ancestral witches chatted casually about some minor frictions between the Wu and Yao clans.

As they talked, their topic turned to the human race.

The alliance meeting went very smoothly.

Houtu said, "Many tribes are already in position."

We are only waiting for the open sports conference to convene, for a human sage to step forward and ignite the fire of civilization.

At that time.

The human race will then propose an initiative, cloaked in a shell.

Speaking of the path of civilization, it lies in humble learning, taking strengths to offset weaknesses, emulating the myriad things of nature… Every clan has its strengths; we must humbly seek advice, pick their merits to integrate—everything!

The highlights and specialties displayed by each clan at the sports conference will become the human race's clearest study guide; by observing disciple rites toward offerings, the totem model will thus be inaugurated.

Likewise.

The representatives of each clan will then all become sages, possessing the utmost virtue and an infinite, tolerant heart——

They will not show an ugly, oppressive face toward the newly born, youngest human race; instead, they will solemnly declare——the stronger clans will drive the later-developing races to grow together, fulfilling Pangu Ancestral God's blessing and dream for humanity and all living beings.

They will highly praise the human race's humble and studious virtue, and express their willingness to sign an eternal covenant, letting the beautiful human light shine here, making cooperation and mutual benefit the main line of this era, hand in hand advancing to create the future!

Houtu recited the script she had planned.

The entire sports conference's charter is roughly like this.

Overall, aside from the Heavenly Court's unfriendly glances, it's pretty much "you're good, I'm good, everyone's good."

The clans gathered here, both to confirm the cooperative alliance and to boost their own reputations.

Every force capable of making a name for itself in the Honghuang world should, upon the human race's invitation, attend the conference, display its highlights there, and then put on a show to demonstrate its noble virtue.

Thus, mutual benefit and win-win can be achieved.

The foundations they have accumulated over ages—be they resources or techniques—will all become nourishment for the human race's growth… In exchange, the human race will play an important central role, with a group of top-tier bigwigs responsible for planning operations, and relying on the human race's excellent institutional model, they will maximize the use of those foundations to realize monetization and growth.

Only with such a posture can the human race, united with a great many followers, be called a complete entity.

The totems are raised.

The Wu take charge of managing the connections.

Moreover, countless clan members generation after generation put in effort.

"'The position of protagonists of heaven and earth—can we humans not lay claim to it?'"

Not bad." Dijiang evaluated, then let out a sigh, "Unfortunately, it seems an important pillar is still missing here."

The human king system shows hardly any trace… leaving the human race somewhat lopsided.

The Five Directional Heavenly Emperors don't even show a single tuba.

Otherwise, the totem—the Wu Clan—the Human Emperor, three-in-one, from allies to soldiers, then to spiritual core, would be flawless.

Dijiang was feeling emotional.

But Houtu had a different opinion.

Don't——" her eyes rolled around, "I think this is fine as is."

What's the point of having a Heavenly Emperor and Human Emperor? Sharing power?

She spoke with righteous confidence, "Even if a Human Emperor and Heavenly Emperor must exist, I only need that sort… that honest, dutiful type who just makes money to support the family, feed the children, and send military funds."

Holding great power?

Governing autocratically?

Having us ancestral witches is enough!

This operation is too small; the share is just that bit, not enough room for too many overlords.

Houtu expressed her ambition.

Cakes and such, although they can be made bigger.

But she can eat a lot.

She has always eaten proportionally.

The Five Directional Heavenly Emperors, the Supreme Human Emperor, etc., are too much grabbing her food.

Why did a certain supreme empress create humanity, raise banners, and oppose the Heavenly Court?

Precisely because of her ideal—she wanted to be the mother of all the Great Luo in the entire Honghuang!

A stalk of Chaos Green Lotus is the mother of the Great Dao.

If power were divided and sent out?

Wouldn't that just return to the starting point?

Originally she was one of the Heavenly Court's Four Emperors, sharing authority with the other three.

Even after founding her own company, she still couldn't rule autocratically, having to give away an important share to others… this rebellion would be utterly boring.

Twelve ancestral witches—that number is already plenty—fortunately, many here lean toward her, appearing equal but actually able to be quickly sorted out, obey her commands, and let her occupy at least half the shares.

But if we add something like the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors?

Houtu thought about that scene, then shook her head.

Unsuitable.

Too unsuitable.

Even to.

Pondering.

Considering.

She couldn't help but turn her thoughts to some members of the ancestral witches.

"Totem Mode activated."

"This is undoubtedly a huge boost for the human race."

"But if we do this, inside our ancestral witches, some guys will also become lively..."

"Someone who claims to be related to the origin of the dragon race——not the same person as the Dragon Ancestor, just a guy who has a little bit of acquaintance."

"The dragon race... is too huge."

"This race, after excluding the Demon Race, which is such an ideological consensus group, and the Wu Clan, which is a bug group that distorted the rules, is undoubtedly the strongest race in Honghuang."

"The dragon race formally joins the human race as a totem... For fairness, not giving him a correspondingly important share would be unjust."

"The human race, however, is the root of the Wu Clan, naturally there is feedback."

"Alas, Gong Gong's voice will probably become very loud."

Thinking of Gong Gong, Houtu tightened her pretty face, naturally focusing her thoughts on his head.

"Tsk."

"If it were the eve of victory."

"If we could chop this guy up... how great would that be!"

Thinking and thinking, she suddenly became alert, "Oh no, I'm having delusional thoughts."

"How could there be such a bad thought of 'teammate sacrificing to heaven'?"

"Unless he makes a mistake first... otherwise I absolutely cannot kill him without cause, ruining my character."

"But..."

"If he, due to the battlefield being indiscriminate with blades, accidentally suffers a sudden death, goes offline temporarily, missing the best time to share the fruits... then that's not my problem."

"Or else."

"Because too many teammates died or were injured."

"He, feeling sorrowful and anguished, momentarily couldn't see a way out, slammed his head into Mount Buzhou and committed suicide."

"At that time."

"I will order someone to write an article, praising their brotherly righteousness, so that it will be sung for eternity!"

In Houtu's little head, many thoughts were turning.

Di Jiang glanced at her subtly changing expression, stroked his chin, feeling something——

"This must be thinking about who to screw over!"

"Maybe it's still a teammate."

"Forget it, never mind who she's scheming against... anyway she's also someone who understands the big picture."

"If one really wants to break the bridge, it's usually after crossing the river."

"Enemies will change, teammates will also change."

"When team fighting, everyone works together."

"When kill-stealing and competing for pentakills, they cannot coexist."

"Even if they were once teammates, what of it?"

"Should turn against each other, should do battle."

"Even siblings have times of fighting each other, let alone others."

"However, I should be careful... don't let her play the teammate-sacrificing-to-heaven game, ending up sacrificing to my head..."

"My life is precious and very useful."

"Wait for someone to get on the house, then I'll go pull away her ladder... let her stare helplessly, if she doesn't yield, she won't be able to come down!"

Di Jiang was somewhat wickedly thinking.

(End of chapter)