Chapter 189: Chen Ku's astonishing words reveal the chance to attain sainthood!

Sever ties with the Demon Race?!

How can this be?!

Fuxi's response was firm and decisive.

He looked at Nüwa in disbelief, as if what she said was something extremely hard to accept.

Upon hearing this, Nüwa was not surprised; she had anticipated it.

Elder brother, the struggle between witches and demons is the great trend of heaven and earth.

If we wait for the Great Calamity to erupt, that will be an indescribable great horror.

Below the sages, all beings find it hard to protect themselves.

This move is also to preserve your wisdom and safety, elder brother; do not fall into such a crisis.

Nüwa continued to persuade Fuxi, showing great earnestness.

Now that she has become a sage, she can also perceive more heavenly mysteries.

Thus, she can better understand the terror of the witch-demon hegemony.

As for Nüwa's words, Fuxi naturally had no doubt.

But he kept shaking his head.

Even so, I cannot simply sever ties with the Demon Race.

Now, as I am the Demon Court Emperor Xi, I am revered by all beings of the Demon Race.

Doing so would be like tearing down the bridge after crossing the river, wouldn't it?

Nüwa furrowed her brows even tighter.

She knows her elder brother's temperament.

Fuxi has also always wanted to achieve a great accomplishment and make his name known throughout heaven and earth.

Therefore, the position of Demon Court Emperor Xi is indeed extremely important to him.

At the same time, Fuxi is not merely clinging to that position; he also feels deep affection and righteousness toward the Demon Race.

In his view, since he is revered by countless Demon Race beings and nourished by their fortune,

To sever ties with the Demon Race would be tantamount to betraying them.

Nüwa fell silent, not knowing how to respond for a moment.

And Fuxi continued to speak:

Moreover, even you, younger sister, originally received much help from Di Jun, Taiyi, and others.

How could we ignore such karmic ties?

Fuxi's words are not baseless.

Even when Nüwa had not yet become a sage, she enjoyed great prestige among the Demon Race.

In other words, it is precisely because of the Demon Race's faith power that Nüwa could become a top-tier innate powerhouse of the present age.

This karmic connection is indeed undeniable for Nüwa.

Sigh... In that case, elder brother, your mind is already made up.

Nüwa sighed regretfully, speaking thus—not as a question, but as if stating an already settled fact.

Upon hearing this, Fuxi nodded without hesitation.

Not bad!

I have no retreat; I must advance and retreat together with the Demon Race.

In fact, Fuxi still harbored some thoughts he did not voice.

That is... he did not want merely to live under Nüwa's protection.

The power of sages is unquestionable; if Fuxi truly severed ties with the Demon Race, even Di Jun and Taiyi could do nothing about it.

However, seeing his younger sister already attain the Dao and become a sage, becoming the most powerful being in the world,

this made Fuxi feel even more unwilling, and he also wished to reach, by his own strength, a stature where all beings would look up to him.

Only then would he not waste his lifetime of cultivation.

Thus, it can be seen that although Fuxi usually lacks presence, his passion is equally astonishing.

Regardless, the matter has come to this point; Nüwa also finds it hard to say more.

Fuxi said no more, turned and left, returning to the Demon Court.

Only Nüwa remained, sitting alone in the Nüwa Palace, feeling a touch of desolation and loneliness.

After a long while, gazing in the direction Fuxi departed, Nüwa's expression shifted, and her eyes also showed a hint of resolve.

No matter what......

I only hope this palace can protect elder brother completely.

Nüwa's tone carried a sense of sigh.

Even though she herself is a sage, she can only say 'I hope' to protect Fuxi.

Immediately, the Nüwa Palace returned to a deathly silence.

At the same time!

Western Heaven and Earth, Mount Sumeru!

Chen Ku and his party have already returned.

Once one attains the Dao and becomes a sage, it is truly miraculous and extraordinary.

Now that Senior Sister Nüwa has taken this step, I do not know how long it will be before we, too, can achieve sagehood.

Although they have returned, Zhunti still wore a moved expression.

He said this, unable to hide his envy.

Only by seeing it with one's own eyes and feeling the saint's power firsthand can one grasp just how unprecedentedly urgent and eager Jieyin Zhunti is at this moment to attain the Dao.

Translate: Only by personally witnessing and experiencing the sage's greatness can one understand how urgent and eagerly anticipated Jieyin and Zhunti are for attaining the Dao at this moment.

We need to keep it concise but faithful.

Let's craft: "Only by personally witnessing and experiencing the sage's greatness can one understand how urgent and eagerly anticipated Jieyin and Zhunti are for attaining the Dao at this moment."

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Though Jieyin remained silent, he nodded repeatedly, his heart filled with yearning.

Translate: "Although Jieyin remained silent, he nodded repeatedly, filled with longing."

Hearing Zhunti's words, Chen Ku felt a stir in his heart, as if something had occurred to him.

Translate: "Hearing Zhunti's words, Chen Ku's heart stirred, as if he had thought of something."

Then he turned his gaze to Hei Long and the two ladies, Xihe and Changxi.

Translate: "Afterward, he looked toward Hei Long and the two ladies, Xi He and Chang Xi."

"Hehe, go ahead and retreat to meditate on what you've learned from this discourse."

Translate: "\"Hehe, you all go into seclusion first and digest what you have gained from this lecture on the Dao. \""

Hearing this, Hei Long and his two companions' eyes twitched.

Translate: "Upon hearing this, Hei Long and the three others' eyes flickered."

Hei Long and his two companions' eyes flickered.

They realized Chen Ku was dismissing them, likely wanting to have a private word with Jieyin Zhunti.

Translate: "They understood that Chen Ku was sending them away, perhaps wanting to speak privately with Jieyin and Zhunti."

They nodded, and Xihe and Changxi gracefully withdrew to seclude themselves for cultivation.

Translate: "Nodding, Xi He and Chang Xi departed gracefully, going into seclusion to cultivate."

Hei Long, however, returned to the anomalous dragons, continuing to purify the Western realm while cultivating his Dao comprehension.

Translate: "Hei Long, meanwhile, returned to the Strange Dragon realm to continue purifying the Western world while cultivating and comprehending the Dao."

Seeing this, Jieyin Zhunti also wore a doubtful expression.

Translate: "Watching this scene, Jieyin and Zhunti also showed a look of doubt."

"Hehe, disciple, is there something you need to tell us, your teachers?"

Translate: "\"Hehe, disciple, do you have something to report to your two masters?! \""

Jieyin, of course, also knew full well.

Translate: "Jieyin naturally understood as well."

Even Hei Long and the others are to be kept in the dark, indicating that what Chen Ku is about to say is no small matter.

Translate: "Even Hei Long and the others must be kept in the dark, showing that what Chen Ku is about to say is no trivial matter."

Hearing this, Chen Ku did not reply right away; he threw back a question.

Translate: "Upon hearing this, Chen Ku did not immediately respond, but instead posed a counter‑question."

"Master, Grandmaster, do you desire to attain sagehood?"

Translate: "\"Master, Grandmaster, do you wish to become a sage?! \""

Hearing this, Jieyin Zhunti was utterly confused, not knowing what to make of it.

Translate: "Hearing this, Jieyin and Zhunti were utterly bewildered, not understanding why."

Nonsense!

Translate: "Nonsense!"

Do we even need to ask?

Translate: "Is there even a need to ask?!"

Who wouldn't wish to achieve the Dao and become a sage?

Translate: "Who wouldn't want to attain the Dao and become a sage?"

But Jieyin Zhunti realizes that Chen Ku's question might have a deeper intention.

Translate: "But Jieyin and Zhunti knew that Chen Ku's question might carry a deeper meaning."

Therefore, the two of them immediately nodded.

Translate: "Therefore, the two of them immediately nodded."

"That goes without saying!"

Translate: "\"Of course! \""

"Hehe, if it enables me, a humble Daoist, to attain the Dao and become a sage, I would spare no expense."

Translate: "\"Hehe, if it allows this humble Daoist to attain the Dao and become a sage, then any price is worth paying. \""

The two expressed their utmost resolve to achieve the Dao.

Translate: "The two expressed their supreme determination to attain the Dao."

Right after, Jieyin's countenance changed sharply as he pressed on:

Translate: "Immediately afterward, Jieyin's expression shifted greatly as he pressed further:"

"Disciple, could you perhaps know some secret?"

Translate: "\"Disciple, could you possibly know some secret? \""

"Does it pertain to our becoming sages through Dao attainment?"

Translate: "\"Is it related to our attaining the Dao and becoming sages? \""

Exactly!

Translate: "Exactly!"

Jieyin instantly realized Chen Ku might be trying to reveal a profound secret about sagehood.

Translate: "Jieyin instantly realized that Chen Ku might be about to tell them some profound secret about becoming a sage."

Still, Jieyin Zhunti didn't seem to hold much hope.

Translate: "Nevertheless, although that was the case, Jieyin and Zhunti did not seem to hold much hope."

After all, in Jieyin Zhunti's eyes, Chen Ku is only a late-stage quasi‑sage cultivator without the primordial purple aura—how could he possibly know any profound secret about becoming a sage?

Translate: "After all, in Jieyin and Zhunti's view, Chen Ku is merely a late‑stage quasi‑sage cultivator without the Primordial Purple Qi—how could he possibly know any profound secret about becoming a sage?"

Yet Chen Ku, at this moment, suddenly gave a solemn nod.

Translate: "Chen Ku, however, suddenly gave a solemn nod at this moment."

For a moment, Jieyin Zhunti was somewhat shocked.

Translate: "For a moment, Jieyin and Zhunti were somewhat shocked."

No way?!

Translate: "No way?!"

You little brat actually know?!

Translate: "You little brat, you actually know?!"

"What exactly is this profound secret?"

Translate: "\"What profound secret is it?! \""

Zhunti could not wait to ask.

Translate: "Zhunti eagerly asked."

This time, Chen Ku didn't mince words; he spoke out loudly:

Translate: "This time, Chen Ku did not beat around the bush, but spoke out loudly:"

"Establish a teaching!"

Translate: "\"Establish the teaching! \""

"Master and Grandmaster, you need only establish a Dao lineage and teach all beings; then you will surely attain the Dao and become sages."

Translate: "\"Master, Grandmaster, you only need to establish the Dao lineage and teach and transform all beings, and you will surely attain the Dao and become sages. \""

Exactly!

Translate: "Exactly!"

Chen Ku held nothing back, directly revealing this greatest heavenly secret.

Translate: "Chen Ku hid nothing, directly revealing this greatest heavenly secret."

It is not that he no longer fears the power of the Heavenly Dao.

Translate: "It is not that he no longer fears the might of the Heavenly Dao."

Rather, now that Nüwa has attained the Dao and become a sage, it means the sage era of the primordial world has truly begun.

Translate: "But now, with Nüwa's attainment of the Dao and sagehood, it signifies that the Age of Sages in the Primordial world has truly begun."

The great trend cannot be altered!

Translate: "The major trend cannot be changed!"

The minor trend can be changed!

Translate: "The minor trend can be altered!"

Furthermore, Jieyin Zhunti's attainment of the Dao and sagehood is itself an unalterable great trend.

Translate: "And Jieyin and Zhunti attaining the Dao and becoming sages is itself an unalterable major trend."

My advance notice to the two merely brings forward the opportunity for Jieyin Zhunti to attain sagehood.

Translate: "My advance notice to the two of them merely brings forward the opportunity for Jieyin and Zhunti to become sages."

More precisely, it is about establishing a teaching and attaining sagehood before the Three Pure Ones, which will determine the future sages' status and even their strength.

Translate: "More precisely, it is about establishing the teaching and attaining sagehood before the Three Pure Ones, which will determine the future sages' rank and even their strength."

Indeed!

Translate: "Indeed!"

Chen Ku's words fell.

Translate: "Chen Ku's words fell."

After a long while, the nine heavens were calm and peaceful, with no anomalous phenomena appearing.

Translate: "After a long while, above the nine heavens all was calm and peaceful, with no omen appearing."

Just as Chen Ku had expected, revealing this heavenly secret did not provoke the Heavenly Dao's wrath, nor did it produce the manifestation seen when the Heavenly Eye previously appeared.

Translate: "Just as Chen Ku had anticipated, revealing this heavenly secret did not provoke the wrath of the Heavenly Dao, nor did it produce the manifestation of the Heavenly Dao's eye as before."

Meanwhile, Jieyin Zhunti wore a contemplative expression.

Translate: "Meanwhile, Jieyin and Zhunti now wore a look of contemplation."

The two are ultimately top‑tier innate great beings, and they grasp things instantly.

Translate: "The two are ultimately top‑tier innate experts, and they grasp things instantly."

After only a brief moment, Jieyin felt as if bathed in ambrosia, and he spoke with mingled surprise and joy:

Translate: "After only a moment, Jieyin experienced a sudden enlightenment and exclaimed with surprise and joy:"

"Disciple, you mean... we should establish a great teaching in the West?"

Translate: "\"Disciple's meaning is... we should establish a great Western teaching? \""

"By imparting techniques to the Western beings, we could thereby acquire Xuanhuang merit and thus attain sagehood?"

Translate: "\"By transmitting the methods to the Western beings, we can thereby acquire Xuanhuang merit and thus become sages? \""

Jieyin fully understood Chen Ku's meaning.

Translate: "Jieyin fully understood Chen Ku's meaning."

And since it is establishing a teaching in the Western heaven and earth, it is naturally the Western Sect.

This, too, is the heavenly decree in the dark, causing Jieyin and Zhunti to gradually become clear.

Chen Ku slightly nodded, indicating that Jieyin's guess was correct.

However, he then shook his head again.

"It is to establish a teaching!"

"But... it is not the Western Sect!"

This sentence left Jieyin and Zhunti somewhat baffled, puzzled and unable to comprehend.