Chapter 368

Dijiang naturally hurriedly expressed his stance.

Pausing for a moment, he turned to look at Zhurong and Gonggong on the side.

"You two, why don't you quickly apologize to the Saints?!"

"Hmph, the Buddhist Saints had good intentions, but you two are so ungrateful."

Dijiang was full of reprimand.

At this moment, the suppression force applied to these two had also weakened somewhat.

Zhurong and Gonggong no longer had any arrogant posture.

They saw the two stand up immediately, bow deeply, and speak with a respectful and solemn expression:

"We misunderstood the good intentions of the Saints, which was truly inappropriate."

"We apologize to you all here, and hope the Saints will not hold a grudge against us!"

Hearing this, Dijiang nodded with satisfaction.

He knew the pride of his two brothers.

Being able to bow and apologize like this already showed that they knew they were in the wrong and were filled with shame.

Moreover, with Zhurong's arrogant and disdainful nature, being able to say "do not hold a grudge against us" at this time.

Was enough to show his sincere attitude.

Seeing this, Jieyin, Zhunti, Hongyun, and Chen Ku nodded.

Waving his large hand, Zhunti's Seven-Treasured Wonderful Tree was retracted, and the power that suppressed the heavens and the earth was also restrained.

Similarly, the Buddha palm Chen Ku unleashed also vanished into the void.

At this point, Zhurong and Gonggong finally regained their freedom.

The two dared not say more, and could only stand on the side with awkward expressions.

Immediately after, Zhunti looked around at Dijiang and the others and spoke.

"My Buddhist Sect is compassionate."

"Moreover, you were anxious to rescue Xingtian, which is understandable."

"Therefore, we will not pursue this matter with you further this time."

While speaking, Zhunti exuded a monstrous majesty from his whole body.

These words were both showing the generosity of the Buddhist Sect to Dijiang and the others.

At the same time, it also contained a warning.

After all, the Saint's orthodoxy cannot be insulted.

Being able to forgive Dijiang and the others this time was definitely the last time.

Hearing this, Dijiang and the others hurriedly nodded repeatedly, while Zhurong and Gonggong's expressions became even more awkward.

The conflict between the two sides was thus calmed, and the misunderstanding was resolved.

And Chen Ku didn't waste words, bringing up the main business again.

"The conflict between the Wu Clan and the Buddhist Sect all originated from the Wu Clan imprisoning the human race."

"Your actions violate the promise you made to me back then."

This time, before his voice fell, Chen Ku's gaze became suddenly sharp, staring at Dijiang and the others.

That's right!

Calling the Ancestral Witches here this time was not only to let them understand the mystery of the Witch-Slaying Needles.

More importantly, regarding the human race, Chen Ku felt it was necessary for Dijiang and the others to give an explanation.

Extremely aggressive!

Peerlessly domineering!

As Chen Ku's gaze swept over, even as strong as Dijiang and Zhujiuyin were, their expressions turned solemn, their hair stood on end, and they felt a huge sense of oppression.

Zhurong and Gonggong were speechless for a moment.

Dijiang and Zhujiuyin's thoughts turned rapidly, thinking of excuses.

After a moment, Dijiang spoke:

"This... this is also a misunderstanding."

"The original intention of our Wu Clan was also to protect the human race, to prevent them from being slaughtered by the ten thousand races, or even being slaughtered by the Demon Race to refine Witch-Slaying Swords."

As soon as the voice fell, Zhujiuyin also spoke in agreement:

"Exactly, exactly, Brother Dijiang's words are correct!"

"We have no intention of imprisoning the human race."

"It's just that... the orders of the Ancestral Witches were passed down, and those low-level Wu Clan creatures were hostile to the human race, which led to many incidents."

Although Zhujiuyin seemed to speak with full breath, he couldn't help but flash a look of guilt in his eyes.

No way!

Now they could only let those ordinary Witch soldiers in the clan "take the blame."

After all, in everything today, the Wu Clan was already in the wrong.

If they admitted that they ordered the imprisonment of the human race, the Ancestral Witches present would probably want to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Hearing the excuses of Dijiang and Zhujiuyin, Chen Ku and the others were also expressionless, noncommittal.

Was it just the reason of those low-level Wu Clan members?!

You must know that the human race was created by Nüwa and Chen Ku, the two being the Holy Mother and Holy Father of the human race respectively.

Plus, Laozi also established the Ren Sect among the human race.

They all have such deep connections with all the Saints.

May I ask, if it were just ordinary humans, who would dare to be unfavorable to the human race?!

If there was no instruction from Dijiang and the others, or rather, if it wasn't a case of those above setting an example for those below, who would believe it?!

Chen Ku and the few naturally knew it well.

However, things had reached this point, and since Dijiang and Zhujiuyin had already made such excuses, it would be meaningless to expose them.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Ku finally said:

"No matter what, the past is in the past."

"The Wu Clan imprisoning the human race will no longer be pursued."

As Chen Ku said these words, the huge sense of oppression in the dark suddenly eased, allowing Dijiang and the others to secretly breathe a long sigh of relief.

However, before they could thank him, they heard Chen Ku continue:

"But from now on, the Wu Clan must continue to fulfill their promise and protect the human race."

"As for bullying, imprisoning, or even using the human race for amusement, it must not happen again."

"Otherwise... I will also execute without mercy!"

That's right!

The previous matters will not be pursued.

But this does not mean that the Wu Clan has completely broken its relationship with the human race.

After all, the twelve Ancestral Witches only agreed to protect the human race to obtain Chen Ku's Nine-Turn Profound Art.

In the Primordial World, no promise can be easily broken.

Moreover, while speaking, Chen Ku also examined Zhurong with deep meaning.

Among the twelve Ancestral Witches, his nature is the most violent.

Bullying the human race is also most likely to be him.

Let's talk about Dijiang and the others.

Hearing Chen Ku's request, they all froze, then looked at each other.

Still have to continue protecting the human race?!

From the bottom of their hearts, Dijiang, Zhujiuyin, and the others were naturally somewhat unwilling.

First, everyone knows that the final battle between the Witches and Demons is not far off.

The Wu Clan is focused on improving their strength, waiting for the great war with the Demon Race, and has already exhausted all their energy, so where would they have time to care about the human race?

Second, it is also because the essence of the human race has the effect of restraining the physical body of the Wu Clan.

For the Wu Clan, the human race is like a great killing weapon, and now they are still asked to protect them?!

Dijiang and the others were silent for a moment.

However, they also knew that Chen Ku and the others were generous earlier and forgave their previous offensive actions.

Now Chen Ku's request gave them no room to refuse.

Dijiang's thoughts turned.

"Agree to it for now."

"At worst, in the future, I will order the Wu Clan tribes to live a hundred miles away from the human race, watching everything about the human race from afar, and that will be it."

He also had his own little calculations.

In this way, it would not reject Chen Ku's request, and the impact on the Wu Clan could be minimized.

Thinking of this, Dijiang stopped struggling.

"We agree, everything will be as the Daoist friend says."

On the other side, Chen Ku could also see that Dijiang seemed to have his own thoughts.

But he didn't care.

As long as Dijiang and the others agreed, that was enough.

In the future, if they dared to break their promise again, or shirk their responsibilities in other ways, he had plenty of ways to make the Wu Clan regret it.

Chen Ku's requirements were finished.

At this moment, Zhujiuyin's expression moved, thinking of something.

"Daoist friend Chen Ku, Saints!"

"Our Wu Clan... also has a small request, I wonder if you would agree?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, they attracted the attention of Chen Ku and the others.

"Speak!"

Chen Ku responded faintly.

Hearing this, Zhujiuyin's expression became increasingly strange.

But he still tentatively said:

"Saints, our Wu Clan creatures do not have the ability to manage the Netherworld."

"Therefore, we intend to withdraw the Wu Clan creatures from the Netherworld."

"We hope the Western Daoist friends can regain control of the Netherworld's authority, I wonder if that is possible?!"

Zhujiuyin finally voiced the thoughts in his heart.

By this time, they had also fully realized that expelling Dizang and the others and having the Wu Clan take their place had absolutely no benefits for the entire Wu Clan.

Not only did it tie up a large number of Wu Clan combat forces, but it even caused the fortune of the Netherworld to weaken.

Therefore, Zhujiuyin made such a request.

And the most critical thing was that all of this was pushed by Zhurong and the others.

No wonder Zhujiuyin's expression was so strange.

Hearing his words.

Jieyin, Zhunti, and Hongyun were stunned for a moment.

Afterward, they showed a knowing smile and looked at Chen Ku.

Good heavens!

All of this was predicted by Chen Ku again.

Back when Dizang and the others were just expelled, Chen Ku had predicted that the Wu Clan wouldn't be able to hold on for long.

Everything was exactly as Chen Ku had predicted.

Immediately, Jieyin, Zhunti, and the three were shocked by Chen Ku's keen divine sense and thorough consideration.

At the same time, the few did not speak, waiting quietly for Chen Ku to make a decision.

But they saw Chen Ku smile strangely and actually shake his head.

"No..."

As soon as these words were spoken, Dijiang and the others were stunned.

They took the initiative to withdraw, and Chen Ku actually didn't agree?!

What is this about.

They only heard Chen Ku continue:

"The Netherworld was ultimately transformed by the former Ancestral Witch Houtu, and has an unbreakable connection with the Wu Clan."

"If there are no Wu Clan members in the Netherworld, I'm afraid it would look like my Western Buddhist Sect is swallowing the Netherworld's merit alone."

"Therefore, Houyi, Kuafu, and the others should continue to stay in the Netherworld."

"If they don't have the ability to manage the Netherworld, then being responsible for guarding the safety of the Netherworld is also fine."

Chen Ku finally finished explaining.

However, hearing his words, the expressions of Dijiang and the others became even uglier.

Afraid that all living beings would think the Buddhist Sect is swallowing the Netherworld's merit alone?!

Isn't this exactly Zhurong's words from before?!

This damn... it really used their own words to counter the Wu Clan.

Moreover, if Chen Ku didn't agree, then Houyi, Kuafu, and many Wu Clan creatures would ultimately be unable to leave the Netherworld and return to the Wu Clan.

This time, they were truly trapped.

Thinking of this, Dijiang and the others couldn't help but glare at Zhurong.

Self-inflicted!

It was a naked case of self-inflicted!

If it weren't for Zhurong and the others insisting on making trouble and expelling Dizang and the others, how could they be in such a dilemma today?!

Feeling the blame in the eyes of Dijiang and the others, Zhurong's originally arrogant head lowered even further.

If he had known today would come, even if he were given a thousand guts back then, he wouldn't have dared to expel Dizang, Di Ting, and the Asura creatures.

However, things had reached this point, and trying his best to salvage the situation was the most important thing.

Zhurong forcibly stabilized his mind, calmed his expression, took a step forward, and bowed:

"We already know we were wrong about the past."

"However, maintaining the stability of the Netherworld is urgent, so... we ask the Buddhist Daoist friends to come out again and sit in command of the Netherworld."

Zhurong requested like this.

The Buddhist Daoist friends he mentioned naturally referred to Dizang and the others who had been expelled by them.

In Zhurong's view, as long as Chen Ku, or Jieyin and Zhunti gave an order, Dizang and the others returning to the Netherworld would be a simple matter.

But this time, as soon as the voice fell, Jieyin responded.

"Oh? Let my disciples and the others enter the Netherworld again?!"

"Heh... do you think my Buddhist disciples are people who can be summoned and dismissed by you at will?!"

Jieyin, as the leader of the Western Buddhist Sect, was also Dizang's master.

At this moment, he couldn't help but stand up for his disciple.

Are you kidding?!

Back then, Zhunti came forward, and the five great Ancestral Witches were aggressive, forcing Zhunti to bring Dizang and the others back to the West.

Now, with one word from you, Zhurong, you want Dizang and the others to enter the Netherworld again?!

Does my Western Buddhist Sect have no face?!

Sure enough!

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhurong's expression was extremely awkward, his old face flushed red.

As the saying goes, it is easy to invite a god but hard to send one away.

And for him today, it was "easy to send away a Buddha," but wanting to invite them back was not so simple.

Zhurong was silent, speechless.

Fortunately, Dijiang smoothed things over, saying:

"Saint Jieyin, please calm your anger, it was indeed Zhurong and the others who didn't consider things thoroughly back then."

"But as he said, maintaining the stability of the Netherworld is the most important thing right now."

"Please tell us, Saint, what must we do to invite Daoist friend Dizang and the others to come out again?"

At this moment, Dijiang and the others had no temper at all.

Hearing this, Jieyin was somewhat at a loss.

He only scolded Zhurong out of indignation.

As for what exactly to make the latter do? He really hadn't thought about it.

For a time, Jieyin could only look at Chen Ku.

Chen Ku's expression was calm, as if he had expected it, and said without hesitation:

"Easy..."

"Just as you five great Ancestral Witches drove Dizang and the others out back then, now you will welcome them back in the same way."

This request was also reasonable and justifiable.

Dijiang and the others looked at each other, having no objections.

In their view, what Chen Ku said was nothing more than letting the five Ancestral Witches from back then apologize to Dizang and the others again.

For the stability of the Netherworld, it was not impossible.

However, Chen Ku seemed to have perceived what they were thinking.

"What I said is not just a simple apology."

Hearing this, Dijiang and the others were stunned again, looking at Chen Ku full of doubt.

Not just a simple apology?!

What does this mean?!

And Chen Ku didn't waste words, immediately moving his mind to summon Changxi to the Great Heroic Hall.

Before long, Changxi appeared, her face beautiful, her figure graceful.

More importantly, behind Changxi, there was also an... incomparably strange divine chariot.

Watching this scene, Dijiang and the others were all confused, not understanding.