Primordial Era: The Great Serpent of Yunmeng

In the Eastern Kunlun Mountains, the Three Pure Ones were deep in thought. Ever since Nuwa became a saint, they had been contemplating the matter of attaining enlightenment.

Just as the three were deep in thought, the voice of the Great Dao echoed in the sky, coming from the Sea of ​​Blood, with the aura of the Styx River completely unhindered.

"Heaven above, today I, Styx, in the sea of ​​blood, establish the Asura race to add light to the primordial humanity. May Heaven and Earth bear witness."

Its sound was so loud that it spread throughout the heavens. Qi and the others were drawn to it and saw several golden clouds in the sky, trembling and looking rather shabby.

Qi and Taiyi almost burst out laughing when they saw this. Then they turned their attention to the Asura race that he had created, and found that the Asura race was indeed extraordinary.

The males are called Asuras; they are tall and mighty, with average looks—not exactly handsome, but far from ugly either.

However, its appearance is somewhat ferocious and too menacing, which is truly unpleasant. After all, appearance reflects the heart, and such an appearance reveals its true nature.

The women among them are called Rakshasa, who are incredibly beautiful, with slender waists yet not appearing thin, and dressed in revealing clothing that exposes their shoulders.

However, her eyes revealed malice, and although she was beautiful, she was like a snake or scorpion, making people fear her.

Qi smiled and said:

"Since this Styx River is so eager to create a race and earn merit from heaven and earth, why doesn't it consider using some good materials?"

"It's no wonder that Heaven and Earth only reward these things, given that they are so stingy with the methods of creation and regeneration."

"The waters of the Blood Sea are the most filthy and malevolent things in the primordial world, a place where the mixed energies of all living beings, all resentment and evil thoughts, and wandering spirits gather."

"He actually managed to use this filth to combine the ghosts and vengeful spirits of all living beings to create a race. I don't know whether to praise his superb skills or his ingenious ideas."

"The creatures created by this will inevitably be influenced by it, and will love killing. They are born evil. It is their good fortune that they can still be granted merit."

Qi could hardly hide the smile on his face. Styx was truly a genius. Qi even felt that if Nuwa had used the waters of the Blood Sea to create the race, she probably wouldn't have been able to do it to such an extent.

Taiyi stopped drinking from his cup and praised:

"Fellow Daoist Styx is indeed highly talented. I have observed that the race he created does indeed have some unique features; they are truly born elite soldiers."

"They don't need much training; with just a little instruction, they will become the most elite soldiers in the world, no less than those of the great clans of today."

"Judging from his appearance, he might be a bit wild and untamed, but if military discipline isn't a major concern, he would be outstanding."

"Born with a thirst for blood and a penchant for violence, unafraid of death, and even exhilarated by killing, Qi, what do you think of me selecting a group from them and training them specifically for war?"

Qi carefully observed the Asura clan members and nodded in agreement with considerable certainty:

"Indeed, they are excellent soldiers. If so, they will surely achieve great things during this great calamity."

"They are difficult to manage on ordinary days, but when the battle is at a stalemate, the addition of such a group of people should have a surprising effect."

"Moreover, given Fellow Daoist Styx's personality, he would probably be happy to see this, and might even be discussing selling it for a high price, along with his race."

Just as the two were discussing happily, a voice came from outside the main hall, saying:

"If that's your opinion, you two are underestimating Fellow Daoist Styx. In my opinion, Fellow Daoist Styx will most likely sign an agreement with the Heavenly Court, agreeing to exchange a certain number of troops for a certain number of spiritual items each Yuanhui."

"Although Fellow Daoist Styx does not value the races he created, he will not engage in the destructive practice of draining the pond to catch all the fish."

"With just a little effort, he could probably make a considerable income every Yuanhui. If he also manages it properly, it would be an inexhaustible resource."

"Or it could be used for contracted wars. Anyway, there's nothing to do in the Blood Sea on ordinary days. Treating the Asura race as war supplies would be a good use of them for Fellow Daoist Styx."

Qi and Taiyi both looked at the newcomers with extreme shock. It was none other than Fuxi and Dijun, and the one who spoke was Fuxi, who was the gentlest person in history.

Qi Wei sighed:

"I thought that selling off the entire race was the most heinous thing, but I never imagined that there could be something even more inhumane."

"I don't know if I'm being too kind, or if you and Fellow Daoist Styx are truly so dark, or perhaps this is just the prevailing atmosphere in the primordial world?"

Fuxi immediately laughed and scolded:

"You and Taiyi were having a private drinking party without inviting us, and now that we've come here on our own initiative, we still have to endure your sarcastic remarks. Deng really has a rather cold heart."

Fuxi and Dijun took their seats and began to discuss in detail whether they should recruit a group of Asuras for future use in war. Qi Tong and Taiyi also participated, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

However, the Three Pure Ones on East Kunlun were not in such a good mood at this moment. The Styx River's actions were undoubtedly a way of showing the gods who wanted to become saints that the path of creating humans to become saints was no longer possible.

Given the completeness of the Asura race, there are very few comparable ones in the entire prehistoric world, yet they only gained a few points of merit. If the Three Pure Ones were to follow suit, it would only be a laughing stock.

"I never imagined that Fellow Daoist Styx, who is known throughout the world for his Dao of Slaughter, would also have such attainments in the Dao of Creation. There are very few in the primordial world who can compare to him."

After a slight hesitation, Lingbao Daoist finally admitted:

"In terms of the way of creation alone, I am inferior. At least I could not create such a complete living being using the water of the Blood Sea as my foundation."

The Primordial Daoist also spoke:

"Since this path is blocked, we should think again. If the path of the sage could be so easily replicated, then it would be a false statement."

"Now that Fellow Daoist Nuwa has achieved success, attained the Great Dao, and become a sage, we should also strive to be as good as others."

After careful consideration, the Taoist priest spoke:

"Since Fellow Daoist Nuwa was able to transcend the ordinary and become a saint by virtue of her achievement in creating the human race, it means that she must have something that is unique in the primordial world."

"Perhaps there lies a hidden opportunity for a sage. Even if it has nothing to do with you or me, we should still go there and observe carefully. Perhaps we can gain insights that will benefit us in other areas?"

After a slight hesitation, Yuanshi Daoist nodded and said:

"Since you think so, brother, perhaps the human race also has its special significance. Why don't we go to the human race and see if we can find an opportunity?"

The Taoist priest stroked his long beard and spoke softly:

"good."

Lingbao Daoist waved his hand, disagreeing with their words, and retorted:

"How can the path of the sage be entrusted to others? Not to mention that there might be hidden opportunities within it, even if there truly were, the karmic consequences of attaining enlightenment are immense, and how could one repay them in the future?"

"Since Fellow Daoist Nuwa was able to travel through the primordial world, glimpse the mysteries of humanity, and create the human race, then why can't we do the same?"

Having traveled throughout the primordial continent and witnessed the three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man, how could I stop here? The path of the Great Dao may be accompanied by companions, but ultimately one must walk alone.

Yuanshi Daoren frowned, intending to rebuke him, but ultimately refrained from doing so, letting out a long sigh before falling silent.

The Taoist priest then praised:

"It is truly wonderful that my third brother has such a spirit. His words also contain profound truths. The greatest truths are the simplest, which is exactly what we have learned."

"My third brother's words have made me feel ashamed. It seems that after I have traveled through the Red Wasteland, I should also observe the ways of all living beings."

The three Pure Ones exchanged glances and greetings before parting ways in Dongkunlun and heading toward their destinations.

The Daoist of Morality and the Daoist of Primordial Beginning traveled to the land of the human race, wanting to visit the ancestral temple of the human race and see its unique features.

Lingbao Daoist, on the other hand, began to wander aimlessly along the eastern road, centered around Dongkunlun, seeking only to see the true beings of the world.

They do not avoid humans, but it all depends on fate; whether they meet or not is entirely up to destiny.

At this moment, the three Daoists appeared as follows: Daoist Morality appeared as an old man, Daoist Primordial Beginning as a middle-aged man, and Daoist Spiritual Treasure as a young man.

Wherever the three went, purple mist rose, creating a scene reminiscent of immortals.

Meanwhile, on the western continent, Jieyin and Zhunti were also walking on it. Wherever they passed, the sound of the Great Dao never ceased, and their majestic appearance was used to teach and enlighten all living beings.

He even frequently visited the tribes of the Wu people, constantly advising them to treat all living beings equally and to stop enslaving them.

Moreover, they even taught the Wu people, passing on their scriptures and beliefs, and instructing them on farming and life.

He mediated conflicts between different tribes and between people, and everything he said was based on evidence, he acted with reason, and he taught people benevolence.

Therefore, what they spread among the witch tribes was that although the witch people could not cultivate themselves, they were still quite convinced of them and believed that they were people of merit.

Many people also follow them specifically to cultivate themselves, but they do not practice the great path; instead, they study the scriptures and principles and imitate their actions.

This method has been quite effective. Although the vast majority of the Wu tribe people are still just as barbaric, they have at least come to understand some of the principles.

Many tribes even decided to release the slaves they had enslaved, give them some land, collect taxes like the Heavenly Court, and stop their oppressive practices.

Although the sorcerers continued to feed on these people, at least nominally, they gained some freedom.

Jieyin and Zhunti had no objection to this, after all, it was common for all races to devour each other, and when they were hungry they would eat, which was a natural law.

They wouldn't interfere when the myriad races devoured the witch race, and now that the witch race is devouring the myriad races, they naturally won't participate either.

If one is to be stopped, then the other should also be compensated. One should be merciful to the weak deer, and impartial to the fierce lion and tiger.

In the eyes of Jieyin and Zhunti, their actions were no different. Killing for food was a natural law and in accordance with the Way of Heaven, so they naturally wouldn't interfere.

What Jieyin and Zhunti opposed was unequal slavery and killing to satisfy their own desires.

It is about opposing unnecessary desires and believing that they need to be restrained, rather than going against natural law and human nature and forcing them to eliminate all desires.

It was precisely because of the actions of Jieyin and Zhunti that many members of the Wu tribe argued about them, with one side feeling that they were hypocritical and the other feeling that they were virtuous people.

However, the prevailing custom among the Wu tribe is to dislike Jieyin and Zhunti and refuse them entry into their tribe.

Jieyin and Zhunti were not offended by this, but continued to work hard to eliminate the barriers between the various tribes in the West and the Wu tribe.

According to Jieyin and Zhunti, the reason why they supported opposing the Wu tribe in the past was because the Wu tribe at that time was too tyrannical and did not restrain itself from enslaving the various tribes in the west.

In their actions, they completely disregarded the various ethnic groups of the West as human beings, which was intolerable to Jieyin and Zhunti, hence their opposition to the Wu tribe.

Now that the Witch Clan is restricted by the Heavenly Court, their words and actions have become much more peaceful, making them more susceptible to being taught.

Naturally, they must also strive to eliminate the barriers between the two and restore peace to the Western continent.

In the future, after the Wu tribe is no longer restricted by the Heavenly Court, they will still be able to live peacefully and equally with other tribes, and will no longer regard the Wu tribe as an exception.

This is the reason why Jieyin and Zhunti have worked so hard, and it is also the reason why they have been able to cause some disturbances in the Wu tribe.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches simply let things take their course; since the other party was willing to try to accept it, they naturally wouldn't interfere.

They have the ambition to become the overlords of the primordial world, so they must integrate with all the races of the primordial world. The actions of Jieyin and Zhunti are also something that the Twelve Ancestral Witches are happy to see.

Seeing hope, Jieyin and Zhunti naturally became even more determined to achieve it. Although Nuwa's ascension to sainthood was a great stimulus to them, compared to making the Western Continent stronger, it was not unacceptable for Jieyin and Zhunti to become saints later.

In the sea of ​​blood, Styx looked at the Asura race he had created and felt quite dissatisfied. The fact that Heaven had only bestowed this little bit of merit undoubtedly showed that the Asura race was of little use to the prehistoric world.

Although Styx knew that the Asura race, who were fond of killing, might not be of much use due to the Blood Sea as their origin, he was still displeased by the stinginess of the Heavenly Dao.

With a casual flick of his finger, Styx appointed the first Asura he created as the Asura King, then left them to fend for themselves in the sea of ​​blood.

After the Asuras and Rakshasa had left, Styx said with considerable distress:

"For such little merit, I've wasted so much of my Blood Sea Essence. I'd rather use that time to refine more Blood God Seeds."

"At least the Blood God Child can serve as my external avatar, which can be used to save my life in critical moments. What use is this Asura Clan?"

"No, this has wasted so much of my time and resources. I need to find a way to recoup the costs."

"Otherwise, if this continues, wouldn't I become a great philanthropist, unjustly benefiting the primordial Heavenly Dao and allowing Qi Bai to gain a race?"

"Since the Asuras enjoy killing, why not send them to the primordial wilderness and have them employed by various races for war purposes?"

"I will extract some resources from it to make up for my losses. If this continues for a long time, I might even be able to make some more money."

"Such useful consumables should be acceptable to all the races of the prehistoric world. As for the price, we still need to consider it further. We can't let them get it for free."

P.S.: The AI ​​generated a few images of Rakshasa, which I've put in the comments. Feel free to share any better ones you have. (End of Chapter)