Kunpeng's eyes were dark as he swept over the crowd and nodded slightly.

"Whatever decision the Demon Emperor and the Demon King make, I will obey."

Bai Ze frowned and spoke, his tone cautious:

"Demon Emperor, the human race was created by Nuwa, who also attained sainthood through the merits of this human race; moreover, the Sage Taiqing established the Human Religion in the mortal realm, spreading the Way and imparting knowledge. If our race were to carry out a large-scale massacre of humans, it might incur the sage's wrath. Shouldn't we first send envoys to inform Nuwa and the Sage Taiqing?"

Upon hearing this, Di Jun's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded in agreement.

"That's absolutely right. If we really want to take action, we do need to communicate with Nuwa and the Sage of Taiqing first."

"I have also considered this. As long as we do not completely exterminate the human race, I think the Nuwa and the Taiqing Sage will not be too harsh on us."

"Even so, we still need to inform you of this matter first, as a sign of respect."

After saying this, Di Jun glanced at everyone, remained silent for a moment, and then spoke again.

"Xi Huang, go and explain this matter to Nuwa. As for the Sage Taiqing, Bai Ze, I'll trouble you to make a trip there."

"And I will immediately assemble the army. Once you return, we will set out on the expedition."

Upon hearing this, Fuxi and Bai Ze immediately stood up and bowed to Emperor Jun.

"Alright, we'll set off now to deliver the message."

Di Jun's arrangement was not without its reasons. Fuxi was Nuwa's brother, making him the most suitable candidate. Whether Nuwa agreed or not, she wouldn't blame him. After all, Nuwa was now a sage, and the demon race had to maintain a degree of awe towards a sage. Although sages were not allowed to interfere in the conflict between the witches and demons, Di Jun, to prevent any potential trouble, didn't want to act too extreme.

As for the Sage Taiqing, sending Bai Ze there was also a sign of respect, to avoid giving others cause for criticism.

Deep within the chaos, in the palace of Nuwa, the sage Nuwa had already foreseen everything long before the demon race slaughtered tens of millions of humans. She used her divine powers to glimpse a corner of the future, knowing that this calamity was inescapable.

Humanity is facing this calamity, yet she cannot intervene to save them; humanity must overcome it on its own. After all, she is the queen of the demon race. Even though humanity was created by her, in her heart, demons and humans are merely the palm and back of her hand, neither of whom can be severed.

Left with no other choice, she closed her palace and shut out all visitors, sealing off the Nuwa Palace and refusing to see anyone. Fuxi was completely unaware of this and was currently on his way to the Nuwa Palace to explain Dijun's intentions.

When he arrived outside the Heavenly Gate of Nuwa, he saw that the gate was tightly closed, and his brows furrowed slightly.

Just then, the colorful phoenix emerged from within, saw Fuxi, immediately bowed respectfully, and conveyed Nuwa's message:

"Xi Huang, the master has ordered: Xi Huang must not participate in the demon race's actions against the human race this time, and must remain uninvolved."

Upon hearing this, Fuxi instantly understood Nuwa's intention and knew that she was thinking of his safety, so he immediately nodded in agreement.

After all, Nuwa was both a sage and his own sister. Her admonition must have been based on profound considerations.

Meanwhile, in the primordial Shouyang Mountain, Taiqing Laozi suddenly sensed something, looked up at Bai Ze flying in from afar, and a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes.

He already knew Bai Ze's intentions, and had only used his supernatural powers to glimpse fragments of the future, so he had no intention of interfering in the matter.

If the trend of the times is to be reversed by force, it will only cause endless variables and disrupt the natural order.

"Golden Horned Boy and Silver Horned Boy, if there are any visitors later, just say that the master is in seclusion and will not see any outsiders."

Upon hearing this, the two boys immediately bowed respectfully towards the hall.

"Yes, sir!"

In a short while, Bai Ze arrived at the mountain gate and frowned when he saw the two boys sitting outside.

"I am Bai Ze, the strategist of the demon race. I have come to pay my respects to the Sage Taiqing on the orders of the Demon Emperor. I wonder if the Sage has the time to receive me?"

Golden Horn and Silver Horn exchanged a glance, knowing who the visitor was, and immediately obeyed orders to refuse:

"Strategist Bai Ze, the master has entered seclusion and his return date is uncertain. I apologize that I cannot meet with him."

After speaking, the two fell silent, sat cross-legged, and closed their eyes to cultivate the Tao.

Bai Ze gazed at the tightly closed palace gates, sighed deeply, and finally turned and left, returning to the Heavenly Court.

Fuxi and Bai Ze returned one after the other, truthfully reporting their experiences. Fuxi added that, thanks to Nuwa's guidance, he had gained some understanding of the Great Dao and needed to go into seclusion to further comprehend it.

Di Jun did not press the matter further, knowing in his heart that the siblings shared a deep bond.

He pondered alone for a long time, trying to understand the deeper meaning behind Nuwa and Taiqing Sage's avoidance of him, and finally made up his mind.

The army was already fully prepared, and now that the decision had been made, Emperor Jun immediately ordered a full-scale attack on the human race.

Upon receiving the order, the demon army immediately set out. Led by the ten demon gods, with Donghuang Taiyi at the center, they marched into the primordial land and began to slaughter the human race.

The initial purges began with the weaker tribes, who were wiped out one by one in the flames of bloodshed.

This action was actually a test by Di Jun of Nuwa and the Taiqing Sage's attitude. Although it was nominally a small-scale massacre, the human race had already spread throughout the prehistoric world, with trillions of people. Even in a localized conflict, countless lives would be slaughtered.

As one human tribe after another was slaughtered, neither Nuwa nor Taishang Sage appeared to intervene. At first, Dijun had some reservations, fearing that he might anger the two sages, but seeing their prolonged silence and indifference, his last trace of apprehension dissipated.

Countless humans perished under the flashing blades, their blood flowing freely, their souls leaving their bodies and being absorbed by the demon race, continuously sent to the Heavenly Court.

Deep within the Heavenly Court, a colossal pool of blood was slowly taking shape, with demon saints coming and going in an endless stream, the crimson blood surging like waves, and the mournful cries of remnant souls drifting among it, condensed but not dissipating.

From then on, the demon race had no more scruples, turning sporadic killings into a full-scale conquest, their blades sweeping across all directions. Initially, they were somewhat restrained, but now, seeing the sage's tacit approval, they completely let loose, slaughtering indiscriminately.

Emperor Jun, seated high on his throne, appeared calm and composed, his brows furrowed with delight. In the past, he had suffered greatly from the suppression caused by the true form of the Ancestral Witch, but now that he had mastered the method to break the suppression, he was naturally overjoyed.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches specialized in physical cultivation, and their powerful bodies were unparalleled in the primordial world. In addition, they were born with the power to control the laws, making them extremely difficult to deal with.

When Di Jun learned that human blood could break the true form of the Ancestral Witch, he was overjoyed.

However, at that time, because the human race was created by Nuwa and Laozi established a religion and spread his teachings among the human race, they had to be cautious and yielding in their actions.

Now, after this test and waiting in vain, it is finally clear that the two sages have already tacitly agreed to this matter.

Emperor Jun knew perfectly well that even with tacit approval, he could not exterminate them all. He needed to preserve a bloodline for the human race to avoid provoking a backlash from the Heavenly Dao.

His intention in facing this great calamity was to refine a supreme treasure specifically designed to counter the Ancestral Witches, in preparation for future great battles.

He had already decided on the name for this treasure—"The Witch-Slaying Sword".

The demon army marched out on orders, spreading across the entire prehistoric world. They did not occupy cities or seize land, but had only one purpose: to slaughter the human race.

All living beings who witnessed this scene were terrified. Each race activated its protective formations, guarding its territory for fear of impending disaster.

Not only ordinary groups, but even those reclusive masters of great supernatural powers quietly set up restrictions on their dojos, keeping their doors closed and not daring to venture into them lightly.

Although the human race was created by Nuwa and multiplied rapidly, their cultivation time was still short, their aptitude varied, and very few were able to embark on the path of immortality. Their overall strength was far inferior to that of the demon race.

The strongest among humans are none other than the "Three Ancestors of Humanity".

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