In the primordial era: the Wu tribe ceased its struggle for supremacy, and Hongjun collapsed!

Chapter 60 Tianxuan's View on the Witch Clan: Inner Saint, Outer King

"Like cooking oil over a raging fire—a mirage, an illusion."

As Xihe murmured these words, her previously tense heartstrings miraculously relaxed.

Yes, those two brothers may seem successful now, but they've taken too big a step and are likely to mess things up.

The fact that no one responded on the vast, untamed land shows that this step has already caused problems as soon as it was taken.

Chang Xi's eyes lit up, as if he had found a kindred spirit, and he nodded vigorously: "Fellow Daoist is absolutely right! Those two—those two people actually dare to dream of dominating the prehistoric world, I think they're bound to cause trouble sooner or later!"

Upon hearing the two sisters' words, Tianxuan smiled but did not respond. After finishing his story about Dijun and Taiyi, he...

Both Liu Er and Kong Xuan knew Tian Xuan's identity, and wisely refrained from asking any questions.

The group continued on their way.

As she walked down the street, Chang Xi seemed to still be savoring the conversation from earlier.

She kicked aside a pebble and asked casually, "Fellow Daoist Tianxuan, since you think the demon race is too ambitious, what is your opinion of the witch race?"

Upon hearing this, even Kong Xuan, who was walking in front, perked up his ears.

Xihe held her breath and slowed her pace.

She was very curious about Tianxuan's view of the Witch Clan. In the stereotypes of the prehistoric beings, the Witch Clan was a good group of righteous and kind big brothers. But these were the views of the weaker races that had already joined the Witch Clan. They did not know the great supernatural being's opinion of the Witch Clan.

Tianxuan stopped and looked at Xihe and Changxi, his expression becoming more serious and earnest than ever before.

"Fellow Daoists, since you have asked, I will speak frankly."

"In my humble opinion, the actions of the Witch Clan can be described as 'inner sage, outer king,' seemingly domineering, yet in reality extremely disciplined."

Tianxuan's voice was unhurried, like a clear mountain spring, slowly flowing into everyone's hearts.

"The so-called 'outer king' refers to the overwhelming power and supreme authority displayed to the outside world. The Wu tribe, occupying the land, disrespects heaven and earth, revering only Pangu; this pride dictates that they will not bow to any power. Therefore, the world often sees them as domineering and warlike."

At this point, Tianxuan slightly turned his head, looking gently at Xihe and Changxi: "But you two might consider this carefully: although the Wu Clan is powerful, has it ever bullied the weak or caused trouble without cause?"

Xihe and Changxi were taken aback upon hearing this.

The two sisters exchanged a glance and carefully recalled the various rumors that had circulated since the beginning of time.

Seeing this, Tianxuan held up two fingers and continued to analyze in an outsider's tone: "As far as I know, the Ancestral Witches have only made two truly earth-shattering moves in the primordial world."

"The first time was when Di Jun and Taiyi first severed their corpses. Thinking their cultivation had greatly improved, they arrogantly came to Buzhou Mountain to provoke us. They were being attacked at our doorstep; it would be strange if the Wu Clan had swallowed their anger. This was to protect their home and country; what's wrong with that?"

Chang Xi nodded subconsciously. Those two three-legged golden crows were indeed annoying, running to someone's doorstep to show off their power. They deserved to be beaten.

"This second time was some time ago, when Dijiang fought the Three Pure Ones alone."

Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible smile flashed in Tianxuan's eyes, but his expression remained one of impartiality and sternness. "You two are probably already aware of the cause. It was the Jade Purity Primordial Heavenly Venerable who took action against the Black Bear Tribe, which was subservient to the Witch Clan. Tell me, if a great clan cannot even protect its weakest dependent tribes, how can it stand in the world? How can it command the respect of all races?"

"Emperor Jiang, the Ancestral Witch, dared to challenge the Three Pure Ones for the sake of a mere Black Bear Spirit; this is what I mean by inner sainthood." He was extremely protective of his own people and extremely loyal to them.

"I will not attack unless attacked; if attacked, I will punish them no matter how far away they are. This is the way of the Wu tribe."

Tianxuan's words were insightful and logically sound.

Xihe and Changxi nodded to themselves and thought about it carefully. Indeed, the Wu Clan had never taken the initiative to provoke anyone.

Even when collecting "protection money," the prices are clearly marked, and there's no deception of the young or old. They even take responsibility for resolving trouble. Compared to those powerful figures who spout benevolence and morality but scheme and plot behind people's backs, the straightforward nature of the Wu tribe seems much more endearing.

"Hearing your words, fellow Daoist, is like seeing the sun after the clouds have parted."

Xihe and Changxi sighed with emotion. Although they had never had any contact with the Wu Clan, their impression of them had become richer and more substantial, giving them a greater sense of confidence.

Kong Xuan and the Six-Eared Macaque followed behind, listening to their master's self-praise that was so impeccable that no one could find fault with it, and they were filled with admiration.

That's what you call a high level of attainment!

Despite being the leader of the Witch Clan, he praised himself as if he were praising someone else, which completely fooled the two Taiyin Goddesses, causing them to lower their guard.

As we traveled further, the surrounding scenery changed.

The once desolate and primitive mountains and forests gradually came to life. A strong aura of malevolence and blood permeated the air, but it did not appear evil. Instead, it exuded a kind of masculine and passionate energy.

Rugged and grand stone houses are scattered among the mountains, and huge totem poles stand tall, engraved with the image of the father god Pangu.

This place is already in the heart of the Wu tribe, at the foot of Mount Buzhou.

Along the way, they encountered many patrolling witch warriors.

These warriors were all burly and muscular, exuding a powerful aura.

When they saw Tianxuan, they were about to kneel and pay their respects, but Tianxuan secretly used his magic to support them. When the Wu tribe warriors saw that they could not kneel down, they understood Tianxuan's meaning, bowed with their hands clasped, and then quickly left. In Xihe and Changxi's eyes, this meant that the Wu tribe was very polite to them, these innate saints.

Seeing this, Xihe and Changxi were finally relieved.

Meanwhile, Kong Xuan and Liu Er secretly observed the deep fervor in the eyes of the witch warriors and the expressions of Chang Xi and Xi He, guessing most of what they were thinking, and chuckled to themselves.

Master really knows how to have fun.

The departing witch warriors, no longer bothering with patrols, ran back to their tribes to tell their brothers and friends that they had seen the Great Ancestor today!

This is something they can boast about for ten thousand years in their respective tribes.

After all, the Wu Clan had developed for so many years, and only the first generation of Great Shamans and clansmen had seen the true face of the Great Ancestor. They were able to recognize Tianxuan because of the feeling in their bloodline. In addition, they happened to have been to the Pangu Palace and seen the statue of Tianxuan, so they were able to guess the identity of the Great Ancestor.

They ascended Mount Buzhou without any hindrance.

Upon reaching Mount Buzhou, the oppressive aura left by Pangu enveloped the five of them. As they climbed higher, the oppressive aura grew heavier and heavier. Liu Er and Kong Xuan gradually slowed down, while Tian Xuan, Xi He, and Chang Xi remained as usual.

"You two should not use your magic; use only your physical bodies to resist the pressure."

Tianxuan turned around and pointed at Kong Xuan and Liu Er.

"Yes, Master."

Liu Er and Kong Xuan nodded.

At this moment, Liu Er's eyes lit up. "Master, you and the two fairy seniors should go up first. My senior brother and I want to use the pressure here to temper our physical bodies."