The people of the primordial era ruled the heavens and earth.

Chapter 72, 23 events

"Your words, fellow Daoist, are truly enlightening!"

"But, fellow Daoist, have you ever considered that even sages are human beings?"

"Everyone has flaws, and has seven emotions and six desires."

"Impossible, things will turn out exactly as planned."

"What you think, fellow Daoist, is very good, but I'm afraid it will be difficult to realize." After listening to Qin Tian's words, Taiqing Laozi said thoughtfully.

Qin Tian smiled and replied domineeringly, "It doesn't matter. I never thought that you saints would do as I say."

"But there's one thing you mustn't forget, fellow Daoist."

"Humans are my territory, I am in charge, and humans have their own traditions."

"The methods of the sages are exquisite, but the heritage of our human race is no less, and may even be superior."

The fact that Laozi remained silent was undeniable, and he had to admit it.

After pondering for a long time, Taiqing Laozi gave up the idea of continuing to discuss the Dao with Qin Tian and returned to Kunlun Mountain with his two younger brothers.

"Brother, why do you respect Qin Tian so much?"

"You and I are destined to become saints. When it comes to three against three, who knows who will win and who will lose?"

Upon arriving home, Yuanshi recalled the humble demeanor of Taiqing Laozi in the Blood God Palace and couldn't help but speak.

Taiqing Laozi didn't reply, but instead looked at Tongtian: "Third brother, what about you?"

"Do you share the same idea as your second brother?"

Tongtian shook his head, then nodded.

Yuan Shi frowned deeply: "Third brother, it's either yes or no, what do you mean by that?"

Tongtian paced back and forth, circling around a few times, before replying, "Second Brother, my thoughts are different from yours."

"Today at the Blood God Palace, after hearing what my elder brother and Qin Tian said, I realized that there are many things we have overlooked in the past."

"But there's one thing I support you on: you're too humble in front of Qin Tian, elder brother."

"Second Brother is right. The three of us brothers are destined to become saints. When the time comes, it's only a matter of time before we win in a three-on-three battle!"

Upon hearing this, Taiqing Laozi shook his head with a wry smile: "Third brother, I'm very happy that you have this awareness."

"But don't you think there are differences between saints?"

"Moreover, Qin Tian and the others have clearly fallen out with the teacher."

"I have no idea why."

"But I could vaguely sense that the teacher wasn't as good as I had imagined."

"Qin Tian, he's not someone who wants to be a hegemon."

"His final words of advice to us made his meaning quite clear."

"He wants to expand the primordial world, so that he, already a big fish in this pond, can obtain more resources and become even bigger."

Upon hearing this, both Yuanshi and Tongtian were speechless.

I wasn't that foolish. I didn't realize it in the past because I hadn't thought about it deeply or been pointed out by anyone.

But now that Qin Tian has pointed it out, it's like opening Pandora's box; some budding ideas can no longer be nipped in the bud.

Meanwhile, inside the Blood God Palace.

Styx looked at Qin Tian and asked in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Qin Tian, the war between the Lich King and the Demon King is fast approaching."

"So, what are your thoughts on this?"

"At that time, should we help the witch clan?"

"You must make a decision about this matter as soon as possible, otherwise we will easily find ourselves in a passive position."

Feeling the burning gaze of Houtu beside him, Qin Tian couldn't help but glare at Styx.

That's really bringing up the very thing you shouldn't be talking about.

Why bring this up out of the blue?

How am I supposed to answer this? It's like asking whether to save your mother or your wife.

After saving the witch clan, the human race gained a behemoth above them, and from then on, they were always number two.

If we don't save them, their resources will be completely wiped out in the war between the two races, leaving them powerless to rule this land again.

Humanity could then seize the opportunity to rise up and, with overwhelming force, occupy this land and establish human rules for all living beings.

But if I do this, what will Houtu think of me?

For a moment, Qin Tian was torn by inner turmoil.

Seeing that Qin Tian did not reply for a long time, Hou Tu's fiery gaze immediately dissipated by more than half.

She is a very considerate girl and understands Qin Tian's current situation.

So she openly displayed their affection, grabbing Qin Tian's hand and saying, word by word, "Qin Tian, don't overthink it."

Whatever choice you make, I will support you.

"I believe you are not someone who makes baseless accusations."

Qin Tian felt a warmth in his heart.

How fortunate he was to have won the favor of Houtu.

He grasped Houtu's soft hand in his other hand and gently squeezed it: "Houtu, don't worry, I assure you, no matter what the outcome of the war between the Lich King and the Demon King is..."

"Dijiang and Zhurong will definitely be alright."

"Do you remember the eleven drops of your heart's essence that I asked for when you were digging the tunnel?"

Houtu nodded: "I remember, I have always listened to you and placed my essence blood in the Ten Kings of Hell and the Judge's Palace."

"That's good." Qin Tian nodded slightly. "Your Wu Clan is born of nature, formed from the fusion of primordial turbid energy and the essence and blood of Father Pangu."

"You do not have a primordial spirit, only a will. As long as you capture that will and combine it with turbid energy and essence blood, you can bring Dijiang and Zhurong back to life in the underworld."

Houtu's face lit up with surprise: "Really?"

"I will go and condense and collect the turbid energy between heaven and earth."

"Really." Looking at Houtu's expectant face, Qin Tian smiled and stroked her flowing hair. "I would never lie to you, no matter who I lie to."

Houtu blushed, glared at Qin Tian, then gathered her hair and tore through space to leave.

"Fellow Daoist Qin Tian, you are truly blessed. Only Fellow Daoist Hou Tu could accept your answer."

"If it were Nuwa, and you said that to her, she would definitely chop you up alive."

Qin Tian rolled his eyes at Minghe and said irritably, "You have the nerve to say that? You started it all."

"I think you want to get a spa treatment again."

Styx strategically took a step back.

He vaguely remembered that not long after he became a saint, Qin Tian used this as an excuse to trick him into going to Chaos and fighting a few battles.

At first, Qin Tian was a little outmatched by himself.

But as the fight progressed, Qin Tian was able to put himself on the defensive.

It's supposed to be a spa treatment, but it's really just being a punching bag, getting beaten up the whole time.

Upon seeing Styx's action, Qin Tian smiled, a very happy smile.

"Hahaha…"

"Fellow Daoist Styx, is getting a spa treatment really that scary?"

"You were so scared that your nervous reflexes kicked in."

Styx rolled his eyes and ignored Qin Tian.

He had by then learned from his subordinate Mara about what had happened over the past few centuries.

Thinking back to the visit of the Three Pure Ones earlier, Qin Tian opened up the human race and allowed Taiqing Laozi to go in and preach.

Styx felt a sense of impending doom.

He asked with a hint of melancholy, "Fellow Daoist Qin Tian, are the Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, and Zhunti all close to becoming saints?"