Chapter 73 After the Great Calamity

  This time, the three tribes of witches fought each other for a hundred years, and none of the three tribes suffered lightly. The witch tribe was slightly better off, with only ten ancestral witches being forcibly suppressed to fill a thousand-year-old sea eye, and after a thousand years, they would return to where they belonged.

  The demon clan and human clan were in a terrible situation.

  The demon tribe's casualties were not particularly severe, but the loss of high-ranking officials was too great. The Five Villages' Observation had only just begun to exert its power, and many of the demon tribe's elite warriors, including some demon gods, had been killed. These losses were still minor and did not affect the demon tribe's foundation. It was Emperor Jun's death that truly damaged the demon tribe's vitality, greatly impairing their luck and fortune.

  The Four Emperors of the Demon Clan, Nüwa became a saint, Fuxi was not good at fighting, and in the demon clan, only Donghuang Taiyi and Emperor Jun could hold up the scene. This time, Emperor Jun's death is like cutting off the power of one arm of the demon clan, and there will be more trouble in the future. It is said that Emperor Jun was born from the Primordial Sun Star of the Hongyuan, and after the opening of the Hongmeng, he worshiped at the gate of Hongjun, often listening to the great Tao of Hongjun, with a cultivation of billions of years, but now he has suffered a great calamity, his body turned to ashes, and the power of the great calamity is beginning to manifest.

  The Eastern Emperor Donghuang Taiyi managed to narrowly escape, but was soon suppressed at the East Sea's Eye of the Sea. The momentum of the demon clan suddenly shifted from extreme prosperity to extreme decline.

  The witch and the demon collaborated for a hundred years of massacre, the human race was also miserable, almost being killed to extinction.

  When the human tribe left Qingqiu Mountain, they were so spirited and prosperous, with a population of tens of millions, and had the momentum of the main character of the vast wilderness. However, just as the humans were full of confidence, either moving mountains or clearing thorns, or opening up wasteland to govern evil waters, and working together to build their homes, the witches and demons joined forces to attack them, like a plague of locusts, one for slaughter and taking souls, and the other for capturing slaves and essence blood.

  The human race was on the verge of collapse, like a bird's nest being overturned, and was almost wiped out. Fortunately, the human race had some good qualities, with many people like Pan Wang who had achieved great things through their cultivation, leading by example, fighting to the death, and working together to finally escape to Wuzhuangguan. The saint intervened, saving tens of millions of humans who had lost all hope; otherwise, the entire human race might have been reduced to just a small part that had escaped back to Qingqiu Mountain in advance.

  Zi Xuan Palace, Hong Jun appears, ending a hundred years of slaughter, all parties can only accept their fate.

  First, several saints respected Hong Jun's decree and did not descend to the mortal world for a thousand years. After Zhou Cheng merged with Hong Jun, he made his first appearance to maintain the Heavenly Way, causing many thoughts in the minds of the saints. The saints were all deeply stimulated, and they all thought about improving their strength to prevent losing face like Laozi in the future. Their vigilance and precautions against Zhou Cheng also deepened a lot.

  The old man lost the most face this time, if it wasn't for Hong Jun's intervention, he would have lost more than just his face. He was the first to take action, and in thirty-three days outside, he found a place to set up a formation, displaying great magic to open up the void, stabilize the earth, water, fire, and wind, transform the Daoist arena into a small world of Taiqing, and move the entire Bajing Palace of Shouyang Mountain to the heavenly realm, renaming it Douluo Palace.

  This time, after the battle of Wuzhuangguan, Laozi was resentful towards Zhou Cheng to the bone, but he also understood a principle. A sage is just a title, and there are also high and low distinctions. Although his face had been lost completely, he still had to find an opportunity to regain it. He then spent every day refining elixirs in his furnace and cultivating his Tao, like a wild beast licking its wounds, truly staying hidden away in the Tianwai Tiangong Palace, not coming out again.

  Yuanshi didn't fall behind others, outside the Thirty-Three Heavens, he chose a place not far from Mount Kunlun to establish a sacred site for saints, opening up the Jade Void Realm beyond the heavens and rebuilding the Jade Void Palace. However, he left behind some disciples in the Desolate Expanse, and the incense at the Kunlun Daoist temple remained unextinguished, as if waiting for an opportunity to do great things again.

  Tongtian saw Laozi and Yuanshi making a move, as if they were competing with each other. They opened up the 33 outer dao fields, named the Upper Clarity Realm, and brought the Golden Turtle Island in the Eastern Sea, along with millions of immortals, to be relocated outside the heavenly realm.

  In the Western Pure Land, two Buddhas have transformed and attained great bliss. Taking advantage of the gathering of all saints, they have saved many living beings. This time, it is not just a small skirmish like turning the palm into a Buddha land, but rather a full-force opening up of the Western Pure Land world, widely proclaiming that those who enter the Western Pure Land will attain eternal bliss.

  Nüwa also wanted to learn from the other saints to open up a world outside of heaven and create a sacred place. However, the Five Ancestors' Observatory was damaged while saving the demon tribe, causing damage to the mountains, rivers, and society. Despite her saintly cultivation, she was unable to repair it, making the matter of opening up a sacred place even more troublesome. Just as Nüwa was at a loss, two people from the Western Religion came to her aid, selflessly helping her open up the world outside of heaven and build the Nüwa Imperial Palace sacred place. This was the first time Nüwa had formed a connection with the Western Religion.

  Among the saints, only Zhou Cheng didn't make a move, yet he came up with a great idea. Several saints left, and the Hongyuan world was finally at peace. Hongyuan said that no one could enter the Hongyuan world for a thousand years, so I'll just close the mountain for a thousand years and not come out. The Tianwai Tian may sound impressive, but it can't compare to the freedom and tranquility of Qingqiu Mountain.

  Wuzhuang Guan, Zhenyuanzi led his disciples from the door to see off a group of people.

  "Teacher, this great kindness will never be forgotten by the human race. We will offer sacrifices and worship every year." Shennong led the remaining humans to kneel outside Wuzhuang Temple, and with the great disaster averted, they were filled with confidence. After bidding farewell to Zhenyuanzi, they returned to the vicinity of Qingqiu Mountain to focus on production and rest.

  "In my sect, there are many human disciples, and you few are among the best. Moreover, as a new generation of humans emerges, I am the ancestor of the Earth Immortals, how can I stand idly by?

  Zhengyuanzi's narrow escape this time has brought him great benefits, and his reputation as the Ancestor of the Earth Immortals will be passed down for eternity, recognized by the Honghuang.

  Outside Wuzhuangguan, when Zhou Cheng slaughtered the demon tribe, he unknowingly killed Emperor Jun with one sword, causing Luoshu to follow Hetu's guidance and rush towards Mingyue. From then on, Hetu and Luoshu reunited, while Zhengyuanzi's Wuzhuangguan sect gained immense power, and the turtle shell became even harder."

  "The teacher and elder brothers are greatly indebted, our clan will definitely remember. This time bidding farewell to the teacher, I still hope that the teacher will take care of some matters for our clan."

  "Hmph, I, the Town Temple Master, am the ancestor of the Earth Immortals. How could I have suffered such humiliation? I was too kind and lost my composure. From now on, I will follow your example, Saint Father, to make the Witch and Demon tribes take a good look, and also to seek justice for your people." The Town Temple Master had made up his mind to cling to a certain powerful leg, no longer afraid of difficulties as before, otherwise he would have fulfilled the prophecy of Zhou Cheng, the Holy Man. This promise by the Town Temple Master would make the future of the Desolate Expanse more colorful.

  "Zhēn Yuán Dà Xiān, dì xiān zhī zǔ!" After the human tribe's three shouts, they set off on their journey back to Qingqiu Mountain.

  Yaozu, Xiwanggong.

  "Your Majesty, restrain your grief!" The ancient demon god Lu Wu, facing the seated Xihe, knelt down and bowed to the ground, advising directly.

  "Wuuu... Emperor Jun, you died so miserably! You died so miserably!" Xihe cried uncontrollably, patting the small Golden Crow beside her. "My child, your father died so miserably." The poor Golden Crow was still young and didn't understand much, seeing its mother cry, it just hugged Xihe's leg and buried its head, not saying a word.

  "Your Ladyship, Emperor Jun Tian Zun has unfortunately fallen into the hands of Zhou Cheng's poison, and Dong Huang Tian Zun has also been suppressed into the East Sea Eye, unable to emerge for a thousand years. The demon clan is at a critical juncture of life and death, and still requires Your Ladyship to take charge of major affairs with all her might." Lu Wu said directly beside Ying Zhao, who was also one of the seven surviving ancient demon gods of the demon clan. Fei Yi, Meng Jiao, and Zao Chi, three demon gods, had died under Zhou Cheng's sword at Wuzhuang Guan.

  "The deceased is gone, and the dead are long gone. Heaven's Emperor was unfortunate to be in trouble, but the matter of the demon tribe still needs to be considered." Bi Fang also worried about the demon tribe, knelt down and persuaded.

  "Never mind, never mind. Emperor Jun died miserably, and we will eventually find an opportunity to avenge him somewhat. Has the sword that killed Wu been refined? The most urgent task is to guard against the sneak attack of the Wu tribe." Xihe was not a person who didn't know how to behave properly, but Emperor Jun's death made it difficult for her to accept, and she had already started thinking about revenge in her heart.

  "The sword of the demon-slaying has been refined, and the Eastern Emperor Tian Di gave it the name 'Yao Shen Jian'. Just as I was about to present it, I wanted to offer it to Your Majesty for safekeeping." Lu Wu took out a sword, which was indeed the Demon-Slaying Divine Soldier, Yao Shen Jian. Its blade was extremely sharp, specializing in destroying physical bodies.

  "You all retreat, I will take charge of the demon clan." Xihe took the Demon God Sword and led the ten small golden crows back to the rear hall. "Killing the witch god would be great, killing a saint would be even better." Several demon gods who vaguely heard the voice were shocked and thought that there might be more trouble in the future.

  Wu Zu, Hou Tu's ancestral temple, the sky had already knelt down to the ground, seeing Hou Tu not speaking or making a sound was very anxious.

  "Your Majesty, I have committed a grave mistake. This plan has unexpectedly brought about such disaster. The Wu tribe is now leaderless and still needs your care and guidance. I am willing to accept punishment." Hong Jun had maintained the Heavenly Way by suppressing all ten great ancestors of the Wu tribe into the East Sea's eye. Although Zhou Yi still felt in his heart that what he did was not wrong, for the sake of the Wu tribe's greater good, he needed to invite out Hou Tu to preside over the situation.

  Houtu's face was calm, as if she didn't care about Zhaoyi at all. She said, "From now on, the great affairs of the Wu tribe will be handled by you for the next thousand years." After finishing speaking, she didn't even look at Zhaoyi's shocked expression and waved her jade hand to send Zhaoyi out of the hall immediately.

  On the surface, calm and peaceful, but not necessarily in the heart. Hou Tu stood up and faced the direction of the East Sea, muttering to himself: "Zhou Cheng, you have achieved great things against all odds, what should I do now..."

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