CHAPTER 35: CHAPTER 35, NUWA’S STRATEGY

Afterward, Ancestor Witch Zhu Rong whispered, "Who is this young fellow? Why does Nuwa value him so much?"

Houtu transmitted her voice, "His name is Bai Jin, a Kunlun Mountain’s Tongtian Disciple. I met him once before, and casually helped him out. I just didn’t expect him to also have such a good relationship with Nuwa."

Di Jiang and the others also took a few more glances at Bai Jin but found nothing particularly special about him; even his aptitude was not particularly good.

This time, due to Nuwa’s high regard for him, Bai Jin made quite an impression before all the great powers of the Primordial World. At the very least, all the Primordial Great Powers would remember one such character—a remarkable young man named Bai Jin, esteemed greatly by Nuwa.

Emperor Taiyi stood up, bowed with cupped hands, and said with a smile, "Congratulations to Senior Sister Nuwa on achieving Saint status. From now on, our Demon Clan has a reliance, and our clan is surely destined to thrive."

Nuwa gave a smile and nodded, showing no intention of rebuttal.

All the Twelve Ancestor Witches’ expressions changed drastically. Nuwa has acknowledged the Demon Clan? How could this be possible?! Was Nuwa intending to unite with the Demon Clan?

The rest of the great powers also had peculiar expressions on their faces. Was Nuwa, who had just become a Saint, going to intervene in the struggle for supremacy of Heaven and Earth? You, as an Innate Divine Being, what need have you for the Demon Clan!

The Three Pure Ones also wore solemn expressions, unable to fathom Nuwa’s profound intentions in that moment. Could it be that she really intended to interfere with the grand affair of Heaven and Earth?

Emperor Taiyi was slightly startled, his expression ecstatic. Was Nuwa implicitly consenting? If Nuwa joined the Demon Clan, the Witch Clan could be obliterated with a flip of the hand, and the Demon Clan would truly become the lord of Heaven and Earth.

Di Jun could no longer sit still either, immediately standing up, bowing with cupped hands, and saying, "My ten children have always admired the Saint’s prestige and their hearts are particularly steadfast in the pursuit of the Tao. I humbly ask the Lady to take them as disciples."

Ten little blond children all prostrated themselves and said excitedly, "Disciple, greets Master!"

Nuwa looked at them and shook her head slightly, "You do not share a destiny of master and disciple with me."

The Ten Golden Crows could only rise with regret.

Di Jun and Emperor Taiyi exchanged glances covertly, their eyes filled with confusion and incomprehension. Wasn’t the bond between master and disciple something a Saint could decide with a single word? Even without a destined connection, they could still be taken as registered disciples; why would Nuwa refuse?

Nuwa said with a smile, "The lecture has ended, I need to consolidate the Saint Dao, so I won’t keep you Fellow Daoists any longer."

Di Jiang coldly said, "Let’s go!" He was the first to stride towards the exit, followed by the other ten Ancestor Witches.

Houtu Ancestor Witch also bowed to Nuwa and quickly followed the others out.

The other great powers also stood up and bowed one after another before leaving, all with solemn hearts. The Primordial Land was full of affairs—on their return, they would close off their mountain gates tightly.

Bai Jin also left with The Three Pure Ones. In an instant, the great hall was left with only Nuwa and Fu Xi.

Fu Xi, perplexed, said, "Sister, why did you acknowledge our identity of the Demon Clan? With your current status, interfering with the Demon Clan is tantamount to lowering your own status, which is quite inappropriate."

Nuwa said, "Brother, there is no need to worry. I have my own plans. Please do me the favor of taking a position in the Demon Court and gaining their trust."

Fu Xi nodded, "Since you have plans, I shall not say more. I will go to the Demon Court."

"No trouble at all, brother!" Nuwa replied.

Fu Xi laughed heartily, "What trouble? We are siblings after all. I will go right now."

Fu Xi strode towards the outside, his figure instantly vanishing into the Chaos.

Nuwa looked down and said leisurely, "With big brother managing the Demon Clan, the Witch Clan strong but lacking wisdom, no planning is necessary; let us just act according to the situation."

...

Inside the Demon Court, Di Jun and Emperor Taiyi stood within the grand hall.

Emperor Donghuang Taiyi expressed his confusion, saying, "Elder brother, what do you think Nuwa means? Since she’s willing to acknowledge her identity as part of the Demon Clan, why is she unwilling to take the Little Golden Crows as her disciples?"

Di Jun spoke leisurely, "How can we fathom the thoughts of a Saint? I fear her intentions are not good!"

Emperor Donghuang Taiyi laughed heartily, "Elder brother worries too much. In my opinion, Nuwa seeks to utilize our Demon Clan’s Qi Fortune for her cultivation. It’s destined that there isn’t just one Saint, and by winning us over, she gains the upper hand in the struggle amongst the Saints."

Suddenly, a series of rapid footsteps approached, and Emperor Taiyi immediately fell silent.

A Demon God covered in golden fur strode in swiftly and knelt halfway to the ground, proclaiming, "Your Majesty, outside Fu Xi requests an audience, claiming he wants to join our Demon Clan."

Emperor Donghuang Taiyi exclaimed with surprise and joy, "Quickly, bring him in – no! Let us personally go and receive him." Turning to look at Di Jun with excitement, he said, "Elder brother, Fu Xi’s joining our Demon Court clearly signifies Nuwa’s stance."

A hint of joy also surfaced in Di Jun’s eyes as he said, "Let’s go! We shall receive the great God Fu Xi." With that, the two hastened outside.

Within the Pangu Hall of the Primordial Land, the Twelve Ancestor Witches sat in solemnity.

A big man carrying a bow and arrows entered and, with a loud thump, respectfully bowed and reported, "Ancestor Witch Your Excellency, Fu Xi has joined the Demon Court."

Zhu Rong’s head suddenly erupted with fierce flames as he stood up in outrage and bellowed, "Cursed fate! Nuwa has made up her mind to unite with the Demon Clan."

From the chief seat, Di Jiang spoke gravely, "Hou Yi, relay my orders – the clan must prepare for war."

"Yes!" Hou Yi responded respectfully, then turned and strode out of the Ancestor Witch Hall.

In that instant, the atmosphere of the Primordial Heaven and Earth became filled with the chilling and grave sounds of the wind and the cranes’ cries.

...

Atop Taiching Peak of Kunlun Mountain, the Three Pure Ones sat beneath a tea tree, with Duobao and Wudang standing behind Tongtian, and Bai Jin respectfully standing before the three, resembling a court hearing.

Tongtian spoke indifferently, "Tell us, how did you get involved with Nuwa? I wondered where you vanished to in the blink of an eye, and it turns out you went to Buzhou Mountain. What, Kunlun Mountain wasn’t enough for you?"

The more Bai Jin listened, the weirder it seemed. Could his Master be jealous? He hurried to explain, "Master, when I went to Buzhou Mountain, it was on behalf of Eldest Uncle to deliver tea leaves to Nuwa, and Eldest Uncle is aware of this!"

Taishang nodded slightly, smiling, "I was the one who sent him, but not returning immediately wasn’t part of my instructions."

"Hmm..." Tongtian hummed with a nasal tone, continuing to look at Bai Jin with suspicion.

Bai Jin quickly continued his explanation, "It was an unexpected event, wasn’t it? Nuwa suddenly achieved Saint Dao – who could have foreseen that?"

Primordial said solemnly, "You were present when Nuwa became a Saint?"

Bai Jin nodded, "Yes!"

Primordial pressed, "How did she become a Saint? Tell us in detail."

Tongtian voiced his suspicion, "Does Nuwa’s becoming a Saint have anything to do with you? Otherwise, why would she care so much for you?"

"Perhaps it’s because I’m pretty handsome!" Bai Jin suggested nonchalantly.

"Cough, cough~" Taishang choked on his tea and hastily set his tea cup on the table.

Primordial uttered solemnly, "Be serious!"

Bai Jin promptly responded respectfully, "At that time, Fu Xi and I entered the place where Nuwa was contemplating the Saint Dao and saw many strange and wonderful things."

Primordial quickly asked, "What kind of things?"

Taishang and Tongtian also looked at Bai Jin with anticipation, for although the paths of becoming Saints are diverse, there are always aspects that can be learned from.