I am Xiao Sheng

Chapter 1474 The Choice of the Human Race
Chapter 1454 The Choice of the Human Race
Soon, Xiao Sheng and his group entered the human race's minor world. When Nuwa, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, and the ancient sages of the human race learned of Xiao Sheng's purpose, they all fell silent. Even the Earth Sovereign Shennong did not know how to respond to Xiao Sheng's proposal, after all, it would have a significant impact on the human race!
When he saw the human race's reaction, Xiao Sheng suddenly realized that he had oversimplified the problem. He only saw the danger of the current situation and the terrifying pressure behind the immeasurable calamity, but he forgot about human nature and that races could not coexist peacefully. The human race was worried that the Twelve Ancestral Witches might take the opportunity to seize the human race's minor world, after all, the human race's strength was far inferior to theirs!
"It seems I was overthinking things. I originally wanted everyone to be able to coexist peacefully and overcome difficulties together, but I forgot that there is also competition between races and civilizations. This time it was my mistake, and you don't need to take it to heart. But I must remind you that a crisis is approaching. If the human race cannot quickly improve its combat power, you will pay a heavy price when the crisis arrives!" Before the human race's powerful figures could express their opinions, Xiao Sheng spoke these words.

When Xiao Sheng said this, all the human powerhouses breathed a sigh of relief. They were really worried that Xiao Sheng would continue this topic. Even if the human race would face the danger alone and feel immense pressure, they were unwilling to let the human race cooperate with the Twelve Ancestral Witches and let the human race's minor world enter other races. This would have an impact on them, or even put pressure on them!

In fact, the Twelve Ancestral Witches breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the human race's performance. If Xiao Sheng hadn't insisted on making this arrangement, they wouldn't have been willing to cooperate with the human race. The human race didn't trust them, and the Twelve Ancestral Witches didn't dare to trust the human race either, nor did they want their people to be controlled by the human race. After all, this was the human race's minor world, and they couldn't interfere in the management of the minor world, as that would put their people in danger.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao Sheng, if the human race is unwilling to cooperate with us, then let's not force it. Actually, you are not wrong, and neither are the human race. Not only do they have concerns, but we also have concerns. Cooperation between two civilizations is not so simple; everyone has their own reservations!" Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, advised Xiao Sheng. She didn't think Xiao Sheng was wrong; she only thought he overestimated human nature, and that there wasn't always such a friendly relationship between civilizations.

If it comes to a critical moment, a time of life and death, would their own people, even the twelve Ancestral Witches, fight for the human race, or even sacrifice themselves for it? Obviously, that's impossible. So, from the very beginning, there will be disputes and conflicts between the two sides, something that no one can change!
"Indeed, I was too presumptuous and arrogant, and I didn't heed the advice of my fellow Daoists. However, it's not too late; we still have time to prepare. Since this cooperation was a mistake, we have no other choice but to take this step. However, I hope that everyone can trust each other and cooperate while ensuring their own safety. After all, if one side is in danger, it will be bad for the other!"

Although Xiao Sheng understood that his thoughts were somewhat naive, he truly did not want to see anything happen to the human race, or to the Twelve Ancestral Witches and their people. It was just a pity that his Great Thousand World had already ventured far into chaos, otherwise there wouldn't be so much trouble. Now, even if he wanted to bring the Great Thousand World back, it would be too late, and even his enemies wouldn't give him that opportunity.

If the Great Thousand Worlds were to return from chaos, not to mention the reaction of the hidden mastermind, even the Chaos Gods and Demons would not accept it, and even the Great Dao of Chaos would intervene to stop it. If they all have their own plans, it means that once the Great Thousand Worlds enters the chaos, it can forget about returning easily.

"We have no problem with that, we are willing to accept it. If possible, we can even cooperate with other races and civilizations. After all, many races and civilizations in the prehistoric world have already suffered heavy casualties. If this continues, I am worried that more races and civilizations will be destroyed, which would not be good for the entire prehistoric world!" At this moment, Goddess Nuwa nodded and accepted Xiao Sheng's statement. However, there was also a hint of calculation in her words. She wanted to cooperate with other races and civilizations, which probably meant that there was a 'demon race' among them!
Dijiang, the Ancestral Witch, smiled calmly and said, "Alright, we have no problem with that either. However, it's best not to mention cooperating with other races and civilizations in the prehistoric world. After all, such cooperation would cause a lot of trouble. Every race and civilization has its own calculations and plans. Cooperation between our two sides is not a big problem, but cooperation with other races is completely different. If you insist on forcing us together, then we can simply return to the Witch Clan!"

Although she knew that Dijiang the Ancestral Witch had seen through her thoughts, Nuwa didn't care too much. This was just a small test. Considering that she had a connection with the demon race, Nuwa was willing to help the demon race within her power. However, she underestimated the hatred that the human and witch races had for the demon race!
Although the Twelve Ancestral Witches left the Witch Clan with a group of people, they were not yet enemies with the Witch Clan. Moreover, the Witch Clan's Lesser Thousand World was created and perfected with Xiao Sheng's help. If the Twelve Ancestral Witches wanted to regain control of the Witch Clan's Lesser Thousand World, it would not be difficult. Therefore, the Twelve Ancestral Witches did have other options.

Although the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors did not speak, and the ancient sages of the human race did not speak either, they were inwardly resistant to Nuwa's proposal. They did not want to cooperate with the demon race, nor would they trust them. Even if the immeasurable calamity came, the human race would not cooperate with the demon race. They had even rejected the Twelve Ancestral Witches, so how could they possibly accept the demon race!

Seeing this, Xiao Sheng smiled calmly and said, "For cooperation to happen, the prerequisite is mutual trust. Neither of you can do that, so cooperation with other races and civilizations is even less likely to work. I can only say that I oversimplified things. Time waits for no one, and we don't have much time. If there is an opportunity, we can communicate again. Right now, the Twelve Ancestral Witches and I need to find a way out for ourselves as soon as possible, so we won't bother you fellow Daoists any longer!"

Although Xiao Sheng's words gave Nuwa and the Twelve Ancestral Witches a way out, they both knew in their hearts that cooperation between races and civilizations could not be so simple. The human race was now wary of the Twelve Ancestral Witches, and the Twelve Ancestral Witches were also unwilling to truly trust the human race. After all, such cooperation itself had many problems. If they were not careful, it would not only fail to help them overcome difficulties together, but would also lead to endless infighting.

When they saw Xiao Sheng's statement and his impending departure in such a short time, without even further communication, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors sighed inwardly. They realized they had brought this upon themselves. Before this, they had proactively asked Nuwa to speak on behalf of humanity, as Nuwa still had a karmic connection with the demon race, granting her more freedom in cooperation. However, they hadn't anticipated the situation would turn out this way. The Three Sovereigns, Five Emperors, and the ancient sages of humanity didn't trust the witch race, and the Twelve Ancestral Witches made no attempt to conceal their distrust, echoing the same sentiment: they too didn't trust humanity. Therefore, cooperation was impossible. As for Nuwa's petty schemes, the Three Sovereigns, Five Emperors, and the ancient sages of humanity didn't care much. They didn't want to antagonize Nuwa over such a small matter and deprive humanity of a major ally, given Nuwa's undeniable power.
Emperor Fuxi wanted to speak up and persuade them, but he could only swallow his words back, because he had no reason to stop it all. Xiao Sheng and Emperor Jiang Zuwu's attitude was already very clear: since cooperation could not be achieved, they should arrange all escape routes as soon as possible and not let themselves fall into a predicament. This was an immeasurable calamity, and everyone's time was very tight.

As for the changes in the Chaos Battlefield, Xiao Sheng didn't mention them, nor did the Twelve Ancestral Witches. Even if the Three Sovereigns, Five Emperors, and Goddess Nuwa wanted to speak, they had no chance. After all, they couldn't stop the Twelve Ancestral Witches and Xiao Sheng from preparing for their retreat. They themselves couldn't accept sacrifice, so naturally they couldn't ask the Twelve Ancestral Witches and Xiao Sheng to sacrifice their precious time for a conversation with them.

As the Twelve Ancestral Witches and Xiao Sheng's group quickly left the Human Race's Minor World, Emperor Fuxi sighed and said, "Whether what we did was right or wrong, this is an immeasurable calamity. Fellow Daoist Xiao Sheng was willing to disregard his reputation to mediate between our two sides, but I feel that he has more worries in his heart. This situation will become even more dangerous!"

"Brother Emperor, there's no other way. If we accept the cooperation of the Witch Clan, who will control this Lesser Thousand World of Humanity? If problems arise, can we get the Twelve Ancestral Witches to cooperate? And can those powerful Witch Clan members who have lost Pangu's bloodline accept our command? If they can't, it's better to refuse now to avoid paying a greater price later!" Emperor Xuanyuan didn't think there was anything wrong with doing this. From the perspective of the interests of Humanity, it was correct. Their choice was right. As for external threats, that would depend on how the situation developed!

"It's too late to say anything now, and regret is useless. Xiao Sheng and the Twelve Ancestral Witches have already left, so let's proceed according to our plan. Since Fellow Daoist Xiao Sheng feels the situation will become even more dangerous, let's make more preparations and release all of humanity's accumulated resources for further advancement!" Nuwa made this arrangement when she saw that Emperor Fuxi's resolve was wavering. However, this wasn't entirely good for humanity. If all their accumulated resources were released and depleted, humanity would be plunged into crisis should an unexpected event occur!
"No, the human race cannot use all its resources and accumulated strength as nourishment. We need to reserve some and prepare for the worst-case scenario. If a crisis arises and we are powerless to resolve it, we must at least be able to withstand it, giving Fellow Daoist Xiao Sheng, or even others, time to seek help. We cannot withstand too much turmoil, after all, we only control a minor world!" Emperor Fuxi's words made all the human powerhouses sigh. Although the human race's strength is constantly increasing, the human race does not have a major world, and a minor world cannot protect the entire human race!
At this moment, some people thought of the humans who had left with Xiao Sheng, as well as Jingwei, the daughter of the Earthly Sovereign Shennong. These people seemed to have vanished without a trace. Where exactly had Xiao Sheng arranged for them to go? It was impossible for them to have died and their souls to dissipate. The Earthly Sovereign Shennong would definitely have sensed something. It could only mean that Xiao Sheng still had some trump cards that they did not know about!

"Alright, let's not waste any more time and energy on this matter. Although it's somewhat unfair to Fellow Daoist Xiao Sheng's good intentions, for the long-term development and safety of humanity, we have no other choice. After all, only our own people can be commanded freely and exert their greatest strength. Allowing others to reside in the human minor world will not only compete for human opportunities but also bring many problems to the minor world. Now that the decision has been made, let's not have any other thoughts." Seeing that the human group still had some worries and concerns, the Earth Emperor Shennong persuaded them.

Now that everything has happened, regret is useless. Even if they wanted to accept him back, it would be impossible. The Twelve Ancestral Witches wouldn't accept him, and even Xiao Sheng wouldn't accept him. After all, once this problem was exposed, everyone would be wary. So, instead of wasting their time and energy thinking about these useless things, it's better to cultivate diligently and prepare for the upcoming great battle. Although no one knows how far the war in the Chaos Battlefield will escalate, the fact that it has alerted Xiao Sheng and the Twelve Ancestral Witches shows how terrifying the situation is. Preparing is a wise choice for them!

Soon the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors took action, the sages of the human race took action, and then the entire human race took action. The human race's regions in the primordial world began to frantically gather resources into the minor worlds. They were making the worst-case scenario preparations, fearing that if a real crisis occurred, they would not even be prepared to retreat.

When the human race made this move, Xiao Sheng couldn't help but sigh. Even though he was leaving with the Twelve Ancestral Witches, he was still paying attention to the changes in the human race. Fortunately, the human race listened to his advice, but their reaction was still not good enough. At least they still had some expectation and hope in their hearts and did not make the biggest adjustment to their personnel.

If Xiao Sheng were to make the arrangements, the weaker members of the human race would be returned to the human race's minor world, and they would not be allowed to remain in the prehistoric world. This is because these people have no ability to withstand the storm. Once a crisis arrives, they will be in dire straits and pay a bloody price!
(End of this chapter)