Man in the wilderness, Shui Yuan becomes a saint

Chapter 248 Bai Ze’s Request

With Nuwa's command, the South Heavenly Gate quickly opened the way, and upon seeing this, Bai Ze immediately set off for the Thirty-Three Heavens, heading towards Nuwa's Palace.

To be honest, Bai Ze was somewhat surprised at this moment. The era of the demon race had long passed, but Nuwa's attitude was still so straightforward. She decided to meet him with almost no hesitation, which made Bai Ze feel a little more at ease. He was no longer as hesitant as when he first went to heaven and had some confidence in what was to come.

Meanwhile, on Nuwa's side, there were actually three reasons why Nuwa agreed to meet Bai Ze—

Firstly, it is due to the old relationship between the two families. The Phoenix Mountain lineage had a past connection with the Sun Palace. Back then, Nuwa and Fuxi were even two of the Demon Emperors of the Demon Clan, and the two families had a certain degree of kinship. Although the relationship between the two families is not as harmonious as it used to be, it is still not good for them to meet.

Secondly, there is Bai Ze's identity. Although the ancient war between the Lich and the Demon race was almost devastating, causing both races to be burdened with karma and thus rejected by the Heavenly Dao, that was from the perspective of Heaven and Earth. In the eyes of the Heavenly Court, the Demon race was not a criminal, but rather a fleeting ley lineage. Even though they had been banished, their righteousness and legitimacy still remained. Unlike the Lich Clan, if it weren't for Houtu's existence, this lineage would have been purged by the Heavenly Court long ago. How could the remaining big cats and little cats be allowed to roam freely in the mortal realm?

As for the third reason, it was for Nuwa's own curiosity. To be honest, Nuwa also wanted to know what could have caused Bai Ze, the almost reclusive great sage of the demon race, to reappear in this era when Di Jun was dead and the witches and demons had retreated.

The combination of three factors ultimately led Nuwa to agree to meet Bai Ze and hear his purpose.

And so, a moment later, Bai Ze arrived at Nuwa's Palace, met Nuwa, and immediately bowed and waited.

"Your humble servant Bai Ze greets Your Majesty the Earthly Emperor."

Bai Ze, possessing vast knowledge and extraordinary wisdom, was well aware of the current situation in the Heavenly Court and knew exactly what the Goddess Nuwa wanted to hear.

Therefore, he did not choose the original title of Nuwa to curry favor or gain favor, but instead directly called her Earthly Sovereign, regarding Nuwa as the legitimate Earthly Sovereign, thus giving Nuwa ample face.

His choice immediately brought a smile to Nuwa's face.

"No need for formalities, please have a seat."

After a few meaningless pleasantries, Nuwa finally spoke first and asked a question.

"Now that the demon race has gone into hiding, the fate of heaven has already changed. I have heard that you, fellow Daoist, have also long since gone into seclusion, with only Kunpeng carrying the remnants of the demon race in the primordial wilderness. I wonder what brings you to my Heavenly Court today?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Ze didn't hesitate and immediately replied.

"Your Majesty, this old minister has come on the matter of the demon race."

"Please, Your Majesty, save the demon race!"

As he spoke, Bai Ze's throat tightened, and he began to explain his purpose in a deeply sorrowful tone.

It turns out that after the great war between the Lich King and the Demon King, and the fall of Emperor Jun, a huge division occurred within the Demon Clan.

The once mighty and powerful First Race of the Postnatal Realm was nearly wiped out overnight. The demons, blinded by the calamity's aura, coupled with the sudden collapse of the order established by Emperor Jun, led to internal chaos. Countless races attacked each other, and powerful demons took advantage of the chaos to wreak havoc. For a time, the demon race was a bloodbath, a tangled mess beyond anyone's control. Fortunately, the chaos caused by the rising calamity's aura naturally subsided as it receded. After Qi Yu slew the Demon Ancestor Dragon, and the Heavenly Court immortals quelled the chaos at the Buzhou Heavenly River, the internal strife within the demon race gradually subsided. The infighting was halted, and the chaotic situation was initially brought under control.

Thanks to the efforts of the few surviving Celestial Venerables and Dao Lords of the demon race, the worst situation was averted, and the demon race's last chance of survival was preserved.

However, the damage caused by the internal strife was ultimately difficult to repair. In addition, the group of great saints of the demon race, led by Bai Ze, were somewhat disheartened. In the end, the demon race completely split apart. Demon Master Kunpeng led his people to the north, while radicals such as Jiu Ying and Gui Che led many followers to the south. Several quasi-saints of the Sun lineage returned to the starry sky, while demon saints such as Bai Ze and Shang Yang went into seclusion.

Thus, the once vast Demon Court became a thing of the past, just as the remnants of the Witch Clan retreated to the territories, marking the complete end of that magnificent era of witches and demons.

Of course, if that were all, Bai Ze would never have left his secluded place to find Nuwa.

The fact that the demon race has now ascended to heaven clearly indicates that they have encountered new troubles, and these are not minor matters. This is why the demon race is unable to handle them on its own and can only turn to Bai Ze for help. Bai Ze then seeks help from the Heavenly Court and Nuwa, who is not really a powerful backer.

This so-called trouble is that the demon race has been targeted.

It wasn't just one powerful individual or one race, but countless powerful individuals who had their eyes on the demon race! This was because the demon race was born into this world, and their cultivation was not like that of naturally born races, which could follow a set path. They needed to constantly reverse their origins and refine themselves, which resulted in the demon race often being a treasure trove of resources.

In the past, Emperor Jun was the Demon Emperor, and later he was promoted to Heavenly Emperor. No one dared to make a move against the demon race. But now things are different. Countless people have their eyes on the demon race, coveting its resources. They have all made their moves. In a short time, the various demon clans on the prehistoric land have suffered heavy losses. Except for the branch under Kunpeng, which is relatively stable, the rest, even the remnants led by Jiuying and Guiche, are overwhelmed and suffer heavy losses.

This was an unbearable burden for the demon race, and something that Bai Ze, who lived in seclusion, could not accept. Therefore, he chose to leave the mountain and approach Nuwa, in order to find a sanctuary for the demon race, a backer like Di Jun had been in the past.

The only suitable candidate to take on this responsibility is Phoenix Mountain, or rather, the Heavenly Court led by Phoenix Mountain.

Bai Ze naturally considered other possibilities as well. He first ruled out the Daiyu lineage. In this primordial world, as long as one's eyes are not blind, it is not difficult to see the deep relationship between the Daiyu lineage and the Houtu Witch Clan and the Netherworld. Even if Qi Yu, the Black Emperor, is strong, one person obviously cannot protect the Witch Clan and take care of the demon race that has a blood feud with the Witch Clan.

Therefore, Bai Ze cannot go to the Daiyu lineage.

Immediately, Bai Ze also ruled out the Xuanmen sect—this was because of the existence of Yuanshi Tianzun. Everyone in the world knew that Yuqing Zhenren was extremely arrogant and looked down on anyone below the level of the innate great gods, especially the demon race with fur and horns.

Furthermore, with the Xuanmen now firmly established among the human race and in the Heavenly Court, it is clear that it is already in the midst of the new Heavenly Dao trend. Bai Ze is neither willing to bring shame upon himself nor to get involved in any more tribulations and troubles.

Therefore, he also rejected the Xuanmen sect, making it the second sect he abandoned.

The remaining major powers in the primordial world are only the divine lineages like Phoenix Perch Mountain. They have both a long history of pilgrimage and a strong foundation in the Heavenly Court, the Xuanmen, and the divine race. Their strength and influence make them the best choice for the demon race today.

Therefore, Bai Ze approached Nuwa.

"I hope Your Majesty will remember our past friendship and accept this demon-summoning banner!"

(End of this chapter)