Primordial Era: I am the chief disciple of the Three Pure Ones, the gatekeeper of the Great Dao.

Chapter 71: A Proclamation to the Primordial World, and the Witch Clan's Reaction!

"Heavenly Emperor, Eastern Emperor!"

Jin Feng's voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying a sense of heaviness and solemnity.

"The Chaos Bell has now been returned intact, but Goddess Nuwa still has a decree that we need to announce to all the races and creatures of the primordial world."

"I hope the Heavenly Emperor and the Demon Emperor will not harbor resentment because of this!"

Jin Feng held the Chaos Bell in both hands, her expression extremely solemn.

Nuwa's decree is clear: unless the demon race faces annihilation, she will no longer lend a helping hand.

The meaning behind this is self-evident: Goddess Nuwa wanted to distance herself from the Demon Court and the Heavenly Emperor Dijun.

Although she is the Demon Queen of the Demon Clan, she will no longer participate in the battles for supremacy in the primordial world.

Upon hearing this, Donghuang Taiyi hurriedly took the Chaos Bell, while the Heavenly Emperor Dijun's face was as gloomy as water.

As the leader of the demon race, he could certainly understand the deeper meaning behind Jin Feng's words.

However, the way of Heaven is constant, and as a sage of Heaven, no one can stop Nuwa from making her choice.

Di Jun took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the dissatisfaction and murderous intent in his heart, his voice low but firm:

"Nuwa will forever be the queen of my demon race. Whatever choice she makes, it is the common wish of this emperor and the people of the demon race."

Seeing Di Jun's statement, Jin Feng and Ling Zhuzi breathed a sigh of relief.

They began to busy themselves, building high platforms, burning incense and wood, and displaying their supernatural powers in preparation for proclaiming the decrees of the Heavenly Sage.

Meanwhile, the demons whispered amongst themselves, discussing the matter.

The human race, however, was filled with jubilation, as if they had rediscovered their former vitality and energy.

"Clan leader, why did you exchange the supreme offensive and defensive treasure, the Chaos Bell, for the Qiankun Cauldron?"

Zhenfeng frowned and asked Yuanfeng, puzzled.

Although she is the leader of the Phoenix Clan, she has lived in the Immortal Volcano for a long time and is unaware of the affairs of the outside world.

"Although Qiankun possesses the power to defy the innate and is impervious to all laws, it seems to be slightly inferior to the Chaos Bell!"

"You're still too young!"

Yuan Feng sighed, her tone carrying a hint of instruction.

"As a disciple of Hongjun Daozu, Nuwa is undoubtedly a sage of the Heavenly Dao."

"The reason she entrusted the Qiankun Cauldron to us was due to her own considerations and difficulties."

"Don't think that the Heavenly Saints are so easily manipulated by us."

Yuan Feng continued, her tone filled with reverence for the sage.

"If it weren't for the decrees of Hongjun Daozu and the rules of the Heavenly Dao, given Nuwa's personality, she would definitely have helped the demon race, and might even have personally suppressed me."

"If I am greedy and insist on taking over the Chaos Bell, I may cross Nuwa's bottom line and completely enrage this Heavenly Sage."

"The consequences would be unbearable for us."

Zulong stroked his long beard and nodded in agreement: "What Fellow Daoist Yuanfeng said is very true."

"Our focus should not be on the Chaos Bell or the Qiankun Cauldron, but on the attitude of the Goddess Nuwa."

"In my opinion, even if she only offers one top-grade innate spiritual treasure in exchange, we should gladly accept it and return the Chaos Bell."

"After all, although the human race suffered some losses in this great battle, the demon race also suffered heavy casualties."

"The Demon Saint Ji Meng perished, and his flesh and blood weapons were obtained by the human race. Donghuang Taiyi also almost lost his life."

Overall, the human race is not at a disadvantage.

Upon hearing this, Zhenfeng suddenly felt enlightened.

She bowed slightly to Zulong and said, "I have learned a lot from you, senior Zulong. Thank you for your guidance."

At this moment, the powerful figures of the human race also expressed their agreement and turned their attention to the demon race.

Jin Feng and Ling Zhu Zi had completed the preparations and were ready to read out the decree of Goddess Nuwa.

On the high platform, strange phenomena appeared one after another, flowers fell from the sky, and auspicious energy permeated the air.

Lingzhuzi put away her usual mischievousness and nodded solemnly to Jinfeng: "Sister Jinfeng, we can begin!"

"good!"

With a soft cry from Jin Feng, she summoned a decree from the Emperor.

In an instant, brilliant light filled the entire primordial world, and the majesty and power of the Heavenly Saint swept across every inch of land like a tidal wave.

Nuwa's unique divine patterns slowly appeared on the sky, exuding a mysterious and solemn aura.

"I will obey Your Majesty's decree!"

Jin Feng loudly proclaimed, "In accordance with the Dao Ancestor's command, I will diligently cultivate in the Nuwa Heaven."

"From this day forward, I will follow the natural order and remain detached from all matters of the primordial world."

"We will no longer participate in the struggle for the destiny of heaven and earth between the demon race and the witch race, nor will we interfere with the Heavenly Emperor's power over the three realms."

"Unless the demon race faces the danger of extinction, I will no longer provide assistance to the demon race and the demon court."

"May all races of the primordial world, all Heavenly Saints, and many other great beings know this!"

Jin Feng's words, like a resounding heavenly voice, echoed in every corner of the primordial world.

In an instant, all living beings of all races learned of this momentous news.

The various Heavenly Saints and powerful beings reacted differently, each harboring their own schemes.

At the summit of Buzhou Mountain, the entire Wu tribe rejoiced.

"Play music, dance!" the ancestral shaman Zhurong excitedly commanded.

The young men of the Wu tribe gathered around the blazing fire, chanting mysterious Taoist chants and performing their own unique dance.

"Now that Nuwa no longer aids Dijun, who among the demon race can stop my Wu race from dominating the prehistoric world?"

The ancestral witch Gonggong spoke with great pride, standing shoulder to shoulder with Zhurong.

His eyes gleamed with ambition.

"We do not respect the ways of Heaven, but only revere Pangu!"

"In this world, only my Wu clan is the true heir!"

Gonggong's words stirred the blood and passion of the shamans.

Apart from the three ancestral witches, Dijiang, Zhujiuyin, and Houtu, who remained calm, the other ancestral witches all looked up to the sky and shouted.

The power of the laws surrounding him surged and churned, making it difficult to suppress his inner joy and anticipation.

"It seems that fellow Daoists Dijiang, Zhujiuyin, and Houtu have already noticed something amiss."

Hongyun Daoist sighed, and then explained to everyone.

"Nuwa's actions may seem detrimental to the demon race on the surface, but in reality, she successfully extricated herself from the great calamity."

Hongyun Daoist's words made everyone fall into deep thought.

Nuwa's actions today are remarkably similar to her use of the Primordial Purple Qi to resolve the karmic entanglement with the Kunpeng Ancestor.

Both are strategies of putting oneself in a do-or-die situation to survive, thereby transcending the cycle of karma by severing certain causal relationships.

"Fellow Daoist Hongyun is absolutely right; Nuwa's wisdom is truly extraordinary!"

Kunpeng agreed, "Although she is ostensibly making a declaration to all races, this decree is actually mainly aimed at the two brothers, Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi."

"Because of these two brothers, Nuwa lost the Qiankun Cauldron, a supreme innate treasure, and paid a great price."

"Her current declaration of her predicament and her severing ties with the demon race is actually a clever tactic."

"Although she went into seclusion to cultivate, she did not abandon the title of Demon Emperor."

"In this way, even if she does nothing, she can continue to acquire the fortune of the demon race, thereby improving her cultivation level."

Kunpeng's analysis drew nods of agreement from everyone.

"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"

Dijiang praised sincerely, while his gaze turned to the shores of the East China Sea.

"Now, let's see how Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi react!"

Everyone turned their gaze toward the shores of the East China Sea, preparing to watch the spectacle unfold from the sidelines.

(End of this chapter)