Primordial Era: I, the Thirteenth Witch, had my innermost thoughts overheard by my older siblings.

Furthermore, although Lao Tzu founded Taoism, his teachings are still related to our human race. We must not let him off so easily!

Thinking of this, a glint of light flashed in Ye Kai's eyes.

He had sensed long ago that Laozi had taken Xuandu as his disciple.

The reason we didn't react at the time was to wait for the right opportunity.

And now,

Now that Laozi and the other two have all attained sainthood, the time he has been waiting for has come!

Not to mention,

Given Lao Tzu's current personality, even if he doesn't plan ahead, Lao Tzu will definitely scheme against him.

Therefore, his only option now is to strike first!

Ye Kai secretly pondered that Di Jiang and the others had overheard his thoughts.

"The time has come? What time?"

"You're right, sir. Strike first, or suffer the consequences!"

"What should I do, little brother? Should we offer some assistance?"

"..."

Having overheard Ye Kai's thoughts, they couldn't help but frown slightly, their expressions becoming more serious.

Although they didn't know what Ye Kai was planning, since Ye Kai said so, he must be right!

"Please be patient, everyone. Let us listen to my thoughts a little longer."

A glint of light flickered in Dijiang's eyes. "Perhaps we'll get some relevant information soon."

Upon hearing Dijiang's words, Zhurong, Zhujiuyin, and the others all frowned slightly, immediately stopped their discussion, and listened attentively.

Just then, Ye Kai's thoughts came through again!

Although Lao Tzu recognized the importance of the human race and used the human body as the foundation of Taoism to establish the religion, he overlooked one crucial point: in the primordial world, there was another newly emerging race that was equally important and indispensable!

[The Styx River previously came to my place to observe me secretly, and now that it has seen Laozi and the other two establish their own religion and become saints, it seems it's time for them to establish the Asura Cult as well.]

[I can use this to my advantage and give them a hard time!]

……

Having overheard Ye Kai's thoughts, Di Jiang and the others suddenly realized what was going on.

"The Styx River? Is that the Taoist priest covered in blood from before?"

"The Asura Cult? That Styx River clan wants to establish a great cult too?"

"I never imagined he would create a race, but how come I've never heard of it before?"

"..."

They discussed it, all filled with surprise and uncertainty.

What's shocking is that Ye Kai intended to use this to scheme against Laozi and other great sages and religions;

The existence of the Asura clan is suspected!

When Nuwa created the human race, it alarmed the entire primordial world. Even those without primordial spirits sensed it.

Yet this Asura race, also a newly born race in the primordial world, and Ye Kai even said they were just as important as the human race, they showed no reaction whatsoever.

How strange!

but,

Since Ye Kai said that, there must be a reason and a basis for it!

"It seems we don't need to do anything about this. In that case, let's pretend we don't know anything. If my brother really needs us to do something, then we can step in."

At that moment, Dijiang pondered for a moment and then spoke seriously.

"Well, in that case, let's pretend we don't know anything and do our best to protect the human race for my brother."

"This year it is my turn to protect the human race. I release a power of law to envelop the entire human race, so that they will not be coveted by others again."

"We'll all listen to our eldest brother!"

"..."

Upon hearing Dijiang's words, the other ancestral witches did not hesitate and immediately agreed.

Even as Gonggong spoke these words, his body trembled, and a law of water emerged.

Instantly, the water rippled and flowed, like a curtain of sky being poured out, eventually enveloping the human race.

In this way, if anyone covets the human race or enters human territory, they will be able to sense it immediately!

Just as they finished doing all this, Ye Kai walked out from the back hall.

They coughed a few times, pretending nothing was wrong.

"Brothers and sisters, what's going on here...?"

Seeing Dijiang and the others' reaction, Ye Kai was also taken aback and asked with some doubt.

If any of them went out or were cultivating, Ye Kai wouldn't care.

But now that Dijiang and the others were all here, they acted as if nothing had happened, which surprised him quite a bit.

Are you all just sitting here doing nothing, brothers and sisters?

"Ahem, little brother, we... just finished our meditation too. What? Are you coming out of seclusion as well?"

Upon hearing Ye Kai's thoughts, Zhu Jiuyin coughed lightly and explained earnestly.

"Not bad, not bad, little brother, you're coming out of seclusion too?"

"Did you gain anything from this retreat?"

"Ha ha……"

"..."

When the Ancestral Witch heard Zhu Jiuyin's words, she quickly echoed his sentiments.

As they echoed his sentiments, he couldn't help but let out a few awkward, dry laughs.

After all, they couldn't very well say that they were doing nothing because they were eavesdropping on Ye Kai's thoughts!

"Well, it was somewhat fruitful."

Ye Kai didn't think much of it and immediately replied.

This time, he only went into seclusion for a hundred years. Apart from gaining some magical power and merit, he received a supernatural ability as a reward.

Even the Way of the Sage and the Way of Primordial Chaos, he didn't comprehend much of.

It can be said that if he hadn't sensed the Three Pure Ones establishing their religion and becoming saints this time, and his seclusion hadn't been interrupted, he wouldn't have come out of seclusion.

"That's good, that's good, haha..."

Upon hearing Ye Kai's reply, Zhu Jiuyin and the others let out a few dry laughs.

Finally, Houtu's eyes flickered slightly as she changed the subject, "Little brother, you've come out of seclusion so early, is there something you need to do?"

"Yes, I'm going to the Blood Sea."

Upon hearing Houtu's question, Ye Kai did not hide anything and immediately answered.

"Is there anything we can do for you?"

Dijiang immediately asked.

"No need, it's just a small matter, I'll be right back."

Ye Kai smiled and shook his head.

[The Styx Cult established its sect, seeking to prove its Dao through killing. Although it involves warfare, it is all a matter of Daoist principles. My brothers can't really help with that, so it's best not to involve them, especially Sister Houtu...]

Thinking of this, Ye Kai couldn't help but twitch his eyelids, revealing a cold glint in them.

After all, if Houtu gets too deeply involved, she might fall into the Heavenly Dao's schemes, die, and return to the world.

"What?!"

"Death and the annihilation of the Dao? Returning to Heaven and Earth!"

"My little sister is in such danger! This must never happen!"

"..."

Upon suddenly overhearing Ye Kai's thoughts, Di Jiang and the others' expressions hardened. They hadn't expected that such a dangerous secret was hidden within!

Houtu, like Ye Kai, is their younger sister and younger brother, respectively, both of whom are greatly loved.

They absolutely cannot watch Houtu return to heaven and earth!

Houtu: "Big brother, second brother, don't be nervous. This is just my opinion. I'm perfectly fine, aren't I? Besides, I've already said that I won't try to avoid these things."

As he said this, he was trying to comfort Dijiang and the others.

but,

Dijiang and the others' expressions did not improve despite Houtu's comforting words.

"No matter how you look at it, these are all part of Heaven's calculations!"

"We must not let it succeed!"

"..."

They made a silent vow.

Seeing the change in Di Jiang and the others' expressions, Ye Kai was also taken aback. "Big brother, what's going on...?"

……