"Since that's the case, our Yao Race will not interfere with the Witch Race; we'll each develop independently and contribute to the Great Desolation together!"
While he said this, he was sneering inwardly.
Not contend? Who are you kidding! Once your Witch Race cleanses the Evil Qi, sorts out the Earth Veins, gains more Karma, and becomes stronger, will you still be content?
Although Taiyi was still displeased, since Dijun had spoken, he could only snort coldly and say no more.
Nuwa and Fuxi stood by, not interjecting.
Wu Ming nodded slightly: "That's excellent. I hope the two races can coexist peacefully and contribute to the development of the Great Desolation."
With that, he led the Twelve Ancestral Witches and turned to leave.
Watching the Witch Race's retreating figures, Taiyi couldn't help but say: "Big Brother, you just let them go? That Zhurong was so arrogant!"
A sharp glint flashed in Dijun's eyes, but it quickly receded, and he said in a deep voice: "No rush."
"The Witch Race is powerful, and they have Pangu's Legacy and Karma protecting them. Now is not the time for an all-out war. Let them go cleanse the Evil Qi and sort out the Earth Veins first; it can be considered cleaning the courtyard for our Yao Race's future unification of the Great Desolation."
He looked at the vast Heavenly Court, and at the countless subservient Yao Race below, his eyes filled with ambition.
"Issue an order: reorganize the Heavenly Court, assign subordinates, and confer titles on Yao Gods! Within a thousand years, I want the banners of the Yao Race to be planted across all the stars of the heavens!"
"Yes! Big Brother!" Taiyi responded, his Battle Intent soaring.
...
On the way back to Buzhou Mountain after leaving the Heavenly Court.
Zhurong was still grumbling: "Big Brother, why did you stop me just now? I should have let that Taiyi know how formidable I, Zhurong, am. What a joke, getting a bit of Karma and actually thinking he's hot stuff?"
Gonggong also said: "Exactly! Big Brother, you're too good-tempered!"
"That Dijun and Taiyi got so much Karma, more than when we established our race! Why is that?"
"We clean Evil Qi, sort out Earth Veins, which of those isn't an exhausting, thankless task? They just move their lips, say they want to control heaven and earth, and Karma falls like it's free!"
"This Heavenly Dao is too unfair! It's biased!"
Qiangliang, Shebishi, and the other Ancestral Witches also looked indignant, clearly holding a grudge about the Yao Race gaining more Karma.
Wu Ming's steps were unceasing, his voice flat, showing no emotion.
"What's the point of arguing with them for a moment of anger?"
He turned his head and looked at his emotional younger brothers and sisters beside him.
"It's obvious that the Heavenly Dao favors the Yao Race and supports them in their struggle against our Witch Race."
"If you rush up now and fight Taiyi, even if you win, what then?"
"Will it make the Heavenly Dao take back the Karma given to the Yao Race? Or will it make our Witch Race gain more Luck?"
Zhurong choked, opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a word of rebuttal.
Yes, what if they won? Besides venting anger, it was useless.
Wu Ming continued: "What we need to do now is not to confront them head-on, but to seize the time, fulfill our vows, cleanse Evil Qi, sort out Earth Veins, accumulate Karma, and improve our strength."
"As long as our Witch Race's Karma is profound enough and our Luck prosperous enough, the Heavenly Dao will have reservations and dare not easily bring down a calamity upon our Witch Race."
The Space Ancestral Witch Dijiang frowned and asked: "Big Brother, what about the Yao Race… are we just going to let them develop? They've gained the Heavenly Court, gained Karma, and integrated all Yao, full of ambition; in the future, I'm afraid…"
Wu Ming's lips curved into an arc: "The Yao Race wants to rule all spirits and establish order? Hehe, the Great Desolation is so vast, and there are so many unruly beings."
"This Great Desolation has never been a place where anyone who wants to dominate can dominate."
"But…" Houtu said with some concern, "The Yao Race is powerful, and with the Heavenly Court as their base, if they conflict with our race in the future…"
"Conflict is unavoidable, but our opponents might not be just us."
"This Great Desolation is very lively; there's no shortage of people who want to be protagonists."
"We just need to do our own thing."
"Don't forget, that Dao Ancestor in Purple Cloud Palace personally conferred the title of the head of male immortals back then."
"That one is currently above the East Sea, gathering quite a few immortals and gods."
Wu Ming's thoughts turned. Of course, he still had to provide Eastern King Duke with some appropriate help, otherwise he wouldn't be able to contend with the Yao Race.
The Twelve Ancestral Witches suddenly understood upon hearing this.
"Eastern King Duke!" Zhurong slapped his thigh, sparks flying, "Right! There's still that guy!"
"Hahahaha! Big Brother, brilliant! Truly brilliant!"
Gonggong also chuckled: "Wonderful! Let them fight among themselves!"
Dijiang and the others also nodded, increasingly admiring Wu Ming's foresight.
Qiangliang, Tianwu, and the other Ancestral Witches also nodded repeatedly, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Wu Ming.
Big Brother is Big Brother; he thinks long-term!
Dijiang pondered: "Big Brother means that our Witch Race's focus in the future will be to fulfill our vows, accumulate Karma, improve our strength, and not actively participate in the Great Desolation's struggle for supremacy?"
"Precisely."
Wu Ming stopped, turned to look at his twelve brothers and sisters, his expression becoming serious.
"Remember, our Witch Race does not walk the path of contending for supremacy in the Great Desolation!"
"Contending for supremacy in the Great Desolation? What's so good about it?"
"Have you forgotten the Dragon Han Calamity?"
"The Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin races, how mighty were they? They contended for supremacy in the Great Desolation, fighting until the heavens collapsed, the earth shattered, and the sun and moon lost their light!"
"What was the result?"
"The strong ones of the three races perished, their Luck declined, they bore immeasurable Karma, and their surviving clansmen are still struggling to repay Karma to this day, finding even Cultivating extremely difficult!"
"This is the outcome of contending for supremacy in the Great Desolation!"
The Ancestral Witches felt a chill in their hearts. Although the Dragon Han Calamity was long past, its tragic extent remained an indelible shadow in the hearts of the Great Desolation's beings. They had also heard about the fate of the three races.
Wu Ming continued: "Our Witch Race, formed from the essence and blood of Father God Pangu, naturally controls Law and possesses strong Physical Bodies; this is our Foundation, our advantage!"
"Proving the Dao through Law, proving the Dao through strength—this is the path most suitable for our Witch Race!"
"Isn't proving the Dao through Law more appealing? Why must we contend for some damn overlordship and get entangled in Karma?"
Wu Ming added: "Think about Dao Ancestor Hongjun again."
"What kind of figure is Dao Ancestor? A heaven-sent genius, with a profound Foundation. Do you think he didn't want to walk the path of proving the Dao through Law back then?"
"But what was the result?"
"Wasn't it because of the Dao-Demon Tribulation conflict back then, when Rahu self-detonated the Western Continent, destroying the Western Ancestral Vein? Although Hongjun won, he also bore enormous Karma as a result."
"Entangled by Karma, the path of Law was obstructed, and he ultimately had no choice but to compromise with the Heavenly Dao, sever his three corpses to become a Saint, and merge with the Heavenly Dao!"
"Even the Dao Ancestor was forced to change his path due to Karma. Do you think if our Witch Race also embarks on the path of contention, becoming entangled in boundless Karma, our fate would be much better than that of the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin races?
At that time, let alone proving the Dao through Law, whether we can even preserve the Legacy of the Witch Race will be a question!"
"Cleansing Evil Qi, sorting out Earth Veins, and obtaining Karma are our means of self-protection and ways to accumulate our Foundation."
"And the ultimate goal is to rely on our Witch Race's own advantages, comprehend Law, break all methods with strength, and attain the Hunyuan Dao Fruit!"
His words were forceful and resonant, causing all the Ancestral Witches to fall into deep thought.
The temptation of contending for supremacy in the Great Desolation was indeed great, but the tragedy of the Dragon Han Calamity and the twists and turns of Hongjun's Dao proving were all before their eyes.
Compared to the vague position of Great Desolation overlord, controlling one's own destiny and pursuing the Peak of the Great Dao through Law seemed to be a more practical choice, and one more in line with the fundamental nature of the Witch Race.
"Big Brother is right." Dijiang was the first to nod, "It was us who were too focused on appearances earlier."
Zhu Jiuyin also slowly said: "Proving the Dao through Law is the correct path. Accumulating Karma, stabilizing ourselves, and observing the changes is the best strategy."
Houtu said softly: "We will respectfully follow Big Brother's teachings."
Even the most belligerent Zhurong and Gonggong scratched their heads at this moment, no longer clamoring to find trouble with the Yao Race.
"Alright, it's good that you all understand." Wu Ming waved his hand.
"After returning, each of you should restrain your clansmen and redouble your efforts to put the matter of Karma into practice."
"The Great Desolation is vast, and there are many Opportunities. The era belonging to our Witch Race has just begun."
With that, Wu Ming said no more, taking the lead and flying towards Buzhou Mountain, with the Twelve Ancestral Witches following closely behind.