Fuxi's heart stirred, and he vaguely felt a sense of unease: "What... what was his reaction?"
Nuwa said, enunciating each word: "He showed no trace of panic, remaining unusually calm, not even a wrinkle on his brow."
"Moreover, for so many years, the Witch race, knowing full well that the Yao Race was deducing the Great Formation, still made no targeted moves and continued to allow the Yao Race to develop and grow."
"Brother, have you ever considered what this truly signifies?"
Upon hearing this, Fuxi's pupils suddenly contracted.
He was not a foolish person; with Nuwa's words reaching this point, how could he not understand their profound meaning?
"This... this means..."
Fuxi's voice was a little dry: "It means the Witch race, I'm afraid, already has a countermeasure! They are not afraid of the Yao Race's Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation at all!"
"Even... they have absolute confidence in being able to defeat the Yao Race, even with the Great Formation!"
"That's right!" Nuwa nodded solemnly, "The Witch race most likely possesses a means capable of countering the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation."
"Even... a power capable of completely defeating the Yao Race! Otherwise, how could Wu Ming be so calm? And how could the Witch race sit idly by while the Yao Race grew stronger?"
"That's why I hope, Brother, that you do not participate in this Witch and Demon War, to avoid falling into danger. The Yao Race's chances of winning this battle are slim!"
She paused, then added: "Moreover, the Witch race possesses such powerful strength."
"Yet they have never actively provoked conflict, annihilated the Yao Race, and then dominated the Primordial Land."
"Does this not also indicate that the Witch race... might indeed be as Wu Ming said, having no ambition to dominate the Primordial Land?"
"Since that is the case, why must the Yao Race insist on fighting the Witch race to the death, to the point of mutual destruction?"
Fuxi fell silent.
Nuwa's words, like a basin of cold water, extinguished much of the soaring ambition he had previously felt due to the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation.
After a long while, he slowly spoke, his voice tinged with bitterness: "Sister, how could I not understand what you are saying?"
"It's just... the Witch race is too powerful, like a great mountain pressing down on the Yao Race's head."
"Dijun and Taiyi, those two fellows, have grand ambitions, wishing to unify the Primordial Land and establish an eternal Demon Clan Heavenly Court."
"How could such ambitious figures tolerate a powerful force like the Witch race entrenched upon the Primordial Land?"
"How can one allow others to sleep soundly beside one's own bed!"
"Therefore, there must be a battle between the Witch and Demon; it is unavoidable!"
"Since Brother already understands that the Yao Race's chances of winning this battle are not great, why insist on getting involved in this muddy water?"
"Wouldn't it be better for us, brother and sister, to cultivate peacefully in Phoenix Perch Mountain, comprehending the Dao and staying away from disputes?"
Fuxi, however, shook his head, looking at Nuwa with a complex gaze: "No."
"Precisely because the Yao Race is highly likely to fail in this battle, I must participate in this battle!"
"Brother!"
Nuwa was both angry and anxious, "You... why are you so unwise!"
"If the Yao Race loses this battle, wouldn't your going there be putting yourself in danger for nothing?!"
Fuxi looked at his anxious sister, a wry smile appearing on his Face: "Sister, please let me finish."
"If, by chance, the Yao Race wins this Witch and Demon War, then naturally everything will be fine."
"But if... if the Yao Race loses."
"Then Dijun and Taiyi will undoubtedly crave the Hongmeng Purple Energy even more, and might even take desperate measures, resorting to any means necessary!"
"At that time, the strand of Hongmeng Purple Energy in Kunpeng's hand will certainly not be safe."
"But there is only one strand of Hongmeng Purple Energy; how will the two brothers divide it?"
"They will certainly try every possible way to seize other people's Hongmeng Purple Energy!"
"The Three Pure Ones are a single entity, connected by Qi, powerful, and deeply rooted, not easy to deal with."
"So, their targets will only be you, and the two from the West, Jieyin and Zhunti."
"The two from the West both possess Hongmeng Purple Energy; if they wish to seize it, they would have to deal with both at the same time."
"Once one of them escapes and achieves Enlightenment to become a Saint in the future, it would be a major hidden danger for Dijun and Taiyi, with endless future troubles; they would have to be extremely cautious."
"And among us, brother and sister, only you possess Hongmeng Purple Energy."
"As long as they can find a way to restrain me and then seize your Hongmeng Purple Energy."
"At that time, we, brother and sister, would truly become fish on a chopping board, to be slaughtered at will!"
"However, if I continue to serve in the Demon Clan Heavenly Court, then even if the Yao Race is defeated."
"Dijun and Taiyi, in order not to dishearten the hearts of their subordinate demons, will certainly have some scruples and dare not openly lay hands on you!"
"At that time, with me mediating and subtly guiding, this trouble can be directed towards Jieyin and Zhunti from the West."
"As long as we can buy time until the day you successfully achieve Enlightenment to become a Saint, the crisis of us, brother and sister, will naturally be resolved!"
"Conversely, if I choose to retreat this time and not participate in the Witch and Demon War."
"Then, after the Yao Race is defeated, Dijun and Taiyi will have ample reason and excuse to deal with us, brother and sister!"
"So, Sister, do you understand? This Witch and Demon War, regardless of victory or defeat, I must go!"
Nuwa was completely stunned after hearing Fuxi's words.
She had never thought that there would be such complex calculations involved.
She hastily said: "Brother, there's no need to take such a risk! I have already formed an Alliance with the Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, and Zhunti; we will advance and retreat together in the future.
If Dijun and Taiyi dare to attack me, they will certainly not stand idly by. You don't have to worry that Dijun and Taiyi will harm me!"
Upon hearing this, Fuxi, however, smiled bitterly and shook his head: "My foolish sister! At a time like this, why are you becoming muddled instead?
"In a place like the Primordial Land, where the strong prey on the weak, the most reliable thing is always one's own strength!"
"So-called Alliances, so-called agreements, are merely icing on the cake; when it comes to a matter of life and death, how reliable are they?"
"Do you think Dijun and Taiyi are easy to deal with?"
"They control the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation! Even if they can't defeat the Witch race, can't they still deal with others?"
"If the two of them, after being defeated, become enraged and directly deploy the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation."
"Threatening the Three Pure Ones and the two from the West, making them abandon their Alliance with you, and promising never to snatch their Hongmeng Purple Energy."
"Do you think, at that time, the Three Pure Ones and those two from the West."
"Would they choose to fight to the death with the completely insane Dijun and Taiyi, who wield a peerless killing formation, for an outsider like you?"
"Would they...?"
Nuwa fell completely silent.
She had to admit that what Fuxi said was highly likely to happen.
Because, if the roles were reversed, and it were her, between her own safety and the so-called Alliance, she would probably... make the same choice.
The human heart is the most unreliable thing, especially in this Primordial Land where the strong prey on the weak and the Dao is contested.
Fuxi looked at Nuwa's dispirited expression and knew that she had taken his words to heart.
His tone softened slightly, and he said gently: "So, I must participate in this great battle."
"But don't worry, I will be extremely careful and will never act recklessly."
"If the situation truly goes awry, I will escape at the first opportunity, prioritizing my own life."
"I will never make a meaningless sacrifice; you don't need to worry about me anymore."
He paused, then showed a slight smile: "Besides, didn't that Wu Ming say that you are a destined Saint and will surely become a Saint in the future?"
"Perhaps, he will also secretly instruct the Witch race to show me mercy and spare my life, out of respect for you, a future Saint!"
Hearing Fuxi's last words, which carried a hint of jest, a bright light suddenly flashed in Nuwa's previously dim eyes.
"That's right!" She suddenly looked up, "Brother's words make sense!"
Nuwa instantly made a decision in her heart.
After her brother returned to the Heavenly Court, she would make another trip to Buzhou Mountain!
No matter the cost, she would demand a promise from Wu Ming to protect her brother Fuxi's life during the Witch and Demon War!
Fuxi watched his sister's expression change, finally revealing a hint of relief, and stood up to pat her shoulder.
"Alright, this matter is settled then. Don't think too much about it; just cultivate in peace. There are still important matters in the Heavenly Court, so I'll be going now."
With that, Fuxi turned and strode out of the hall.
Nuwa gazed at her brother's departing back, biting her lower lip gently.
"Brother, don't worry, I will never let anything happen to you."