Chapter 177 Nuwa Takes Action
"Perhaps things aren't as complicated as I think. There might be other unexpected developments."
Feng Zichen had a vague feeling that once the strength of the Witch Clan increased significantly, the Demon Clan might not remain unchanged.
It should be understood that the Witch-Demon War was ordained by the Heavenly Dao and driven by the Sages; how could it be changed so easily?
Now that the Witches are strong and the Demons are weak, the Heavenly Dao might secretly support the Demon Clan, strengthening their power.
The Heavenly Dao had done this before. From the very beginning of the Demon Clan's formation, it had been secretly supporting them, contending with the Witches.
Otherwise, with the Demon Clan's initial strength, how could they be a match for the Witches? Without the Heavenly Dao's secret assistance, the Demon Clan would have been wiped out by the Witches long ago.
The current situation of the Demons ruling the heavens and the Witches ruling the earth was created by the Heavenly Dao.
If it was truly as he thought, with the Heavenly Dao secretly strengthening the Demon Clan, the Demon Clan probably wouldn't attack someone like him, a person of great merit, lest they offend the Heavenly Dao and lose its favor.
Even if he were to intervene, he would have to wait until the matter of the Witch Clan was completely resolved. Who knew how long that would take?
Perhaps, with his cultivation level then, he wouldn't be without the ability to protect himself.
Thinking this, Feng Zichen's heart relaxed, and he quickened his pace, flying towards the Human Race.
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Back in the Human Race, Feng Zichen was anxious about the Floating Pagoda. He didn't bother to pass on the Five Ears of Innate Grain first, and went straight to the Human Race Ancestral Temple.
"Your Majesty, today, your disciple Feng Zichen, while traveling in the Primordial World, accidentally obtained a treasure from a demonic cultivator…"
"According to the demonic cultivator, this treasure seems to be the Demon Ancestor's supreme treasure. Therefore, this disciple is filled with fear and dares not make a decision on his own. I only beg Your Majesty's guidance!"
Inside the ancestral temple, Feng Zichen took out the Floating Pagoda, placed it on the offering table, bowed, and reported to the statue of Nuwa.
"The Demon Ancestor?"
"The Floating Pagoda?" In Nuwa's palace, Nuwa sat serenely on her cloud bed, her eyes closed, seemingly lost in thought. Suddenly, she heard Feng Zichen's words and frowned, opening her eyes to look down.
"Hiss!
Such a powerful death aura, such pure demonic energy!"
"This must be the Demon Ancestor's treasure without a doubt. In the primordial world, only the Demon Ancestor Rahu possessed such pure demonic energy!"
Her gaze pierced through the boundless void, and Nuwa saw the true face of the Floating Pagoda. She sensed eighteen great worlds emerging behind the pagoda, layer upon layer, depicting a vast world of death.
Deep within that world of death, a strange demonic figure flickered in and out of existence, emanating an inexplicable aura, a pervasive demonic atmosphere, utterly chilling, as if expounding the supreme demonic path.
"This child's ability to cause trouble is truly growing stronger with his cultivation!"
"The Demon Ancestor Rahu, what kind of person is he? An ancient supreme powerhouse, the master of the demonic path, a peerless figure who can contend with the Dao Ancestor for the Dao."
"Even I'm not sure of his strength, yet he dares to provoke him. In this primordial world, who is there that he wouldn't dare to provoke?"
"If this continues, he'll suffer in the future!"
"He needs to be taught a lesson, made to suffer a bit, to learn his lesson, and to refrain from provoking powerful beings before he's strong enough!"
Thinking of Feng Zichen's recent actions, Nuwa shook her head, somewhat amused, wanting to teach him a lesson.
However, despite this, the Demon Ancestor's possessions are ultimately too strange, and a slight misstep could lead to falling into the demonic path. There are many ways to suffer; there's no need to use the most dangerous one.
With a clenched fist, an invisible force emanated from Nuwa, traversing the boundless void, reaching the ancestral temple of the human race, and bringing the pagoda on the offering table to Nuwa's palace.
"I've heard of this Pagoda before. It's the most precious treasure of the Demon Ancestor Rahu, which he always carries with him and is very fond of."
"That Demon Ancestor Rahu attained enlightenment in the Primordial Era, and roamed freely in the Ancient Times. He's a contemporary of the Dao Ancestor, and his strength is unfathomable. I dare not provoke him lightly."
"You're quite bold, snatching this treasure directly from the hands of the demonic cultivators. If the Demon Ancestor Rahu finds out, who knows how much he'll resent you?"
"When the opportunity arises, he'll give you a tremendous retribution. Even if you become a Great Luo Immortal, how can you stop him?"
Nuwa's voice came from beyond the heavens, vast and boundless, like the sound of the Dao, clearly reaching Feng Zichen's ears, making his heart tremble.
"Disciple is terrified!"
Feng Zichen hurriedly bowed down, his face showing nervousness. He recounted the reasons and process of his battle with the three demonic cultivators, omitting the irrelevant details, and told Nuwa everything.
At the same time, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Since Nuwa had spoken and taken away the Floating Pagoda, it meant that she would take responsibility for this matter. If the Demon Ancestor Rahu attacked him, she wouldn't stand idly by.
The seriousness of the matter was probably just a scare tactic, a warning to prevent him from constantly causing trouble.
"It's good that you're afraid. You don't need to worry about the Floating Pagoda anymore. Remember to focus on your cultivation and avoid causing trouble."
"When your cultivation reaches the level of a Great Divine Power, you can roam freely throughout this vast primordial world without so many worries. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Sure enough, Nuwa continued after a short while.
"Thank you for your protection, Holy Mother!" "
I will always remember what the Holy Mother said and never forget it. I will work hard to cultivate and strive to reach the realm of a Great Divine Power as soon as possible, so as not to disappoint Your Majesty's expectations!"
With a huge weight lifted from his heart, Feng Zichen felt a little lighter and began to say one beautiful thing after another.
"Hmm!"
"This Floating Pagoda belongs to the Demon Ancestor. Whether he left any hidden tricks inside, I cannot tell. I will take this pagoda to Zixiao Palace and ask my master about it."
"He and the Demon Ancestor have been old enemies for many years. Presumably, they are quite familiar with each other's methods and will surely be able to see something."
"I can also take this opportunity to ask for some benefits for you."
"After all, you snatched the Floating Pagoda from the Demon Ancestor's disciple, which greatly enhanced the prestige of our Xuanmen and dampened the Demon Sect's momentum."
"As the master of Xuanmen, my master should reward you with some benefits as a token of appreciation!"
From Nuwa's words, it was not difficult to tell that she was very satisfied with Feng Zichen's answer. She planned to make a trip to Zixiao Palace for him to ask the Dao Ancestor for some benefits.
"Thank you, Holy Mother!"
Moved and with a hint of surprise, Feng Zichen bowed to Nuwa again.
However, this time Nuwa did not reply.
Feng Zichen waited for a long time, but still heard no reply from Nuwa. He understood that Nuwa had probably withdrawn her divine sense and returned to the Nuwa Palace.
He stood up and walked outside.
The matter of the Floating Pagoda was now settled. Next, as long as he arranged the affairs of the Five Ears of Innate Grain, he could continue to visit the Five Elemental Beasts to prepare for his breakthrough to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.
(End of Chapter)