52: Chapter 52 Hongjun: How much benefit did you receive?

At Yujing Mountain, Hongjun's gaze turned toward Mount Sumeru.

Looking at the respectful Nuwa, a trace of bewilderment appeared on his face; he felt as if something belonging to him had been snatched away.

At this moment, he thought of a deeper aspect.

Would the Three Pure Ones atop Kunlun Mountain also have been tampered with by Rahu?

Suddenly, he became somewhat unsettled.

He could barely accept Nuwa joining the Demonic Path, but the Three Pure Ones joining the Demonic Path was completely unacceptable.

Fighting Rahu to the death, ending in mutual destruction.

It wasn't that this thought hadn't crossed Hongjun's mind.

After comparing their strengths, he ultimately dismissed it.

How many benefits had Rahu gained during the Fierce Beast Calamity, and how many secret techniques had he obtained from the Fierce Beast Clan?

Coupled with Karma and Luck even deeper than his own, Hongjun knew very well.

No matter how many Magic Treasures he had, he would definitely not be Rahu's match.

His gaze turned toward Kunlun Mountain, and he made a decision.

He couldn't wait any longer; who knew if Rahu would take a trip to Kunlun Mountain.

If the Three Pure Ones were led astray by then, he would have nowhere to cry... At Mount Sumeru, Nuwa arrived at Rahu's Immortal Cave.

Rahu looked at the current Nuwa with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

A casual move from years ago had finally reached the time for harvest.

"Nuwa greets Senior; I must thank Senior for your help back then."

"Otherwise, although I am an Innate Sacred Being, I wouldn't have been able to be born and nurtured so soon."

"I heard Senior's Demonic Path is recruiting other Innate Living Beings; I wonder if you could give this Junior a spot?"

Nuwa spoke with a respectful expression, a look of expectation on her face.

Regarding the Demonic Path, she had seen enough over these years.

In the territory of the Demonic Path, this vast Western Continent was completely different from the East.

There were too many experts in the East, and no truly powerful figure had unified them.

There were many conflicts between various races, with everyone snatching each other's resources.

The West was different; Rahu had already integrated the entire West.

He even set his sights on the Chaos, using Formations to convert Chaos Qi.

No matter how one looked at it, among the many races in the world today, the Demonic Path could be said to be unique.

At this moment, Rahu hesitated slightly. At his Realm, he could naturally see a part of the future; Nuwa's Opportunity for attaining the Dao was truly not within the Demon Race.

If he pulled her into the Demon Race and let Nuwa focus wholeheartedly on the Demonic Path, it might seem like a gain, but in reality, if she failed to attain the Dao in the future, it would clearly be a loss.

Rahu naturally wouldn't do such a losing business. After thinking for a moment, he spoke indifferently:

"This is inappropriate."

"Little Friend Nuwa's Opportunity to attain the Dao is not in the Demonic Path; this would have too great an impact on your future."

"Having this intention is enough; the Immortal Path is your true path."

"Of course, if you truly feel uneasy about it, then leave an Incarnation in the West."

"These are my insights into the Great Dao of Creation; contemplate them well."

As Rahu spoke, he pointed a finger, and his insights regarding the Great Dao of Creation entered Nuwa's body.

Feeling the things Rahu left within her, a hint of joy appeared on Nuwa's face.

After all, she was only at the Initial Great Overarching, while Rahu had surpassed this level.

Although the Great Daos they cultivated were different, by drawing parallels, Rahu's understanding of the Great Dao of Creation far exceeded Nuwa's.

"Thank you for the guidance, Demon Ancestor. Then I shall separate an Incarnation."

"She shall be the Demon Lord of Creation within the Demonic Path."

As she spoke, Nuwa separated an Incarnation. The power of the Great Dao of Creation manifested, while also emitting a trace of Devilish Qi.

Without hesitation, she then left the West.

Nuwa still listened to Rahu's words; after all, Rahu had given her too much.

First, the Demonic Path's secret techniques, allowing her to take form and be born as soon as possible.

Then, the insights regarding the Great Dao of Creation, increasing Nuwa's cultivation speed.

With so many things, how could Nuwa possibly doubt what Rahu said?

What did Rahu see in her? What extra value could a mere Initial Great Overarching existence have?

At Mount Sumeru, Rahu watched Nuwa's departing figure. After some thought, he looked toward the Yin Yang Demonic Dynasty.

The Karma between him and Nuwa was far too deep. Forget about Hongjun taking her as a disciple—

Even if she wanted to join the Immortal Path, she might be shut out.

Hongjun was extremely repelled by him, fearing his own Immortal Path's concepts and secrets would be learned by him.

It was a bit too difficult for Rahu to have Nuwa join the Immortal Path.

This required the efforts of those Innate Sacred Beings within the Immortal Path.

Rahu took a step and entered the Yin Yang Demonic Dynasty... In the Primordial World, after Nuwa left Mount Sumeru, she returned to her place of birth.

Over these years, Fuxi had also successfully taken form and was born.

She then took Fuxi and headed toward Yujing Mountain.

At this time, within the Zixiao Palace on Yujing Mountain, the top experts of the Immortal Path gathered.

These were the first batch to join the Immortal Path, the backbone of the Immortal Path.

Hongjun sat on a prayer mat, gazing calmly at the Innate Sacred Beings below, and spoke indifferently:

"Everyone, I presume you already know about certain matters."

"There are two Innate Sacred Beings, existences at the Great Overarching level,"

"Should my Immortal Path accept them or not?"

"Without rules, there is no order. The Immortal Path itself emphasizes pure hearts and few desires, to better perceive the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth and thus go a step further."

"Of course, a Heavenly Immortal opens a Grotto-Heaven, a Golden Immortal evolves a World, and a Taiyi generates a Universe."

"A Taiyi of the Immortal Path can place the world they have evolved into the Inner Chaos to convert Chaos Qi and give back to the world."

"The difficulty of the Immortal Path is rare in the world. One must Cultivate step by step; it cannot be rushed."

"In this process, the number of fallen existences is countless."

"If these rules are broken, those of the Immortal Path can also Cultivate other Great Daos. For ordinary Innate Living Beings, they will find their cultivation stagnating over long periods."

"Is it possible they might take a wrong path and Cultivate other roads? Though fast, they would not have the slightest chance for Great Overarching."

"Nuwa even joined the Demon Race, which is inconsistent with the rules of the Immortal Path. This Poor Daoist believes we should not accept her."

Hongjun directly stated his opinion.

The Immortal Path's management was too strict; every step required one's own accumulation.

Opening a Grotto-Heaven was done by relying on one's own understood Laws and Great Daos.

This was only for Heavenly Immortals; how much more time would Golden Immortals and Taiyi Golden Immortals have to spend?

Stagnating for long periods, the vast majority of living beings would surely perish.

Ultimately, only top existences would achieve Great Overarching.

Truly giving back to the world, helping the world breathe in and out Chaos Qi.

But if they opened that door, those with mediocre Aptitude would go and Cultivate other Daos.

Those who might have broken through to Great Overarching would also be affected.

"Fellow Daoist Hongjun must be joking. When did Nuwa ever join the Demon Race? The one who joined the Demon Race is the Demon Lord of Creation; what does the Demon Lord of Creation have to do with Nuwa?"

"For Fellow Daoist to slander her like this is perhaps somewhat inappropriate."

Daoist Yin Yang spoke, and immediately Daoist Qian Kun and others chimed in.

"Indeed, the Immortal Path is not your Immortal Path alone. We have also put in effort. It should not be like this. Nuwa should be accepted, and Fuxi should also be brought into our Immortal Path."

"Correct."

...At Yujing Mountain, Hongjun looked at the Innate Sacred Beings before him, feeling a sense of strangeness in his heart.

Why were all these fellows speaking up for Nuwa?

They were people of the Immortal Path; what do you mean what does the Demon Lord of Creation have to do with Nuwa?

These were words the elders of the Immortal Path should be saying.

Just how many benefits did Rahu give them, or did he bewitch them?