Xiao Yun traveled to the Primordial Wilderness, where he devoured Di Jun and Tai Yi before they had even taken human form. This left the Monster Clan without a leader, and the Witch Clan—no longer checked—grew rapidly and dominated the Primordial Wilderness. The Witch Clan was warlike and fond of preying on the Monster Clan, triggering an existential crisis for all races in the wilderness. In desperation, Sages, powerful monsters, and loose cultivators like Zhenyuanzi all went to the Sun Star. Even Hongjun came along. They pleaded bitterly with Xiao Yun, who was sipping tea at the time: "Please, come out of seclusion to be the Monster Emperor! The Primordial Wilderness can’t survive without you!