Primordial Era: The Holy Maiden Shiji, a woman of exceptional talent and beauty

A vast and boundless power swept across the sky, directly engulfing Xiang Shiji's figure.

Shi Ji's expression changed drastically. Suddenly, a cloud of golden runes burst forth from his body, covering everything and enveloping Shi Ji. These golden runes were formed from the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art.

The golden light was dazzling and directly blocked the power of the palm strike.

In that instant, Shi Ji's body shattered and turned into dust.

Just as Shi Ji collapsed, three flames rose from his body, which were the Samadhi True Fire, the flames formed from the burning of Shi Ji's essence and blood.

These three flames burned the surrounding void, completely enveloping this area, and contained Shi Ji's primordial spirit imprint within the flames.

Just as Shi Ji was burning the Samadhi True Fire, the blood-red spear struck the Samadhi True Fire, causing it to explode.

At the same moment, the figure of the Underworld Emperor stepped forward, his fist carrying vast and surging demonic runes, and smashed directly into Shi Ji's head.

The void trembled, and Shi Ji's primordial spirit was directly shattered, turning into a sky full of blood mist, within which floated several incomplete divine weapons.

The Hades Emperor's arrogant laughter echoed from the void: "Today, you will not escape death."

However, before the Underworld Emperor could finish speaking, Shi Ji, who had turned into a blood mist, suddenly appeared in front of him and kicked him in the abdomen.

"Bang!" The Underworld Emperor's body crashed into the bank of the Blood River, creating a deep crater.

The Underworld Emperor's face turned ashen as he said, "You're still alive? How can I let you die so easily?"

"You're too naive. Although your primordial spirit is strong and can devour mine, it can't harm my essence blood. You want to kill me? That's just wishful thinking."

Shi Ji laughed loudly, looking up at the sky: "Besides, you can't do anything to me at all."

"No need for further words, Underworld Emperor, you should leave immediately." Shi Ji said coldly, "You should know my origins. I am the leader of the Huaxia Yanhuang Tribe Alliance."

I am the commander-in-chief of the battlefield beyond the Undying Domain. My wife and children are here. How can I allow you to harm them?

"Fine, since you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for being ruthless." The Underworld Emperor said with a ferocious expression, then turned and walked into the distance.

His figure gradually disappeared from sight.

As the Underworld Emperor disappeared, the blood that had been permeating the void gradually dissipated. This scene filled Shi Ji with mixed joy and surprise, as she had finally escaped a calamity.

Shi Ji immediately turned around and returned to the city.

His clothes were tattered, revealing his muscular physique and handsome face.

He arrived at a secluded street, then entered a house, lay down on the bed, and began practicing internal energy to heal his injuries.

Soon after, he opened his eyes and stared sharply into the distant void.

A figure of a white-robed man emerged from the void. This man was none other than Hades. He wore a white robe, his black hair flew wildly, and a sinister smile played on his lips.

"As expected of China's number one genius, you were able to withstand my attack," Hades said calmly.

"Hmph, Underworld Emperor, you're nothing special." Shi Ji stood with her hands behind her back, staring coldly at the Underworld King and said, "The dignified Underworld Emperor actually bullies a mere mortal."

Upon hearing this, the Underworld Emperor laughed wildly, looking up at the sky: "You're nothing but an ant. Killing you would be as easy as turning my hand."

"So what?" Shi Ji retorted sarcastically, "You dare to hunt me down? Aren't you afraid I'll suppress you and then plunder your treasure?"

"Plunder my treasure? You're dreaming!" The Underworld Emperor said, his hands behind his back, looking into the void.

"Do you really think I have no way?" Shi Ji looked at Hades and sneered, "Don't doubt my abilities, I can kill any strong person!"

"Don't threaten me." Hades laughed wildly, looking up at the sky. "My underworld has countless secrets that you will never be able to discover, not even the Great Emperor. If you kill me, then prepare to bear the curse of billions of beings in the underworld."

“You are not the ruler of the underworld. Your power comes from the depths of the Blood Sea. If you die, I want to see how much power the underworld has left.”

"Shiji, do you want to give it a try?" the Underworld Emperor asked with a gloomy look.

“Of course I want to try, Underworld Emperor. If you want to kill me, come and try, and see who wins and who loses.” Shi Ji stood with her hands behind her back, her sharp eyes fixed on the Underworld Emperor in the void.

“Shiji, you are a smart man, you shouldn’t be so foolish. I advise you not to force me. If you push me too far, you will gain nothing.”

The Underworld Emperor said in a sinister tone, "If you give up, I may spare your life, and even take you as my disciple, allowing you to rule the Underworld."

"Wishful thinking, Underworld?" Shi Ji sneered at the King of the Underworld, "Even if it means serious injury, I will kill you this time."

“You’re overestimating yourself. You’ll pay a heavy price.” Hades looked coldly at Shi Ji and said, “I’ll give you one last chance. Kneel down and beg for mercy, and I might consider letting you go.”

"Absolutely impossible! I'd rather die standing!" Shi Ji stood with her hands behind her back, looking at the King of the Underworld in the void, and said, "If you have the guts, come and take my life!"

"I will grant you this wish. You are destined to become nourishment for the Blood River, to become food for my Blood River. Shi Ji, do not regret it!" The King of the Underworld's icy voice drifted from the distant void.

Then the figure of the Underworld Emperor completely disappeared into the void.

"Underworld Emperor, you are indeed ruthless, even summoning the Blood River," Shi Ji muttered to herself.

"Young man, you've gotten yourself into trouble." Just then, a green light suddenly emanated from the ancient tree. The tree seemed to come alive, its branches and leaves flourishing, lush and green, like a tree spirit.

"Old man, what nonsense are you talking about?" Shi Ji cursed, "What did I do to deserve this?"

"This River of Blood can devour everything, especially a master at the half-step Nirvana realm. Once sucked into the River of Blood, they will never be able to be reborn," the green tree explained.

“Impossible, my defenses are extremely strong,” Shi Ji shook her head.

"You are only concerned with fighting against the Underworld Emperor, but you have forgotten that your opponents are two other experts at the half-step Nirvana realm. If you perish, I will refine this Bodhi tree and then possess it."

Hades suddenly approached with a sly smile and said, "I've been watching you for a while now."

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji's expression shifted between light and dark. Suddenly, he reached out and grabbed at the Bodhi tree.

The Bodhi tree burst forth with dazzling light, forming a terrifying blade of light that slashed fiercely at Shi Ji's arm. Shi Ji's arm trembled violently before exploding, blood flowing freely. A trickle of blood seeped from between Shi Ji's eyebrows, and her entire body was stained with blood.

Hades laughed heartily as he stepped forward, saying, "Shi Ji, let's see how long you can hold out. I will slowly torture you, turning you into a walking corpse, making you suffer endless pain and humiliation every day, ha ha..."

Hades became more and more excited as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji threw her head back and laughed wildly, "King of the Underworld, I will make you regret this!"

"Regret? Shi Ji, I'll make you regret it, I'll show you the consequences of provoking me, hahaha..." Hades laughed loudly, then turned and disappeared into the void. Shi Ji roared to the sky, her whole body howling, and terrifying demonic flames surged from her body.

The demonic flames swept across the eight wastelands and six directions, enveloping his entire body. A destructive power soared into the sky, and the area was instantly engulfed in raging flames.

Shi Ji's figure stood in the void, using these demonic flames to frantically burn the surrounding void. At the same time, Shi Ji roared to the sky, and a giant blood dragon like a python rushed out from her body, coiling out.

As it spiraled out, the blood dragon carried an aura of world-destroying power.

The blood dragon roared to the sky, spitting out scarlet light with the power to devour all things in the heavens.

"Crack, crack!" The space within a radius of a thousand meters shattered, and everything was smashed to pieces, including the Hades Mark in the void, all of which were destroyed by the Blood Dragon.

The Blood Dragon directly devoured the Hades Mark.

The blood dragon emitted even more terrifying energy, its body grew larger and larger, its scales as if forged from steel, shimmering with a scarlet luster.

It opened its mouth to devour the void, and instantly bit off a vine from the Bodhi tree and swallowed it.

A deafening roar came from the mouth of the blood dragon. The blood dragon roared wildly, its figure sweeping across the sky and crashing into the stone.

With a single sword strike, Shi Ji tore a terrifying rift in the void, severing the blood dragon's body in two. The blood dragon let out a mournful cry as its body fell to the ground and dissipated into the void, turning into rolling blood.

Shi Ji's figure descended and came to the Bodhi tree.

This Bodhi tree is a treasure of innate quality.

“Good, good, very good. Now that you have submitted to me, I will grant you the Fruit of Eternity to restore your vitality; otherwise, I will reduce you to ashes.” Shi Ji said coldly.

The moment Shi Ji finished speaking, the Bodhi tree shook violently, and a mysterious green light slowly rose, carrying extremely strong spiritual fluctuations.
This green light exudes an evil aura.

Like the forked tongue of a venomous snake, it lunged straight at Shi Ji's head.

"You think you can do anything to me with just these tricks? You're too weak." Shi Ji said indifferently, looking at the bunch of green cereus. He easily grasped the bunch of green cereus in his hand.

He then clenched his fist tightly, and the bundle of green seeds burst open, turning into a cloud of mist that dissipated into the void.

"How could this be?"

A horrified voice rang out from the void; it was Hades's furious roar.

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji frowned slightly. He stepped forward and immediately saw the scene before him. A woman was lying on the Bodhi tree. She was tall and slender with fair skin and a beautiful face. She was none other than Xu Fenglei's wife, Nan Mingjing, and she exuded a terrifying aura.

She opened her eyes and looked at Shiji, saying, "As expected of a being of the Cycle of Reincarnation."

"You are Xu Fenglei's wife, Nan Mingjing." Shi Ji looked calmly at Nan Mingjing and said, "I want to know how my friends are doing?"

Nan Mingjing snorted coldly and said, "Now that you know, you should tell me, do you want to save them?"

“Tell me.” Shi Ji remained silent, her gaze fixed firmly on Nan Mingjing.

"I had no choice," Nan Mingjing said calmly, looking at Shi Ji. "You want to kill me, don't you?"

"I wouldn't dare," Shi Ji said with a smile to Nan Mingjing. "But no matter the outcome, I hope you will tell me about my friend."

"You're such a fool. Do you really think we have no chance of winning?" Nan Mingjing said with a smile, looking at Shi Ji.

“Yes, you are doomed to defeat.” Shi Ji looked proudly into the void and said, “I know you must have a way to escape.”

“That’s right, I do have a way to escape, and I might even be able to take a few people with me.” Nan Mingjing looked at Shi Ji and said, “But why would I do that? I want you to understand that you have no chance at all.”

"Who exactly are you? Why are you helping the Underworld Clan?" Shi Ji stared at Nan Mingjing and said, "You should know that even if I perish, my father, mother, and brother will not give up searching for you."

Nan Mingjing couldn't help but laugh wildly, "Shiji, I advise you not to ask any more questions. Your future is full of calamities. I'm only doing this for your own good."

“No, you must have something to hide,” Shi Ji said, her hands behind her back.

"I have no secrets. Since you are no longer of any use to me, why should I help you? Shiji, we are destined to lose this battle. If you are willing, come with me to leave this place, and I will give you an elixir of immortality."

"The Elixir of Immortality, excellent! I truly need it right now, and I believe you have a way to achieve it," Shi Ji said calmly, looking at Nan Mingjing.

"You actually agreed?" Nan Mingjing looked at Shi Ji with a hint of surprise, seemingly not expecting Shi Ji to agree so readily.

"What right do you have to make me doubt you?" Shi Ji said, looking at Nan Mingjing with her hands behind her back. "Besides, the elixir of immortality is not the only way for me."

"You don't even care about the elixir of immortality?" Nan Mingjing looked at Shi Ji in surprise upon hearing this.

"The Elixir of Immortality is precious, but it is ultimately not meant for you." Shi Ji said with her hands behind her back, "Besides, I am just a wisp of incomplete primordial spirit reincarnated, so I have no use for it at all."

"So you have a fragmented primordial spirit." Nan Mingjing said upon hearing this, "I underestimated your luck. You're quite sensible."

"Enough with the small talk, let's make the exchange. Name your terms." Shi Ji said calmly, "I can give you ample compensation."

"Shiji, what kind of compensation do you think I need?" Nan Mingjing suddenly asked Shiji with a charming smile.

“I know a technique,” ​​Shi Ji suddenly said, looking at Nan Mingjing.

Upon hearing this, Nan Mingjing's expression became uncertain. He stared intently at Shi Ji's figure for a long time before saying, "Alright, hand over this cultivation technique to me, and I will tell you all the information."

"Tell me what you know about the Demon Lord and the Northern Yin Yang first," Shi Ji said, looking at Nan Mingjing. "That's the most important thing."

"No, I want to see the whole thing," Nan Mingjing said, shaking her head.

"Don't test my patience, or your son and grandson will immediately suffer a terrible fate. You should know what these things mean to me." Shi Ji looked at Nan Mingjing and said in a deep voice, "If you don't give me the complete information, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Nan Mingjing's expression shifted between light and dark upon hearing Shi Ji's words.

"Give it to me." Shi Ji smiled and extended her right hand as she looked at Nan Mingjing's figure. "I have limited patience."

“Alright, I can tell you, but you must swear an oath not to divulge a single word, or you will be punished by heaven.” Nan Mingjing took a deep breath and said.

“I can certainly guarantee that,” Shi Ji said, looking at Nan Mingjing. “But if you lie, I will also suffer divine retribution.”

"I swear!" Nan Mingjing said, biting her lip as she looked at Shi Ji.
"This is a part of my memory. I can tell you about the other people." As she spoke, a drop of bright red blood appeared on Nan Mingjing's finger and flew into Shi Ji's brow.

Immediately, a flood of information rushed into Shi Ji's mind—information about the Demon Lord and Bei Yin Yang. (End of Chapter)