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

Is this guy planning to sabotage me?

"Shiji, if I wanted to harm you, I would have done it already," Tang Shanhe said with a smile. "Besides, in your current state, you are powerless to fight back."

As he spoke, Tang Shanhe stretched out his right hand, and instantly the tear of life floated in the void, emanating a sacred and boundless aura. This aura was the very aura of life, which made people feel an urge to worship.

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji took a deep breath and said, "As expected of the greatest genius in the heavens, you are truly admirable. I agree to cooperate with you."

"Good, that's great!" Tang Shanhe laughed heartily. "Shiji, I believe you're a smart man."

“Indeed, I am a wise man.” Shi Ji laughed heartily. “Tell me, what do you need me to do for you?”

"Shiji, I hope you can find a man named Tang Wuhen, whose father is Tang Wuji." Tang Shanhe looked at Shiji calmly and said, "Go and search for him in the next two days. If you find no clues, wait a while longer."

"Tang Wuji!" Upon hearing this, Shi Ji fell into deep thought. He searched his mind for information about this person, but unfortunately, he did not know him at all.

This universe is vast and boundless, with billions of galaxies. Who knows who is whose name, or what they look like?

"Don't you recognize him?" Tang Shanhe stared sharply at Shi Ji and said, "I advise you to find him as soon as possible."

"Tangshan River, to be honest, there are too many living beings in this world, spanning hundreds of billions of light-years. Where do you expect me to find this name?" Shi Ji said with a bitter smile.

"Alright, I understand." Tang Shanhe's expression shifted between light and dark upon hearing this. He then said, "Shiji, how about this? I'll tell you a part of the profound mysteries of the Xuanhuang Blood first. After you comprehend it, go find this person. In this way, we can each get what we need."

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji said, "Brother Tang, please speak."

"The profound meaning of the Xuanhuang Blood is divided into two levels. The first level is the transformation of the Xuanhuang Blood. The more complete the transformation, the better the effect."

This level is divided into five stages. The first stage is ordinary Xuanhuang blood, and the second stage is pure Xuanhuang blood. "Tang Shanhe explained.

"The second stage, the Blood of Xuanhuang, do you know about it?" Shi Ji asked, looking into the void with her hands behind her back.

"I know," Tang Shanhe said with a smile. "I am very clear that the higher the quality of Xuanhuang Blood, the more precious it is. I wonder how much you know about that?"

"That's all I know, after all, the Xuanhuang Pagoda isn't omniscient or omnipotent." Shi Ji smiled upon hearing this, "However, there are quite a few treasures inside the Xuanhuang Pagoda."

"How about this," Tang Shanhe suddenly said, looking at Shi Ji with a smile, "I'll impart all my insights to you. How about we form an alliance?"

"Forget it, Brother Tang. Since you already have the Xuanhuang Pagoda, there's no need to negotiate with me." Shi Ji shook her head and said, "More importantly, we both have no choice."

"Shiji, don't worry. Although I don't have the Xuanhuang Pagoda, I have another treasure. It's a tree, and it's extremely powerful. Its name is the Creation Tree."

Tang Shanhe suddenly smiled and pointed to the Buddhist beads on his wrist, saying, "The Tree of Creation!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji was utterly horrified. He stared intently at the string of prayer beads, whose surface emitted a faint golden light.

"Indeed, you should recognize this treasure, right?" Tang Shanhe said with a smile, "I believe it will be of great help to you."

"Brother Tang, I dare not take the risk," Shi Ji said with a bitter smile.

“Taking risks is necessary,” Tang Shanhe said. “My fate is already sealed, my lifespan is coming to an end, and even if I survive, I won’t live much longer.”

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji was slightly moved. He had not expected that there would be someone in this world who could be so candid about their inner thoughts.

Tang Shanhe in front of him was clearly a friend worth making, a friend worth getting to know better.

Shi Ji called out Tang Shanhe's name.

"Shiji, just say it. As long as you agree to these requests, I will grant you an immense opportunity, including the array formation I have mastered, which I will also teach to you," Tang Shanhe said with a smile.

"Tang Shanhe, you are truly a talent. I wonder if my cultivation method is suitable for you?" Shi Ji said upon hearing this.

"Not suitable. The most suitable method of cultivation in this world is to devour the blood of others."
Tang Shanhe, with his hands behind his back, looked at Shi Ji and said, "You are cultivating the Great Chaos Profound Art, and this art is extremely domineering, requiring the absorption of endless energy. There are not many people in this world who cultivate the Great Chaos Profound Art."

"Tang Shanhe, is this your excuse? Just say you need blood, and I'll provide it for you. Why beat around the bush?" Shi Ji frowned upon hearing this, thinking that Tang Shanhe was too cunning.

"There are not only martial artists in this world, but also technology," Tang Shanhe suddenly said. "Technology can also create many things, even more mysterious than martial arts."

"Alright, tell me, what is your goal?" Shi Ji turned to Tang Shanhe and asked.

"The Blood of Xuanhuang!" Tang Shanhe said with his hands behind his back, "Do you know who this Blood of Xuanhuang comes from? This person is our Tang clan's ancestor. Our lineage's ancestor was injured by Tang Xuan Turtle."

He was severely injured during his escape and left this item behind as he perished. This item was the remains of a quasi-god level being—no, to be precise, the remains of a quasi-god, containing the primordial yellow blood that had condensed on his body.

Shi Ji was shocked to hear this. It was actually the ancestor of the Tang family, and a quasi-god at that. His heart pounded.

“Shiji, I know you’re thinking, but I’m telling you, once it’s ingrained in your blood, you’ll lose yourself completely.”

Tang Shanhe looked at Shi Ji and said, "This means that your future can only be reduced to a tool. The price is too high, and it will be extremely difficult for you to get out. That's what our Tang family ancestor did back then."

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji hesitated for a moment. Although he was already powerful enough, he still felt that the distance was vast, as if separated by a star.

This distance is probably an eternal distance.

“I do!” Shi Ji said, looking at the Tangshan River.

“You don’t need to rush to express your opinion.” Tang Shanhe smiled and shook his head. “Actually, you have another option, which is to kill me. You are now at the Nirvana Realm and have cultivated the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, which can sever the cycle of reincarnation.”

"Sever the cycle of reincarnation?" Shi Ji was taken aback upon hearing this and asked, "You mean..."

"That's right. If we join forces and perish together, the essence and blood in our bodies will explode completely. Your essence and blood will enter my body, and my essence and blood will enter your body."

"Your essence and blood continue to strengthen my blood, making my fighting power even greater than before," Tang Shanhe explained calmly to Shi Ji.

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji fell into deep thought. After a long while, she raised her head and looked at Tang Shanhe, saying, "Brother Tang, are you serious? You should know that if you are not careful, both of you will perish."

"I am serious, of course, but don't worry, I will definitely give up my physical body," Tang Shanhe said proudly. "Because only in this way can I survive."

“Alright, I agree.” Shi Ji pondered for a moment and said, “Let’s make a vow to heaven and earth.”

"Good!" Tang Shanhe laughed wildly, looking up at the sky. "I, Tang Shanhe, will follow Brother Shi for the rest of my life, even if it means being shattered to pieces!"

"Tang Shanhe, if you deceive me, I will make you die a thousand deaths!" Shi Ji said coldly.

"Brother Shi, you jest. How could someone like me deceive you?" Tang Shanhe smiled and looked up at the void with his hands behind his back. "Brother Shi, whatever you want to know, I will tell you the truth."

"Tang Shanhe, I ask you, how did you obtain this Xuanhuang Blood, which contains a deadly poison?" Shi Ji asked upon hearing this.

"Brother Shi, do you know the origin of the Xuanhuang Blood?" Tang Shanhe suddenly asked. "I only know that it contains powerful bloodline energy, but unfortunately I am not a native of this world," Shi Ji sighed upon hearing this.

“Indeed, the Xuanhuang Blood contains immense power, but it also comes with enormous risks. Do you want to know what those risks are?” Tang Shanhe said with a smile.

"I want to know," Shi Ji said with a smile. "Tell me quickly."

"The Blood of Xuanhuang originates from the depths of the universe. Legend has it that this drop of blood existed since the very beginning of this world." Tang Shanhe gazed into the void and said, "The people of this world call this star Xuanhuang Star!"

"Xuanhuang Star?" Shi Ji asked in surprise. She had thought Tang Shanhe would say that the drop of blood came from Xuanhuang Tower or something, but she did not expect it to come from Xuanhuang Star.

“That’s right. There are powerful gods and demons on Xuanhuang Star. They established kingdoms on Xuanhuang Star, ushered in a new era, and built the Xuanhuang Tower,” Tang Shanhe explained.

"Tang Shanhe, what is the name of this god-demon? Why did he perish?" Shi Ji asked Tang Shanhe with a puzzled look.

"This god-demon's name is Huang Quan," Tang Shanhe explained.

Upon hearing this name, Shi Ji felt a chill run down her spine, as if an inexplicable pressure was sweeping over her.

“Indeed, it is Huang Quan.” Tang Shanhe looked into the void and said, “He is the ruler of this era, and also the ruler of the entire Great Wilderness World. He possesses unparalleled authority and can almost mobilize the gods of any era!”

"What are the weaknesses of this Yellow Spring?" Shi Ji couldn't help but ask.

“He has no weaknesses. He possesses the body of a god or demon, and his flesh and blood are extremely strong, capable of withstanding the blows of divine weapons. Even the spirits of divine weapons cannot harm him,” Tang Shanhe explained.

"A body of gods and demons?" Shi Ji's expression changed slightly upon hearing this. Wasn't this an invincible physical body?
No, they are invincible gods and demons!

"His lifespan is incredibly long, reportedly reaching tens of millions of years, and he is immortal!" Tang Shanhe sighed, gazing at the vast sky.

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji gasped in astonishment—tens of millions of years? Immortal and indestructible? This is practically comparable to a god in mythology, immortal and incorruptible, with a soul that can roam the depths of the universe.

Even Shiji had never seen such a thing.

"That's right. According to historical records, the human race and the dragon race joined forces to fight against this god and demon, but suffered a devastating blow."

Tang Shanhe gazed at the distant horizon and said, "Countless of our human races have perished. Even a great figure like the First Emperor died on the battlefield. My teacher, father, and grandfather have all perished, and I am the only one who has survived by sheer luck."

"Are you saying that even a peerless powerhouse like the First Emperor was forced to his death by the Yellow Springs, among the fallen members of the human race?" Shi Ji couldn't help but exclaim, this news was too cruel.

"They were all killed by Huang Quan." Tang Shanhe said with a bitter smile, "Huang Quan's power is spread to every corner of the Three Thousand Domains. This is a disaster, but also a feast."

"You want to seize the blood of Xuanhuang." Shi Ji seemed to have guessed Tang Shanhe's thoughts.

"I do indeed desire the blood of Xuanhuang. Although I have achieved some success in my cultivation, I have not yet reached the realm of Quasi-Immortal. Everyone desires to become an immortal—this is the opportunity to ascend to heaven in one step!" Tang Shanhe murmured.

"Tang Shanhe, you're courting death." Shi Ji stared at him and said, "If you dare to do this, you will surely incur the wrath of the masses."

"So what if the public is angry? I, Tang Shanhe, have long since disregarded life and death."

Tang Shanhe looked up at the sky and said, "Brother Shi, I know what you are worried about. You don't need to worry about my clan, because my Tang family has no human blood at all, but is a pure human."

"Oh? If you have no human blood, why do you practice human supernatural arts?" Shi Ji stared at Tang Shanhe.

"Human bloodline is not the ultimate source. Perhaps humans have other bloodlines, but they are extremely rare, or even extinct." Tang Shanhe laughed, "Let's not talk about that for now. I am determined to obtain the Xuanhuang blood."

“I can’t help you with this matter either. Brother Tang, do you know who owns the Xuanhuang Blood?” Shiji asked.

"What do you think?" Tang Shanhe asked back, his hands behind his back.

“I guess it’s Emperor Chi You. His bloodline is extremely strong, he cultivates the path of demons and gods, and his cultivation is unfathomable.” Shi Ji looked up at the sky and pondered: “In any case, the forces of the Yellow Springs have already infiltrated Xuanhuang Star.”

"Indeed, Chi You's influence has infiltrated Xuanhuang Star." Tang Shanhe also looked up at the sky and asked, "I wonder what this Great Emperor's current cultivation level is?"

"I don't understand this point." Shi Ji shook her head.

“Let’s continue discussing the Blood of Xuanhuang. I hope we can join forces.” Tang Shanhe looked at Shi Ji: “Brother Shi, I know you want to save her.”

As he spoke, he pointed to the dark divine stone.

“Exactly. Brother Tang, I would like to know what the use of the Xuanhuang Blood is.” Shi Ji said with her hands behind her back.

"The Xuanhuang Blood is the key material for refining the Divine Pill of Creation," Tang Shanhe explained. "Legend has it that Emperor Chiyou was a divine alchemist who traveled all over the Nine Provinces and spent countless years collecting this drop of Xuanhuang Blood."

"The Divine Medicine Master!"

Shi Ji was moved upon hearing this: "Does he really have the qualifications of a divine medicine master?"

"Nature is the truth. I have personally witnessed Emperor Chiyou refining the Creation God Pill; consuming just one pill is enough to condense a divine and demonic fruit." Tang Shanhe stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes sharp as lightning.

"It really is a divine medicine master!" Shi Ji exclaimed in disbelief. There was such a terrifying emperor in this world.

“Indeed. This emperor was incomparably powerful and invincible, thus able to suppress everything. However, I suspect he has already perished.” Tang Shanhe said, looking up at the sky with his hands behind his back.

"What is the name of this great emperor?" Shi Ji asked.

“I don’t know his name either.” Tang Shanhe pondered for a moment and said, “I only know that this person is called Emperor Chiyou, and that he is a man.”

"Could it be an imposter?" Shi Ji frowned.

“He is definitely the true Emperor.” Tang Shanhe explained solemnly, “I tried to probe and inquire, but this person kept his mouth shut and did not reveal a word.”

"If that's true, their cultivation level is probably even more terrifying," Shi Ji said calmly. Such a person must already be standing at the pinnacle of the universe.

Even within the Great Yan Heavenly Continent and the Great Luo Holy City, this person would undoubtedly be a regional overlord.

"Indeed, he is an unparalleled emperor!" Tang Shanhe exclaimed. "However, I must tell you now that this emperor is extremely terrifying. Even though he is no longer the Lord of the Yellow Springs, he still holds the power of the Xuanhuang Blood."

"Why? Could it be that there is another Great Emperor in the Yellow Springs?" Shi Ji asked.

“That’s right, besides Emperor Chiyou, there was also Emperor Huang.” Tang Shanhe explained.

"The Yellow Emperor? Who is the Yellow Emperor?" Shi Ji asked in confusion. "A descendant of the Yellow Emperor?"

"The Yellow Emperor was a human from the divine realm!" Tang Shanhe said. "His ancestors were the Yellow Turban Warriors—these were gods and demons left behind when Pangu created the world, later branching into many factions. The Yellow Emperor belonged to a relatively ordinary branch among them." (End of Chapter)