People in Conferred Gods: Rising from humble beginnings, I am the God of Wealth

After the Zixiao Palace meeting concluded, Yang Xuan returned to the Siming Temple.

Each of the primordial saints had their own mission. Tongtian Jiaozhu, Yuanshi Tianzun, and the two Western Saints remained as before, guarding the outer reaches of the primordial world.

However, this time, in addition to preventing the Chaos Gods and Demons from entering the Primordial World, they have a new mission: to prevent the Chaos Gods and Demons from leaving the Primordial World.

The task of Houtu, Nuwa, and the Sage Taiqing was to search for the chaotic gods and demons lurking in the primordial world who had not yet left.

Yang Xuan was caught off guard by Luo Hou's surprise attack. Yang Mei managed to escape with a group of chaotic gods and demons from Mount Sumeru by relying on the Great Dao of Space. Others might not be so lucky.

Searching for traces of the chaotic gods and demons within the boundless chaos, Houtu and the others had no confidence whatsoever.

However, finding the Chaos Gods and Demons within the Primordial World is much easier, at least the methods of deduction can be used normally.

Hongjun's task remained the same: to oversee the entire situation from Zixiao Palace.

Yang Xuan is different; his current task is the most arduous and crucial among all the sages.

The task of setting up the inner demon tribulation and seizing the authority of the demonic path requires his attention, as does the task of searching for the chaotic gods and demons within the chaos.

The former concerns the evolution of the primordial world, while the latter is indirectly related to its safety.

Both are related to the future cataclysmic calamity. If they are not handled properly, they could lead to the destruction of the primordial world and the loss of everything.

However, Yang Xuan did not feel too much pressure. The fact that he dared to bring up these two things showed that he was confident.

However, time was of the essence, and no one knew how many chaotic gods and demons had been resurrected, nor when these chaotic gods and demons would launch a general offensive.

"Well... it's not like nobody knows."

Yang Xuan stroked his chin, flicked his finger, and sent out a telepathic message.

A moment later, an avatar of the Seven Emotions Demon God left in the Heavenly Court entered, bowed to Yang Xuan, and inquired:
"What are your instructions, my friend?"

It was clear that the Seven Emotions Demon was much more respectful than when they last met.

Yang Xuan's surprise attack on Rahu was too sudden. Perhaps the other Chaos Gods and Demons did not notice it, but the Seven Emotions Gods and Demons knew from the beginning that Yang Xuan was preparing to take action against Rahu and had been paying attention to Mount Sumeru.

She witnessed firsthand how the two Western Saints, the Tongtian Sect Leader, and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable put on a great show, fighting their way from outer heaven to Mount Sumeru, fooling everyone.

If she hadn't known some inside information, how could she have imagined that Yuanshi Tianzun had brought out the Pangu Banner and was clearly getting carried away, only to find that it was all just a performance?

Even she, who knew the inside story, felt this way, let alone others. Luo Hou and Yang Mei lost their best chance to escape because of this, and then…

The Seven Emotions Goddess glanced at Yang Xuan above, and even in retrospect, she still found it unbelievable.

According to the original plan of the Chaos Gods and Demons, after Yang Mei appeared, Luo Hou would most likely be able to escape unscathed, at most suffering some injuries.

Who would have thought that Yang Xuan's magic would be so unreasonable? First, it hindered Luo Hou and Yang Mei's departure, then it broke Yang Mei's spatial seal.
Finally, Rahu was slammed into the River of Fate, where he was suppressed deep within it and could not escape.

In particular, the scene where he single-handedly suppressed Rahu in a single encounter was completely beyond the comprehension of the Seven Emotions God and Demon.

When Yang Xuan first told them that the God of Fate posed no threat, the Seven Emotions God and Demon thought that Yang Xuan was just making something up to gain more initiative in the upcoming negotiations.

It should be noted that among the chaotic gods and demons, the God of Destiny is the most adept at seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune. Once they encounter danger, they will sense it and escape in advance.

Even if Yang Xuan brought Houtu and Hongjun with him, it's not certain that he could severely injure the God of Destiny.

Looking back now, perhaps Yang Xuan wasn't just making things up, but genuinely dealt a severe blow to the God of Destiny.

Moreover, Yang Xuan did not rely on any external force; he severely injured the God of Destiny with his own strength alone.

Only in this way can the ability to indirectly influence fate and the avoidance of misfortune be rendered ineffective.

After all, who could have imagined that a newly enlightened saint, whose foundation might not even be stable, could possibly pose a threat to an established Hunyuan like the God of Destiny and Demon?
"Incredible, how did he do that..."

The Seven Emotions Demoness sighed inwardly; she truly couldn't understand why Yang Xuan, having only recently achieved the Hunyuan realm, possessed such strength.
Even if one were to create their own Great Dao and attain the Primordial Chaos Realm, it would still take hundreds or even thousands of Yuanhui to achieve such strength.

Yang Xuan ignored what the Seven Emotions Demon was thinking, and made no attempt to explain.

Upon seeing the arrival of the Seven Emotions Demon God, Yang Xuan stated directly:

"We were able to suppress Rahu and drive away Yangmei this time thanks to your intelligence, fellow Daoist."

Upon hearing this, the Seven Emotions Goddess and Demon showed a delighted expression. She was about to say something polite when Yang Xuan waved his hand to interrupt her.

"I have already mentioned your contributions to the other sages. Once the crisis between gods and demons has passed, I will introduce you to the sages of the primordial world."

This will also ensure your safety, lest you incur the wrath of the Chaos Gods and Demons. What do you think, fellow Daoist?

"Fellow Daoist, you've considered everything so well!" The Seven Emotions Demon God nodded, naturally having no objections.

For her, hiding in the shadows is the safest place and allows her to exert greater value.

"However..." Yang Xuan's tone shifted, "to prevent any remaining chaotic gods and demons from lurking in the prehistoric world, the sages will conduct a sweep of the prehistoric world."
"If you trust me, fellow Daoist, please allow your true form to temporarily reside in my Temple of Fate, or in the Ghost Palace of Fengdu in the Underworld, to avoid any accidental harm."

"can!"

Without any hesitation, the Seven Emotions Goddess and Demon agreed immediately. Given Yang Xuan's attainments in the Great Dao of Destiny, the location of her true form was not a secret.

Her original plan was to find an opportunity to bring her main body over, and now that Yang Xuan had taken the initiative to suggest it, she was naturally more than happy to accept.

At the same time, she understood the unspoken meaning behind Yang Xuan's words.

The Primordial Saints wish to sweep through the Primordial World and eliminate all the chaotic gods and demons lurking within, and this must be done as soon as possible.

Once these chaotic gods and demons realize what's happening, even if it means serious injury, they will try to escape the prehistoric world and become a great help in attacking it in the future.

And isn't this the perfect opportunity for the seven emotions and the demons to manifest themselves?

After a moment of silence, the Seven Emotions Demon bowed and said earnestly:

"Since I have chosen to help the Primordial World, I should contribute something. If you trust me, I can provide some possible hiding places of the Chaos Gods and Demons."

"I trust your words, fellow Daoist. If you are willing to help, whether it is useful or not, I will not forget your contribution." Yang Xuan smiled slightly. The Seven Emotions Demon God was so accommodating that it saved him a lot of trouble.

Then, the Seven Emotions Demon God recounted all the information she knew.

Yang Xuan did not verify the authenticity of this information, but instead relayed the words of the Seven Emotions God and Demon to Houtu Niangniang, Taiqing Shengren and Nuwa Niangniang verbatim.

The three of them were responsible for eliminating the saints hiding in the prehistoric world. Whether this information was true or not, they were the ones to verify it. How could Yang Xuan do everything by himself?

In fact, even if Yang Xuan had told them, he wouldn't have known if the information was true or false. Houtu and the other two were also greatly surprised after receiving it.

Unexpectedly, there was such a pleasant surprise. There was no longer any doubt that Yang Xuan had an ally among the Chaos Gods and Demons.

Firstly, Yang Xuan is not the type to make things up, so this intelligence certainly couldn't have been fabricated by him.

Secondly, although the authenticity of this information cannot be confirmed, its scope is so broad that it doesn't seem fake.

Even if only 10% of the intelligence is accurate, it can provide tremendous help to their subsequent actions.

They were all extremely grateful for Yang Xuan's intelligence, and their hearts were filled with emotion.
Before they even began their operation, Yang Xuan had already achieved results, which made them all somewhat ashamed...

Yang Xuan didn't pay much attention to the follow-up of this intelligence. After passing on the information, he let the Seven Emotions Demon God leave, as he also had his own tasks to complete.

Compared to pacifying the chaotic gods and demons within the primordial world, Yang Xuan's task is far more crucial and cannot be delayed.

As Yang Xuan's thoughts turned, the River of Destiny emerged from the void before him.

To be precise, it should be said that it was a segment of the long river of fate that appeared before Yang Xuan.

Deep within this river of fate lies a small bronze bell. Beneath this bell, a dark demonic aura relentlessly attacks it, attempting to escape.

Unfortunately, no matter how he attacked, he could not shake the clock in the slightest. All his attacks were either deflected by the clock's walls or absorbed into them.

"Damn it, why is the Chaos Bell in his hands? Why did I keep forgetting about the existence of the Chaos Bell? What kind of damned supernatural power is this?"

Luo Hou was furious. He was someone who deserved to die under Pangu's axe. Even though his strength had not yet recovered to its peak, he was still a veteran Hunyuan.

In contrast, Yang Xuan, who had only recently achieved the Hunyuan realm and had only a few Yuanhui left, defeated him in a single encounter and suppressed him deep within the River of Destiny.

What frustrated him even more was that if he hadn't forgotten about the Chaos Bell, how could he have been defeated so thoroughly? He hadn't even used any of his tricks!
If it were a fair and square fight, he believed he could never lose!
"What is his background? Why is his cultivation speed so fast? What kind of supernatural power does he have? Why didn't I notice anything at all!"

As Rahu was cursing, he suddenly felt a bright light before his eyes.

His divine sense was shielded within the Chaos Bell, so he could only rely on his eyes to observe his surroundings. Upon noticing a change in light, he immediately looked ahead.

Before him, in the river, Yang Xuan sat cross-legged on a futon, listening indifferently to his angry curses.

Luo Hou was slightly taken aback at first, then revealed a very natural smile and bowed to Yang Xuan.

"I wonder what you know about the Chaos Gods and Demons?"

Yang Xuan remained indifferent and did not answer. Luo Hou did not care and continued:

"Although Pangu killed us back then, the Primordial Chaos is immortal, and gods and demons are indestructible. The three thousand gods and demons from back then have gradually revived."

In just a few eons, a cataclysmic event will descend upon the primordial world, bringing about a cataclysmic destruction. I am merely part of the vanguard.

If I succeed, I will be the biggest beneficiary; if I fail, it will not change the fate of the primordial world.

"I observe that you possess extraordinary potential and exceptional comprehension, fellow Daoist. If you are interested, I can introduce you to my Chaos Gods and Demons, ensuring you are unaffected by the cataclysmic calamity. What do you say?"

"Not so good." Yang Xuan shook his head with a smile.

"Since you, fellow Daoist, have said that as long as the Primordial Chaos is immortal, gods and demons will never perish, and you can be resurrected and return, why can't the Great God Pangu? If the Great God Pangu were to preside over the primordial world, I would like to see how you would destroy it!"

"Hahaha!" Rahu burst into laughter. "What a joke! If we are going to carry out the act of destroying the world, how could we possibly allow Pangu to return?"

"What?" Yang Xuan looked surprised, his expression turning grim, but then he shook his head.
"What a joke! The Primordial Chaos is immortal. With the power of the Great God Pangu, how could you possibly stop its return?"

"Ha!" Luo Hou sneered, "Although we were no match for Pangu back then, we were not without the power to fight. If we were to fight to the death, it's questionable whether Pangu could have created the primordial world."
The reason that outcome occurred was simply our choice, so that Pangu would create the primordial world, exhaust himself, and die, and then…

Luo Hou looked up at Yang Xuan, a mocking smile on his face:

"Then, trap Pangu at the end of the river of time, so that he can never return!"

"I know you don't believe me, but it's the truth. If you were proficient in the Great Dao of Time, you could go against the current and see if you could reach the end of the River of Time, and then you would know whether I'm lying or not!"

Hearing Luo Hou's words, Yang Xuan frowned, his expression becoming even more gloomy.

After a long while, Yang Xuan snorted coldly, "If you can trap the Great God Pangu, why can't we rescue him?"

Even assuming that the Great God Pangu truly cannot escape, we, possessing saintly positions, are far more powerful than any other Primordial Chaos cultivator of the same level. Your desire to destroy the primordial world is utterly delusional!

When Luo Hou heard Yang Xuan say this, he was not angry at all. Instead, he smiled, which was exactly the reaction he wanted.

If he wants to escape, he needs Yang Xuan to let go. If he can also turn Yang Xuan to his side, that would be even better.

"Fellow Daoist is well aware of this matter, and I will not argue with you. However, there is one thing I would like to ask you."

Yang Xuan didn't respond, and Luo Hou wasn't annoyed. He shrugged and continued speaking to himself:
"Fellow Daoist, have you ever considered why we insist on destroying the primordial world when Pangu has already been trapped by us?"

"Hmm?" Yang Xuan was slightly taken aback. His reaction was not intentional as before; he had never really thought about this question.

He always believed that it was the Great God Pangu who killed three thousand gods and demons, so the other side wanted to destroy the prehistoric world to take revenge.

Now, after hearing what Luo Hou said, they realized that the reason they all died under Pangu's axe was intentional, so that the great god Pangu would die from exhaustion and be unable to return.

If that's the case, then there shouldn't be any irreconcilable enmity between them and the Primordial World, so why must they destroy it?
With their strength, once all the gods and demons have been resurrected and returned, they can gradually devour the primordial world and take its place. They can even gain a world for free. Wouldn't that be wonderful? Why bother destroying the primordial world?
Moreover, Pangu's body was integrated into the primordial world. If one could occupy the primordial world and take control of the three paths of heaven, earth, and humanity, it would be more advantageous in preventing Pangu's return.

Seeing the puzzled look on Yang Xuan's face, Luo Hou's smile grew even brighter.

As the Demon Ancestor, how could he not understand the art of bewitching people? How could he possibly turn someone against their will without sufficient leverage? (End of Chapter)