Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

Chapter 227 A New Era Begins, Houtu Acts as Matchmaker for Jiufeng

For some unknown reason, the primordial source suddenly fell from the void and swept across the prehistoric world. At this moment, all living beings in the prehistoric world were stunned, because the world had changed!
As this era has come, those who are observant have seen that the convergence of the power of the human path and the heart path has reached a critical moment. Perhaps many people have understood that the convergence of the human path and the heart path is not far off. Such a massive power is enough for Yin Ziyu to attain enlightenment and transcendence.

It seems that the will of Heaven can no longer stop all of this from happening.

However, unexpectedly, the primordial source that had long since disappeared suddenly swept across the Three Realms, and the massive primordial source would inevitably bring about tremendous changes in the Three Realms.

The moment the innate essence surged into the primordial world like a reversed Milky Way, Yin Ziyu instantly felt the decline of the flame of humanity and the decrease of his own fortune.

Yin Ziyu's pupils suddenly contracted. This was by no means a natural evolution of heaven and earth, but rather carried a distinct will of heaven.

That's right, the Heavenly Dao has made its move. After discussing with Houtu, Yin Ziyu naturally knew that the Heavenly Dao would not stand idly by and allow Yin Ziyu to successfully attain enlightenment.

The path to enlightenment is never so smooth, especially the path of clearing away cause and effect. Enlightening oneself through force is by no means easy.

With the hearts of all people in the Three Realms of the Primordial World resting on Yin Ziyu, how will the Heavenly Dao resolve this situation?

Now this result has emerged. In the time it takes for a Yuanhui to pass, just as Yin Ziyu's transcendent heart was about to be fulfilled, his innate origin instantly surged into the Three Realms.

This will be like manipulating the climate changes of heaven and earth, thereby causing changes in the hearts of people in the three realms.

Yin Ziyu naturally understood that this change would instantly sweep across the Three Realms, and all living beings would be affected by the transformation of this innate origin.

Luo Shen has now reached the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm and is preparing to condense her transcendent heart. Faced with this great change, she immediately came to find Yin Ziyu.

"Ziyu, why has the Heavenly Dao undergone such a drastic change?"

Yin Ziyu looked solemnly at the vast primordial river of origin and said, "Mi Fei, this method of Heavenly Dao is to undermine people's hearts. If it is to replace the Way of the Heart and flourish, it must surpass it. The Way of Faith has failed. At most, the primordial spiritual energy can only contend with it. But the primordial origin is a creation of the world. It once created the three races of dragon, phoenix and qilin. When such an opportunity falls, all living beings will inevitably make a choice, and the fire of humanity will also stop gathering!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Shen asked, "If that's the case, then Zi Yu's path to enlightenment will be subject to change!"

Yin Ziyu smiled and said, "The path to enlightenment is not so easy. Now that my desire for transcendence is almost perfect, how could the Heavenly Dao not take action? However, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Because of me, the Heavenly Dao has paid such a high price, which is a blessing for the Three Realms!"

Luo Shen nodded after hearing this: "This is indeed a blessing for the Three Realms. Ziyu, should we seek out the two sages, Tongtian and Nuwa?"

Yin Ziyu pondered for a moment and said, "No, when the Primordial Origin descends, the demon race will gain the greatest benefit, and the fortune of the Sage Nuwa will also increase greatly, as will that of the Sage Tongtian. However, this has suppressed my path to enlightenment. This is the method of the Heavenly Dao's differentiation. This matter cannot be sought from the two sages! Hmm. I need to go to the Underworld to see the Goddess Houtu first!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Shen nodded and sighed inwardly. The power of the Heavenly Dao was immense; the arrival of a primordial source could cause even allies who had fought side by side to disagree.

With just a slight intervention, it is enough to trigger a massive upheaval in the Three Realms; this is the Way of Heaven.

At this moment, Yin Ziyu realized the immense crisis involved. Although Nuwa and Tongtian Shengren were on good terms, they wouldn't turn against Yin Ziyu. However, Yin Ziyu sensed that the Heavenly Dao's decision to release so many origins would give Hongjun an opportunity to control the Heavenly Dao.

In other words, at this moment, almost everyone becomes unreliable.

After all, Yin Ziyu represents the human race, while the Jie Sect, the demon race, and Haotian Yaochi are essentially allies. When a major positive development occurs, they will naturally make their own choices.

Of course, their choice was not a sudden change, but a gradual and subtle one, like a breeze rising from the end of a drifting duckweed, or a wave rising from a gentle ripple.

The descent of the primordial essence will change the hearts of people in the Three Realms, and will also shift and change the choices of various forces. This is inevitable. Even the Three Pure Ones can separate their families, let alone others.

Yin Ziyu also had to make a choice at this moment: to resist the impact and maintain the alliance, so as not to have a conflict on the fundamental path like the Three Pure Ones split up.

It was inappropriate to visit the two sages now. Without the slightest hesitation, he tore apart the boundary between the primordial world and the netherworld in an instant, and landed directly beside the red spider lily that had never faded for millions of years outside the Houtu Palace.

At this moment, Houtu knew that Yin Ziyu had returned. The palace gates opened by themselves, and Jiufeng was standing below the steps. Upon seeing Yin Ziyu's arrival, Jiufeng nodded slightly: "Ziyu has arrived!"

Houtu Niangniang looked at Yin Ziyu and said, "Ziyu, you've come."

Yin Ziyu stepped into the hall. Houtu sat on the illusory image of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, her body entwined with wisps of reincarnation power and surrounded by merit. She had undergone some changes, clearly indicating that the change of the Great Tribulation had also altered Houtu's cultivation level.

"Ziyu pays respects to the Goddess Houtu!"

Seeing Yin Ziyu bow, Houtu raised her hand to help him up, saying, "No need for formalities. Judging from your expression, I can tell the true nature of the Heavenly Way."

Yin Ziyu sighed, "Everything is just as Your Majesty predicted. I naturally understand the will of Heaven. This is to be expected, so I am not surprised at all! Heaven has gone so far as to send down the innate source. This is a far greater act than I expected. The fire of humanity had already condensed to seventy percent, and it would have been completed in another epoch. However, with this event, it will be difficult for humanity to gather!"

The phantom of reincarnation in Houtu's eyes gently rotated: "You should have been prepared for this entire epoch, right?"

Yin Ziyu nodded after hearing this. A year ago, Houtu gave him instructions, and Yin Ziyu naturally had some thoughts on how Heaven should make its move.

Naturally, this was considered, and some room for error and preparation were made.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. I am grateful for your guidance. I have made preparations. After all, the will of Heaven is supreme and cannot be indulged."

Yin Ziyu's tone was calm and composed, showing no sign of panic, which instead slowed down the rotation of the Six Paths of Reincarnation behind Houtu.

Houtu asked, "What is your opinion on the variables arising from this influx of primordial energy?"

Yin Ziyu pondered for a moment and said, "The Primordial Origin was originally formed from the primordial chaos of creation, consisting of earth, water, fire, and wind. It was incredibly prosperous when it created the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin races. In the later stages, the Primordial Origin of the three races suddenly diminished, allowing Rahu to seize the opportunity to instigate a decisive war between the three races. This was not simply due to Rahu's provocation, but rather a deliberate restraint by the Heavenly Dao. Now, its sudden release is merely another cycle. The Primordial Origin, on the other hand, is a creation that transcends all things. How can all living beings not be tempted?"

The war between the three races is widely known to have been triggered by Rahu using a secret technique to kill the sons of the three races' leaders. However, this explanation underestimates the capabilities of the three races' leaders and even the entire multi-trillion-race group.

As the saying goes, when the time is right, a little provocation is enough; but if the time is not right, any provocation will be ineffective.

When the primordial source is inexhaustible, how can the three races wage war? Any further provocation will be ineffective. The three races will inevitably work together to maintain their status as the overlords of the primordial world. If the source suddenly diminishes, a survival crisis will arise, thus giving Rahu an opportunity. Rahu is merely a catalyst after the tide has turned.

The great changes in the primordial world are never the result of one person's planning, but rather the evolution of the overall trend. One must adapt to the trend and guide it accordingly. If the trend is not there, any planning is like a tree without roots.

The changes in the primordial world's power can be achieved through one thing: manipulating fortune and origin. This is enough to dominate all living beings in the primordial world, and it is also the core method of the Heavenly Dao.

Imagine a room where the air conditioner is set to 30 degrees Celsius. People inside need to take off their clothes, while if it's set to cool down, they need to put on more clothes. The change in temperature creates a dynamic.

Houtu sighed and said, "Last time I couldn't speak plainly, but the Heavenly Dao controls the birth and death of spiritual energy, and thus controls the lifeline of all beings' cultivation. You used the power of faith to prove your inner Dao, but you dissolved the power of the Heavenly Dao during the Investiture of the Gods, and now you have become a thorn in its side. In order to dismantle the condensation of the Heart Source, it didn't hesitate to release this innate origin." "Your Majesty, actually, Ziyu thinks that even so, it is a good thing for all beings in the Three Realms to have this opportunity."

Upon hearing this result, Yin Ziyu suddenly smiled.

Yin Ziyu continued, “The Dragon-Phoenix Tribulation, the War of the Witch and the Demon, and the War of the Investiture of the Gods all arose because the Heavenly Dao wanted to control the origin and suppress the Earthly Dao and the Human Dao. This time, the emergence of the origin, although it hinders my path to enlightenment, is a blessing for all living beings. If I oppose it, I will be going against the original intention of the Dao.”

Houtu exclaimed in admiration upon hearing this: "Ziyu's ability to think this way is a glimmer of hope for the primordial world! However, this source material fell into the primordial world and survived because of Ziyu. If there were no Ziyu, this source material would also decline, and it would just be another era change in the primordial world."

Yin Ziyu understood this point: no matter what the great power of Heaven does, it is actually insignificant. By controlling this origin, it is a change of era.

Jiufeng then spoke, her voice like jade striking stone: "Fellow Daoist Ziyu, are you aware that there have been unusual movements at the Three Religions Mountain Gate recently? The situation of heroes rising up together is not far off."

Yin Ziyu was not surprised: "Now that the Three Realms have undergone great changes, the Three Religions have been in seclusion for a long time. It is only natural that they will come out of seclusion and compete for this opportunity. Moreover, with the decree of the Sage, they naturally know what they should do!"

Then Houtu said, "With the descent of the Origin this time, Ziyu's allies may also change. Ziyu, be careful not to let them find fault with you and plot against you!"

Yin Ziyu then said, “Your Majesty, rest assured, I have considered these matters. The alliance with the Jie Sect and the Demon Clan in the past was formed due to the crisis. Now that the Origin has appeared in the world, the paths of the various factions are different, and it is possible that they will become disloyal. They are all major powers and naturally have to plan for their own sects. The division of the Three Pure Ones is a lesson from the past.”

Houtu nodded after hearing this and said, "Ziyu is right. In a new cycle, the primordial world may return to the era of ancient struggle for supremacy. All living beings will abandon the Way of the Heart and seize the origin. This is the strategy of the Heavenly Dao to divide the world."

Yin Ziyu said, "The Tao that can be spoken of is not the eternal Tao. Each era has its own Tao. Lao Tzu's words are truly admirable!"

Houtu nodded: "Laozi is indeed the one who has the deepest understanding of the Tao. He has seen through the chessboard of the primordial world the most deeply. The Tao is formless, but virtue manifests. The Tao Te Ching alone is enough to explain everything in heaven and earth!"

Although Yin Ziyu has not yet become a saint, he has already basically sorted out his understanding and comprehended the cause and effect of everything in the world.

Yin Ziyu sighed, "A new trend has begun. As long as the Heavenly Dao does not take back the innate origin, the world will inevitably return to the Primordial Era. In fact, once the world is stable, it will be natural for sages to descend to the mortal realm. This may be the future that we must guard against!"

Houtu pondered for a moment, then looked at Yin Ziyu and said, "Since you came here without going to Tongtian Nuwa's place, you should know that in the future, the Wu Clan will be your greatest ally, and you and Jiufeng will be the key to breaking the deadlock. Now that you two have reached the point of attaining enlightenment, you will need to work together from now on!"

Yin Ziyu naturally understood this principle and nodded, saying, "Your Majesty, rest assured, Ziyu understands this matter!"

At this moment, Houtu reached out and pulled Jiufeng in front of her, bringing her to Yin Ziyu. The twelve Ancestral Witch Laws flowed between the two of them.

"Both of you have already traversed your own paths. Ziyu's mind is clear and his Nine Phoenix Laws have been perfected. If you can become Daoist partners and jointly comprehend the Primordial Chaos, only you two will be able to truly break the shackles of the Heavenly Dao in the future."

Yin Ziyu was taken aback upon hearing this. His gaze swept over Jiu Feng, who also looked at him. However, Jiu Feng did not exhibit any of the coy or shy behavior that women in later generations would display.

After all, Jiufeng was born in ancient times, and there was no marriage at this time. There was no difference between men and women, so naturally she would not have any coy or bashful behavior.

Of course, for Jiufeng, it doesn't mean that women are really like men. After all, the Great Dao is divided into Yin and Yang, and this innate Great Dao exists and will not change. It's a matter of whether or not it's necessary.

As for marriage, this word is exclusive to mortals. Lower-level immortals can also get married, but it is very difficult for higher-level immortals to get married.

For Yin Ziyu, his current status, cultivation level, and Dao heart are no longer important. His cultivation level has long since lost the mindset he had before transmigrating.

If one absolutely must have a fellow Daoist, then for Yin Ziyu, who is about to attain Dao and embark on the path of proving Dao through force, the other women have long since fallen behind. Their potential is limited. Luo Shen is currently only at the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and the Three Immortals have not yet fully realized their own path. The same is true for Jin Ling and the others.

Then Tu was right. Jiu Feng was the only one who could keep up with him. Jiu Feng was like him who had already walked his own path. The powerful body of the Wu Clan, combined with the Great Dao of the Twelve Laws, was the Great Dao of creation. Apart from Yin Ziyu, he was the only one who had the ability to break through to the Hunyuan realm.

That's right, the only one!

Only Jiufeng can be the most stable ally, because Jiufeng will not cause discord due to the struggle for innate origin.

In the current primordial Three Realms, no matter how good the relationship is, differences in the distribution of benefits and the Great Dao will inevitably lead to irreversible discord. The Three Pure Ones, brothers, are a case in point. Since their paths are different, they cannot work together, not to mention their respective strengths.

Yin Ziyu looked at Jiufeng and asked, "What is Fellow Daoist Jiufeng's opinion?"

Jiufeng naturally admired Yin Ziyu. Although they didn't need to get married, she considered Yin Ziyu to be the only one who could be her Daoist partner.

Jiufeng immediately said, "Ziyu is good at planning, and I am good at fighting. We complement each other perfectly, and I am willing to do so!"

Houtu laughed upon seeing this, "Since that's the case, the Wu tribe doesn't stand on ceremony. Come with me to the Pangu Palace, and let the Father God bear witness for you."

Yin Ziyu and Jiu Feng grasped each other's hands, and a strange bond instantly appeared. Even the affection they had for women when they first transmigrated, which they had long lost over the ages, began to resurface.

At this moment, Yin Ziyu sighed inwardly, "The Yin-Yang Dao truly deserves to be the core Dao of all Daos, shaping men and women with Yin and Yang."

The three of them arrived at the Pangu Palace, where the chaotic energy emanating from within was overwhelming.

Before the towering statue, Jiufeng suddenly said, "Ziyu, you are the first non-Witch Clan being to set foot in this place."

Yin Ziyu gazed at the stars that seemed to dance in the left eye of the statue and said softly, “It is a great fortune to be able to enter this hall, and it is even greater to be able to become Daoist partners with you, fellow Daoist.”

Houtu stood to the right of the statue, raised her hand and offered up the Twelve Heavenly Gods and Demons Banner, the supreme treasure of the Wu tribe. The moment the banner was unfurled, the phantoms of the twelve ancestral witches surrounded the three of them.

Yin Ziyu and Jiufeng stood side by side, gazing at the inscription on the handle of the divine axe, and swore in unison, "We, Ziyu and Jiufeng, swear before our Father God, with our Dao foundation as our vow, that we shall become Daoist partners. From this day forward, when the Heavenly Dao crumbles, we shall resist it together; when the Primordial World collapses, we shall support it together. Together we shall prove the Primordial Chaos, hand in hand we shall protect the Three Realms. Father God, this vow is unwavering!"

The moment the vow was made, the reincarnation pattern on the right eye of the statue suddenly lit up, and a beam of chaotic light shone directly between the two people's eyebrows.

Yin Ziyu felt the boundless Pangu Dao flowing into him and was immediately shocked. The Pangu Palace truly lived up to its reputation as the most mysterious place in the prehistoric world. Even Hongjun and several saints had never entered the Pangu Palace.

The statue of Pangu in the main hall was indeed extraordinary; even Yin Ziyu had some doubts about whether the great god Pangu was still alive.

The Pangu Great Dao of the Pangu statue instantly surged into his own transcendent heart, instantly bringing his transcendent heart, which originally needed another eon to be fully perfected, directly into the realm of perfection. The next step would be the time to prove the Dao.

Jiu Feng also had her eyes closed at this moment, clearly indicating that she had also encountered a great opportunity. Yin Ziyu held Jiu Feng's hand, and the two of them sat cross-legged.

After Houtu finished looking at it, she slowly withdrew from the Pangu Palace, leaving the two of them in this tranquility.

(End of this chapter)