Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

It can be said that Hou Tu Zu Wu made a great contribution to the primordial world and all living beings living there.

Furthermore, the establishment of the Six Paths of Reincarnation also signifies a more complete structure for the primordial world.

The establishment of the Six Paths of Reincarnation is of paramount importance to the entire primordial world, but the Book of Changes is uncertain whether this is an inevitable outcome or an accident.

Although he had not been in this world for long, Zhou Yi had already realized that the primordial world was far more complex than it appeared on the surface.

Many legendary stories are only partially true; for example, the story of the Sage Taiqing lecturing in the human world has puzzled the I Ching.

However, as his own strength grows, Zhou Yi believes that one day he will be able to uncover all the secrets of the primordial world.

In any case, the establishment of the Six Paths of Reincarnation is a rare opportunity, and the Book of Changes will naturally not miss it.

Once reincarnation is formed, even a remnant soul like that of the Myriad Fire Ancestor has the opportunity to be reborn through reincarnation.

According to Zhou Yi's memories of his previous life, the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires was reincarnated as Yun Zhongzi in the Six Paths of Reincarnation and became a disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun.

In the years that followed, Yun Zhongzi not only attained profound cultivation but was also hailed as an immortal of virtue and fortune.

As the saying goes, fortune and misfortune are intertwined, and the experience of the Old Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires perfectly illustrates this principle.

Therefore, in the long run, what the Old Ancestor Wanhuo encountered this time may not necessarily be a bad thing.

Zhou Yi was not in a hurry to find the Ancestral God of Thick Earth, because he knew that no matter what, the Ancestral God of Thick Earth would eventually appear in the Sea of ​​Blood to complete the cycle of reincarnation.

As long as Zhou Yi arrives at the Blood Sea in advance to await the arrival of the Thick Earth Ancestral Witch, he is confident that he will not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

With that thought in mind, Zhou Yi resolutely took a step forward and began to head towards that sea of ​​blood.

Legend has it that after the great god Pangu separated heaven and earth and transformed into all things, his abdomen became an endless sea of ​​blood. This sea of ​​blood is vast and boundless, and its exact extent is difficult to estimate.

Within it, the blood waves surged and surged, and no living thing could survive in it, making it a place where all the malevolent energy in the world gathered.

"This Netherworld Blood Sea is indeed as rumored, a gathering place for all the filth in the world!" Zhou Yi frowned and muttered.

Before him lay the mysterious and terrifying Netherworld Blood Sea.

Looking around, one could see countless ghosts wandering around the sea of ​​blood. The intense resentment and malevolence emanating from them made one feel uneasy even from a distance.

The existence of such a place, brimming with negative energy, in the primordial world is undoubtedly a potential threat to the entire world. When the resentment and malevolence in the Netherworld Blood Sea accumulate to a certain level, once it erupts, the consequences will likely be more severe than any disaster.

Zhou Yi did not risk venturing deep into the Netherworld Blood Sea, but instead chose to find a secluded spot on its edge for secret cultivation. This was despite him already reaching the ninth level of the Quasi-Emperor realm.

However, there is still a long way to go before reaching the level of a Great Emperor. Becoming a Great Emperor is by no means easy, especially for someone like Zhou Yi who attained enlightenment through a sacred body; breaking through to this realm is fraught with difficulties. Even in the primordial world.

While it's not uncommon to advance to the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, reaching the Quasi-Saint realm is extremely difficult. Throughout the entire prehistoric world, the number of Great Luo Golden Immortals is vast, but those with Quasi-Saint cultivation are few and far between.

Zhou Yi was not in a hurry. He accumulated strength while continuing to study the Nine Secrets.

In the battles that followed, the power displayed by the Nine Secrets made Zhou Yi deeply realize its importance.

Therefore, he would never let go of this excellent opportunity for cultivation. However, due to the extremely high difficulty of learning the Nine Secrets, Zhou Yi would need to devote a great deal of time and effort to fully master them.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, several decades have passed since Zhou Yi left the human race. On this day, Zhou Yi knew that the Ancestral Witch of the Thick Earth was coming.

Zhou Yi had heard of the Wu tribe before, but he had never seen them in person.

In his imagination, the witch tribe should be tall, muscular, and awe-inspiring.

Although Hou Tu Zu Wu was female, according to the Zhouyi (Book of Changes), she would not be too different.

However, what appeared before him was a woman with a quiet temperament and beautiful appearance, whose presence seemed to possess an indescribable charm.

If that faint trace of melancholy were added, it would inevitably evoke feelings of pity in one's heart.

What could be the reason that made the celestial maiden so melancholy?

Unbeknownst to him, Zhou Yi was already standing before the Ancestral Witch of the Earth. After bowing, he asked:

"Why are you grieving alone here, fellow Daoist?"

Hou Tu Zu Wu glanced at Zhou Yi, a hint of surprise on his face, seemingly puzzled as to why Zhou Yi would appear in this Netherworld Blood Sea.

"Look at these souls, most of them are innocent victims who died unjustly. They have nowhere to go and can only wander in this sea of ​​blood. What did they do wrong to deserve such suffering? It is such a heartbreaking thing!" said the Ancestral Witch of the Earth with deep sympathy.

Thinking of the sad parts, a tear slid from the corner of the Earth Ancestral Witch's eye, fell into the Netherworld Blood Sea and evaporated instantly.

"Indeed, as you said, there are many wronged souls in this Netherworld Blood Sea, including many of our human ancestors! Humans were born to struggle for survival in the primordial world, and even after death, their souls have nowhere to rest." Zhou Yi nodded in agreement.

"Are you human?" Houtu Ancestral Witch asked with slight surprise.

"I am Zhou Yi, the leader of the human race, who calls himself the Ancestor of Humanity. I have met Fellow Daoist Hou Tu!" Zhou Yi told him frankly.

"So that's how it is. My race is born without a primordial spirit, so it's not surprising that you can recognize me. Zhou Yi, seeing your profound cultivation, it's hard to imagine that you are actually the leader of the human race."

"It is truly rare for humans, who are so young, to have cultivated to such a level. I imagine even the powerful beings of the primordial world never expected that the human race would have such outstanding figures!" the Ancestral Witch of Thick Earth exclaimed in admiration.

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. Humanity is still in its infancy, and we can only barely survive on the primordial land. We are far less powerful than the nobles," Zhou Yi replied humbly.

"Powerful? On the surface, you seem to be enjoying boundless glory, but I'm afraid calamity is imminent. Alas, let's not dwell on this matter! As the leader of the human race, what is your purpose in coming to the Netherworld Blood Sea?" Hou Tu Zu Wu asked with a sigh.

Hearing this, Zhou Yi felt a slight jolt. He was somewhat aware of the impending calamity of the Lich King, and the worry revealed in the words of the Earth Ancestral Witch suggested that she might have a premonition.

However, in the primordial world, because the Wu tribe was born without a primordial spirit, they were unable to perceive the changes in the heavens. With the arrival of the Great Calamity of the Lich King, even saints found it difficult to foresee future trends, let alone the Wu tribe.

"Actually, I went out this time to travel around and broaden my horizons in order to break through my current realm. I didn't expect to encounter Fellow Daoist Wan Huo in danger on the way," Zhou Yi said.

"Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires? Does that mean the great battle before?" Thick Earth Ancestral Witch asked with slight surprise.