Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

Therefore, the two Ancestral Witches, Hou Tu and Xuan Ming, were so surprised, because the true strength of the human race far exceeded their expectations.

Although the human race's strength is not yet comparable to that of the witch and demon races, its power in the prehistoric world should not be underestimated.

The gazes of the two Ancestral Witches, Hou Tu and Xuan Ming, gradually focused on Zhou Yi, as they were well aware of his identity and his importance to the human race.

As the common masters of humankind, the achievements of the human race today are inseparable from the efforts of Zhou Yi.

Although the Witch Clan has always been the ruler of the primordial world, witnessing the development of the human race has truly broadened their horizons. Aside from a slight advantage in strength, the Witch Clan seems unable to match the human race in any other aspect.

Among the human race, Hou Tu and Xuan Ming witnessed many novel things they had never heard of before, all of which were the culmination of Zhou Yi's many years of hard work.

He firmly believed that the progress of humanity should not be limited to the growth of strength, but should also encompass multiple aspects such as textiles, architecture, and even the creation of writing, in order to improve the quality of life for the people.

In addition, the Book of Changes is dedicated to cultivating the spiritual beliefs of humankind, which it considers to be one of the key factors for the continued development of civilization.

Under the guidance of the Book of Changes, over the course of several centuries, the human race not only made breakthroughs in strength but also created a splendid culture.

During their tour of the human race, the two ancestral witches were most attracted by the exquisitely designed costumes.

These garments were designed by the I Ching, and include both ordinary clothing and powerful magical robes.

Upon seeing this, the Xuanming Ancestral Witch was greatly tempted and unceremoniously selected dozens of exquisite robes from Zhou Yi.

In comparison, the Earth Ancestral Witch was more restrained, but she still chose several gorgeous robes.

As the saying goes, "clothes make the man," and when the two ancestral shamans put on new clothes, even the Book of Changes couldn't help but admire them.

Xuanming Ancestral Witch wore a pink robe, looking playful and cute; while Houtu Ancestral Witch wore a bright yellow robe, with her hair piled high, her eyebrows and eyes clear and beautiful, and her temperament outstanding, like a fairy descending from the heavens.

"Hahaha! Sister Houtu, look how dumbfounded this guy is! But, you're really beautiful, I like you too." The lively Xuanming Ancestral Witch teased after seeing Zhou Yi's reaction.

However, once she opened her mouth to speak, Xuanming Ancestral Witch's playful side was revealed, completely shattering her original image as an unparalleled beauty. This left Zhou Yi feeling quite helpless.

What an outstanding woman! It's a pity that she has such a talkative mouth.

Hou Tu Zu Wu smiled slightly, noticing Zhou Yi's absent-minded gaze, and a faint blush unconsciously appeared on his face.

"The arrival of the two Ancestral Witches is perfectly timed. Today is the opening day of our clan's battle of geniuses. You are both welcome to come and watch." Zhou Yi quickly regained his composure and could only marvel at how the two Ancestral Witches' charisma was truly eye-catching, attracting the attention of anyone.

"That's great, Sister Hou Tu, let's go take a look together. I really want to know just how amazing the geniuses among the human race are," said the Xuanming Ancestral Witch excitedly.

"Then I shall respectfully comply," the Earth Ancestral Witch replied gently.

Today, the entire human race is immersed in a festive atmosphere. Flags are flying, and everyone's face is filled with anticipation and excitement as they gather in the heart of the human race.

After hundreds of years of vigorous development, the human race now has hundreds of millions of members. Such a huge population gathered together creates an exceptionally spectacular scene.

Zhou Yi had already arranged for Suihuang and others to make preparations, using spatial transformation magic to create an extremely spacious place. Despite so many people gathered there, it didn't feel crowded at all, avoiding any risk of stampedes.

In addition, Zhou Yi specifically instructed Suihuang and others to set up countless magical mirrors, through which they could clearly see the situation in each arena of the Genius Battle.

Even those without cultivation can use these enormous mirrors to observe the battles taking place in various locations.

Zhou Yi attached great importance to this battle of geniuses and prepared for it for a hundred years to ensure that everything went smoothly.

The meticulous preparations made by Suihuang and others did not disappoint Zhou Yi; all arrangements were in place, ensuring the smooth running of the competition.

As the time drew near, following the signal from the Emperor of Fire, Zhou Yi stepped forward and instantly appeared in the heavens.

He did not conceal his strength, fully unleashing his ninth-level Quasi-Emperor realm, achieving the Great Perfection of his Sacred Body, and manifesting five extraordinary phenomena.

In an instant, a powerful force erupted from Zhou Yi's body, soaring into the sky and displaying itself clearly before everyone.

Five extraordinary phenomena appeared simultaneously: the Chaotic Azure Lotus, the Golden Sea of ​​Bitterness, the Immortal King Descending to the Nine Heavens, the Yin-Yang Diagram of Life and Death, and the Splendid Mountains and Rivers.

At this moment, Zhou Yi was like a Heavenly Emperor sitting on the ninth heaven, and his boundless aura shook the hearts of countless people.

Sensing the unimaginably powerful and profound force emanating from Zhou Yi, all the humans involuntarily knelt down and shouted in unison, "Greetings, Ancestor of Humanity!"

The sound was deafening, even shattering the clouds above. The Earth Goddess once again showed surprise, though she had no doubt about Zhou Yi's strength, given that he had once defeated the Zhu Rong Goddess.

To the surprise of the Earth Goddess, the human race showed a special affection for the Book of Changes. She observed that the eyes of many mortals were filled with reverence when they looked at the Book of Changes.

In fact, the ancestral witch Hou Tu was unaware that almost all the achievements of the human race today were due to the efforts of the I Ching.

It was he who elevated the human race to the status of four Great Luo Golden Immortals, improved the living conditions of ordinary people, and spread the Heaven-Covering Emperor's Law throughout the entire human society.

Although few people have actually seen the Book of Changes, its contributions have long been praised as miraculous in people's hearts.

In the hearts of the people, without the Book of Changes, there would be no prosperity of humankind today, and therefore they are filled with deep reverence for the Book of Changes.

Now, Zhou Yi has shown his immense strength, far surpassing that of the four Great Luo Golden Immortals, to everyone without reservation. This has made the humans who sensed his aura admire him even more, to the point of blind worship.

This is why the Ancestral Witch of Houtu was surprised by this phenomenon. Although there is worship of the Ancestral Witch within the Witch Clan, it has never reached such a fervent level.

When Hou Tu and Xuan Ming, the two ancestral witches, were shocked, they also realized that Zhou Yi's prestige among the human race was much greater than they had imagined.

Gazing at that powerful and confident figure, the eyes of the Earth Ancestral Witch gleamed with an unusual light. What kind of being could earn such reverence from billions of mortals?

"Today is an important day for our human race. Countless young talents have gathered together and will show their brilliance in front of everyone."

I firmly believe that the talents of our human race are second to none and will surely be able to demonstrate themselves with a heroic demeanor, a tenacious spirit, and powerful strength.

The true test will be revealed on the stage; let us witness together just how outstanding our nation's young talents truly are.

"Now, I hereby declare the inaugural Human Race Genius Competition officially open!" Zhou Yi announced loudly.