Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

Zhou Yi replied, "It is indeed your close friend, the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires."

"What? Wan Huo?" Upon hearing this name, Zhen Yuanzi was stunned, almost unable to believe his ears. As Wan Huo's close friend, Zhen Yuanzi was devastated to learn of his old friend's demise and vowed to avenge him.

But now, Zhou Yi is telling him that he came at the behest of the Myriad Fire Ancestor. How is that possible? Could the Myriad Fire Ancestor really be resurrected? Or perhaps he never left this world at all?

Thinking of this, Zhen Yuanzi stared intently at Zhou Yi, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Zhou Yi was straightforward. With a wave of his hand, the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd appeared. Naturally, this innate spiritual treasure could not escape Zhen Yuanzi's eyes.

Under Zhen Yuanzi's hopeful gaze, the remnant soul of the Myriad Fire Ancestor slowly emerged. He looked at Zhen Yuanzi with deep sorrow on his face.

"Fellow Daoist, how have you been?" Old Ancestor Wanhuo's words were full of emotion.

Zhen Yuanzi was overjoyed to see the Myriad Fire Ancestor. However, he soon noticed the Myriad Fire Ancestor's current state.

"Brother Wanhuo, how did you become like this? But since you are still alive, there is still hope," Zhen Yuanzi said excitedly.

The Old Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires was equally emotional. They poured out their hearts to each other, and the Old Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires also recounted his experience of being robbed.

"I regret not heeding your advice back then, which led to this calamity. Fortunately, with your help, Fellow Daoist Zhouyi, I was able to survive," said Ancestor Wanhuo.

Zhen Yuanzi bowed to Zhou Yi in gratitude: "Thank you, fellow Daoist, for your help, which gave my unfortunate brother a chance to be reborn."

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. The Styx Master and the Roc are extremely fierce, and it was my duty to help them. It's just a pity that I was a step too late. It will probably be very difficult for Fellow Daoist Wan Huo to fully recover now, but it's not hopeless," Zhou Yi replied.

"Well, my brother, you only have a remnant soul left. It's already a miracle that you've survived. To fully recover is no easy task. However, in order to save you, I'm willing to give up everything and ask the Sage Nuwa for help, no matter what the cost," Zhen Yuanzi said firmly.

Zhou Yi deeply felt the profound friendship between Zhen Yuanzi and Wan Huo Lao Zu, and that Zhen Yuanzi was indeed sincere towards Wan Huo Lao Zu.

Getting a sage to intervene is no easy task, and even if the sage Nuwa were willing to help, the causal relationships involved would be a heavy burden.

However, none of this made Zhen Yuanzi hesitate in the slightest; as long as there was hope, he would try.

"Brother Dao, there's no need to trouble yourself. This is fate. Moreover, Fellow Daoist Zhou Yi and I have already come up with a solution. Although it cannot be fully restored, at least one can be reincarnated and start cultivating again."

Upon hearing Zhen Yuanzi's plan, the Old Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires was deeply moved and looked at Zhen Yuanzi with tears in his eyes.

"Brother, we've supported each other since we took human form. Your affairs are my affairs. If I can't protect you, how can I face the world? Don't worry, I will restore you."

Zhen Yuanzi thought that the Old Ancestor of Ten Thousand Fires said this because he was worried about implicating him in the karma of being a saint in the world.

"Fellow Daoist, please do not worry. I have made proper arrangements for this matter, and there will be no mistakes," said Ancestor Wanhuo anxiously.

"Don't worry, brother. Everything is under control. I will go to the Sage Nuwa immediately for help," Zhen Yuanzi replied firmly.

"That's not how it is, fellow Daoist, fellow Daoist Zhouyi, please be sure to explain this clearly to fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi!" Seeing the urgency of the situation, Ancestor Wanhuo's face turned red as he hurriedly pleaded.

Zhou Yi had been watching with great interest, finding the interaction between Zhen Yuanzi and Wan Huo Lao Zu quite amusing, and was happy to be an observer.

However, seeing that both sides were extremely agitated, he realized that he had to step forward and clarify the facts, so he told everyone in detail about reincarnation.

After listening to Zhou Yi's account, Zhen Yuanzi looked at Hou Tu Zu Wu with surprise, but the latter appeared unusually calm.

In fact, not only Zhou Yi understood the matter of reincarnation, but Hou Tu Zu Wu also did, and the two even had an in-depth discussion on this topic.

Even the Ancestral Witch Yuqiang didn't say much at this moment, clearly indicating that the Witch Clan had made full preparations for the Ancestral Witch Houtu to transform into reincarnation.

For Zhen Yuanzi, this was the first time he had heard of the concept of reincarnation, and the shock he felt was beyond words.

Given his cultivation level, it's not hard to imagine the enormous shock that would occur if the Ancestral Witch of the Thick Earth were to transform into a being of reincarnation.

"I never expected you to have such a grand determination, fellow Daoist. This move will surely bring great benefits to the prehistoric world, something I cannot wait for." Zhen Yuanzi sincerely expressed his respect to the Ancestral Witch of the Thick Earth.

Previously, in order to avoid entanglement with the Wu Clan, Zhen Yuanzi always treated the two Ancestral Wu, Hou Tu and Yu Qiang, with indifference.

But now, his respect for Houtu Zuwu is heartfelt, stemming from both admiration for her determination and recognition of her good deeds.

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. This world was created by Father God Pangu. As a descendant of Pangu, I have a responsibility to make this world a better place," Houtu Ancestral Witch replied peacefully.

"Hearing your words, fellow Daoist, I am truly filled with awe and respect. You deserve my bow once more." Zhen Yuanzi was deeply moved by the words of the Ancestral Witch of the Earth and bowed respectfully.

"Brother Dao, the act of Hou Tu Zu Wu transforming into the cycle of reincarnation is of extraordinary significance. I hope you can lend a helping hand this time," added Wan Huo Lao Zu.

"I have an inescapable responsibility to do this, and I will certainly lend a hand when the time comes," Zhen Yuanzi promised.

Considering that the transformation of the Thick Earth Ancestral Witch into a being of reincarnation would not only benefit heaven and earth, but also be related to whether the Myriad Fire Ancestor could be reborn and rebuild his cultivation, Zhen Yuanzi dared not slack off in the slightest.

On the surface, Zhou Yi remained calm, but inwardly he breathed a sigh of relief, because he had basically achieved his goal for this trip.

With Zhen Yuanzi's support, some of his plans became more feasible. While not absolutely foolproof, they significantly increased the chances of success.

Afterwards, everyone discussed for a long time and reached an agreement: when the Ancestral Witch of Houtu transforms into a being of reincarnation, Zhen Yuanzi will arrive in advance to provide assistance.

"Since you have come from afar, I have nothing to offer you. I will send my disciple to fetch three ginseng fruits," Zhen Yuanzi said warmly.

Zhou Yi had certainly heard of the legendary spiritual root ginseng fruit, and this rare treasure filled him with curiosity.

Ginseng fruit, also known as herbal elixir, blooms once every three thousand years, bears fruit every three thousand years, and then takes another three thousand years to mature before it is ready to eat, and only after ten thousand years is it suitable for consumption.

During this long gestation period, only thirty fruits can be produced, and each fruit looks like a baby less than a month old, with limbs and facial features.

It is said that if an ordinary person has the chance to smell the aroma of this fruit, they can increase their lifespan by 360 years; and if they can eat one, they can extend their lifespan by 47,000 years.