Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

The body of the Demon Master, a quasi-saint, contains the essence of a thousand years of Dao; his bones can be forged into weapons, and his blood can temper his physique.

The campfire that lit up the sky that night, and the scene of human warriors devouring their enemies, became the most awe-inspiring totem in the primordial world.

Zhou Yi had long harbored plans regarding the Demon Master Roc and the Lord of the Styx River.

He knew that these two scourges had to be thoroughly dealt with, but there were other urgent matters to attend to at the moment.

Just as the human race was sorting out the post-war affairs, the ancestral witch Yuqiang burst into Zhou Yi's sight.

"I've finally found you! It's extremely urgent, come with me to the Netherworld!" Yu Qiang grabbed Zhou Yi's sleeve and was about to cast a spell to fly on the clouds, the Xuanbing Bracelet on his wrist clanging loudly.

Zhou Yi gently brushed her hand away, looking at the Ancestral Witch who was often jokingly called the "Eternal Winter Girl": "Wait, let me arrange the human race's defenses first. That Styx fellow is used to launching surprise attacks; if we take advantage of the situation now..."

"It's the Western Religion!" Yu Qiang stamped her feet in a panic, causing frost flowers to bloom several feet beneath her feet. "Those bald-headed novices are actually building huts and chanting scriptures next to the Reincarnation Platform. I'm afraid the authority of the Netherworld Sister Hou Tu is about to be devoured!" She spoke rapidly, and ice crystals at her temples fell in a flurry as her emotions rose and fell.

Upon hearing the words "Western religion," Zhou Yi's pupils constricted slightly.

Since the transformation of the earth into the six realms, it has been no secret that various forces have coveted the merits of reincarnation.

He hadn't expected that Jieyin and Zhunti would act so swiftly, which reminded him of a Buddhist disciple, Ksitigarbha, who had made a great vow deep within the cycle of rebirth.

"They certainly know how to choose their timing," Zhou Yi sneered, tapping his knuckles lightly on the Xuanhuang Ruler at his waist.

The Wu tribe is not good at strategizing, no wonder Yu Qiang would resort to desperate measures. Thinking of this, he summoned Suihuang and instructed him: "Activate the Eight Trigrams Heavenly Array. If you encounter any danger, immediately burn incense to warn others."

Seeing this, Yu Qiang was about to urge them again, but Zhou Yi raised his hand to stop him: "The Six Paths of Reincarnation is the result of Fellow Daoist Hou Tu's hard work, and it must not become a stepping stone for the rise of the West. However, this matter needs to be considered carefully. Those sages' pawns will not stay obediently on the chessboard."

He gazed towards the western horizon, where he could vaguely see the phantom of a golden lotus suspended above the netherworld. Perhaps the trajectory of Ksitigarbha's destiny into reincarnation was quietly shifting.

A cold glint flashed in Zhou Yi's eyes. The fact that the Western Sect dared to extend its reach into the forbidden land of reincarnation had undoubtedly touched a raw nerve with him.

Yu Qiang looked at the human saint emperor beside him, whose aura suddenly became sharp, and heard the other party say in a deep voice: "The foundation of the underworld has just been established, and the witch clan has already set up the Nine Nether Barrier. It is probably wishful thinking for Jieyin and Zhunti to try to pry open the reincarnation authority."

Yu Qiang gazed at the surging waters of the River of Oblivion in the distance, his black hair glistening with ice crystals: "In that case, why not set off immediately?" Zhou Yi, however, turned his gaze to the east, where smoke could be faintly seen rising from the ancestral land of the human race a million miles away: "Give me three days. After settling matters concerning the tribe, we will go to the Netherworld together."

At this moment, the primordial world is turbulent with undercurrents. Although the demon master Styx returned in defeat, he has already ushered in the prelude to a chaotic world.

Zhou Yi knew he was standing on a precipice. Nuwa was in seclusion and had not yet emerged. Although the human race had the support of the three ancestors, Suiren, they had no power to contend with the quasi-saints.

If the demon race were to launch an attack, he alone would be unable to withstand it.

The system light screen unfolded in the sea of ​​consciousness, and two hundred thousand Destiny Points flowed like a dazzling galaxy.

Zhou Yi's gaze swept over the fragments of the Chaos Bell and the imitations of the Hetu and Luoshu, finally settling on the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams array.

If this formation aligns with the geomantic veins of Shouyang Mountain, even a Quasi-Saint would find it difficult to break through its defenses.

"Holy Emperor, demon scouts have appeared on the shores of the East Sea." Youchao arrived on a cloud, his bronze halberd still stained with blood.

Zhou Yi closed his eyes to sense the energy of heaven and earth, a cold smile playing on his lips: "Perfect timing. Order all departments to open the Xuanhuang Altar. Tonight, I will use the stars of the heavens to temper the human race's battle physique."

Yu Qiang gazed at the starlight array that instantly enveloped the sky, and for the first time, her jade-like face showed a ripple. She finally understood what her sister Hou Tu had said: this human holy emperor actually intended to use the destiny of his race as a guide and borrow the power of the heavens to reshape the universe.

Spiritual Object File: Immortal Embryo Fruit of the Great Dao

Grade Assessment: Supreme Treasure

Exchange requirement: 80,000 units of Qi Luck

Origin Analysis: Derived from the crystallized laws nurtured by the Celestial Tree in "Perfect World", the original version can help cultivators ascend to the position of True Immortal.

Through the deduction and optimization of the Heavenly Dao, it is now safe to break through to the Quasi-Saint Realm.

Special Note: While the original version allows for instant enlightenment, it permanently locks the upper limit of one's cultivation path. The improved version reduces the breakthrough effect by 20%, but completely eliminates the side effects.

The value of this rare treasure of heaven and earth is especially significant in the primordial world.

When Zhou Yi discovered this item in the Lingbao Illustrated Compendium, he immediately realized its crucial significance to human civilization. If Suihuang obtained this fruit, the human race would have a second Quasi-Saint Guardian.

Faced with threats from powerful beings like the Styx Ancestor at the Primordial Chaos Realm, only Zhou Yi among the human race can currently barely contend with them.

If this strategic upgrade is completed, even if the King of the Blood Sea attacks again, Fire Cloud Cave will have a double defensive barrier. After careful consideration, Zhou Yi decisively used his luck reserves to complete the exchange.

Secondary divine object: Chaos Peach.

Exchange cost: Equivalent to 80,000 units of luck.

Origin: It belongs to the top-level spiritual root products of the "Perfect World" system, just like the Immortal Embryo Fruit.

Its original form contains fragments of the Three Thousand Great Daos. In otherworldly legends, a certain Immortal King was transformed from the Peach Spirit Root.

Now, after being adapted to the fundamental laws, the success rate of breaking through to the Quasi-Saint level has increased by 40%.

It is worth noting that this item is fundamentally different from the immortal peaches that Zhou Yi had previously obtained.

Under the suppression of the rules of the world of "Covering the Sky", spiritual roots are downgraded to longevity medicines, while the current version fully retains the characteristics of breaking through realms.

After system verification, it was found that the two spiritual fruits could produce a synergistic effect, so Zhou Yi took the second strategic material into his possession.

Tactical value assessment:

The formation of the dual-quasi-saint structure gave humanity its first strategic depth defense capability. When Zhou Yi placed the two Dao Fruits on the altar, Yin-Yang Dao patterns began to appear around Suihuang, foreshadowing the imminent completion of a major upgrade to the civilization's protection system.

The Human Race's Dual Saint Project has officially commenced. Zhou Yi extracted two spiritual roots that possess the power to seize the essence of heaven and earth, enough to cultivate two quasi-saint level powerhouses in a short period of time.

Even if the Lord of the Styx returns, as long as the consumer completes the breakthrough, even if Zhou Yi temporarily leaves the territory, the human race will have enough ability to protect itself.

But Zhou Yi didn't stop there. He brought up the system interface and selected two special inherited magical artifacts from the dazzling array of goods:

【Hengyu Sacred Furnace】

Rank: High-grade spiritual treasure

Consumes 10000 points of Luck

Special Note: This artifact originated from the Dao-proving artifact of the otherworldly emperor Hengyu, and was tempered by the earth veins of the Primordial Forbidden Zone, Fallen Sun Ridge. Its power is comparable to that of a primordial innate spiritual treasure.

【Void Holy Mirror】

Rank: High-grade spiritual treasure

Consumes 10000 points of Luck

Special Note: The Void Emperor of Another Dimension is forged from Void Divine Gold and possesses the ability to traverse planes and seal spacetime. Its power is no less than that of a Primordial Treasure.

The selection of these two sacred artifacts was made after careful consideration. As the first leaders to break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, the human pioneers Suihuang and Youchao were the first to enter the Quasi-Emperor realm after switching their cultivation to the *Great Emperor's True Explanation*. The Celestial Fruit and the Peach of Immortality were precisely the keys prepared for their ascension to sainthood.