Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

It is worth noting that although such inherited sacred artifacts are only considered innate spiritual treasures in the primordial world, they can perfectly embody the Dao principles of a powerful being who is about to break through to the Great Emperor realm.

Normally, one needs to forge their own natal magical artifact, but as the founders of the Shrouding the Heavens system in the prehistoric world, Suihuang and Youchaoshi possess special compatibility:

The "Hengyu Dao Jing" cultivated by Suihuang resonated with the origin of the Sacred Furnace, requiring only a little refinement to achieve perfect harmony; while the "Xukong Zhenjie" comprehended by Youchao resonated with the Daoist essence of the Sacred Mirror. This cross-dimensional inheritance opportunity eliminated the lengthy refining process.

After completing the exchange, Zhou Yi urgently summoned the two human pioneers.

When the divine fruit containing boundless spiritual energy and the sacred artifact flowing with Daoist principles appeared simultaneously, the entire cave was enveloped by fluctuations of laws.

"These two ancient spiritual root fruits can help you open the door to becoming a quasi-saint." Two wisps of light appeared in Zhou Yi's palm.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Sui and Youchao stood there stunned. The rare treasures of heaven and earth that could break through to the Quasi-Saint level were unheard of even in the legends of the prehistoric era.

As they looked at each other, they recalled the unerring guidance of the I Ching over the past century, and their tense shoulders and backs gradually relaxed.

They reached out and took the fruit that flowed with Daoist energy. The moment their fingertips touched it, their long-dormant cultivation rippled within them.

Zhou Yi then took out two ancient bronze artifacts, the inscriptions on their bodies appearing to move as if they were alive.

As soon as Suihuang touched the furnace-shaped object, his blood and qi surged like boiling lava; when Youchaoshi picked up the mirror engraved with spatial runes, the surrounding void rippled with water-like patterns.

"This is the embryonic form of a Dao artifact that shares the same origin as your cultivation methods." Before Zhou Yi finished speaking, the pupils of the two human ancestors were already trembling.

They naturally recognized this as a supreme magical artifact comparable to a primordial spiritual treasure, but the human race was impoverished and could not even gather enough Xuan Iron Essence to forge the artifact's embryo.

"The embryonic vessel already contains the rudiments of your Great Dao. When you break through, you will be forged with the essence and become your own unique natal Dao artifact."

Zhou Yi pointed to the faintly visible vortex of Daoist energy in the heavens above, "This is the perfect opportunity to refine your natal Dao artifact."

Their Adam's apples bobbed as they tilted their heads back and swallowed the shimmering fruit.

The Celestial Fruit transformed into countless Dao patterns that merged into the limbs and bones of Emperor Sui, while the Peaches of Immortality condensed into a spatial Dao Seed within the body of Youchao.

The yin and yang energies emanated from their bodies, forming a Tai Chi symbol in the void.

Zhou Yi waved his hand and set up a spacetime barrier, nodding to himself as he watched the two intertwined and rising auras.

A muffled rumble of thunder echoed from the depths of the sky, and the once clear clouds suddenly revealed chains of laws, with quasi-saint tribulation clouds quietly gathering.

When a cultivator breaks through the quasi-emperor barrier and attempts to reach the emperor realm, it will inevitably trigger a heavenly tribulation. However, the paths to enlightenment taken by Suiming and Chaozun are fundamentally different from those of Zhouyi; they follow the traditional path of advancement.

Just like the stark contrast between the Heavenly Emperor Ye Fan and the Three-Legged Crow Emperor in "Covering the Sky," both are powerful beings at the Emperor Realm, yet their power is as different as clouds and mud.

Although these two ancient sages of the human race were exceptionally talented, they always adhered to the essential principles of the "Hengyu Jing" and "Xukong Jing" throughout their cultivation.

Even if one succeeds, it will only be to recreate the glory of the two ancient emperors, Hengyu and Xukong. To transcend the realm of their predecessors would be no less difficult than an ordinary person ascending to heaven.

In contrast, the Book of Changes (I Ching) created its own path to enlightenment, integrating the doctrines of various schools of thought and unifying the laws of all paths. Once this thorny path of cultivation is successfully completed, it will surely shake the world.

Furthermore, because he attained the Dao and became an emperor with the body of a Great Accomplished Holy Body, which was inherently a defying fate, the difficulty of breaking through naturally increased exponentially.

Therefore, the extraordinary phenomena it triggered can be described as the most spectacular Dao-proving thunder punishment since the primordial era.

In comparison, the tribulations that Suiming and Chaozun encountered were merely like a light drizzle or a gentle breeze. Unless one was deliberately paying attention to the movements of the human race, the powerful beings of the prehistoric world would hardly have noticed the birth of these two newly ascended imperial might.

Even so, Zhou Yi still carefully laid out the Heaven-Deceiving Secret Pattern created by the Great Emperor Wushi. Thousands of Dao traces intertwined to form an array, perfectly concealing the aura of the two tribulation seekers.

As spacetime trembled, the two progenitors of humanity opened their eyes simultaneously. Suiming, wielding the Heaven-Burning Furnace, shattered the void, while Chaozun, with the Mysterious Universe Mirror atop his head, soared straight into the heavens.

Amidst the vast sea of ​​thunder, they each embodied the profound meaning of the Great Dao passed down for millennia, forging the foundation of the Imperial Dao amidst the world-destroying lightning.

The Book of Changes always observes the changes calmly. This is not only a life-or-death test for those who seek enlightenment, but also a chance for the rebirth of the human race's destiny.

If neither Suiming nor Chaozun can reach the Emperor Realm, then the future of humanity will be even more hopeless.

As the clouds of calamity gradually dispersed, two imperial mights that pierced through heaven and earth suddenly erupted.

Just as the Book of Changes predicted, the two progenitors not only successfully broke through to higher realms, but also tempered their imperial foundations to be as solid as a rock during the tribulation of lightning, laying an important foundation for the upcoming upheaval in the primordial world.

A vast and powerful pressure suddenly surged between heaven and earth; it was an unparalleled aura that only an emperor could exude!

The two ancient sages of the human race, Suiren and Youchao, lived up to expectations and finally crossed that insurmountable barrier.

From this moment on, the human race has gained two more quasi-saint level experts, following Zhou Yi.

With three powerful beings in charge, the human race will finally be able to stand tall among all the races of the prehistoric world.

Although there is still a gap between them and the Lich race, they are now qualified to engage in dialogue with them on an equal footing.

The two Holy Ancestors, having achieved their breakthroughs, did not rest. Instead, they integrated their life's cultivation techniques into their natal magic treasures, the Hengyu Cauldron and the Void Mirror, further enhancing the power of these divine artifacts.

"We kowtow in gratitude to our ancestor for passing on his teachings!"

Suiren and Youchao descended from the clouds and solemnly bowed to the Book of Changes. They were originally the first generation of humans created by Nuwa from clay, and only after Laozi preached the Dao did they reach the Taiyi realm. At that time, humans were considered top-tier, but in the eyes of the powerful beings of the primordial world, they were nothing more than ants.

It was Zhou Yi who enlightened them with the profound principles of the Heavenly Dao, drawing upon the golden light of merit to help them break through to the Great Luo realm. Later, he passed down supreme secret methods, bestowing upon them the essence of heaven and earth, ultimately enabling the two Holy Ancestors to reach the threshold of Quasi-Saint.

In an era when sages lived in seclusion, such a level of attainment would place one at the pinnacle of all beings.

"Without the guidance of our ancestor, we would probably never have reached this realm in our lifetime." Suiren's voice trembled slightly, and golden light also appeared in Youchao's eyes. This grace of being reborn has long surpassed what words can express.

From that moment on, the two sage ancestors swore to uphold the Book of Changes and to protect the human race forever.

Zhou Yi lifted the two up with a flick of his sleeve: "This is the destiny bestowed upon humanity. I hope that you two will take charge of the tribe, so that one day our race may stand at the pinnacle of the primordial wilderness."

As the three sages exchanged glances, a brilliant wave rippled through the long river of human destiny. With two quasi-sages guarding the land, even as Zhou Yi wandered the four seas, humanity feared no ordinary calamities. This race, once considered weak, was quietly accumulating the power to change the world.

If the Lord of the Blood Sea were to reappear in the human territory, the combined efforts of the two saints, Suihuang and Youchao, would be enough to restrain the enemy's offensive.

It should be noted that Zhou Yi's journey this time was specifically aimed at the Netherworld Blood Sea, which is the core of the reincarnation system.

If the Lord of the Styx were to learn that the Human Emperor was about to personally visit his dojo, it would likely be the Lord of the Blood Sea who would be uneasy.

As the direct bloodline born from the Blood Sea, the Asura race is truly bound to the Dao Foundation of the Styx River, and there is absolutely no possibility of abandoning them.

As long as the leader does not personally visit human territory, the Saint of Fire and the Great Sage of Nest Building can safeguard human safety when quasi-saints invade. After giving instructions on the tribe's affairs, Zhou Yi set off for the Land of Reincarnation.