Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

Taiyi God gazed at it with admiration. This fire crow was a fierce general he had personally promoted. It was also a member of the Winged Clan and was proficient in the mysteries of fire. It was extremely loyal to Taiyi God and was already one of the ten commanders of the demon race, renowned for its strength throughout the primordial land.

"What can they possibly do? Lord Donghuang, you rest, I'll give them a 'warm-up'." Fire Crow was brimming with confidence, not even giving Zhou Yi and the others a second glance.

Taiyi Shen laughed loudly, looking at Zhou Yi and his group with great interest. "I gave you a chance, but it seems I'll have to make you suffer a bit before you'll bow down."

Yao Yan stared intently at Taiyi God, his eyes blazing, as if trying to imprint his image in his mind. "The wheel of fortune turns. Taiyi God, we humans will never show weakness."

Fire Crow scoffed; Yao Yan's words sounded utterly absurd to him. But Taiyi God, upon hearing this, was even more delighted.

"Alright, then I'll grant your wish. If you can defeat him, I'll withdraw and give you a chance to catch your breath."

Fire Crow panicked upon hearing this, "Donghuang..." They were sent by the sage to exterminate the human race.

Taiyi Shen waved his hand, "No rush, we'll destroy them sooner or later. It wouldn't be bad to watch a good show today. Or are you saying you're not confident you can beat them?" His words were full of provocation. Huo Ya's face instantly turned extremely ugly.

"Leave it to me!" Taiyi Shen chuckled, took a few steps back, put his hands behind his back, and looked like he was watching a good show.

Taishang and Nuwa watched with complicated expressions. They never expected Taiyi to play this way; he was overconfident.

As sages, they gave Donghuang many favors, with the aim of annihilating the human race.

But right now, instead of taking the opportunity to make a move, he's playing a gamble with the human race.

"What's Taiyi up to?" Even the usually gentle Nuwa was getting annoyed. Seeing this, Taishang quickly whispered words of comfort:

"Junior sister, we were wary of the human race's destiny before, but now that protection is gone, those three Great Luo Golden Immortals are doomed to lose against the Fire Crow, who is close to the mid-stage of Quasi-Saint."

Although Nuwa was dissatisfied, she knew that it was not advisable to act rashly at this moment. She wished she could intervene herself, but considering that the human settlement had already attracted much attention, what would become of the dignity of the sages if she and Taishang were to take action again?

At this moment, above the human settlement, Zhou Yi, Yao Yan, and Fang Yun, after hearing Taiyi Shen's words, all looked at the Fire Crow.

Fire Crow's strength is unfathomable, and its aura is second only to Taiyi God.

At this moment, he stared at the three men, his eyes flashing with a dangerous yet alluring red light, as if a great battle was about to break out.

Suddenly, Yao Yan felt his control over the laws of fire become chaotic, as if an irresistible force wanted to take his place.

Fire Raven's lips curled into a mysterious smile as he leisurely said, "Let me teach you a lesson on how to truly master the laws of fire."

Before he finished speaking, he waved his hand lightly, and a fiery bird burst forth, carrying a heat wave hot enough to melt steel, and swiftly attacked the crowd.

Yao Yan's heart tightened suddenly, and he quickly summoned his Bone Spirit Cold Fire to meet the attack.

The two flames clashed fiercely, like a volcanic eruption, with a deafening roar accompanied by raging waves of fire.

Yao Yan was pushed backward by this force. He finally managed to regain his footing, only to find that Huo Ya had silently circled around to his back.

"Your so-called Buddha's Wrath Lotus is nothing more than a simple superposition of two flames. Although it is novel, it is not difficult to replicate."

Fire Raven whispered in Yao Yan's ear, his voice carrying a hint of coldness, "Your understanding of the laws of fire is far too superficial."

Just then, Zhou Yi stepped forward and struck out with his palm, launching an attack along with his Dharma image.

The collision of the two forces generated a shockwave that sent the two flying backward.

Thanks to the protection of the human race's destiny, Yao Yan only suffered minor injuries, while most of Zhou Yi's attacks landed on Huo Ya.

However, the fire crow turned to ashes in an instant and disappeared without a trace.

Immediately afterward, Fang Yun shouted in terror, "Ancestor of Humanity, be careful!"

His pen moved rapidly, his face pale.

Just then, the headless Xing Tian reappeared, charging towards Zhou Yi's back like a thunderbolt.

But to everyone's surprise, the Fire Crow reappeared behind Zhou Yi without anyone noticing. It condensed a strange flame in its hand, a mixture of gold and crimson, and instantly formed the shape of a Fire Crow. Then it slammed it into the Heavenly Mandate Dharma Image behind Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi felt his blood and qi surging, and then Xing Tian's giant axe descended from the sky.

However, the fire crow turned to ashes again, as if it had never existed.

"Such an attack is child's play," Fire Crow said calmly, a flaming longsword appearing in his hand, its blade ablaze with fierce flames. He swung the sword fiercely, and before Xing Tian could even regain his footing, he was cleaved in two.

Fang Yun was severely injured as a result, vomiting blood and nearly falling, but was fortunately caught by Yao Yan in time.

The fire crow swirled its flames around Zhou Yi, causing him to collapse to the ground.

Their hero, the god of war of the human race, was so easily defeated by the demon race. This scene almost shattered their faith.

The eyes of the Emperor Sui and the others were filled with disappointment, their light completely gone.

Although they had a premonition, they still found it hard to accept the cruel reality when it actually happened.

"This is boring," someone said dejectedly. "Fire Crow truly lives up to his reputation as one of the top ten experts of the demon race. These humans are no match for him at all."

Some even expressed their respect for Fireraven: "I admire that human warrior. He once said, 'What goes around comes around,' but unfortunately, fate didn't give him a chance to turn things around."

With the dust settled from the battle, discussions arose, with various opinions circulating.

Upon seeing this, Laozi and Nuwa exchanged a smile and nodded in satisfaction.

Although Taiyi Shen's several ingenious moves surprised the two slightly, the victory was already secured, and that was enough.

The defeat of these warriors meant that the last line of defense for humanity had collapsed.

Sweep away the primordial chaos, eliminate the remaining evils, and everything is under control.

Humanity's history is fleeting; ten thousand years from now, who will remember the events of today?

"You fought with all your might, yet you still refused to bow your heads. Then I have no choice but to send you on your final journey," Fire Raven said expressionlessly to the three exhausted and swaying warriors before him. Yet, in their eyes, the flame of indomitable spirit still burned fiercely.

Taiyi Shen nodded slightly, and the fire crows were poised to strike, ready to deliver a fatal blow.

"Give them a dignified end," Taiyi Shen calmly ordered.

Fire Raven obeyed, its entire body surging with fire element, a dazzling fireball gathering in its palm, flames roaring, heat waves rolling, distorting the space around it.

This blow was enough to condemn them to eternal damnation.

Zhou Yi gritted his teeth, endured the pain, and stepped forward. The huge fireball crashed hard into his Destiny Shield, the ear-piercing sound deafening, and the shield rapidly shrank.

Zhou Yi's eyes reddened, glistening with tears. Yao Yan and Fang Yun also stepped forward to jointly resist this destructive force.