Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

The mere mention of the quasi-saint level experts is enough to cause a stir, not to mention that at least four of the six Heavenly Dao Saints are secretly vying for power. Taiqing and Yuanshi already possess top-tier magic treasures, so they aren't particularly interested in the Chaos Bell.

But the situation is different for the remaining few. Although Nuwa has accumulated great merit and has not established a sect, this treasure used to be the treasure of the demon race. There is no guarantee that she will have designs on it.

The two impoverished saints of the Western religion had long coveted this supreme treasure capable of suppressing destiny.

And then there's the Tongtian Sect Master, who's known as the one who commands the worship of ten thousand immortals. Although his Zhuxian Sword Formation is infamous, it can't be used to suppress the sect's fortune.

His practice of accepting disciples without considering their aptitude was bound to cause major trouble sooner or later, as evidenced by the later Investiture of the Gods.

The Jie Sect had many disciples, and Tongtian Shengren was a man who did not care about details, so he basically adopted a laissez-faire approach to his disciples and followers.

If this continues, eight or nine out of ten disciples will be burdened with karmic debts.

With so many disciples burdened with blood debts, when Heaven settles its scores, the Jie Sect will likely follow in the footsteps of the Wu and Yao clans, ending up scattered like monkeys when the tree falls.

If there's any chance of a turnaround, it would be to find a supreme treasure to stabilize the sect's fortunes. At this critical juncture, isn't the Chaos Bell the Tongtian Sect Leader's favorite? But everyone in the circle of sages is shrewd and has long been eyeing this creation artifact.

Fortunately, the Chaos Sea is a special place where the laws of Heaven cannot reach. Although sages can still move mountains and fill seas here, they cannot predict the secrets of Heaven. This is why Zhou Yi was given a sliver of hope.

When it comes to subduing the Chaos Bell, even sages might not be able to handle it, let alone a junior like Zhou Yi.

To put it bluntly, he came to the Chaos Sea with a "let's try our luck" mentality, hoping to see if the hidden trick he laid back then would work.

Back when he fought Taiyi in the primordial world, he had already tampered with the Chaos Bell using the Immortal Bell. In subsequent battles, he continuously reinforced the mark, and now he can finally sense some fluctuations across the Chaos Sea.

Following this intermittent connection, Zhou Yi wandered aimlessly through the chaotic mist for countless days. Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat, and the resonance of the Chaos Bell became clearer than ever before. Just as he took a step towards the epicenter, he heard the sounds of fighting coming from the chaotic turbulence.

Parting the chaotic mist, one could see a round-faced man with a full forehead, cheerfully carrying an octagonal hammer, with a beautiful and aloof female cultivator standing beside him.

They were surrounded by dozens of extraterrestrial demons, with a three-headed, six-armed Chaos God standing in the very center.

The fat man, who had barely reached the threshold of quasi-saint, laughed as if he were strolling through a temple fair in the face of such a dangerous scene. The female cultivator, on the other hand, was full of murderous intent, wielding her twin swords with impenetrable speed and a torrential downpour of sword light, carving a bloody path through the demonic tide.

Although this woman hadn't yet reached the threshold of Quasi-Saint, she stood at the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, just one step away from that level. The round-faced man beside her, despite frequently unleashing his magical treasures, was still forced into a frantic struggle by the combined attacks of the Chaos Demon God and the Heavenly Demon.

Although the Chaos Demon God did not possess magical powers, his physical body was incredibly tough, and even ordinary quasi-saints could not break through his defenses.

Those demons are even more insidious, targeting the demons in people's hearts.

Fortunately, the round-faced man seemed to have a treasure bag in his arms, and he threw out seven or eight treasures in succession to barely withstand the demon god's attack.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Yi suddenly realized that the identities of these two were obvious. He flashed into the battle and said with a smile, "Meeting is fate, I'll lend a hand."

The couple were so shocked that their hands froze. There were still living people in the depths of the Chaos Sea? Before they could reply, the ancient bell above Zhou Yi's head hummed, and myriad divine rays poured down like a waterfall, crashing into the three-zhang-tall Chaos Demon God and sending it flying.

The primordial spirit's celestial light swept across the scene, and the heavenly demons instantly turned into green smoke and dissipated.

What was most astonishing was the Hetu Luoshu he tossed out with a backhand motion. The Yin and Yang energies intertwined in the air, forming chains that directly suppressed the demon god who had crashed into half a mountain peak, pinning him to the ground. The entire sequence of movements was fluid and graceful, leaving the two watching with their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

The round-faced man was the first to recover, wiped his sweat, and cupped his hands, saying, "Jiejiao Duobao thanks you for your righteous help, senior."

The female immortal beside him also hurriedly bowed and said, "Jin Ling thanks fellow Daoist for saving her life."

"So you are a disciple of the Sage Tongtian." Zhou Yi returned the greeting with a smile. "I am Zhou Yi of the human race. Your battle with Taiyi back then was quite a spectacle."

Upon hearing this, Duobao gasped, "You are the human race's supreme ruler who stood up to the Taiyi Bell?" Several magical treasures in his arms jingled, their spiritual energy surging in surprise.

The story of Zhou Yi's one-on-one battle against the Demon Emperor in the ancestral land of the human race has long been embellished by storytellers into hundreds of versions and spread throughout the prehistoric world.

The scene of Zhou Yi's head-on confrontation with Taiyi on the day the Lich War ended is still talked about with great interest.

His display of peak half-step sainthood cultivation in that battle directly etched his name into the memories of all the races of the prehistoric world.

As the chief disciple of the Jie Sect, Duobao Daoren had only just entered the half-step Saint Realm, but he naturally dared not be negligent in the face of a top-tier existence like Zhou Yi.

Even the usually composed Golden Spirit Mother couldn't hide her surprise. Who would have thought that she would meet this reclusive master in the Chaos Sea?

"It's just an empty reputation." Zhou Yi waved his hand to change the subject. "Why are you two in this dangerous place?" Actually, he had already guessed seven or eight parts of it, but he still had to say the proper words.

Daoist Duobao patted the magic weapon at his waist: "My master led us into the Chaos Sea for cultivation, but suddenly left midway. Unexpectedly, we were attacked by extraterrestrial demons, but fortunately, you came to our rescue, fellow Daoist." He then changed the subject, "I heard that you have been living in seclusion in the Ten Thousand Fire Cave for many years, how come..."

Zhou Yi understood perfectly. The Tongtian Sect Leader wasn't simply taking his disciple on a training mission. Judging from the location, it was only ten thousand miles from where the Chaos Bell appeared. That sage was probably after the innate treasure.

"I was originally cultivating in my cave, but I heard that the old thief Dapeng might be lurking in the Chaos Sea, so I came here to try my luck." Zhou Yi deliberately revealed the demon master's whereabouts while observing the expressions of the two out of the corner of his eye.

"That fellow is actually hiding here?" Daoist Duobao gasped. After the war between the Lich King and the Demon King, the Roc disappeared without a trace, unexpectedly hiding in the Chaos Sea.

As the three were talking, sword energy suddenly surged across the sky and earth.

The Taoist in green robes shattered the void as he arrived, the Immortal Execution Sword in his hand emitting a cold light; it was none other than the arrival of the Sage Tongtian.

"Chaos Bell got away again." Tongtian sheathed his sword, glancing at Zhou Yi and raising an eyebrow. "That little guy from the Myriad Fire Cave has run quite far, hasn't he?"

These words sounded like a joke, but the divine might suppressed the chaotic air currents to the point of stagnation.

Duobao and his companion hurriedly bowed, and Zhou Yi also clasped his hands and said, "Greetings, Sage." Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Tongtian's waist, and the lingering bell-shaped phantom confirmed his guess.

The Tongtian Sect Leader, who was originally furious, became even more gloomy upon hearing the words of the sage, as it seemed that his plan to subdue the Chaos Bell had been thwarted.

Just as he was about to lash out, his gaze suddenly fell on Zhou Yi, and he raised his eyebrows slightly, revealing a curious expression.

A sage can see through all things in the world with a single thought. The leader of the Jie Sect naturally saw Zhou Yi's performance during the war between the Lich King and the Demon King.

However, to a sage who looks down upon all living beings, even a peak Quasi-Saint is nothing more than a slightly larger ant. For the Tongtian Sect Master to take a second look at them is already an unprecedented level of attention.