Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

In an instant, the sky was dyed red by his crimson light. The two demonic swords, Yuan Tu and A Bi, followed closely behind, releasing a chilling aura.

Zhen Yuanzi and Kunpeng both sensed the presence of the Styx River.

"Why is the Styx heading towards the human race?" Zhen Yuanzi said.

"It seems that Styx has taken a liking to the Book of Changes."

"Fine, let him do what he wants, fight and struggle, and see who has the last laugh."

Recalling the time when Hongjun preached in Zixiao Palace, the three thousand listeners each had their own ulterior motives and displayed their own supernatural abilities.

In terms of combat skills, Styx is widely recognized as the most outstanding. His twin swords, Yuan Tu and A Bi, are untouched by karma, and he himself is almost immortal.

Kunpeng had fought him before and knew his extraordinary strength. If it weren't for his speed advantage, he probably would have been exhausted and defeated by the Styx.

Now, seeing the Styx River approaching humanity, its purpose is crystal clear. Kunpeng, however, is secretly eagerly anticipating this fierce battle. "At a crucial moment, I wouldn't mind adding fuel to the fire."

As a crimson glow gradually spread across the sky above the forbidden area of ​​the human race, everyone looked up in awe.

A powerful challenge pierced the sky: "Zhou Yi, engage!"

"The human race is really lively, one wave after another."

The foreign diners in the food court seemed accustomed to the sudden changes in the sky. They simply raised their heads slightly, gazing at the ever-changing clouds, their enjoyment of their meal unaffected.

Immediately afterwards, the human race's grand formation was activated, bringing these alien races under its protection as well.

They, who had been calm, now felt a sense of relief, as this unexpected change had given them a safer and unique perspective to observe the battle.

Upon arriving outside the human race's desolate kingdom, Zhen Yuanzi muttered to himself, "Will the Sage of Literature appear?"

Zhou Yi was only one step away from reaching the sacred realm.

This slight regret undoubtedly left a deep mark on his heart.

People speculated that Zhou Yi was currently in seclusion, striving to overcome the final obstacle.

However, to everyone's surprise, the Book of Changes (I Ching) actually appeared!

In the sky, the path to learning and the mountain of books gradually appeared, and the Book of Changes emerged slowly from them as if a celestial being had descended to earth.

In an instant, the sky was split apart by an invisible hand, one half turning golden and bright, contrasting sharply with the blood-red other half.

"They've made their move! They've made their move! The Sage of Literature has finally taken action!"

"I asked my family elders, and they said that the aura released at that time was indeed holy, but he did not truly become a saint."

"What are you talking about?"

"The holy positions in the world are already full, and no new ones will appear. It is astonishing that the Book of Changes can reach such a level."

The spectators below were buzzing with discussion. Since becoming a candidate for the Sage of Literature, Zhou Yi had rarely shown himself, let alone made a move, which fueled their curiosity about his true strength.

When the path to learning from books suddenly appeared.

Styx felt a sharp pain in his eyes, and his pupils involuntarily contracted.

"This thing was created by fusing merit with some kind of mysterious power!"

He was secretly surprised. Even with other elements mixed in, it didn't diminish his curiosity and wariness of the scene before him.

"Styx, we humans have no enmity with you, why do you come to provoke us now?"

The voice of the Book of Changes resounded throughout the world like thunder.

Styx took a deep breath, gripped the Yuange Abi twin swords tightly, and his eyes revealed a seriousness, no longer showing any contempt.

"Putting everything else aside for now, haven't you already become a literary sage?" he said. "As a senior, it's not unreasonable for me to test your cultivation, is it?"

Before he finished speaking, Styx, wielding two swords, charged forward at incredible speed, leaving a trail of afterimages in the air.

In the blink of an eye, he was beside Zhou Yi, raising his longsword and slashing down fiercely. The law of blood condensed on the sword, accompanied by a whistling sound, as if ten thousand ghosts were boiling, and a mournful wail resounded through the sky.

The spectators' hearts seemed to be gripped tightly by an invisible hand; just witnessing this attack was enough to send chills down their spines.

However, Zhou Yi simply raised his hand, and the character "御" (Yu) appeared leisurely in the air.

The twin swords of Yuan Ge and Abi from the Styx River struck at this character, but could not advance even an inch, showing no change whatsoever.

"How is this possible? What is this?" Styx's eyes widened, his heart churning with turmoil.

Such a tiny being was able to contend with his twin swords. Even though he hadn't gone all out, the power of that sword strike was by no means ordinary.

"Since a senior has come to test us, we must go all out." With a low shout, Zhou Yi shouted, "Sun!" He instantly transformed into a dazzling sun, radiating light.

Styx, who had been fighting back, was forced to retreat quickly, a pained expression on his face.

Just as Styx was retreating rapidly, a pair of golden hands slowly emerged, as if covered with a layer of gold foil.

Although his eyes were closed, Styx's divine sense remained acutely aware of the changes around him. Startled, he didn't hesitate to swing his twin swords in a sweeping attack.

Two sharp sword energies were aimed directly at the pair of golden hands. However, to everyone's surprise, the two attacks seemed to be bound by an invisible force. Then, with a gentle clench of those hands, the sword energies vanished without a trace.

It turned into countless fragments and vanished with the wind.

Then, those huge hands reached straight for him.

"Truly impressive!"

Upon seeing this, Styx burst into laughter.

The red light on his body burned like flames, growing ever more intense.

The faint sound of waves could be heard in the distance.

Looking up, one could see what appeared to be a rushing, blood-red river hidden among the clouds.

With the appearance of this river, the power of the River Styx surged once again.

With a swing of his sword, a sword aura powerful enough to tear the heavens and earth slashed towards Zhou Yi.

The golden arm shattered layer by layer before the sharp sword energy.

The golden light, like shattered glass, slowly dissipated.

However, there was no sign of anyone inside.

Styx was startled, before he could recover his senses.

Zhou Yi had quietly circled around to his back.

"Heaven and earth, heed my command!"

The voice of the Book of Changes resonates throughout the world.

In an instant, the surroundings transformed into a world of lightning.

He darted swiftly through the clouds and mist.

The sea of ​​blood, hidden in the clouds and mist, began to recede under the bombardment of thunder.

"Looks like we have no choice but to go all out!"

The river of blood in the clouds instantly expanded into a sea of ​​blood.

The sound of surging waves could be clearly heard.

The clouds were a deeper color, as if they had been stained with blood.

Styx's hands moved rapidly.

Two terrifying slashes erupted from his hands and flew in all directions.

Thunder also began to crumble in the face of this force.

"Boy, come again!" Styx roared in a low voice.

The blood law within him was operating at its peak, faintly connected to the law of slaughter.

The two complement each other, and Styx thus demonstrated its full power.

Suddenly, the heavens and earth shook violently.

Space is as fragile as paper, and it breaks apart one after another.

The four elements of earth, fire, wind, and water flashed continuously.

It seems to be recreating the scene of creation.

The protective shield above the humans' heads began to tremble, and even alarming cracks appeared.