Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

Smoke rose slowly from the chimney, and everyone cheered with joy.

Although the two demonic beasts were dead, their enormous bodies and ferocious appearances still left many people feeling lingering fear and dread.

However, this was the first time they had ever seen humans hunt monsters, and they were both shocked and excited.

They've seen too many demons eating humans; now that humans are eating demons, perhaps it's a sign that humanity is beginning to rise.

After a great deal of effort, hundreds of people finally managed to completely dissect the monster and place it on the fire.

The flames slowly roasted the monster's corpse, filling the entire camp with a fragrant aroma.

The humans, who had always been threatened by death, finally lowered their guard after smelling the enticing aroma.

They gathered around the fire, singing and dancing, their long-lost laughter echoing through the valley.

Yao Yan sat quietly next to Zhou Yi, watching the lively scene before him, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

Zhou Yi gently comforted him, "Don't worry, I'm here, the tragedy will not repeat itself." However, the response was slow in coming.

He turned around and saw Yao Yan with half a piece of meat in his mouth, fast asleep.

The day's hard work had drained him of his strength, but upon returning, he still gritted his teeth and helped his people deal with the monsters until everyone had meat to eat and smiles on their faces, only then could he sleep peacefully.

Yao Yan awoke, his gaze sweeping over the humans. A strange thing caught his eye: these people had neither cultivation nor cultivation methods. In this world where strength speaks volumes, this was undoubtedly humanity's greatest weakness.

"Can my cultivation techniques take root and flourish here?" When he first arrived, Yao Yan felt out of place in this world.

But as time went by, he gained a deeper understanding of the laws of fire.

Perhaps, he can find a proper path for cultivation for the human race.

"Superior quality".

"This one is not bad either," Yao Yan muttered to himself as he examined the human's physical attributes.

Humans in the primordial era possessed innate advantages far surpassing those of other realms.

With the nourishment of demon beast meat, even without cultivation, their physical strength is enough to rival that of ordinary demon beasts.

Yao Yan's mind was churning with excitement, as if the prosperity of the human race was just around the corner.

But just then, "BOOM!"

A deafening roar, like thunder, erupted. Before Yao Yan could react, a suffocating aura surged forth like a tidal wave, instantly engulfing the entire valley.

"What's that smell?" A clear female voice suddenly rang out, breaking the surrounding silence.

Yao Yan felt a jolt in his heart, and a strong sense of crisis washed over him like a tidal wave.

Even Zhou Yi, who had just lain down, was startled awake, his eyes widening instantly as he warily looked around.

Flames lit up in Yao Yan's palm, and when the flames illuminated the area, everyone could finally see who was speaking—a breathtakingly beautiful young woman.

The flames that Yao Yan casually released were extraordinary; they contained the power of a different kind of fire and subtly touched the fire laws of this world.

However, this powerful attack landed on the girl without any effect, as if it had sunk into the sea.

Her dress was completely untouched by scorch marks, as if the raging flames were merely a gentle breeze.

"A human expert?" the girl exclaimed in surprise.

Immediately, she flicked her wrist, and the Law of Earth erupted instantly, transforming into an invisible pressure that swept across the land. Wherever it touched, the ground cracked, and fissures spread, as if the earth itself was groaning in pain.

Undeterred, Yao Yan took a step forward, and the Xuan Heavy Ruler materialized in his hand. He raised the weapon high and unleashed a full-force strike, flames and the power of laws intertwining to form a dazzling beam of light that shot straight into the sky.

"Boom!" The moment the two forces collided, violent energy burst forth, tearing the surrounding air to shreds and forming powerful shockwaves that spread outwards.

Zhou Yi did not join the battle, but stood quietly in place, gazing intently at the mysterious girl with deep eyes.

He secretly pondered that this girl's strength had probably already reached the quasi-saint level of the top great witch of the witch clan.

Zhou Yi swayed and nimbly stepped between the two, transforming into a wall of light that steadily blocked the aftershocks of the battle.

"You must be Zhou Yi, the one who defeated the demon beast." The girl looked at Zhou Yi, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes. "This human race is indeed extraordinary. Coupled with your cultivation level, you are truly a remarkable expert."

She had long heard of the legendary feat of Zhou Yi daring to challenge the sages.

Having witnessed his power firsthand, his view of humanity has subtly begun to change.

In her eyes, humans were always on the run, and it was truly astonishing that two such powerful beings had suddenly appeared.

Seeing Zhou Yi make his move, Yao Yan quickly put away the Xuanzhong Ruler and stored it at his side. He had complete faith in Zhou Yi, knowing that since Zhou Yi had made his move, he must have a foolproof plan.

"May I ask, young lady, which great shaman of the shamanic tribe are you? Why are you here on our human territory?" Yao Yan asked loudly.

Upon hearing this, the girl was taken aback for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on her lips.

Great Shaman?

Hmph, she is indeed a member of the Witch Clan, but since that's what they think, she doesn't mind going along with it.

She wanted to see just how capable this legendary human leader really was.

"I am Li, the Great Shaman of the Houtu Tribe. I am Qing, the Great Shaman of the Houtu Tribe. Your human race has caused such a commotion. I was just curious and came to take a look. Is that not allowed?" The girl's voice was clear and pleasant, with an undeniable air of authority.

Zhou Yi nodded slightly, understanding in his heart: Hou Tu tribe, located on the edge of Buzhou Mountain, is a rare tribe among the Wu tribe that gets along relatively well with humans.

They never indiscriminately kill humans, nor do they treat humans as food, so humans have always had a very good impression of the Houtu tribe.

Before Zhou Yi could speak, Hou Tu had already walked straight towards the fire. The monster corpses were enormous, with plenty of meat; even if hundreds of people came to share them, they couldn't finish them all.

At that moment, several pieces of meat were roasting over the fire, emitting a wonderful aroma.

Hou Tu was actually drawn here unconsciously by the enticing aroma of meat. She picked up a piece of roasted meat, opened her mouth, took a bite, and savored it carefully.

Instantly, the meat juices exploded in her mouth, and the taste was so delicious that she was stunned.

This experience was so novel to her. The Wu tribe didn't have much need for food; they usually just cultivated and absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and occasionally ate some spiritual fruits to fill their stomachs.

However, this perfectly grilled meat completely overturned her understanding of food.

Yao Yan and Zhou Yi exchanged a glance and both withdrew their auras. Judging from the situation, the other party didn't seem to be here to cause trouble.

"Wow, this is truly unexpected! You guys have managed to cook the meat so deliciously!" Hou Tu exclaimed, coming back to his senses.

"Eat more if you like," Zhou Yi said with a smile as he walked toward Hou Tu.

Yao Yan glanced at Zhou Yi, feeling that there was something deeper about his smile.

Sure enough, Hou Tu also keenly noticed the special meaning in Zhou Yi's smile, but she didn't say anything and just continued to enjoy the roasted meat in her hand.

"Come anytime you want to eat here next time," Zhou Yi greeted warmly.

Hou Tu listened to the other party's words and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. He thought to himself: Maybe the human race is not as difficult to deal with as everyone says.