Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

Zhou Yi suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them.

He keenly sensed everything at the very first moment that the fate of humanity was in flux.

"When does the Dragon Clan plan to send reinforcements?" he wondered to himself. "I want to see if they will still choose to hide in the boundless seas."

At this moment, Xiao Ling'er and Shan had brought Ao Yin here. Looking at Ao Yin's appalling injuries, Zhou Yi shook his head slightly, a hint of helplessness on his face.

Then, he extended his finger and tapped it lightly in the air. A character for "heal" slowly appeared, radiating a soft golden light and releasing a warm and tranquil glow.

The beam of light drifted toward Xiao Ling'er and the other two, leaving a golden trail in its wake.

Under the golden light, Xiao Ling'er's face, which had been as white as paper, gradually regained its color; and Ao Yin's fatal wound healed at an astonishing speed.

"Why would the Ancestor of Humanity heal him?" Shan asked, puzzled. "Wouldn't it be better to leave him half-dead like this?" In his view, Ao Yin was an enemy.

Zhou Yi gently shook his head and calmly replied, "I want to ask him his purpose in person."

As the golden light of the healing gradually dissipated, Ao Yin slowly opened his eyes.

As soon as he woke up, he got up quickly, like a carp leaping over the dragon gate, and distanced himself from the others, his eyes filled with vigilance.

When he saw Xiao Ling'er again, a look of fear flashed in his eyes. He thought to himself: I almost lost my life just now. This woman is really too terrifying!

"As a member of the Dragon Clan, what is your purpose in coming to my territory?" Zhou Yi's voice rang in Ao Yin's ears like thunder, causing him to tremble.

At this moment, Ao Yin noticed the presence of this powerful human and was surprised: What bad luck had befallen him that he had encountered another master whose strength he could not fathom?

The arrogance I had felt before vanished completely in the instant I approached death.

"You must be the Sage of Literature."

"I am here today to discuss a cooperation matter, as instructed by my ancestor."

Ao Yin appeared unusually docile at this moment, and even his voice trembled slightly.

As he spoke, he obediently took out the items that Zhuyin had given him earlier.

The next moment, a ball of purple flame suddenly rose up and slowly transformed into the shape of a candle in mid-air.

Immediately afterwards, a chilling aura emanated from the illusory image of the candle, spreading outwards like a surging tide.

Although Ao Yin's face was slightly pale, he was still able to remain calm; Xiao Ling'er and Shan, however, could not control the slight trembling of their bodies.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Yi raised an eyebrow slightly, and his body emitted a golden light, forcefully suppressing the oppressive feeling.

He wondered to himself, why was this Zhuyin, who seemed to have little role in his memory, awakening now and seeking cooperation?

Meanwhile, Zhu Yin was also carefully observing Zhou Yi, this powerful human, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart that even at his peak, he might not be able to defeat such an opponent. This person was indeed not to be underestimated.

"Speak, Zhuyin, what kind of cooperation do you want to discuss with me?" Zhou Yi asked directly.

Zhu Yin was somewhat surprised by the directness of the Book of Changes, but he was not one to beat around the bush, so he spoke frankly:

"If the dragons lend a hand to your human race, you will gain the upper hand in the upcoming war between the lich and the demons, ultimately annexing both races and dominating the primordial world. After this is accomplished, all the resources of the Dragon Palace will be open to you, and we can share the world equally."

Xiao Ling'er and Shan stood there, almost unable to believe their ears.

They actually had the privilege of hearing about such a momentous event that would influence the future of the primordial world?

At the same time, the two looked at Zhou Yi with a hint of excitement, thinking that if the ancestor agreed, they would soon embark on a journey to conquer the primordial world. Thinking of this, their blood boiled, and the sense of accomplishment from conquering everything thrilled them.

However, Zhou Yi shook his head amidst the expectant looks in their eyes.

"I have no interest in ruling the primordial world. Humanity only hopes to have its own territory and live a peaceful life."

Zhu Yin stared intently at Zhou Yi, his gaze profound. "You're lying. The ambition you can't hide in your eyes betrays everything. Your desire is stronger than anyone else's. Join forces with me, and the primordial world will be yours."

Zhou Yi narrowed his eyes, secretly admiring the old man's sharp insight.

Since the other party was so blunt, he no longer held back: "Since you want to cooperate so much, why don't you take action yourself? Perhaps it's because you're currently too weak and can only remain confined to the endless seas."

"Under these circumstances, you have no right to negotiate with me," Zhou Yi said firmly.

Upon hearing this, everyone present was shocked, especially Ao Yin, whose eyes widened in disbelief. He had never seen anyone dare to speak to their ancestor like that.

Just as he was about to get up and say a few words in defense of the patriarch, Xiao Ling'er moved swiftly and pressed him back into his seat with a palm strike.

"Sit still!" she commanded in a low voice.

What happened next shocked Ao Yin even more: the Old Ancestor Zhuyin did not refute Zhou Yi's words, but simply stared at him quietly, as if he were deep in thought.

The air around us seemed to freeze, so quiet that you could almost hear everyone's heartbeat.

Despite being thousands of miles apart, the two had already formed a preliminary assessment of each other upon their first meeting.

Zhu Yin sighed, thinking to himself: It seems it still won't work. This person is indeed difficult to deal with.

"Since that's the case, let's just leave it at that. Please let my people return."

Ao Yin was filled with anxiety and regret.

Negotiations have broken down, and he had previously fought against the other side and suffered a crushing defeat. Now his life is completely in someone else's hands.

At this moment, Xiao Ling'er and Shan watched him warily, ready to take action at the slightest sign of trouble.

However, Zhou Yi smiled slightly and said, "Why the rush? Since we can't reach an agreement on this matter, let's change the subject."

"There are so many things to do in the world, why not try other forms of cooperation?"

These words stunned Zhu Yin. He looked at Zhou Yi with suspicion, trying to figure out the man's true intentions.

The person in front of me is clearly hiding something; he must have other plans for making such a suggestion.

But is this advantageous for the dragon race?

Just as Zhuyin was pondering deeply, Zhouyi directly stated his thoughts: "I have no interest in conquering the primordial world, but I am quite interested in peaceful coexistence and doing business."

"Why don't our two races cooperate? Perhaps in the future, the human race will give you the opportunities you desire, and even depict your image on our totems."

"In exchange, you only need to provide us with some magical treasures."

At first glance, this seems like a great benefit to the dragon race, but to Zhuyin, it sounds more like a trick to get something for nothing.