Primordial Era: A Counterattack Against Hongjun Daozu at the Start

At this moment, he understood what Zhuyin was carrying: the unimaginable immense karma, the negative consequences that had caused the darkness in the depths of the endless seas. And Zhuyin resolutely shouldered this heavy responsibility for the entire dragon race alone.

"For the sake of the Dragon Clan, as the last vestige of the previous era, this is all I can do," Zhuyin said, gazing intently at Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi acted without hesitation.

He took out a radiant ball of light from his bosom, a symbol of goodwill and merit.

The moment the ball of light appeared, the surrounding temperature seemed to rise sharply as this positive energy was released.

Under that radiant light, evil deeds melted away like snow in winter meeting the warm sun, making a soft, hissing sound.

Zhu Yin immediately felt the weight on his body lighten considerably. The heavy burden of evil deeds that had weighed on him like mountains, though not completely crushing him, had made him feel extremely oppressed, as if he were struggling to move forward through mud with a thousand-pound load on his back.

The mere appearance of that ball of light made him feel an unprecedented sense of comfort, as if a long-awaited rain had fallen after a drought.

What would it be like if this ball of light were entirely his?

Thinking of this, Zhuyin looked at the ball of light in Zhou Yi's hand, his eyes burning even more intensely.

"Let's talk about terms first. I want some high-level spiritual treasures. As a former overlord who ruled a region, you must have quite a few treasures, right?" Zhou Yi said with a smile.

Upon hearing this question, Zhuyin was taken aback for a moment, as if caught off guard, and then shook his head.

This move startled Zhou Yi, who secretly wondered if the guy was going to back out.

Noticing the change in Zhou Yi's expression, Zhu Yin immediately realized that the other party had misunderstood him, so he explained, "I haven't managed the affairs of the Dragon Clan for a long time, and I don't know exactly how much there is."

"Wait until I call the younger generation over and have them tell you the details." Through the power of Zhuyin, the two people who had been standing blankly at the door immediately appeared inside.

Upon entering this space, they felt their bodies become lighter and unconsciously moved closer to Zhou Yi, but under Zhou Yi's majestic gaze, they instinctively retreated.

"Ancestor, do you have any instructions?" the two asked respectfully.

"Tell me, how many treasures do we still have in our Dragon Palace?" Zhuyin asked.

Upon hearing this, the two were taken aback at first, and then looked at Zhou Yi warily, trying to figure out his intentions.

Ao Yin knew Zhou Yi's strength well and didn't believe he would suffer a loss easily. He was worried that Zhou Yi was there to plunder something.

"Don't worry, we have a deal," Zhuyin explained, seeing through their concerns. The two were then relieved and stopped pressing the matter.

Then, with a proud expression on their faces, they coughed lightly and said, "As you know, our dragon race is rich beyond measure, possessing countless magical treasures. We could use them to pave the floor, but I won't go into details."

Zhou Yi couldn't help but chuckle. Clearly, these two were flaunting their wealth. However, he wasn't in a hurry; time was the last thing he needed, so he ignored their comments and let them continue.

"The number of acquired spiritual treasures is quite considerable, with approximately several hundred thousand low-grade ones, tens of thousands of mid-grade ones, and several thousand high-grade ones," he said. "As for innate spiritual treasures, a rough estimate is that there are more than ten thousand of them."

Upon hearing these numbers, a glint of light flashed in Zhou Yi's eyes. The number was just right for him.

However, Zhuyin seemed somewhat disappointed after learning these numbers.

In his view, this number was still somewhat small compared to the dragon race's heyday. In recent years, the dragon race had consumed a considerable amount of treasures in order to maintain normal operations and gather intelligence.

After some thought, Zhuyin made a suggestion: "Then let's settle it like this and make a deal."

"I am willing to exchange three top-grade innate spiritual treasures, dozens of mid-grade innate spiritual treasures, and hundreds of low-grade innate spiritual treasures for your merits and the position of the human race's totem."

The two people standing to the side gleamed with even more fervent light when they heard the word "merit".

They knew that if they could receive this merit, it would greatly lighten their burden.

Perhaps even the ancestor Zhuyin could be freed from this and restore the glory of the dragon clan.

As for the position of the human race's totem, they didn't care much.

"This is a very fair price, deal." Zhou Yi replied with a smile, then handed over the golden light of merit in his hand.

He wasn't worried that the dragons would renege on their promise, partly because it wasn't worth ruining their reputation for such a small gain, and partly because he himself had enough power to take back everything that belonged to him at any time.

As Zhuyin's gaze swept over, the golden light instantly split into two parts. A small piece of it floated towards the other two people who governed the Endless Four Seas Dragon Palace, as recognition and reward for their contributions, which would also enhance their power.

The rest was mostly absorbed directly by Zhuyin, and the chains that had once tightly bound him immediately loosened considerably.

Feeling his body become lighter, Zhuyin couldn't help but roar to the sky. A terrifying aura emanated from the deep sea, as if an underwater storm was brewing, causing the endless seas to tremble and surge under his pressure.

"These are your things, please keep them safe." The other two also very tactfully handed over what Zhou Yi needed first.

After confirming that all items were correct, Zhou Yi nodded in satisfaction and said, "In this way, everything is resolved satisfactorily."

Zhou Yi suggested, "Let's leave Ao Yin here with the human race to serve as a liaison between the two races. I'll have him inform you of any news."

Upon hearing this, a hint of sympathy appeared in the eyes of the two men.

No one expected that the decision to send Ao Yin would result in him being left behind among the human race.

However, they did not object. I thought to myself, this is neither entirely good nor entirely bad, let it be for now.

Whether relations between the two races can improve may depend on Ao Yin's performance. At the same time, they are silently cheering for Ao Yin in their hearts.

With the matter settled, Zhou Yi concealed his presence and quietly left the scene, returning to the human territory.

At the same time, the changes in human society shocked countless people in the prehistoric world.

For the first time, a flag bearing the dragon's emblem flew over the human realm.

The once obscure human race has gradually become the focus of attention for various forces in the prehistoric world.

In the past, no one cared, but now the situation is very different.

In the bustling food city, one can clearly sense the changes in the human race at a glance.

Moreover, various factions dispatched spies to keep a close eye on the human race's every move and report the intelligence in detail to their respective camps.