Primordial Era: I, Tongtian, will slay all enemies!

Houtu led Tongtian slowly into the Six Paths of Reincarnation within the Underworld. As they drew closer, the power of reincarnation grew stronger.

Tongtian gazed at the surrounding scenery, a complex expression flashing in his eyes, before letting out a deep sigh. This sigh was filled with his regret for the decline of the Underworld.

After the two found a place to sit down, Tongtian got straight to the point without any hesitation.

"The great calamity is approaching, and no one can escape it. I have come here today to form an alliance with you to jointly deal with this storm that is about to sweep across the entire primordial world. What do you think, fellow Daoist?"

"Not good enough. I refuse. You are facing the Four Saints, and your chances of winning are extremely slim. My Witch Clan is already weak and cannot withstand any more storms. I will not put my people in danger."

Tongtian smiled nonchalantly, then his eyes flashed with a burning light.

"I am not without a chance of victory, and if I do win, the entire landscape of the prehistoric world will be transformed. This is not only a lifeline for my disciples of the Jie Sect and the Shang Dynasty, but also a lifeline for all living beings in the prehistoric world and your Wu Clan!"

"Fellow Daoist, have you ever considered what a magnificent and awe-inspiring scene it would be if we could break through the current predicament and open up a completely new path for the primordial world?"

Upon hearing this, Houtu was struck dumb, as if by lightning. Her mind went blank, and her heart was filled with turmoil.

She knew that Tongtian was dissatisfied with the Investiture of the Gods and guessed that he would have some plans, but she never thought that Tongtian's goal was to change the entire prehistoric world. This idea was too bold and too astonishing, and she could not accept it for a while.

A myriad of complex emotions welled up within her. She worried that this gamble would bring annihilation to the Witch Clan, while that sliver of hope stemmed from her deep-seated desire for the Witch Clan's revival.

She was caught in a deep contradiction and struggle. On one hand, she feared failure, which would lead to the direct annihilation of the Wu tribe; on the other hand, she yearned to revitalize the Wu tribe. Undoubtedly, the Wu tribe was Houtu's Achilles' heel.

After a long while, Houtu slowly came to her senses. Her eyes were filled with tears, and her voice was trembling with sobs.

"What chance do you have of winning? My witch clan has fallen to such a state that I am the only one left to hold on. All I want now is to protect the few remaining members of my witch clan."

Houtu's voice was filled with sorrow and helplessness, her thoughts involuntarily returning to the glorious days of the Wu tribe. Back then, the Wu tribe was powerful and prosperous.

Tongtian's expression suddenly turned serious.

"No! You are not reconciled! Why should the Witch Clan be destroyed? For the sake of all living beings in the primordial world, you were willing to be eternally imprisoned in the cycle of reincarnation. You are a hero of the primordial world! But now you have fallen to such a state. How can you accept this?"

"Our Jie Sect's doctrine is to seize a glimmer of hope for all living beings. If you are willing, I can help you. Let's set aside my chances for now. If you have the opportunity, are you willing to risk it for the future of the Witch Clan, for that sliver of hope?"

Tongtian's voice was powerful and resonant, each word like a heavy hammer blow striking Houtu's heart. His words were infectious, igniting a flame deep within Houtu's soul.

He didn't rush to ask Houtu, but sat there quietly.

After a moment, Houtu finally came to her senses. Her eyes revealed a firmness, with a hint of determination.

"Forget it, if things continue like this, my underworld will probably be devoured. I might as well take a gamble."

Tongtian nodded after hearing this, and then took out the Six Paths Reincarnation Disc, the Reincarnation Seal, and the Yellow Springs Flag, and handed them to Houtu.

"These spiritual treasures can help you suppress the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Once you fully comprehend them, you can descend upon the primordial world as a saint. If you can perfectly comprehend the laws of reincarnation, your strength will increase even further. At that time, you will possess even greater power, adding an extra layer of security to our plan."

Tongtian's eyes were filled with anticipation. He believed in Houtu's abilities and that these magical treasures could play a significant role in her hands.

Houtu's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this. She could sense the powerful laws of reincarnation contained within these treasures. She accepted the treasures, examined them carefully, and a complex mix of emotions welled up within her.

"Do you still have your brother's flesh and blood, or even his essence? I can resurrect your brother, if you're willing!"

Houtu was even more shocked upon hearing this, "Really? Fellow Daoist, you must be joking!"

"That's certainly true. How could I deceive my fellow Daoist on such an important matter? Besides, we are allies!"

After hearing this, Houtu hesitated for a moment, then took out eleven drops of her essence blood and handed them to Tongtian. Her eyes were filled with reluctance and worry, but also with a glimmer of hope.

"Give me a thousand years, and the eleven ancestral witches will return to the primordial world." His voice was full of confidence and determination. In fact, Tongtian in the past could not have done this at all, but he killed the system and gained a lot of benefits from it. Among them, the art of resurrection was obtained by Tongtian from the system's body.

Houtu was still somewhat skeptical and very wary. After Tongtian saw her, he immediately swore an oath to the Great Dao.

"By the Great Dao above, as long as I am still alive and free a thousand years from now, the eleven Ancestral Witches will surely return to the Primordial World. Anyone who violates this oath will be destroyed by the Heavenly Divine Thunder."

As the oath resounded, a powerful surge of energy suddenly erupted within the underworld, and the Eye of the Great Dao appeared, its light illuminating the entire space.

Houtu finally believed Tongtian completely, and a sense of hope welled up in her heart.

Meanwhile, Zixiao Palace was also bustling with activity. As soon as Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti were resurrected, they went to Zixiao Palace.

"Master, you must avenge us! That Tongtian is utterly inhuman! He actually sent his own disciple to destroy our Western Sect!"

"Yes, teacher, you have to stand up for me and my junior brother!"

Seeing the two of them crying their eyes out, Yuan Shi couldn't help but feel a sense of disgust.

"Teacher, Tongtian has indeed gone too far, allowing his unfilial disciples to run rampant. We beg you, Teacher, to punish them!"

Hongjun was instantly at his wit's end. Two people were crying their eyes out, and one of them was pressing closer and closer.

"Enough! What kind of behavior is this!" An aura exceeding even the Holy Might instantly emanated, and the three immediately shut their mouths.

"This is the will of Heaven. Sages cannot interfere in matters of great calamity, and I cannot defy the mandate of Heaven."

"Master, my disciples from the Western Sect are in such a terrible state! Please, Master, save your grand-disciple! Otherwise, the Investiture of the Gods calamity cannot proceed."

At this moment, Hongjun's heart was filled with turmoil. "The Investiture of the Gods is too unpredictable. The Western Sect is no match for the Intercepting Sect now. It seems we need to strengthen their power."

"Ahem, well then, I'll intervene this once to save my disciples and grand-disciples. Just this once, and never again!"

"Thank you, Master. Please lend a helping hand as soon as possible and pull my Western Sect disciples out of the underworld!"