Primordial Era: The Great Serpent of Yunmeng

In the chaos, ever since the Tongtian Sect Leader devoured the Life Pill and became estranged from the academy.

The former Tongtian Sect Leader, now the Lingbao Saint, even showed a slight smile at this moment.

Qi He, Taiyi, and Dijun were in the same situation, not only sitting at the same table as the Lingbao Saint, but also seemingly having a very pleasant conversation.

With a broad smile, Qi addressed the Sage Lingbao beside him:

"Regardless of the circumstances surrounding this primordial event, I still thank you, fellow Daoist."

Di Jun chimed in from the side, which made the smile on Lingbao Saint's face even more genuine.

"It's alright. We're just helping each other out. There's no need for you two to be so grateful. Helping others is helping yourself."

"And this matter must eventually have a conclusion, a satisfactory conclusion."

As the Sage of Lingbao finished speaking, Qi and Dijun spoke together:

"good."

After the Sage Lingbao departed, Qi then spoke to Dijun beside him:

"The Primordial Heavenly Dao is ultimately just the Primordial Heavenly Dao. Although its strength is great, at its root, this power ultimately comes from the three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man."

"With our plan, after this, all the variables in this primordial world will be divided into three parts and brought under our control."

Qi was slightly excited at this moment, after all, what he was doing was a gamble with the Heavenly Dao, and both the Mountain and Sea Realm and Jiuge came for this reason.

After so much painstaking effort, finally seeing a glimmer of hope today, Di Jun was quite excited, but he still tried to calm himself down and said:

"You and I, using demons, strange beasts, and the treasures of the three paths as our guide, have entered this primordial world. Although it may seem that nothing is different, the primordial world has already come under our control."

"This plan is an open scheme, deceiving the superiors and the inferiors. The sage knows it but has no intention of governing it, while the masses are only happy about this change, without knowing why it is so."

The two gently clinked their glasses together, then drank the contents of their glasses to the brim.

In the present-day primordial world, innate beasts that were once asserted to have long since disappeared into the torrent of history are now constantly appearing before the eyes of all living beings.

There were many outstanding people, demons and ghosts, and all sorts of legends. It was a great era for cultivation.

Throughout history, there has never been such a scene of both prosperity and increasing chaos.

Humanity is embroiled in internal strife, immortal sects are fighting amongst themselves, the demonic path harbors sinister intentions, and strange beasts frequently leap out from the mountains and wilderness.

These strange beasts all appeared in the primordial world, but ultimately followed in the footsteps of humankind and disappeared into the torrent of history without a trace.

The appeal is a manifestation of a breakdown in humanity.

As for the rest, the primordial land passages are now also in complete chaos.

The Yellow River diverts the Huai River to flow into the sea, a change in the four major rivers, affecting countless things, and it is common for the great forces of heaven and earth to be altered as a result.

Within the Heavenly Court, which best represents the Way of Heaven, the atmosphere of internal strife, the struggle between the old and new Heavenly Courts, and the ongoing conflict between the Chan and Jie sects have never ceased.

With the deliberate support of the Sage of Lingbao and Qi and others, this infighting almost became a trend and the mainstream. The gods were busy taking sides and had long since stopped paying attention to the affairs of the primordial beings.

This is normal, though. With enough wisdom, one can rise to a high position without needing extraordinary achievements.

Otherwise, even if one possesses extraordinary talent, one cannot overstep the rules and struggles inherent in the team.

In the present prehistoric world, geniuses and outstanding talents emerge in large numbers, but most of them are only famous for a short time, and few can last long.

What are the reasons for this?

It's nothing more than us gambling with the primordial world through various means, plotting against the changes in the primordial destiny.

Qi and others used it to cultivate, and to act as the increasingly ridiculous Great Calamity in the prehistoric world after the Investiture of the Gods.

This matter was undoubtedly malicious to the primordial world and its inhabitants, but to many sages, it was simply what Qi and others were supposed to do.

The sages of today are the greatest thieves of heaven and earth.

When he became a saint, he had already stolen the Dao Fruit of the Primordial World. Now that he has become a saint, he has begun to actively divide up the Primordial World.

Variables are the foundation of the three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man, the source of all life, and what makes humans human, rather than puppets, is precisely this.

As the "Great Cataclysm of the Primordial World" drew ever closer, the entire Primordial World became increasingly prosperous, until the moment a new era began, when the true calamity arrived as promised.

The primordial world is surrounded by three thousand great worlds, which vary in size, but now they are all becoming active in the primordial world as the new year arrives.

Mythical beasts from the realm of mountains and seas, endless tales and legends from the world of Nine Songs, and celestial demons from the Six Desires Heaven…

In this primordial world, demons run rampant!

At this moment, Jieyin and Zhunti looked grim, but they could only sit down and discuss the changes of the great calamity with the Taiqing Saint and the others.

"The most important thing right now is to close the passage to the Great Thousand World first, otherwise, if the creatures and legends from there are allowed to break in, all living beings in the prehistoric world will suffer."

The compassionate expression on Jieyin and Zhunti's faces reappeared before everyone's eyes, but the saints were clearly indifferent to it.

The Jade Purity Sage spoke leisurely:

"The invasion of the Three Thousand Realms into the Primordial World is truly a grand undertaking. Using them as pawns does indeed have a certain imposing presence."

The Kunpeng, not far away, chuckled leisurely:

"Actually, this matter is not difficult. Perhaps you are making a mountain out of a molehill. For us, it is meaningless whichever side wins."

"Whoever rules over the primordial world, aren't they still people of the primordial world?"

Upon hearing this, the sages were immediately taken aback, and then each of them vanished into the chaos!

Meanwhile, the internal strife within the Heavenly Court had reached a fever pitch, setting a new standard compared to the past.

The gods listed in the Investiture of the Gods, former officials of the Heavenly Court, and the Xuanmen sect were already in complete chaos.

Some even publicly stated during court assemblies that the Heavenly Emperor was at fault, saying that he had not made any contributions to the Heavenly Court and that his cultivation level was not high enough to overpower everyone else, so he should not have become the Heavenly Emperor.

Huang Zhongyan has almost become a joke. Apart from the Heavenly Emperor and the Queen Mother, no deity dared to participate unless they were under the control of the Investiture of the Gods.

The conflict between the two sides intensified, and even the Emperor himself intervened when pressured by the other side!

In the primordial world, chaos became increasingly apparent, but fortunately, a Heavenly Court still existed on the surface, and most of the primordial beings still held some hope in their hearts.

But with the issuance of an imperial edict to the world, the people became increasingly astonished by what was happening in the Heavenly Court.

"The Heavenly Emperor Haotian felt that the beings in this chaotic calamity were suffering greatly, yet they were trapped by their own insufficient cultivation, and were willing to fall into the cycle of reincarnation to suffer the torments of reincarnation."

But as the cycle of reincarnation continued and one thing after another came to pass, the news of the return of the Jade Emperor to his rightful place was never spread.

Not long after the Heavenly Emperor Haotian entered the cycle of reincarnation, the four remaining emperors took action, using the guise of helping others to seize supreme power in the Heavenly Court.

The Queen Mother of the West hated them intensely, but she was powerless to do so and was trapped in the Lingxiao Palace.

Haotian is the Heavenly Emperor. No matter how many calamities he faces or how long he reincarnates, he will never change his nature.

However, Yaochi is different. If she were also trapped in the cycle of reincarnation, then perhaps that would be his death.

Meanwhile, Qi and the others in the chaos grew increasingly all smiles as time went on.

All the secrets of the Heavenly Dao were revealed to them through variables, becoming resources for their cultivation and progress.

Under this peaceful calamity, the primordial world became increasingly "prosperous and flourishing".

Until all the achievements of the Heavenly Way were stolen clean by Qi and the other sages.

In the Purple Cloud Palace, Hongjun let out a long sigh, his heart growing increasingly uneasy.

"Perhaps I was truly wrong? Perhaps the Heavenly Dao doesn't need to be perfected? My existence doesn't seem to be that important to the primordial world?"

"What's more, is it all because of me? Otherwise, why has the primordial world fallen into such a state?"

Just as Hongjun was feeling confused, he noticed a figure quietly entering the Zixiao Palace.

Hongjun looked at the newcomer and slowly spoke:

"Perhaps I am truly mistaken. Tell me, if you had won back then, would the primordial world be a completely different place today?"

The person who came was none other than Rahu, who had been hiding in the Six Desire Realms.

Looking at Hongjun, who was lost in self-doubt, Luo Hou couldn't help but laugh out loud, and slowly said:

"The people I have known in the past do not seem to be like this. They are full of confidence and always have the assurance of sitting on the sidelines."

"But the current state of the primordial world has caused you to become like this, Hongjun. It seems you are truly not suited for this position."

"How many mistakes did I make back then that I could lose to someone so lacking in self-confidence?"

Hongjun was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then leisurely spoke:

"Fellow Daoist Rahu, there is no need to encourage me so much. I defeated you in the past only because of one thing: those who attain the Dao receive much help."

"If we consider only our own strength, I was indeed inferior to you back then, and even far inferior."

Luo Hou thought for a moment, but ultimately didn't refute it. He simply asked:

"Now that the primordial world has fallen into such a state, you, Hongjun, cannot escape blame. It is normal for you to be questioned on this point."

"But given the current predicament, how do you intend to break free?"

Facing the questioning Rahu, Hongjun shook his head without hesitation and said:

"The combined efforts of the Sages and the Primordial Limitless Heavenly Venerable are extremely harmonious. In terms of cultivation alone, I have no power to stop them."

"What will become of the primordial world? I know not at this moment. My strength is insufficient, so I am at a loss for what to do. I wonder what advice you have for me?"

Luo Hou smiled as he looked at the person before him, a slight sense of kinship welling up within him, but in the end, he calmly said:

"With our current strength, it's impossible for you and me alone to stir up any storms in this stagnant pool."

"At this critical moment, the only way out for the primordial world is to introduce new pieces, and these pieces must be ones that are not expected by them."

Hongjun fell into deep thought. Luo Hou would never speak without reason. Since he came to Zixiao Palace specifically and even gave me some pointers, it means that there are still unnoticed forces in the prehistoric world.

Hongjun kept calculating in his memories, but finally couldn't help but ask:

"Only those with power comparable to a saint can move a saint, and in the primordial world today, only the dragon race has the potential to reach that level."

"Could it be that Fellow Daoist Luo Hou wants me to win over the Dragon Clan, give them some support, and get them on our side?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Hou frowned immediately and questioned:

"How much support can you offer the dragons? And how can you guarantee they won't choose to join the other side after they succeed?"

"Those saints who are able to share in the profits are not unwilling to do so, so why would they want to break free from their status as beneficiaries?"

"You already call yourself a poor Daoist priest, so how much support can you possibly offer them?"

Hongjun sighed softly, and after a long while, he finally spoke:

"Please teach me, Brother Rahu."

Seeing this, Rahu smiled with satisfaction and slowly spoke:

"Then I will teach you a lesson, you foolish and hopeless blockhead, and from now on, you will be on the path of demons."

Hongjun shook his head at this and said:

"The devil may be one foot tall, but the Tao is ten feet tall. The struggle between the Tao and the devil shall be left to future generations. Today, I am merely inferior to you, my fellow Taoist, but it has nothing to do with lineage."

Luo Hou remained silent, then spoke with a hint of disappointment:

"Perhaps I really shouldn't have come to Zixiao Palace. I wanted to help you, but you wouldn't even say a kind word. How am I supposed to help you then?"

Hongjun, however, maintained his stance and remained unmoved:

"This is a dispute over ideologies and lineages, and it cannot be settled with a single statement."

Luo Hou remained silent and finally turned to leave. However, just before he was about to step out of the Zixiao Palace gate, a voice entered Hongjun's ears.

"Within the primordial world, there is no shortage of people who exist for ideals and change, and there is one place where there are so many who have the power to overturn the existing situation."

After a moment of slight doubt, Hongjun suddenly realized and said:

"Hongjun thanks you, fellow Daoist."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hongjun headed towards the primordial land, and after only a few steps, he entered the East Sea.

Crossing the sea eye and standing before the Ruins of Return, Hongjun waved his hand, sending an invisible wave into the Ruins of Return. His voice echoed within the Ruins of Return:

"Seniors and fellow Daoists, you have slept long enough. The primordial world is no longer the same. There is a path to the Great Dao, and it is time to embark on it."

The sound echoed throughout the Ruins, and the echo grew louder and louder. After a long while, faint sounds began to emerge one by one.

"Shut up, you're so noisy!"

"I had a good night's sleep~"

"Who's disturbing your grandfather's rest!"

"Come in. I never imagined that those naive little guys from back then would have surpassed me now."

Upon hearing such a voice, Hongjun appeared somewhat dazed, but after hesitating for a moment while looking at the Ruins of Guixu before him, he ultimately chose to go inside.

From where the sound came, a rough bamboo house stood out from the surroundings. Inside the bamboo house, three young men looked at the newcomers with smiles on their faces.

Hongjun's eyes welled up with tears. (End of Chapter)