I, the primordial ancestor, started out as a useless cult and a useless saint.

Chapter 165: The Scheme Begins to Harm the Human Race

The Chaos Secret Realm has now become an excellent place for the Tongtian Sect Leader to cultivate in seclusion. Upon entering, one could hear the Tongtian Sect Leader say:

"The Ancestor of Humanity, the Ancestral Witch Houtu, and my clone severed half of Hongjun's dough and an arm in the deepest part of chaos."

"What the heck?"

Ye Yang was shocked. After the Tongtian Sect Leader explained the whole story, Ye Yang suddenly understood.

"I knew it! Now I understand."

No wonder Hongjun was furious just now. It turns out that he had escaped the monitoring range of the Heavenly Dao, and his own consciousness had emerged. No wonder he was so enraged.

"But that's not right. Logically speaking, once Hongjun enters the range of the Heavenly Dao's perception, he should be immediately controlled by the Heavenly Dao. How could this be? Could it be..."

The Tongtian Sect Leader and the Ancestor of Humanity, Ye Yang, suddenly looked at each other.

"Oh no! Hongjun has switched the beams and pillars, deceiving the Heavenly Dao!"

I understand. Hongjun used a secret technique to deceive the Heavenly Dao, making the Heavenly Dao believe that it was still under its control. In this way, it could act on its own. After all, Hongjun was also a Chaos Demon God. How could he not want to transcend?

"So, in a way, my trip to Zixiao Palace this time actually did the Heavenly Dao a great favor?"

Ye Yang realized why the Chaos Divine Lightning had disappeared after striking only once in the chaos; it was as if it was thanking him.

"Wait, when did Hongjun start deceiving everyone?"

Suddenly it dawned on him that if it had started much earlier, then the crisis Ye Yang was facing would be even greater.

However, upon closer reflection, it seems that Hongjun has never left the sphere of influence of the Heavenly Dao. Moreover, although there was a period of blankness after the end of the Lich War, that was the time of the power of the calamity.

"It was the time I lost an arm."

The Tongtian Sect Leader and Ye Yang realized what had happened at the same time, and felt a wave of fear wash over them.

"Master, tell me everything you saw, word for word."

The Tongtian Sect Leader didn't dare to be negligent and directly told Ye Yang everything his clone had seen. Ye Yang keenly grasped the key point.

"You mean, even when you realized you couldn't sense the Primordial Heavenly Dao, Hongjun still didn't stop?"

"Yes, and they've become angry."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yang slapped his thigh, suddenly realizing what was going on.

"I understand now. This was Hongjun's deliberate act. The last time Houtu appeared, it alerted Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao. Hongjun used this as a pretext to stake out the area. Houtu was unaware of this, and when she reappeared, it gave Hongjun the perfect opportunity to make his move."

The Master of Heaven also understood.

"So, Hongjun deliberately chased after us?"

"That's right."

Ye Yang understood the cause and effect, and then said:

"Do you really think that after cultivating for so long, you can launch a sneak attack on Hongjun?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader was stunned. Little did he know that Ye Yang had read far too many different versions of novels about Hongjun in his previous life. What kind of person Hongjun was had been speculated about by later authors in many different eras.

Now that Ye Yang has seen Hongjun in person, he already has the answer in his heart.

He sighed and said:

"Master, you're still too inexperienced. What is Hongjun? He's a Chaos Demon God! How can you be allowed to harm him so easily?"

"You mean he deliberately took my sword? Then didn't he already know it was me?"

Suddenly, the Master of Heaven broke out in a cold sweat. It was all over.

Ye Yang shook his head:

"That's not necessarily true, but it'll be fine if you don't show up often."

Looking at the Tongtian Sect Leader, Ye Yang said:

"Hongjun could have easily blocked that sword strike. The Chaos Demon God is no ordinary being. Moreover, Hongjun also possesses the Zhutian Qingyun, an absolute defensive magic treasure. You couldn't break through it."

"Then why did he deliberately have his arm cut off?"

Ye Yang chuckled and said:

"That's the crux of the matter. You used the power of your sword to sever the mark of the Heavenly Dao. Didn't you say that Hongjun casually picked up the severed arm? It seems that the mark of the Heavenly Dao was transferred to the arm, and then you used your sword to sever it."

"I see."

The Tongtian Sect Leader realized he had been tricked. Hongjun withdrew the arm bearing the Heavenly Dao mark and placed it on his body, ensuring the Heavenly Dao could always keep an eye on him, making it seem as if Hongjun was still under control.

Hongjun did indeed succeed, but then Ye Yang suddenly appeared, causing trouble and making Hongjun grit his teeth in anger.

"But why would the Chaos Spirit Spring provoke such a furious reaction from Hongjun? Could it be..."

The two looked at each other and said at the same time:

"The Mark of Heaven".

In the next instant, Ye Yang suddenly moved, flipping his hand to reveal the basin of Chaos Spirit Spring.

"Master, this is Hongjun's Chaos Spiritual Spring, but I can't see anything about it."

The Tongtian Sect Leader also took a look, and his divine sense rushed into it instantly, but he also found nothing.

"That's not right. Even if it's a self-contained space inside, it should still leave no trace."

This is puzzling.

"Fine, since we can't figure it out, let's leave it here for now. I'm not going to return it to Hongjun anyway."

"That's right, even the Heavenly Dao cannot perceive it if it's placed in this chaotic secret realm."

As they spoke, the two arrived at Biyou Palace.

Just then, suddenly, the voice of Hongjun could be heard from the primordial wilderness.

"The saints proceeded to the Purple Cloud Palace—".

In an instant, a magnificent palace appeared in the chaos, with radiant light. The guiding boy was already standing outside the gate waiting. As for the square outside the gate, Pingxin was still suppressed.

"Please calm down. Since the Ancestor of Humanity is so audacious, I will begin to plot against him. Just watch."

"Hmph, I'll wait and see who ends up suffering the most. Hehe."

Hongjun was thoroughly humiliated, then closed his eyes, flicked his whisk, and turned to leave.

"Let's wait and see."

Above the primordial world, several streams of light rushed straight towards the chaos, but the Tongtian Sect Master remained seated in Biyou Palace, making Ye Yang feel somewhat uncomfortable.

"It seems the old man has really forgotten about you."

"I will never forget that. Now, without Hongjun's permission, I cannot go out, and I have no idea what this matter will be about."

The Master of the Heavenly Sect tried to calculate with his fingers, but couldn't figure it out at all.

Ye Yang also sensed something was wrong:

"Could it be that Hongjun is about to attack me? What tricks will he use? Kill me? Suppress me? He knows that's useless."

Suddenly, Ye Yang was taken aback:

"Oh my god, could it be..."

The Grand Master of Heaven was also taken aback and asked:

"Ancestor of Humanity, what's wrong?"

Ye Yang took a deep breath, looked at the Tongtian Sect Leader, and then said:

"Could it be that this old man is preparing for the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors?"

"impossible."

The Grand Master of Heaven immediately denied it, saying:

"I calculated last time that there was still some time before the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. Hongjun's actions would surely disrupt the prehistoric world, but he wouldn't do that."

"That's not necessarily true."

Upon hearing this, the Tongtian Sect Leader's heart skipped a beat.

"How about we recalculate it?"

Deep within the chaos, in the Purple Cloud Palace, the saints had arrived, and the Daoist attendants began to greet them. After the saints walked to the hall, they saw Hongjun sitting upright in front of them.

"I've met you, teacher."

They then found their seats and sat down, but there was an empty seat in the middle.

"May I ask, teacher, is there something important you wish to see me about?"

Hongjun slowly opened his eyes and said:

"After the Lich War, the primordial world developed peacefully. Humanity's fortune entered the primordial world, making them the protagonists of heaven and earth. Humanity should prosper, and there should be three sovereigns and five emperors among them."

As soon as these words were spoken, the gears of the Heavenly Dao took a giant step forward in an instant.

"What? The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors?"

(End of this chapter)