In the primordial era: the Wu tribe ceased its struggle for supremacy, and Hongjun collapsed!

Hongyun withdrew from cultivation and went to the backyard of Wuzhuang Temple.

Zhen Yuanzi was sitting leisurely at the stone table, a cup of spiritual tea in his hand. Seeing Hongyun emerge from seclusion, Zhen Yuanzi put down his tea and smiled slightly: "Brother Hongyun, have you gained anything?"

Hongyun sat down opposite Zhen Yuanzi with a wry smile, grabbed the teacup on the table, and drank it all in one gulp: "Brother Zhen Yuan, that Primordial Purple Qi is like a chaotic, stubborn rock. I've been trying to understand it for so long, but I haven't found the slightest clue. I've been in seclusion for so long, and all I feel like is that my butt is numb from sitting so long. I haven't gained anything at all."

He paused, his gaze fixed on the distant, rolling mountains, and suggested, "Brother Zhenyuan, how about we go on a journey together? Perhaps we could travel to the great rivers and mountains of the primordial wilderness, visit old friends, and contemplate the natural world. Maybe we'll gain some insights?"

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi's expression immediately turned serious. He put down his teacup and said in a deep voice, "Hongyun, no. Have you forgotten that Dijun, Taiyi, and Kunpeng came together? Although they retreated on the spot after being rejected, I have a feeling that they will not give up so easily. Besides, you are carrying a great treasure. If you leave Wuzhuang Temple, you may be plotted against by others."

"Brother Zhenyuan, you're being too cautious." Hongyun waved his hand dismissively. "I, Hongyun, have traveled the prehistoric world for many years. Although I don't have any great abilities, I have friends all over the world. That Dijun is a demon emperor; surely he wouldn't attack a rogue cultivator like me in front of everyone? Besides, even if I can't beat him, can't I just run away?"

"Hongyun!" Zhen Yuanzi's tone became more serious. "Don't think everything is so simple. That Kunpeng is vengeful and has a grudge against you for severing your path. He will never let this go. Listen to me, continue your seclusion. Even if you can't comprehend the Purple Qi, you must improve your cultivation."

Seeing Zhen Yuanzi's resolute attitude, Hongyun could only sigh and sit back down dejectedly.

Seeing that he was in low spirits, Zhen Yuanzi got up and picked a few fruits from the ginseng fruit tree, handing them to Hongyun: "Alright, don't be angry. Here, try these freshly ripened fruits to calm your temper."

Hongyun took the ginseng fruit and took a few bites haphazardly. The cool flesh did indeed calm him down a lot. He knew that Zhen Yuanzi was doing it all for his own good.

Zhen Yuanzi, however, was not happy at all. He knew Hongyun's temperament well. He had persuaded him to go back this time, but there would be a next time. If he made no progress in comprehending the Primordial Purple Qi, one day Hongyun would be unable to restrain himself completely.

In the blink of an eye, several more cycles have passed.

Hongyun, who was in seclusion at the time, was in extremely poor condition.

A strange and inexplicable sense of unease welled up within him.

The feeling was like countless ants crawling on his mind, making him restless and causing his primordial spirit in his sea of ​​consciousness to become turbulent and unstable.

Hongyun suddenly stood up, his face full of anxiety. He knew that if he buried himself in cultivation, he would definitely not have a chance to comprehend the Primordial Purple Qi. The only option was to go out and try his luck.

Even if he wanted to cultivate and increase his cultivation level, it would be extremely difficult for him, because the Primordial Purple Qi had become an obsession in his heart. If he did not comprehend the Primordial Purple Qi, he would have no hope of breaking through in his cultivation level.

"Brother Zhenyuan! Brother Zhenyuan!"

Hongyun pushed open the door and strode towards the main hall.

Zhen Yuanzi was preaching to the two boys, Qingfeng and Mingyue, when he saw Hongyun's hurried expression and his heart sank.

"Hongyun, what's wrong with you...?"

"Brother Zhenyuan, I can't stay in this seclusion any longer." Hongyun said urgently, her eyes slightly red. "I feel that my opportunity is outside, so please don't try to persuade me anymore."

Zhen Yuanzi was shocked by Hongyun's condition and instinctively wanted to persuade her, but seeing the resolute look in Hongyun's eyes, he knew that it would be useless to persuade her further.

"Sigh..." Zhen Yuanzi sighed deeply, his eyes filled with helplessness. "Fine, fine. Since you insist on going, I will accompany you."

Hongyun was stunned for a moment: "Brother Zhenyuan, you..."

With a wave of his sleeve, Zhen Yuanzi sent the Earth Book into his sleeve as a stream of light. He slowly stood up, told Qingfeng and Mingyue to take good care of the house, and then walked to Hongyun's side. "Brother Hongyun, let's go."

The impatience in Hongyun's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by gratitude, and she nodded emphatically.

Outside Longevity Mountain, two beams of light traveled side by side, piercing the sky.

Although Zhen Yuanzi agreed to accompany Hongyun on her trip, the gloom in his heart could not be shaken off.

The Earth Book in his sleeve trembled slightly, as if sensing the hidden and oppressive killing intent in the world.

"Brother Hongyun, where do you want to go?" Zhen Yuanzi asked in a deep voice.

As Hongyun left Wuzhuang Temple, breathing in the fresh, fragrant spiritual energy of the outside world, his mood improved considerably, and the red light in his eyes faded a lot.

He smiled and nodded, saying, "Let's go to the West. When the Dao Ancestor preached, he said that the damage to the earth's veins in the West was a great loss to the primordial world. Now I hear that Fellow Daoist Houtu and Fellow Daoist Zhujiu are leading the Wu tribe's children to clean up the earth's veins there. This is a great merit and a great act of kindness. Let's go and take a look. If we can lend a hand, it will also be a meritorious deed."

"Good." Zhen Yuanzi nodded slightly, thinking to himself, "Fellow Daoist Houtu is compassionate, which is truly admirable. If I could meet Fellow Daoists Houtu and Zhujiuyin, I wouldn't have to fear being schemed against by others."

Youzheng is leading the Wu tribe youths to work on the earth's veins over there; this is a great act of merit and kindness. Let's go take a look; if we can lend a hand, it will also be a good deed."

"Good." Zhen Yuanzi nodded slightly, thinking to himself, "Fellow Daoist Houtu is compassionate, which is truly admirable. If I could meet Fellow Daoists Houtu and Zhujiuyin, I wouldn't have to fear being schemed against by others."

Not long after Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun left.

Not far away, a streak of light pierced through the void in an instant, heading straight for the Thirty-Third Heaven.

That was Kunpeng. Because planting spies would be discovered by Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi, and it would be easy for Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun to leave without telling them, he decided to keep watch there himself. The moment he confirmed that Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi had left Wuzhuang Temple, he sent the message back to the Heavenly Court.

Inside the Lingxiao Palace, Dijun and Taiyi were cultivating.

"Your Majesty! Hongyun has left Wuzhuang Temple and is heading west with Zhen Yuanzi!" Kunpeng's voice echoed in the hall, filled with undisguised excitement.

"The West?" Di Jun suddenly opened his eyes, his golden pupils blazing with the true fire of the sun. "What are they doing there?"

"Perhaps it's to find Houtu and Zhujiuyin," Kunpeng sneered. "This Hongyun is quite clever, knowing to seek protection from the Wu Clan. Unfortunately, the journey from Wanshou Mountain to the western regions is vast, separated by billions of miles of primordial wilderness—this is our opportunity!"

Taiyi suddenly stood up, and the Chaos Bell above his head emitted a muffled roar that made the hall vibrate.

"Brother, what are we waiting for? As long as we intercept and kill that red cloud before it enters the western territory, the Primordial Purple Qi will belong to our demon race!" Taiyi's fighting spirit was high, and his eyes revealed killing intent.

Di Jun took a deep breath to calm his agitated emotions.

"Demon Master, you are the fastest, go first."

"Your subject obeys," Kunpeng bowed and immediately turned into a Peng bird. With a flap of its wings, it transformed into a streak of light and disappeared, followed closely by Dijun and Taiyi, who then transformed into two golden rainbows.