Primordial Era: Elixir of Qi Transforms into Form, Controlling the Pharmacology of the World

Chapter 136 Connecting to the Underworld, A Special Cycle of Reincarnation

Ling Dan remained silent for a moment, gazing at Xuan Yuan with a thoughtful expression: "Xuan Yuan—you want to make the human race stand up, to straighten its spine. You will pay an immeasurable price. And that price could very well lead to the utter destruction of the human race!"

"Xuanyuan knows. But some things must be done. Without this, humanity will never amount to anything. For the future of humanity, for the continuation of humanity, humanity is willing to sacrifice itself." Xuanyuan's blood boiled, and he roared out: "With my blood, with my life, I will awaken the backbone of humanity, and let humanity continue through the primordial era."

Ling Dan gazed at Xuan Yuan for a long time before finally saying, "You are a human being, which is a blessing for the human race."

"Father God—you—" Xuanyuan felt acknowledged and was now in tears.

"Foolish child. I promise you, humanity will not perish. Do what you want, and the flame of humanity will be rekindled." Ling Dan looked at Xuan Yuan and agreed.

To be honest, even if Xuanyuan hadn't come to tell this story—

Ling Dan would not stand by and watch the human race perish, nor would Nuwa or Laozi stand by and watch the human race perish.

Humanity was created by Nuwa, and thus is bound by ties. Lao Tzu relied on humanity to establish the Human Religion, therefore humanity is the foundation of the Human Religion, and humanity cannot be destroyed.

Xuanyuan knew all this, but he still came.

Xuanyuan was excited, his blood boiling, and he knelt down and kowtowed: "Thank you, Father God."

"Humanity will not perish; it will surely continue. However, how will you deal with this war between humans and demons?" Ling Dan looked at Xuan Yuan and couldn't help but ask.

"Father God—In this war between humans and demons, in battles below the Dao Fruit level, the human race can definitely hold their own against the demon race, and might even inflict losses on them. But in battles above the Dao Fruit level, the human race will suffer losses."

To remedy this deficiency, there are two options. One is to rely on the Cloud Clan, but although the Human Race and the Cloud Clan seem to be allied, they are ultimately two separate races. It's better to rely on oneself than on others, so the Human Race will not place its hopes on the Cloud Clan.

Therefore, over the years, many powerful figures of the human race have pondered how to contend with the powerful beings of the demon race who have reached the Dao Fruit level. They have also discovered many secret techniques and forbidden arts. However, for those at the half-step Hunyuan level, the human race is ultimately helpless.” Xuanyuan did not hide anything and told Ling Dan many secrets of the human race.

Upon hearing this, Ling Dan fell into deep thought, also with a sense of exploration: "Compared to the demon race, the human race is ultimately far inferior."

Reflecting on the difference between the demon race and the human race, there is ultimately a qualitative difference. There's no way around it; the demon race grew by relying on the incompleteness of the myriad races. The human race, after being created, was essentially spoiled. Although they have risen to prominence now, their growth period was too short, and their potential for further growth is too poor.

Xuanyuan knew this, so he could only say, "Father God, now that things have come to this, the human race can only—"

Ling Dan nodded and flicked her sleeve: "Fine, take this back. Consider it a glimmer of hope for your human race to contend with the demon race. However, how far it can go is up to you."

"Father God, this is—" Xuanyuan took the flowing light and comprehended its profound mystery.

"I will impart two wondrous methods to you this time. One method is called: Using the Body as a Seed! The other method is called: The Ten Thousand Immortals Formation!" Ling Dan was also moved, pondering the process of comprehending the two methods: "Among the two methods, 'Using the Body as a Seed' is a special cultivation method that can enhance the aptitude of the human race."

Cultivating this method allows one to transform the essence of humanity into a special seed. The great Dao that humanity has comprehended, the resources it has absorbed, and the blood flowing within it are transformed into nutrients to nourish this special seed.

Ultimately, the seed grows and blossoms into a flower. At that time, the human body undergoes a transformation. Combining the nutrients it has absorbed with its own foundation, it transforms into a unique physique.

This special physique can enhance the human race's aptitude and grant them profound supernatural abilities. Furthermore, this physique can be passed down through reproduction.

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan was quite taken aback; he had never imagined that Ling Dan would create such a profound method.

Speaking of which, Ling Dan created this "self-generated seed" concept because she was reminded of the special physical constitutions of the human race in countless novels from her previous life. Things like the Holy Body, the Overlord Body, and the Chaos Body—all these were physical constitutions that evolved from the purest form of humanity.

Ling Dan was also curious about how this type of physique came about and how it was passed down. So she carefully studied it and even created one herself.

Ultimately, by combining the Primordial Dao, one of the Three Thousand Great Daos, with the Primordial Cauldron, the profound mysteries of primordial transformation, and the domineering inscriptions on the stone tablet before them, a wondrous method was finally created.

This profound method can transform the very essence of humanity into a seed. Relying on the bloodlines of all races contained within the human body, as well as its own bloodline and resources, it cultivates unique physiques capable of being passed down and multiplied.

Xuanyuan comprehended this technique and was extremely excited: "Father God, this technique, this technique—"

"Study this method carefully and pass it on to the human race. Let the human race develop various physiques, and let the entire human race's aptitude be transformed." Ling Dan thought that the human race at present, in terms of aptitude, is ultimately unable to compare with the innate gods. Perhaps by relying on this special method, they can transform into special physiques and catch up with innate beings.

Xuanyuan was extremely excited: "Yes, Father God. After I return, I will pass on this method and enable the human race to transform."

After Xuanyuan withdrew, Ling Dan looked at the inscription on the stone tablet again, but found it difficult to calm down and comprehend it.

"Creation Avatar, do you think what I just did was a bit too much?" Ling Dan asked rhetorically, feeling that helping the human race in this way was going too far.

"My lord—you used to dislike helping the human race. One reason was your distant relationship with them, and your own humanity was gradually fading away. But now, the birth of the human race is related to you. The relationship with the Human Cult, and the current behavior of the human race, have forced you to engage with them. Providing some appropriate assistance is nothing. After all, you wouldn't just watch the human race perish, would you?" The Creation Avatar asked Ling Dan with a smile.

Ling Dan smiled and shook her head: "Yes, I cannot watch humanity perish. I originally intended to keep watch and ensure that some of humanity's seeds were preserved. Who would have thought that Xuanyuan's words would awaken my humanity? I will pass down the 'Self-Sacrifice' and the 'Ten Thousand Immortals Formation'."

Ling Dan looked helpless.

Speaking of which, ever since creating the human race, Ling Dan had intended to pass it on to observe the transformation of the origin, and thus comprehend the method of his own origin transformation.

Now that I'm passing it on, I'm passing it on.

Ling Dan pondered for a moment, then calmed down and began to study the inscription on the stone tablet once more.

Ling Dan was engrossed in meditation, and Xuan Yuan dared not disturb her.

Now that Xuanyuan has the methods passed down by Ling Dan, he should return to the human race as soon as possible.

But he stopped and talked with Qianyou.

"Sister Qianyou—regardless of the outcome of this great war between humans and demons, countless humans will perish. At that time, we will need your help with the souls of the fallen humans," Xuanyuan pleaded.

"Brother Xuanyuan—if it's a human soul that can come to the Ghost Clan's land, then I will naturally take good care of it and even transform it into a Ghost. However, during the great battle, the chilling aura would inevitably damage the soul. Besides, in that situation, there was simply no time to collect the soul and send it here," Qianyou said.

"Don't worry, as for the matter of human souls coming to the ghost race, we humans have found a solution after much study and reflection," Xuanyuan said earnestly.

"Solved? What method?" Qianyou asked, puzzled.

"The solution lies in the Yellow River and the Yellow Springs," Xuanyuan said directly, without hiding anything. "Sister Qianyou knows how the Yellow River came to be, right?"

"I know perfectly well how the Yellow River of the human race came into being. The human race was born with the help of the Nine Heavens Breath Soil and the Three Lights Divine Water, and was created by the Goddess Nuwa herself. During this process, the hands of the Goddess Nuwa, which were full of creation, were stained with the Nine Heavens Breath Soil."

After the birth of humankind, the goddess Nuwa washed her hands with the waters of heaven and earth. The flowing water fell to the earth and transformed into a river. This river was imbued with the aura of the goddess Nuwa, the aura of the Father God, the aura of the Nine Heavens' Breath Soil, and the aura of humankind—thus becoming the origin of humankind.

This river has a reddish-yellow color and is also known by humankind as the Yellow River, the Mother River.

Qianyou was very familiar with the news about the Yellow River.

"Indeed—the Yellow River is the source of our human race. Especially with the mysteries of the Mother Goddess and the Father Goddess intertwined, and accompanied by the characteristics of the Nine Heavens Breath Soil, it can traverse the earth. Flowing along the earth's veins, it can also spread with the earth's energy."

"After the human race and the cloud race formed an alliance, I moved the Yellow River to Kongtong. Over the years, it has flowed along the earth's veins and been channeled to the Netherworld. It was not a difficult task at all." Xuanyuan did not hide anything and said directly.

"Brother Xuanyuan, do you mean to rely on the Yellow River to connect with the Underworld, and also to rely on the Yellow River to escort the souls of the human race to the Underworld?" Qianyou asked curiously.

"That's right, that's what I think too. Of course, while the water of the Yellow River is compatible with the human race, it's difficult to guide the human soul. Therefore, the Yellow Springs water obtained from the Burial Ground brings a turning point."

"Actually, even we humans never imagined that the waters of the Yellow Springs River and the Yellow River would be so perfectly matched. The two intertwined and merged, becoming one. The source is the Yellow River, and the end is the Yellow Springs. In this way, after a human falls, their soul will be drawn by the Yellow River, merge into it, flow downstream, gradually reach the Yellow Springs, and then arrive at the Underworld," Xuanyuan said slowly.

"The Yellow River, the Yellow Springs—if that's truly the case, then please rest assured, brother. I will certainly take good care of the human souls that come to the underworld," Qianyou assured her.

"That's good. With the Ghost Clan, even if the human race is wiped out, they can transform into Ghosts and continue to follow the Father God." Xuanyuan sighed.

Qianyou also agreed.

Both the human race and the ghost race were created by Ling Dan.

In this war between humans, those who perish are able to transform into the ghost race. They are all essentially one family.

But Qianyou never expected that the Yellow River and the Yellow Springs could be so compatible.

The Yellow River is the source, the origin of humankind. The Yellow Springs are the end, the end of humankind.

What Xuanyuan said was indeed a special kind of reincarnation.

In the blink of an eye, countless years have passed.

The Yellow River connects with the Yellow Springs and also links to the underworld.

Now, the human souls no longer need to rely on the Naihe Bridge or the Gates of Hell. They can travel along the Yellow River to the Underworld. In particular, they are tempered and refined along with the Yellow Springs.

Of course, the weak human souls can only be guided by the Naihe Bridge.

In addition, Xuanyuan also returned to the Kongtong Mountain of the human race. He passed on the two secret techniques taught by Ling Dan to the human race.

Humans began to study the secret techniques, and one by one they tried to cultivate them. After all, a wonderful method that could improve human aptitude and ensure its transmission was truly profound.

Xuanyuan gazed at the many powerful figures and said again, "After obtaining the physique, do not forget that the formation is the core."

"Rest assured, leader, we are aware of this matter." The many powerful human beings nodded.

Xuanyuan's deep eyes, reflecting the passage of time, gazed upon the state of humanity, his heart filled with complex emotions. Looking up at the heavens, he knew clearly what humanity would face in this great war.