Primordial Era: Starting as a junior disciple of the Chan Sect to attain the Primordial Chaos.

Above Kunlun.

After Yuanshi finished speaking,

Many people felt that this statement made a lot of sense.

Jiang Chuan was the progenitor of the human civilization.

Now that humanity is suffering a calamity, he is most easily drawn into the cycle of cause and effect.

If not restrained in advance, no one knows whether Jiang Chuan might act impulsively and clashed with the demon race.

However, Jiang Chuan did not immediately agree after hearing this.

He lowered his head, seemingly deep in thought.

A moment later.

Jiang Chuan then spoke.

"Master, the human race is now being slaughtered by the demon race."

"As the ancestor of human civilization, if I were to sit idly by and do nothing, I fear my Dao heart would be uneasy."

This statement came out.

The atmosphere in Jade Void Palace changed slightly.

Many disciples of the Chan Sect showed expressions of surprise.

Is Junior Brother going to publicly defy Master?

A strange light flashed in the eyes of Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and Cihang.

They never expected that Jiang Chuan would actually contradict Yuanshi Tianzun at this time.

This is a decree from the sage!

Even if Yuanshi Tianzun usually doted on Jiang Chuan.

Surely this can't be let off so easily now, can it?

A strange look also appeared in the eyes of the Taoist Ran Deng.

The Old Man of the South Pole and the Jade Cauldron Immortal frowned slightly.

They know Jiang Chuan.

I know Jiang Chuan is definitely not a reckless person.

But for Jiang Chuan to speak like this now is indeed somewhat risky.

above.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Are you going to disobey your master's orders?"

Jiang Chuan immediately bowed.

"This disciple dares not."

"However, I do have some thoughts in my mind."

"The Primordial Celestial Venerable said calmly."

"With this great calamity approaching, all thoughts must be suppressed."

"If you truly wish to protect humanity, you should protect yourself even more."

"As long as you, the progenitor of literature, are not destroyed, the human race's cultural lineage will not be completely severed."

"This matter ends here."

Jiang Chuan's lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something more.

But in the end, he gave in.

"Your disciple obeys."

Upon seeing this, each of the immortals had their own thoughts.

Some people felt that Jiang Chuan was still young and couldn't remain completely calm when it came to matters concerning the human race.

Some people believe that Yuanshi Tianzun's order was a genuine expression of his care for Jiang Chuan.

After all, calamities are merciless.

Even if Jiang Chuan is favored, he is still only a Golden Immortal.

If one were truly drawn into the Lich War, even the identity of a disciple of a sage would not be absolutely secure.

Then, Yuanshi Tianzun gave the immortals a few more instructions.

The gist of it was that they were to go into seclusion and cultivate themselves, and were not allowed to go out without permission.

In particular, one must not have any karmic ties with the witch or demon races.

All the immortals obeyed the order.

Half a day later.

Yuanshi Tianzun waved his hand.

"You may all step back."

The immortals rose and bowed.

"This disciple takes his leave."

Soon, the immortals left Jade Void Palace one after another.

Jiang Chuan also prepared to step down.

But at this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun spoke calmly.

"Jiang Chuan, you stay."

Jiang Chuan paused in his steps.

"Yes, Master."

Upon seeing this, the immortals' expressions shifted slightly.

Before leaving, a hint of anticipation flashed in the eyes of the three of them.

In their view, Jiang Chuan had just publicly shown his resistance.

Now that he has been left behind by the Primordial Celestial Venerable, he will likely receive a severe scolding.

They didn't dare to look any longer and soon left with the crowd.

After everyone had left.

The gates of Jade Void Palace slowly closed.

Only Yuanshi Tianzun and his disciple Jiang Chuan remained in the main hall.

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Jiang Chuan with a calm expression, yet it carried a hint of majesty.

"Speak."

"Why did you deliberately show resistance in front of everyone just now?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan immediately bowed.

"I did not truly intend to disobey my master just now. However, if I were to act in the future, I would first have to make others feel that I care deeply for the human race and find it difficult to part with them."

"In this way, even if the disciple takes any action afterward, it will seem perfectly reasonable."

Yuanshi Tianzun narrowed his eyes.

"Did you do this on purpose?"

Seeing that Jiang Chuan remained silent, Yuanshi Tianzun understood his meaning and immediately asked again.

"I ask you, given the perilous nature of this great calamity, why do you still wish to leave?"

Jiang Chuan briefly organized his thoughts.

He then spoke.

"Master, I believe that although the great calamity is dangerous, it also presents great opportunities."

A strange light flashed in Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes.

"Go on."

Jiang Chuan said.

"In this great war between the Lich and Demon races, countless lives will surely perish."

"Among them, the demon race and the witch race are both top races in the primordial world."

"Their physical bodies contain boundless vitality and fragments of laws."

"The corpses of demons may contain feathers, bones, scales, beads, horns, claws, and other such items."

"If these can be collected, they will all be excellent materials for refining weapons."

"For example, the feathers of the Peng bird can be used to refine the magic treasure of escape light, the bones of the Jiaolong can be used to refine the artifact of suppressing the sea, and the pearl of the mermaid can be used to refine the magic treasure of illusion."

"And the physical bodies of the Wu tribe are even more formidable."

"Although it lacks a primordial spirit, its vital energy is abundant and contains traces of laws."

"If we can collect some of the essence blood and bones of the witch clan, we may be able to refine body-tempering pills and even comprehend some of the laws and principles."

Upon hearing this...

The strange light in Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes intensified.

He hadn't expected that Jiang Chuan would view the Lich Tribulation from this perspective.

When ordinary beings mention a great calamity, they only think of disaster and slaughter.

Jiang Chuan, however, had already begun to consider how to collect materials and refine pills from them.

This idea is indeed quite remarkable.

Jiang Chuan continued.

"Besides that, there's also the soul."

"The Wu Clan has no primordial spirit, so we will leave that aside for now."

"But the demon race, the human race, and other primordial beings affected by the disaster all possess souls."

"The tunnel has not yet been completed, and reincarnation has not yet been established."

"After a living being perishes, its soul often wanders in the primordial world."

"If no one takes them under control, they will either be devoured by evil cultivators or turn into vengeful ghosts and wreak havoc on the region."

"This disciple possesses the 'Night Parade of Ten Thousand Ghosts' scroll."

"This treasure contains sacred soil from the underworld, and it was personally refined by my master."

"It is perfectly acceptable to temporarily accommodate these souls that have nowhere else to go."

"When a suitable place appears in the primordial world in the future, we will send them there to settle down."

Speaking of it.

Jiang Chuan paused briefly.

"In this way, I can prevent a large number of souls from turning into vengeful ghosts and wreaking havoc on the primordial world."

"One can also gain some merit from this."

"At the same time, the 'Night Parade of Ten Thousand Ghosts' scroll can also be used to collect ghosts of higher realms."

"If we're lucky enough, we might even be able to improve the quality."

"This is truly a win-win situation."

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes finally lit up noticeably.

The "Ten Thousand Ghosts Night Parade" painting was created by him personally.

It incorporates the Yin Earth of the Great Virtue, and possesses growth characteristics.

If it is truly possible to gather a large number of souls during the Lich Wars.

This treasure may still be able to advance further.

More importantly...

Jiang Chuan's plan was not simply driven by greed.

By gathering the souls, he was essentially reducing the resentment of the primordial world.

There is indeed merit to be gained from this.

Moreover, it can also enhance the Ten Thousand Ghosts Night Parade Scroll.

They can even collect the corpses of liches for alchemy and weapon crafting.

This is hardly a risky adventure.

They were clearly seizing opportunities on the verge of a great calamity.

"You've thought of everything."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable spoke slowly.

Jiang Chuan said respectfully.

"My cultivation is still shallow, so I dare not venture into the main battlefield of the Lich King."

"What this disciple thinks of is merely walking on the periphery of the Great Tribulation."

"Wherever the war ends, that's where I will go."

"We only accept remnants of souls and remains, and do not interfere in the direct confrontation between liches."

"If we encounter an insurmountable enemy, I will retreat immediately."

"Never be reckless."

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Jiang Chuan and became increasingly satisfied.

"You've got some skills, kid."