Primordial Era: The Witch Clan's Dog-Headed Strategist

Hongjun stood beneath the Jade Disc of Creation, his aura somewhat disordered, yet his face showed no sign of panic.

He slowly glanced at the four rulers, and suddenly let out a meaningful chuckle.

"Gentlemen, why such a tense atmosphere?" Hongjun said calmly.

"You have come here saying you want to suppress me."

Ultimately, it all boils down to their fear that I, Hongjun, will grow too powerful in this chaos, dividing your fortune and taking over your territory.

But have you all thought about this?

Is it really only a matter of life and death between us?

The four rulers were all taken aback upon hearing this.

Hongjun continued:

"You are afraid that I will become too powerful simply because resources and fortune are limited in this chaos."

You each occupy your own territory, and thus regard me as a threat.

But have you ever thought about this?

Beyond this chaos lies the vast primordial wilderness.

Wouldn't that complete world, encompassing heaven, earth, and humanity, be far more fertile than this chaos?

Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in the eyes of the four rulers.

Hongjun took in their changing expressions, a cold smile playing on his lips, but his face grew even more composed:

"The primordial world was created by the great god Pangu when he created heaven and earth."

There, there is the complete Heavenly Dao, profound laws, boundless innate spiritual energy, and billions of living beings at your disposal.

Furthermore, the perfect balance of the three realms (heaven, earth, and man) is enough to sustain several sages. Don't you all desire such a precious land?

Zeus said in a deep voice, "The primordial world is guarded by its own powerful beings. If we were to attack, it would be no easy task."

"A strong person?"

Hongjun chuckled, "The Primordial World currently only has four Saint-level warriors."

When I was in charge of the Heavenly Dao, every blade of grass and every tree in the primordial world was under my control.

No one knows the secrets of the primordial world better than I do.

Although I have lost the Way of Heaven, I still know all the truths and illusions of the primordial world.

If we join forces, with your combined strength and my understanding of the primordial world, we can achieve great things.

"Isn't it far more worthwhile to conquer the primordial world and divide its destiny than to fight to the death for a piece of land in this chaos?"

All four rulers remained silent.

Yes, they came here to eliminate Hongjun, but in the end, isn't it all for that one bite of "profit"?

If we could obtain more fortune and territory from that primordial world.

Why risk countless eons in the chaos for the sake of Hongjun?

A glint flashed in Odin's single eye:

"You make it sound so easy. The primordial world is teeming with powerful beings, and those who have achieved perfect harmony in the Three Realms are not so easily conquered."

Hongjun said, "When the Three Powers are in perfect harmony and the Heavenly Way is perfectly just, it is precisely the time when the Primordial World is at its weakest."

Because they think they have nothing to worry about, they will lower their guard. But I know the true nature of the primordial world perfectly.

If we form an alliance, with me devising strategies and you all displaying your unique abilities, what need is there to worry about the destruction of the primordial world?

At that time, we will divide the vast land equally.

We share in the primordial destiny. What do you all think?

The four rulers exchanged a glance.

The tense atmosphere gradually eased after these words.

The figure of God in the holy light slowly spoke:

"Do you have any evidence for your words? If we trust you and form an alliance with you, what will you do if you secretly deceive us?"

Hongjun said, "Although I, Hongjun, am not a gentleman, I can still distinguish between what is important and what is not."

Now I have lost the way of Heaven, and am all alone, wandering in chaos.

If you hadn't forced me, why would I have become your enemy?

If you are willing to form an alliance with me and work together to conquer the primordial world, I, Hongjun, am willing to use the Jade Disc of Creation as collateral to establish a Chaos Covenant.

"We will never break our promise before conquering the primordial world. Do you all trust me?"

The Jade Disc of Creation is its material. A sworn oath of chaos.

This sincerity is truly remarkable.

The four rulers fell into a long silence.

They each had their own plans in mind.

Conquering the primordial wilderness and dividing its fortune and territory would be far more beneficial than fighting for a piece of land in this chaos.

Hongjun used the Jade Disc of Creation as collateral to make a vow, and such sincerity was indeed hard to refuse.

Moreover, if he were truly driven to the brink, and he were to risk everything, dragging one or two others down with him, that would truly be a losing proposition.

Rather than suffer mutual destruction, why not... turn enemies into allies and plot together in the primordial world!

After a long silence, Zeus spoke first:

"Alright! Hongjun, I'll trust you this once."

If you can truly help us conquer the primordial world and share a portion with me, I, Zeus, will form an alliance with you!

Odin nodded: "If you truly have a plan to conquer the primordial world, I, Odin, am willing to form an alliance with you."

God slowly said, "If the primordial chaos is broken, the destiny will be divided equally. I, God, may form an alliance with you."

Brahma sat upright on a lotus, all four heads closed. After a long while, he slowly opened them: "If we can work together to conquer the primordial world, I, Brahma, am willing to form an alliance."

Four voices fell one after another. Hongjun stood beneath the Jade Disc of Creation, gazing at the four rulers, and a deep, meaningful smile finally appeared on his lips.

"Good!" Hongjun said loudly.

"Since you are all willing to believe in me, then I, Hongjun, will form an alliance with you! The Chaos Oath shall serve as proof."

"Conquer the primordial world, divide up the destiny, share life and death, and never betray our alliance!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Jade Disc of Creation suddenly lit up, and an invisible power of oath was quietly formed between the five rulers.

In the midst of chaos, a massive conspiracy targeting the primordial world quietly took shape.

Hongjun stood atop the divine realm, gazing at the four rulers standing side by side. Deep within his eyes, however, flashed a cold, calculating glint that no one else noticed.

"Primordial Era... Panxuan... you wait."

He murmured softly.

"I, Hongjun, have returned. This time, I am not alone."

I will lead these chaotic gods to utterly destroy your primordial world!

With the Chaos Alliance oath completed, the five rulers gathered in the newly forged divine realm of Hongjun.

The main hall of the divine realm had long been transformed into a council chamber.

Hongjun sat at the head of the table, with Zeus, God, Odin, and Brahma on either side.

The hall was not luxurious, except for a stone table, on which hung a geomantic map projected by the Jade Disc of Creation.

The picture clearly shows the entirety of that primordial world.

"Please take a look, everyone."

Hongjun raised his hand and gently tapped the geomantic map. The outline of the primordial world slowly enlarged and appeared before the eyes of the sovereigns.

Mountains and rivers, the sun, moon and stars, the netherworld, and the celestial constellations all appeared in that light and shadow.

"This is the primordial world. It was created by the great god Pangu when he created the world. It has the three paths of heaven, earth, and man, and is rich in innate spiritual energy and abundant fortune."

If we can conquer this realm, the benefits we gain will far exceed what we can fight for in this chaos by tens of thousands or even thousands of times.

Zeus gazed at the primordial world reflected in the light and shadow, a greedy glint in his eyes:

"What a treasure land! Is it truly as you say, that the primordial wilderness is guarded only by a few Saint-level warriors?"

"Not bad." Hongjun nodded.

"In the primordial world today, there are only four Saint-level warriors: Nuwa, Dijun, Pangu True Body Formation, and Zhou Tian Star Formation. Each of them can be equivalent to one Saint-level warrior."

Besides, although the Primordial World has many soldiers and generals, not one of them can withstand the combined strength of my five.

"Then what are we waiting for?"

Odin, leaning on his spear, his eyes blazing with battle intent, declared, "Since the primordial world is empty, let us simply charge in, raze it to the ground, and divide its destiny among ourselves!"

God slowly shook his head, his voice, emanating from the holy light, carrying a touch of composure:

"We must not underestimate our enemy. The Primordial World was created by the Great God Pangu. It is blessed by the three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man, and its fortune is abundant. How could it be so easy to conquer?"

If we rush there rashly, we'll likely end up with nothing but a bloody mess.

Brahma also said, "Fellow Daoist Hongjun, since you know the prehistoric world so well, you must have already made some plans. Why don't you tell me?"