Emperor Wu Shihuang's handwriting, do not go out of the Milky Way border

"call out!"

In the shadows, Ying Zheng could sense the terrifying power belonging to the demonic path, which was drawing the minds of all living beings.

"This is troublesome. Azure Lotus Protection!"

Ying Zheng activated the Twelve-Petaled Creation Lotus beneath his feet with all his might. As the faint ripples of blue light rippled, they illuminated the heavens, obscuring the blood-red light and resisting it.

"Clang"

The sword energy struck the azure lotus barrier, and mournful cries echoed endlessly, causing the azure lotus's radiance to dim slightly.

However, the Azure Lotus Barrier ultimately blocked the attack of the Styx Ancestor, demonstrating just how powerful the Twelfth Grade Creation Azure Lotus's defensive capabilities were, as it could withstand an attack from a Primordial Treasure.

However, this is to be expected, as this lotus is one of the lotus seeds that were conceived before the splitting of the thirty-sixth grade creation lotus, a supreme treasure of chaos, and its innate defensive power is extraordinary.

Upon seeing the prominent symbol of the Creation Lotus, the Styx Ancestor felt a sense of dread. This twelfth-grade Creation Lotus was a symbol of the direct disciples of the Intercepting Sect.

Unexpectedly, this person was indeed a direct disciple of the Shangqing Lingbao Tianzun of the Jie Sect, recalling the various entanglements of the past.
The Styx Ancestor's gaze grew increasingly gloomy: "So what if you are that person's direct disciple? Since you have sown the seeds of karma, you must settle them. Others may fear you, but I, the Styx Ancestor, have no fear!"

"Sixteenth-grade Karmic Fire Lotus, burn!"

In an instant, the Styx Ancestor activated the sixteenth-grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus, a supreme innate treasure beneath his feet, and the terrifying power of the karmic fire began to burn away all the sins in the world.

The laws and the Great Dao were burning, and the Twelve-Grade Creation Lotus Barrier rippled slightly. The life fire condensed from the endless power of creation and the crimson karmic fire devoured and resisted each other.

However, the life force gathered by the Creation Lotus quickly fell into a disadvantageous position.

Faced with the Styx Ancestor's unbridled attitude, Ying Zheng also felt troubled.

Not only because the Styx Ancestor had profound cultivation, making him an invincible being in the Primordial Chaos Realm, but also because he was backed by the Demon Ancestor Rahu, who had pioneered the Demonic Path.

The demonic path is no less powerful than the Taoist path. Back then, the Styx Ancestor was personally recruited into the demonic path by the Demon Ancestor Rahu.

With the Demon Ancestor Rahu backing him up, it's virtually impossible for him to intimidate and repel the enemy by using the names of his master and Nuwa.

Now, their only option is to fight with their backs against the wall. Even if they perish, they will not be completely suppressed by the Styx Ancestor, but their four newly recruited subordinates will likely not escape unscathed.

After all, his master might save him, but he might not care about his four subordinates.

If they are suppressed under the Blood Sea World, they will never be able to escape.

With the support of the Blood Sea Great World, the Styx Ancestor is truly invincible in the Primordial Chaos Realm, and can even handle the presence of the Supreme Pure Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Venerable.

"Ancestor Styx, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Seed can be returned to you, but please leave immediately!" Ying Zheng summoned the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Seed, which he had thoroughly comprehended.

Although he regretted the loss of this future top-grade innate spiritual treasure, he still threw it at the Styx Ancestor.

Upon seeing this, the Styx Ancestor felt insulted and was enraged:

"Do you think I've come here for a mere Red Lotus Seed? You made me lose face at the Dao Discussion Conference back then. If I don't get my revenge today, how can the Styx River stand up to me? Obey and die this time. Out of respect for the Celestial Venerable Lingbao, I won't seal you away forever!"

"The Blood Sea Covers the Sky, Appear!" Ancestor Styx roared to the sky, his rolling Dao sounds echoing, like the faint sound of the Great Dao connecting the distant Blood Sea Great World.

In an instant, an endless sea of ​​blood obscured the chaos, and a vast aura drew upon strands of demonic power to strengthen the Styx Ancestor's body, further amplifying his already formidable aura.

Under the oppressive weight of the viscous sea of ​​blood, the four, including Shadow Celestial Venerable, exerted all their strength to activate the four great laws, creating a fused law barrier to resist the erosion of the sea of ​​blood.

The Styx Ancestor was astonished: "Dark Law, Sword Dao Law, Soul Law, Destruction Law—four Great Luo Perfection cultivators willing to submit to your command? I underestimated you. But even if you cultivate the laws to perfection, what good are they? Before my Blood Sea Great Dao, they are but insignificant trifles!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the endless sea of ​​blood surged with terrifying waves, and the rolling tides, carrying negative laws and the power of the Great Dao, crashed into the law barrier.

"boom!"

Knowing that this could not last, Ying Zheng observed the everyone's all-out effort and used his own power of the Primordial Dao to support the barrier and resist the invasion of the sea of ​​blood.

But he knew he couldn't hold out for long. Although he had perfected the Great Dao of Primordial Chaos to a considerable degree, he was still far behind the Styx Ancestor.

Moreover, the Styx Ancestor had spent countless years in the Primordial Chaos Realm; how could Ying Zheng, who had not yet attained the Great Luo Realm, possibly contend with him?

"Ancestor Styx, you have gone too far! Do you really think I am helpless?" Ying Zheng, who had retreated again and again but still could not make him leave, finally showed his anger.

He summoned the Twelfth-Grade Creation Green Lotus, and in a trance, this supreme treasure transformed into the slightly sharp Qingping Sword.

The moment the Qingping Sword appeared, supreme power was drawn from an unknown place. Within the Great World of Yu Yu, the Supreme Pure Spiritual Treasure Celestial Venerable remained completely unconcerned about the unusual activity of this guardian treasure.

In his view, the struggle between Ying Zheng and the Styx Ancestor was nothing more than a minor skirmish, and even if he perished, he could be reborn, so he did not take it to heart.

But how could he allow his own disciple to be bullied by the Styx River? So he allowed Ying Zheng to unleash the power of the Qingping Sword.

The Qingping Sword was originally formed from a portion of the essence of the twenty-fourth grade Creation Green Lotus, a Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Originally a supreme treasure of innate quality, it has grown alongside the Supreme Pure Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Venerable and is now comparable to a supreme treasure of chaos.

A wisp of supreme sword intent, carrying the vast power of the Pure Spirit Treasure Dao, descended with the Qingping Sword, instantly tearing apart the sea of ​​blood.

This sword strike not only tore through the sea of ​​blood, but also injured the Styx Ancestor's avatar.

The Blood Sea is equivalent to the physical body of the Styx Ancestor. Now that the Blood Sea has torn apart and destroyed part of its origin, how could its condition not decline?

The sword intent further draws upon cause and effect to trace back to the source, directly slashing through the vast world of blood.

The entire Blood Sea World wailed, a layer of the Blood Sea was shaved off, countless Asuras perished, and the Asura Cult's fortune decreased by more than 20%.

This shows how severe the warning of the Qingping Sword was.

The Styx Ancestor knew that if it weren't for the protection of the demonic path, this sword strike would not be a warning but a fatal blow.

From that moment on, the Styx Ancestor remained wary of him for the rest of his life.

Ying Zheng, who had unleashed a stunning sword strike, was also nearly exhausted, and the Qingping Sword returned to its original form as the Twelfth Grade Creation Green Lotus.

But Ying Zheng's momentum only increased: "If you continue to entangle us, it will be a fight to the death! With your master's protection, what can you do to me? When I grow up, I will make sure you have nowhere to go! Why not stop here and settle the score?"

"Fine! I'll withdraw, and the cause and effect will be settled!" Under the terrifying gaze, the Styx Ancestor had no choice but to compromise.

Immediately, the Styx Ancestor transformed into a beam of light and departed, but in his heart he was screaming wildly: "Wasn't it said that this person never interfered in his disciples' affairs? Why is he acting differently this time!"

Seeing that the Styx Ancestor had retreated, Ying Zheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He understood that this was due to his master's gaze; otherwise, the Styx Ancestor would not have given in so easily.

Otherwise, persuading Styx Ancestor today would have required an immense amount of effort. Fortunately, Styx has now departed.

He looked at the four weakened individuals, including Shadow Celestial Venerable: "Let's set off for the Fire Cloud Great World."

After speaking, Ying Zheng stepped into the chariot first. The four, including Ying An Tianzun, exchanged glances, then sat down outside the chariot, activating the power of the laws to drive their escape light and speeding towards the Fire Cloud Great World.

Their speed was several times faster than before, clearly showing that they were still shaken by the interception by the Styx Ancestor.

As Ying Zheng approached the vast fiery cloud world, it was evident that the great power of humanity had largely favored this place. The human race was created by the goddess Nuwa, who held a portion of the power over humanity.

With her support, it is only natural that the human race would occupy most of the attention in the humanitarian field.

Gazing upon the vast world of fire and clouds, one can almost see the struggle for survival of humankind: from the very beginning, Suirenshi drilled wood to make fire, driving away wild beasts and bringing warmth.
The journey has been arduous, and the brilliance of humanity, forged by the will of countless sages, shines through the annals of history.

As Ying Zheng approached, the radiance of humanity suddenly leaped with joy, as if the world had become whole, and heaven and earth exuded a sense of joy and exhilaration.

This change shocked all the human cultivators in the Fire Cloud Great World, and they all looked towards the direction of the sacred Fire Cloud Cave—the reason that the ancient human sages who lived there must know.

However, even the Great Luo experts among the human race were puzzled. Nearly a hundred Great Luo experts of the human race had gathered inside the Fire Cloud Cave.

They each created their own worlds, connecting them to the Great World of Fire Cloud, and together they protected this realm.

Only the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors knew the truth about the changes in human affairs. Now, the Five Emperors have fallen into a deep slumber for some reason.

Deep within the Fiery Cloud Cave, three small worlds stood side by side. A young man looked up, his arrogant eyes filled with fierce fighting spirit, and a look of emotion appeared on his face: "Fuxi, you have finally returned!"

The golden road, formed by the power of humanity, extends from the Fire Cloud Cave.

Shadow Celestial and the others looked at Ying Zheng with trepidation. Only after he nodded did they drive their carriage onto the Golden Avenue and enter the Fire Cloud Cave.

The golden road has appeared, attracting the attention of hundreds of powerful figures.

Gazing at the figure in the carriage, the cultivators wondered, "With such a high-level welcome, which Primordial Dao Master has arrived?"

"The aura was quite unfamiliar, yet vaguely familiar. If we had met before, there would be no reason not to recognize it."

"The situation is truly bizarre. Could it be someone reincarnated?"

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At this point, the crowd's eyes gradually revealed envy. Due to the special nature of the three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man, ordinary Great Luo Immortals would not use them to attain enlightenment, otherwise they would be bound by the karmic positions of the three paths.

Although it is easier to achieve the Great Luo Dao Fruit, the price is the depletion of one's fortune and future path.

If one is rejected by the three realms of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity, one's karmic rank will naturally weaken, leading to a decline in one's spiritual realm and plunging into an abyss of no return.

Moreover, once a business position is tied to another, it is difficult to break free and will inevitably be subject to three constraints.

The number of available positions in the three paths is limited; how can they grow indefinitely?

Therefore, many people in the human race who take shortcuts to attain the Great Luo realm through their occupational positions are often looked down upon by the orthodox Great Luo.

The moment Ying Zheng entered the Fire Cloud Cave, he stepped down from his carriage and stood there. He saw the Red Cloud Ancestor greet him with a carefree air: "Now that you have returned, it is time to make a choice, Fuxi!"

When the Old Ancestor Hongyun spoke, Ying Zheng was shocked beyond words—it turned out that his previous life was Fuxi.

If that's the case, then Nuwa's favor becomes understandable. After all, Nuwa was not only Fuxi's sister, but also his Daoist partner.

Ying Zheng then followed the Old Ancestor Hongyun deep into the Fire Cloud Cave, arriving at an altar.

Three innate treasures are enshrined on the altar. Because they are in harmony with the human way, they reveal the aura of chaotic spiritual treasures.

Ying Zheng gazed at the ancient mirror in the center, engraved with the Bagua pattern, which contained a mysterious power—a Primordial Dao Fruit.

He subconsciously reached out to touch it, and instantly an ancient and vicissitude-like aura filled the air. The Emperor Mirror began to revive, and the power of the Eight Trigrams Dao surged forth, suddenly invigorating the human world.

Both humanity and the Great World of Fire Clouds await the return of Emperor Fuxi.

Having retrieved the true spirit within the Primordial Dao Fruit and achieved self-perfection, Ying Zheng now understands the cause and effect of the past.

He gazed at the Ancestor Hongyun with emotion: "I envy you, fellow Daoist, for reincarnating first and already regaining the name Hongyun, no longer bound by the shackles of the Earthly Emperor Shennong."

The complex gaze of the Old Ancestor Hongyun swept over the Shennong Cauldron enshrined on the right, which contained the Earth Emperor Shennong Dao Fruit.

He had long used various means, with the help of Zhen Yuanzi, to plead with all parties, and finally separated himself from the position of Earthly Emperor.

Having regained the name of Hongyun and regained his freedom, with hope for further progress, why would he again trap himself in his own web?

It was precisely because of the successive losses of Shennong, the Earthly Sovereign, and Fuxi, the spirit of humanity had been in decline. That is why Ying Zheng was so excited upon his return, and why people hoped he would reclaim the throne.

However, when Ying Zheng was reincarnated, it was precisely to break free from the constraints of human roles and responsibilities: "From now on, I will still be called Ying Zheng. Fuxi is me, and Ying Zheng is also me!"

As the vast Daoist sound resounded, the Emperor's position, along with the Eight Trigrams Primordial Dao Fruit, was once again sealed into the Emperor's Mirror.

Having lost the Dao Fruit of the Eight Trigrams and Primordial Chaos, Ying Zheng no longer possessed the vast and mighty power of the Primordial Chaos Dao Master he once was, and his humanity returned to a state of depression.

Hongyun Patriarch sighed with feigned helplessness: "What do I have that Fellow Daoist Ying Zheng should envy? With Fellow Daoist Nuwa planning for you, coupled with your own wisdom and understanding, you must have already seen the way forward. But I am still groping in the fog!"

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng shook his head solemnly: "Ascending to the realm of Hunyuan Wuji is no easy task. The most urgent matter at hand is to figure out how to deal with this imperial throne."

"Although it has been temporarily sealed within the Emperor's treasured artifacts, barely suppressing the entanglement of cause and effect and preventing humanity from rejecting it, it is ultimately not a long-term solution!"

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Hongyun also looked solemn. Ever since he regained the title of Hongyun, he had been troubled by how to handle the position of Earthly Emperor.

If it is truly resented by humanity, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Even if one's cultivation stagnates in the future, that would be considered mild.

Given the unique nature of humanity, even the Primordial Dao Fruit can fall due to the entanglement of cause and effect.

Although the Old Ancestor Hongyun did have a solution, he had not yet found a suitable person to take over this hot potato.

"How easy is it to inherit the two great positions of Heavenly Emperor and Earthly Emperor? I have been resurrected for over a hundred years and have yet to find a successor to the position of Earthly Emperor. Moreover, your position as Heavenly Emperor is even more special than that of Earthly Emperor, making the search for a suitable candidate even more difficult!"

Hongyun Patriarch sighed helplessly.

Ying Zheng was well aware of the special nature of the imperial throne.

After all, among the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, the Heavenly Emperor was the head, bearing the majority of the cause and effect of human affairs, and the implications of this were extremely profound.

Moreover, the three emperors of Heaven, Earth, and Man correspond to the Way of Heaven, the Way of Earth, and the Way of Man, respectively.

In the past, when the Three Sovereigns were established, it was Nuwa's intention to reclaim the human rights that had been seized from the hands of Heaven and Earth.

Although some of the power was indeed reclaimed back then, it also made the Three Sovereigns' positions even more important, as they needed to be used to suppress the fortune and these powers, to prevent them from being plundered by the Heavenly and Earthly Paths again.

Even so, among the three realms of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity, the lack of authority in the human realm remains the most severe.

Without Nuwa's help, he would not have been able to extricate himself from the throne.

This is precisely why, despite receiving Nuwa's help, he escaped his predicament a step later than the Old Ancestor Hongyun.

At this moment, the Xuanyuan Sword shone brightly, and the Human Emperor Xuanyuan appeared from the sword. Looking at Ying Zheng, who had regained his freedom, and the Old Ancestor Hongyun, he said softly, "My two imperial brothers, I would like to try to incorporate the achievements of the Three Sovereigns into my own body. Is that alright?"

Ying Zheng and the Red Cloud Ancestor immediately looked at Emperor Xuanyuan with solemn expressions: "Have you really thought this through? We invited you to leave the shackles of the Three Sovereigns' thrones, but you resolutely refused. Did you already have this plan in mind? You should know the special nature of humanity!" (End of Chapter)