The Primordial Era: The Mythical Path Beginning with the Jie Sect

Chapter 80 The Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd, the Primordial Beginning Enters the Netherworld

Yuanshi Tianzun stepped down from the carriage and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. We are both guests of the Zixiao Palace and come from the Xuanmen. We should address each other as fellow Daoists."

“What you say is true, it is Zhenyuan’s fault. Please come in!” Zhenyuanzi smiled and gestured for Yuanshi Tianzun to enter.

Yuanshi Tianzun didn't stand on ceremony and followed Zhen Yuanzi into Wuzhuang Temple.

After the two guests and host were seated, before Zhen Yuanzi could ask any questions, Yuanshi Tianzun spoke first: "Fellow Daoist, I have come here for Fellow Daoist Hongyun's remnant soul. Now that the Netherworld has been opened up and reincarnation has been strengthened, it is possible to eliminate Fellow Daoist Hongyun's Great Dao injury. It is time for Fellow Daoist Hongyun to be reincarnated and start cultivating again."

Zhen Yuanzi was taken aback. He had considered many reasons, but he never expected that Yuanshi Tianzun had come for the remnant soul of his old friend Hongyun.

He had recently been considering having his old friend reincarnate, but before he could make a decision, the Primordial Celestial Venerable arrived.

Although Yuanshi Tianzun had a good relationship with him, he was only acquaintances with Hongyun. Why would he care so much about his old friend's reincarnation?

"Well, to be honest, brother, I've been considering having my old friend reincarnate recently, but due to the special nature of the Netherworld, I haven't made a decision yet. I wonder if you have any insights?" Zhen Yuanzi hesitated for a moment before asking directly.

Although he was asking for Yuanshi's opinion, anyone with eyes could see that Zhen Yuanzi was actually asking Yuanshi Tianzun's intentions. He didn't believe that Yuanshi Tianzun would care about Hongyun's affairs for no reason.

"Hehe, fellow Daoist, I have a request that I am not sure if I should make," said Yuanshi Tianzun solemnly.

Zhen Yuanzi smiled and replied, "Brother, please speak freely."

Zhen Yuanzi wasn't afraid of Yuanshi Tianzun making demands; in fact, he didn't, which made Zhen Yuanzi feel uncertain.

"I desire Fellow Daoist Hongyun's Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd. After Fellow Daoist Hongyun is reincarnated, I will personally guide him onto the path of Dao. As for spiritual treasures, Fellow Daoist, rest assured, my nephew possesses the supreme treasure Qiankun Cauldron, ensuring he will not lack protective spiritual treasures," said Yuanshi Tianzun.

Zhen Yuanzi did not object to Yuanshi Tianzun's requirements and conditions. With his old friend joining the Chan Sect and Yuanshi Tianzun protecting him, he felt more at ease.

However, why did Yuanshi Tianzun take a fancy to the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd? Although it is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, it is not considered a good spiritual treasure for the three disciples of Daozu.

Not to mention the supreme treasure bestowed by the Dao Ancestor, there must be many spiritual treasures obtained from the Treasure Distribution Cliff that are even stronger than this!
"As you say, fellow Daoist." Zhen Yuanzi readily agreed, took out a red gourd from his sleeve, and handed it over.

“Brother Dao, this is the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd, and Fellow Daoist Hongyun’s remnant soul is inside.”

Yuanshi Tianzun accepted it and said, "Fellow Daoist, rest assured, I will do as you say."

“Brother Dao, you are too kind. If I cannot trust the Jade Purity Sage who expounds the Dao of Heaven, then who in this world is worthy of my trust?” Zhen Yuanzi said with a smile.

Yuanshi Tianzun smiled and put away the gourd, preparing to get up and take his leave.

“Brother Dao, I have a question that is puzzling me. I wonder if you could answer it?” Zhen Yuanzi suddenly asked.

Yuanshi Tianzun smiled, knowing what Zhen Yuanzi wanted to ask, and said directly, "Fellow Daoist, I only want to ask why I took the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd!"

Zhen Yuanzi nodded.

“Brother Dao, you are not lacking in spiritual treasures. Although the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, it should not be of any interest to you.”

This humble Taoist is merely curious; if it puts me in a difficult position…

Although Zhen Yuanzi didn't say what followed, the meaning was clear. "Fellow Daoist, do you know that I possess a Chaos Gourd?" Yuanshi Tianzun asked.

Zhen Yuanzi nodded. He knew that Yuanshi Tianzun had bestowed the Chaos Gourd upon Zhou Chen, and he had seen it when Hongyun self-destructed.

"Nephew Zhou Chen has been favored by the Dao Ancestor and the Goddess of Peace and Heart, and has been conferred the titles of the Great Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Heaven and the Great Emperor of the Northern Yin of Fengdu. This Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd was requested for my nephew. It shares the same origin as the Chaos Gourd. Perhaps after going through the Qiankun Cauldron, it might become a supreme treasure. This is just a small token of our appreciation from us, his teachers." As Yuanshi spoke, he also took out the Purple Gold Gourd and the Water-Fire Gourd and showed them to Zhen Yuanzi.

Zhen Yuanzi then realized that it was Zhou Chen's request!

Although the treasure mentioned by Yuanshi Tianzun was very tempting, and there was a high probability that it could be achieved through the restoration of the Qiankun Cauldron, a supreme innate treasure, Zhen Yuanzi had no interest in it at all.

Because these spiritual treasures are extremely difficult to obtain, the Purple Gold Gourd is in the hands of Laozi, the Chaos Gourd was bestowed upon Zhou Chen by Yuanshi Tianzun, the Water and Fire Gourd is in the hands of Shangqing Sage, the Demon-Summoning Gourd is in the hands of Nuwa, the Immortal-Slaying Gourd fell into the hands of Lu Ya after the fall of Donghuang Taiyi, and the whereabouts of another gourd are unknown.

Even though he possessed the innate treasure Qiankun Cauldron, he didn't believe he could exchange it for these spiritual treasures from these saints. Zhou Chen was just an exception who had such an opportunity, something he could only envy.

"I see, thank you for clearing up my doubts, fellow Daoist." Zhen Yuanzi cupped his hands and said with a smile.

Yuanshi Tianzun waved his hand, stood up and said, "In that case, this humble Daoist should also go to the Netherworld. Fellow Daoist, farewell."

Zhen Yuanzi also quickly got up to see him off.

Once Yuanshi boarded the chariot, he used the power of Heaven to connect with the Gates of Hell and instantly disappeared from Wuzhuang Temple.

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A dragon's roar resounded, and a magnificent and noble carriage entered the underworld from the Gates of Hell.

As soon as he entered the Netherworld, Yuanshi Tianzun frowned. His connection with the Heavenly Dao became extremely weak, and the Dao of the Netherworld was rejecting him, as if it did not welcome his arrival and wanted to drive him away.

Fengdu's figure appeared instantly in front of the carriage and bowed deeply.

"I, Fengdu, greet my senior master!"

"Yes, get up!" Yuanshi Tianzun waved his hand in greeting.

"Thank you, Uncle Master!" Fengdu stood up and led the way, bringing Yuanshi Tianzun into Fengdu City.

"What brings you to the Netherworld, Uncle Master?" Fengdu asked first after the two sat down.

"I came here mainly for the matter of the Earthly Saint. Your senior brothers didn't explain it in much detail, so I came to see for myself." Yuanshi Tianzun said with a frown. He was very uncomfortable with the suppression from Youming. This was the first time he had felt so "weak" since he became a saint.

Fengdu saw that Yuanshi Tianzun was frowning and knew that this was due to the suppression of the Netherworld. He said, "The Netherworld and the Primordial World are Yin and Yang to each other. Everything will be transformed into Yin attribute. Because the transformation is not complete, it is not connected with the Primordial World. That is why my master is rejected by the Netherworld."

Once the connection is established, those with established karmic positions will not be rejected by the Netherworld. However, their strength will be greatly reduced upon entering the Netherworld because their principles are different, thus preventing them from mobilizing the power of heaven and earth.

Fengdu gave a brief introduction to the Netherworld.

After thinking for a moment, he said to Yuanshi Tianzun, "Uncle-Master, the matter of the Earthly Saint still needs to be decided by the Goddess Pingxin!"

(End of this chapter)