Transmigrating to a chat group: After heeding advice, I became the ruler of the primordial world.

Chapter 296 A Cunning Plan! Lu Yun's Scheme! Ruthless Competition!

Inside the Purple Cloud Palace.

Hongjun, who was discussing with the sages how to create Tianyuan, suddenly received a soul message from his own corpse.

A thought flashed through his mind: Could it be that they have found Lu Yun's world?

A surge of indescribable excitement welled up in Hongjun's heart. He quickly ended his discussion with the sages, made an excuse to leave Zixiao Palace temporarily, and went alone to a secluded space to prepare to receive a detailed report from the Corpse Eel Daoist.

"My lord, I met Immortal Yangmei in the depths of chaos, but unfortunately, we were unable to find the exact location of Lu Yun's universe." The voice of the Eel Daoist echoed in Hongjun's mind, carrying a hint of helplessness and frustration.

Upon hearing this, Hongjun's expression darkened, and his excitement instantly turned into disappointment and solemnity.

If Lu Yun's universe cannot be found in the current situation, then many of their plans targeting Lu Yun will be difficult to implement, and the future situation will become even more unpredictable.

"Have you two come up with any other countermeasures?" Hongjun asked in a deep voice, his tone revealing an undeniable authority.

The Cricket Taoist replied, "Immortal Yangmei suggested that we might start with those close to Lu Yun, and try to create opportunities for certain people to enter Lu Yun's universe. Then, we can deduce their fate within the chaos to indirectly find the whereabouts of Lu Yun's universe. However, this method is extremely risky and may not succeed."

Upon hearing this, Hongjun's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he pondered to himself.

He immediately thought about the consequences if this method were exposed, but given the urgency of the situation, he seemed to have no better option.

Moreover, he had succeeded once before, so it's not impossible for him to try again now.

After much thought, he said, "Very well! We'll do as you say. I will try my best to send them into Lu Yun's universe. Once we succeed, you must seize the opportunity!"

The Eel Taoist accepted the order and left, while Hongjun remained alone in the hidden space, lost in deep thought.

He soon began making preparations in earnest.

He knew time was of the essence and he had to find a way to deal with Lu Yun as soon as possible. So he began to secretly observe the people around Lu Yun, trying to find suitable pawns to carry out their plans.

……

Meanwhile, Lu Yun, hidden deep within the chaos, overheard the conversation between Hongjun and his own corpse.

A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips: "What a cunning scheme!"

A cold light flashed in Lu Yun's eyes as he secretly plotted how to deal with Hongjun's next move.

Hongjun's actions were not only a provocation against him, but also a threat to those around him.

After a moment's thought, Lu Yun had already made up his mind. He prepared to lay many traps and wait for Hongjun and Yangmei Daxian to walk into the trap.

He left behind an avatar to continue secretly watching the Eel Daoist and Yangmei Immortal, while his true self quietly left and arrived at another location in the chaos.

There, he began to set up a series of exquisite formations and restrictions, preparing to lure Hongjun and Yangmei Daxian into them, so that they would never return.

But he felt that wasn't enough.

He suddenly thought of the Heavenly Records in his possession, and a thought struck him: "Why not open a passage connecting to other worlds right here in this trap, lure Hongjun to that world, and then take the opportunity to completely control the Primordial World!"

In his view, since Hongjun had begun searching for his own world, he should have already prepared to attack. He only needed to prepare a world so that Hongjun would mistakenly believe that it was his universe. When the other party attacked with all his might, he could completely seize control of the prehistoric world.

By then, even if Hongjun realizes something is wrong and tries to retreat, his stronghold will have already been completely destroyed.

Lu Yun could even take advantage of Hongjun's severe damage to another world and seize that world as well!

Kill two birds with one stone!

Lu Yun became more and more excited as he thought about it.

Then, he quickly calmed down and began to think about which world would be more suitable as bait.

A world capable of withstanding a combined attack from Hongjun, Yang Mei, and other powerful figures from the Heavenly Dao faction cannot be too weak. Otherwise, if Hongjun were to seize that world in a few moves, wouldn't he be doing all the work for someone else? Or even worse, if he couldn't control the prehistoric world in time, he would end up shooting himself in the foot.

Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he realized that among the worlds he was now connected to through the Heavenly Map, there was indeed one that was quite suitable.

Journey to the West world!

From the last test, he had already sensed that the depth of that Journey to the West world was absolutely extraordinary.

Moreover, there are many similar people in both worlds. He was curious about what would happen if the Dao Ancestor Hongjun also existed in the Journey to the West world and collided with the Hongjun of the Primordial World.

If they were locked in a fierce battle, and I took the opportunity to control the prehistoric world, and then went on to control the Journey to the West world as well, what kind of expressions would they have?

Thinking of this, a resolute look flashed in Lu Yun's eyes.

Without further hesitation, he first instructed his avatar to keep a close eye on Hongjun's movements, while he himself immediately mobilized the power of the Heavenly Records to begin constructing a hidden passage in the chaos of the Journey to the West world.

This passage is not only complex and unpredictable, but also filled with traps and restrictions carefully set up by Lu Yun. Even a powerful figure like Hongjun would find it difficult to escape once he stepped into it.

Meanwhile, Lu Yun also secretly contacted his avatar in the Journey to the West world, instructing him to closely monitor the passage's movements and prepare to activate a series of contingency plans at critical moments to ensure the smooth progress of the entire plan.

After arranging everything, Lu Yun nodded in satisfaction.

As a result, he realized that almost a year had passed since he made these arrangements, and the next stage of the Primordial Genius Competition was just around the corner.

It's time to return to the primordial world!

With a thought, Lu Yun's figure vanished into the chaos and entered his own universe.

With another thought, he had returned to the primordial world.

……

Lu Yun returned to the prehistoric world, and his figure instantly appeared in the Wucheng City at the foot of Buzhou Mountain.

Inside Wucheng, everything was as usual, with Nuwa and Houtu busy preparing for the upcoming second stage of the competition.

Lu Yun's previous disappearance did not cause much of a stir, as everyone was already used to it and believed that Lu Yun would return in time.

Sure enough, Lu Yun returned, and everyone greeted him with smiles.

Lu Yun asked, "How is the situation now?"

Nuwa smiled and said, "Lu Yun, the reward you set this time is too tempting. Even I can't help but be tempted, let alone others."

Houtu frowned slightly and said, "The competition is already extremely fierce even before it has started."

Lu Yun asked with great interest, "Oh? How intense is it?"

Xihe said, "Of the original 30,000 participants who advanced, less than 30% remain!"

Lu Yun couldn't help but gasp, clearly not expecting the competition to be so fierce.

He sighed, "It seems I underestimated the allure of a saintly position!"

Others also wholeheartedly agreed.

Houtu couldn't help but ask, "Lu Yun, isn't this competition going a bit too far in terms of bloodshed?"

As someone who has always been truly compassionate, she really couldn't bear to see so many cultivators perish in such a battle.

Lu Yun understood her thoughts and said, "You mean, cancel the Primordial Genius Competition?"

Before Houtu could even speak, everyone else immediately objected.

"No!"

"That won't do!"

"How can such a grand event be canceled?"

……

Hearing the others' rebuttals, Houtu paused slightly, then quickly shook her head and explained, "That's not what I meant, Lu Yun. The competition is of great significance; it has immeasurable value in stimulating the potential of the primordial beings and selecting true geniuses. I'm just worried that the intensity of the competition might lead to unnecessary casualties, which would be against the natural order."

Nuwa gently stroked her hair, her gaze tender and profound, and slowly spoke: "Houtu's concerns are not without reason, but this is also an inevitable part of the path of cultivation. Since they have chosen to participate in this competition and compete for a chance to prove themselves, they naturally need to bear the corresponding risks."

Dijiang agreed, saying, "That's right, the path to becoming a strong person is inherently fraught with thorns and challenges. What we can do is ensure the fairness of the competition!"

Jumang looked at Houtu and said, "Little sister, do you know that even if we wanted to cancel the Primordial Genius Competition now, the beings of the Three Realms would never agree?"

Xuanming agreed, saying, "That's right! They won't thank you then; they'll resent you!"

Houtu was stunned for a moment, and after thinking about it carefully, she realized that it was indeed true!

Everyone has already sacrificed so much for the Primordial Purple Qi, and there have been tragic casualties. If it is canceled at the last minute, wouldn't there be a lot of complaints?

At that time, both their righteous and humanitarian camps will likely lose all prestige!

Thinking about this, Houtu couldn't help but feel a little disappointed: "I had oversimplified things."

Lu Yun reassured them, "You meant well! Besides, this is only the case for the first Primordial Genius Competition. Everyone will definitely be prepared for the next one, and those who are not strong enough will not participate rashly. I think the situation will be much better!"

He paused, then continued, "Although the competition cannot be stopped, we can try to reduce unnecessary casualties, such as by considering adding some protective measures."

Nuwa's eyes flashed with approval upon hearing this. She said softly, "Lu Yun is absolutely right. We can set up some safe zones, prohibiting any form of attack within these zones. At the same time, we can also send powerful individuals as referees to supervise the competition. Once someone concedes defeat, they can be teleported away from the arena to ensure that everything is under control."

Upon hearing this, Houtu's worries lessened considerably. She looked gratefully at Lu Yun and Nuwa and said, "I was worrying too much. In that case, let's do our best to ensure the smooth running of this competition."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and then began discussing specific protective measures and referee selection. After a heated discussion, they finalized a series of detailed plans and dispatched numerous powerful individuals to various arenas to ensure the fairness and safety of the competition.

……

As time went on, the second stage of the race finally began.

Before Shouyang City, a sea of ​​people gathered, with countless creatures from all corners of the primordial world coming to watch the competition.

Under their watchful eyes, the remaining nearly nine thousand contestants gathered together, their gazes firm and their expressions passionate.

Meanwhile, countless spectators had gathered on the Yuanling Immortal Network, all anxiously awaiting the start of the second stage.

The situation on site was directly reflected in the Yuanling Immortal Network.

Lu Yun stood in the void, his gaze sweeping over the boiling crowd below, a surge of heroic ambition rising in his heart.

"Fellow contestants and spectators, the second stage is about to begin!" Lu Yun's voice echoed over Shouyang City, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

"After a year of preparation, I believe everyone is well-prepared. The upcoming competition will be even more intense and brutal, but it will also be the best stage for you to showcase your strength and wisdom," Lu Yun continued. "I look forward to your outstanding performances, and even more so to witnessing the birth of future champions!"

As soon as Lu Yun finished speaking, everyone present, as well as those within the Yuanling Immortal Network, erupted in excitement.

The contestants gripped their weapons and magical artifacts tightly, preparing to face the upcoming challenges and unknowns.

The audience held their breath, their eyes glued to the field below, afraid of missing any exciting moment.

Lu Yun continued to announce to the crowd: "Again, I need to briefly explain the differences between the second stage and the first stage! First of all, as you have seen, this time we are competing in our real bodies, and there is a high possibility of real injuries or fatalities during this process! If any of you are not confident about the upcoming competition, you may leave now."

Lu Yun's words, like the morning bell and evening drum, stirred up ripples in everyone's hearts.

Many participants looked at each other, their eyes filled with both trepidation about the unknown challenges and a firm desire for the holy throne.

However, even after a long time, no one chose to back down.

Clearly, those who come here know that this is the only way for them to embark on the path to becoming a powerful being.

Lu Yun was quite satisfied with everyone's performance and said again, "Since none of you are that confident, I will continue to announce the rules of the competition! All participants will start from the same starting point, which is Shouyang City! You need to clear all the secret realms from Shouyang City to Buzhou Mountain. Finally, only the first one hundred people to reach Buzhou Mountain will be qualified to participate in the final competition!"

"Did you all understand?"

The numerous contestants below shouted in unison almost simultaneously, "Understood!"

The sound shook the heavens!

Lu Yun nodded again, about to announce the official start of the competition.

But just then—

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, a great bell resounded throughout the three realms!

Immediately afterwards, Hongjun's voice resounded throughout the ears of all beings in the Three Realms.

(End of this chapter)