Primordial Era: Reborn as Taiyi, I Don't Need Brothers

Chapter 8: Inadequate Presence Leads to Luo Hou's Attack

"Please speak, fellow Daoist. As long as I can do it, I will not refuse!" Hearing Taiyi agree, Hongjun breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had not yet heard Taiyi's request, he had already readily agreed.

"Fellow Daoist, don't agree too soon," Taiyi waved his hand and continued, "I can be the first to stand up against Luo Hou, but I won't be the first to rush into the West. With my cultivation level, I can barely defend one place, but if I were to invade the West, I would definitely be killed by the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation!"

Hongjun nodded. In truth, Taiyi's cultivation was far inferior to that of his old friends. He was only at the mid-stage Quasi-Saint level, two minor levels below the peak Quasi-Saint level!

However, in terms of combat strength, the difference is more than tenfold.

This is why Taiyi possesses the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Formation, allowing him to unleash his combat power beyond his level! This is why Hongjun paid attention to him, and the core of his attention was actually to prevent Taiyi from helping the other party at crucial moments.

With his peak Quasi-Saint power, even if he was injured, he could easily suppress Taiyi.

Therefore, Hongjun also agreed with what Taiyi said.

Therefore, Hongjun nodded in agreement.

"Furthermore, I can swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao that I will never interfere with your actions during the Great Tribulation, nor will I ever ambush you or defect to Rahu. However, as a condition, you must allow me to choose 40% of the spoils!" Taiyi looked at Hongjun and continued.

"This matter cannot be decided by me alone. There are five of us participating in the operation. Your cultivation level is the lowest, and you are unwilling to rush into the West. I can only give you 10% at most!" Hongjun shook his head, indicating his refusal. Five people are participating in the operation, and you want 40% yourself? Are you kidding me?

Taiyi was taken aback, then realized he had misspoke. With the four Supreme Beings still alive, asking for 40% would be treating the other Supreme Beings as if they were dead.

"The battle between the Dao and the Demon is extremely dangerous, and I'm afraid some fellow Daoists will die in battle. Since that's the case, I'll take one-tenth of the cost, but for every fellow Daoist who dies, I'll take an extra tenth!" Taiyi looked at Hongjun and transmitted his voice.

This must not be known to anyone else.

Hongjun gave Taiyi a deep look! Although he also intended for Qiankun, Taiji, and Shanhe to perish in this battle, it was merely a wild ambition in his heart.

It was not spoken aloud, nor was it told to anyone.

"Fellow Daoist seems to know something!" Hongjun said to him with a cryptic tone.

"All I know is that the new era only needs one leader, and that leader can only be you, Fellow Daoist Hongjun," Taiyi said with a smile.

Although it was shameless and he was very unwilling, Taiyi still firmly expressed his support for Hongjun.

Hongjun laughed!

No one wants to hear recognition and support from others.

"It is commendable that you can see this point, young friend. Let's settle this matter as it is for now. Your future is limitless," Hongjun said with a smile and a nod to Taiyi.

With an agreement reached, both sides became less wary.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Hongjun took his leave.

As Taiyi watched Hongjun's departing figure, a cold glint flashed in his eyes!

"I'm still too weak. Living a life where my life and death are not in my own hands is truly depressing."

Although Hongjun forcibly dragged Taiyi into the fray this time, Taiyi still achieved his goal: a legitimate entry into the battle without having to rush into the Zhuxian Sword Formation. Taiyi understood that Hongjun agreed to his demands primarily because he was too weak and posed no real threat. As long as Hongjun ensured Taiyi wouldn't side with Luo Hou, his strategic objective would be achieved.

Taiyi understood that with the Zhou Tian Star Array in place, he should be able to survive as long as he didn't do anything reckless!

If I can't be the oriole that catches the worm, then I can only be the vanguard in fighting against Rahu.

To be a pioneer, one must be upright and honest, and always charge ahead!

Without waking Wangshu, Taiyi descended from the starry sky alone!

The place closest to the starry sky is called Zhou Mountain!

Taiyi's destination is also Zhoushan!

Creatures from the primordial era had to climb Mount Zhou step by step, for within the mountain, the aura of Pangu was incredibly powerful, suppressing all divine powers and magic. Those below the level of Quasi-Saint were simply unable to fly.

But Taiyi was different; he came down from above. Therefore, Taiyi landed on the summit of Mount Zhou from the very beginning.

This is my first time visiting Zhoushan!

Taiyi was still very excited. Above his head, the aura of Pangu gathered into the clouds, completely covering the top of Zhou Mountain.

Taiyi still feels very close to the aura of Pangu.

After all, Taiyi is Pangu's right eye, formed from the spirit of the sun! Now it carries the Dao Fruit, which can be considered a different kind of Pangu inheritance.

I felt Zhou Shan's warmth!

The moment his feet touched the earth, Taiyi felt a sense of perfect harmony with nature. Power surged from Zhou Shan into his body.

Around Zhou Mountain, countless demonic energies swept across the area, constantly harassing the territory of Zhou Mountain, but these demonic energies were blocked by the aura of Pangu!

The demonic energy and the aura of Pangu collided continuously!

Although the aura of Pangu is strong, it is ultimately a remnant of Pangu's will, like a tree without roots; every bit used diminishes it.

Feel the intimacy of Pangu's aura above my head, and the Pangu's aura that is gradually weakening.

Taiyi stood up decisively!

When Taiyi received the Dao Fruit of the Lord of the Stars, he once said, "Pangu commanded me to be the Heavenly Emperor!"

Everything he has now is a legacy from Pangu! To sit idly by and watch Pangu's will weaken would not be in accordance with Taiyi's principles of conduct.

"I, Taiyi, will today reside in Zhou Mountain to aid it in resisting the erosion of demonic energy. From this day until the end of this great calamity, demonic energy will not arise within Zhou Mountain, and strife will not ensue!"

Taiyi's voice resounded throughout the entire primordial world!

At the same time, atop Mount Zhou, the stars shone brightly, and the Chaos Bell, blessed by the stars, continuously emitted tolling sounds.

The sound of bells rose from the summit of Zhou Mountain and spread throughout the surrounding area.

The rampant demonic energy surrounding Zhou Mountain was suppressed by the Chaos Bell, and Zhou Mountain ushered in a brief period of tranquility.

Meanwhile, on Mount Sumeru in the west!

Sensing that his demonic energy was being obstructed at Mount Zhou, Rahu angrily flew out of Mount Sumeru.

If demonic energy can erode the Zhou Mountain dragon vein, it can corrupt the entire primordial world. At that time, all the mountains and rivers of the primordial world will release demonic energy, and the world will naturally be in the hands of the Demon Ancestor.

Hongjun and the others, out of fear of Pangu's aura, watched as Zhou Mountain was continuously eroded, their aim being to weaken Pangu's will by having Rahu's help.

Now that Taiyi is stationed at Zhou Mountain to clear away demonic energy, this can be considered the first step in resisting Rahu.

Luo Hou, who had always enjoyed smooth sailing, could not tolerate anyone hindering his progress. This matter, preventing him from encroaching on Zhou Mountain, was tantamount to blocking his path.

On that day, a demon ancestor emerged from Mount Sumeru! His demonic aura turned the sky black!

And at the summit of Zhou Mountain!

Taiyi stared solemnly westward. As the overwhelming demonic clouds rolled in, Rahu stood with his hands clasped behind his back, "Taiyi, come out and face your death!"

(End of this chapter)