Primordial Era: If I remain in Longevity Mountain, I will steadily attain sainthood.

Chapter 8 The Primordial Measuring Ruler

This ruler...

Hongyun's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that ruler? There are only two famous rulers in the primordial world, one innate and one acquired.

The innate one is the Qiankun Ruler of the Burning Lamp Taoist.

The one that came later was the Primordial Measuring Ruler, which was on par with the Exquisite Pagoda of Heaven and Earth.

Although the Primordial Measuring Ruler is an acquired artifact, it is a treasure of acquired merit, containing merits from the creation of the world.

The value and power of this ruler surpasses even that of the Qiankun Ruler, making it comparable to a supreme innate treasure.

So, could this ruler in the Wu Clan's treasure trove be the Primordial Measuring Ruler?

Believe it or not, it's actually quite possible.

After all, the other treasure, the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, was the companion treasure of the Taiqing Sage Laozi.

As for the Wu tribe, which is another branch of Pangu, they should logically possess the Primordial Measuring Ruler.

However, none of the twelve ancestral witches of the Wu clan possessed a primordial spirit (Houtu's primordial spirit is also so weak that it is not yet manifest), so they could not perceive the wonders of the Primordial Measuring Ruler.

They actually sealed away the Primordial Measuring Ruler in this treasure vault.

At that moment, the system notification confirmed Hongyun's conjecture: "Ding, the system has detected that the host has discovered the Primordial Measuring Ruler, which was sealed in the treasure vault of the Wu Clan. Please make the following selection."

"Option 1: Take the Primordial Measuring Ruler without telling the Ancestral Witches that it is a treasure of acquired merit, and you will receive a top-grade acquired spiritual treasure as a reward."

"Option 2: Tell Houtu that this is the Primordial Measuring Ruler, a treasure of acquired merit, and you will receive a random reward of one of the Ten Great Divine Flames of the Primordial World."

It was indeed the Primordial Measuring Ruler. However, although the Primordial Measuring Ruler was a treasure, it was not yet Hongyun's treasure.

It belongs to the Wu tribe.

Taking away the Primordial Measuring Ruler won't be that easy.

Of the two choices given by the system, the first one might have a higher chance of yielding the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler.

However, it is very unethical.

That's so tasteless. The Ancestral Witch treats you like a friend, and you treat her like a fool? Hongyun would never do something like that.

He really wanted the treasure of merit acquired later in life, but not in this way.

What was that saying again?

A gentleman loves wealth, but he acquires it in a proper way! This applies to this scenario as well; even the most precious treasures must be acquired in a righteous manner.

"System, I choose option two." Hongyun chose to be frank and open.

After Hongyun made the system selection, he picked up the ruler and said to Houtu, who was standing beside him.

"Houtu, I think I've discovered something incredible!" Hongyun said.

Houtu, however, was somewhat confused. Pointing to the Primordial Measuring Ruler that Hongyun had picked up, she asked, "You mean this ruler?"

"What's so special about this ruler?"

Clearly, these ancestral witches truly don't recognize treasures.

Hongyun shook his head and said nothing more. Seeing is believing, after all. He then poured his magic power into the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler.

Instantly, the Primordial Measuring Ruler trembled and emitted a purple light, instantly shaking away the dust covering it.

This revealed the true nature of the Primordial Measuring Ruler.

The Primordial Measuring Ruler shone with a dazzling purple light, and countless mysterious patterns and various images were revealed on its surface.

At first glance, one is deeply shocked. For example, Houtu was stunned at this moment.

This is the broken thing that their ancestral witch swept out of a corner of the Pangu Palace.

I remember that Brother Dijiang fiddled with it for a long time, but he couldn't find any use for the ruler. In the end, he just left it to gather dust in this treasure trove.

But now, how come this ruler has become a treasure in Hongyun's hands?

I heard.

At this moment, Hongyun spoke again, saying, "After the Great God Pangu created heaven and earth, the Great Dao bestowed its merits, which condensed into two supreme treasures. One is the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda, and the other is this Primordial Measuring Ruler."

"Houtu, congratulations! It's unexpected that the Primordial Measuring Ruler is with you. It's clear that the Great God Pangu still favors and blesses you."

With that, Hongyun withdrew the power of the Primordial Measuring Ruler and handed it to Houtu.

Houtu was still a little confused and blankly accepted the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler.

Hongyun walked further inside, and suddenly his eyes lit up. From a corner of the treasure vault, he pulled out twelve more grayish beads. Overjoyed, he exclaimed, "Fortune! Fortune! I never imagined the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl was here with you! No wonder, no wonder!"

Houtu finally realized what was happening. Seeing that Hongyun seemed to have found another treasure, she laughed and asked, "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, what wonderful treasure have you found this time?"

Hongyun said, "Houtu, I can do without the Primordial Measuring Ruler, but you have to give me this Sea-Stabilizing Pearl."

As she spoke, Hongyun briefly described the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, saying, "There are actually thirty-six Sea-Stabilizing Pearls in total, but there are only twelve now, which is still quite good."

"If I were to refine these twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls and transform them into the Twelve Heavens, it would greatly enhance my strength."

Houtu smiled and agreed.

Hongyun was satisfied with obtaining the twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls and left the Witch Clan's treasure trove with Houtu.

Back in the Pangu Palace, Houtu first asked Hongyun to wait, and then took the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler to find the other Ancestral Witches.

To Hongyun's surprise, not long after, the Ancestral Witches summoned him, and Dijiang personally handed him the Primordial Measuring Ruler, saying, "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, we have decided to give you this Primordial Measuring Ruler."

"what?"

Hongyun was a little confused and subconsciously asked, "Why?"

There's no reason why.

Zhu Jiuyin said, "Just because you're willing to tell us this is the Primordial Measuring Ruler, this ruler should belong to you."

"After all, we don't use it. This ruler is of no use to us."

"Only in your hands can it truly unleash its full power!"

Seeing the sincere looks in the eyes of the Ancestral Witches, Hongyun was also moved. He took a deep breath and said, "Alright, I'll accept this Primordial Measuring Ruler."

As Hongyun made this decision, a sense of determination flashed through his heart. In his view, although the Witch Clan would be powerful for a time in the near future, the Twelve Ancestral Witches would eventually perish as the Great Tribulation came to an end.

He didn't intend to have a deep relationship with the Ancestral Witches, but step by step, he couldn't help but be moved by their sincerity and frankness.

Ever since I transmigrated, I've wanted to change my fate, but is it really just about changing my destiny?

Are the fates of other people completely unrelated to themselves?

The Twelve Ancestral Witches are characters who are bound to perish during the Great Calamity, so one should keep a respectful distance from them and protect oneself.

Perhaps keeping to oneself is a good way, but isn't that just another form of submission to fate?

(End of this chapter)