Primordial Era: Starting with Self-Created Mythical Great Luo Law

"Let's go, let's keep going."

As soon as Chen Yu finished speaking, he stepped forward, his figure slowly merging into the vast天地 (heaven and earth).

Seeing that its master had already set off, the mirage dragon quickly followed behind, its steps light and steady.

He was naturally unaware that Chen Yu's thoughts had just wandered far away, spanning hundreds of years. Such a realm was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people, and how could a Taiyi Golden Immortal like himself possibly reach it? Only those who had reached the pinnacle of this world and attained the status of a saint could even begin to grasp a glimpse of it.

So, as Chen Yu walked, he quietly comprehended the laws governing the operation of heaven and earth, sensing the profound mysteries and Daoist principles hidden within them.

The mirage dragon silently followed, without uttering a word, quietly landing behind and accompanying its master.

And so the journey continued, and another century quietly passed.

For him, these past hundred years have been a true journey through the primordial wilderness—as always, the master would sometimes pause to gaze at the mountains and rivers, sometimes sigh softly at the changes in the world, and occasionally offer a few words of guidance on the true meaning of cultivation.

At that moment, the Mirage Dragon felt a sudden warmth in its heart: its master had finally returned.

The two walked slowly across the boundless land when suddenly, Chen Yu stopped.

A person walked slowly towards them, their brows lowered, as if burdened with worries.

Upon seeing this, the mirage dragon immediately stopped and followed Chen Yu's gaze, its brows furrowing slightly.

"Master, isn't that the ancestral witch of the witch clan?"

Chen Yu nodded slightly upon hearing this.

"That's right. That's Houtu, one of the Twelve Ancestral Witches. But I wonder why she's wandering alone in the primordial world, as if she's lost in thought."

Having said that, he glanced at the mirage dragon beside him and couldn't help but smile.

"You still remember her? You only caught a glimpse of her from afar during the Lich War."

The mirage dragon immediately shook its head in rebuttal.

"Master, do not underestimate me. That battle was extremely fierce. I remember all twelve Ancestral Witches, especially two of them who left a deep impression on me."

"One of them is the ancestral witch Houtu, and the other controls the power of wind and rain, possessing astonishing supernatural abilities."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu merely smiled faintly and said nothing more.

At this moment, as he gazed at the approaching Houtu Ancestral Witch, his expression suddenly hardened.

Hou Tu was still deep in thought and did not notice anyone in front of him until his presence was blocked, at which point he suddenly looked up.

The person's face became clearly visible in the distance.

In an instant, memories flooded back like a tide.

She witnessed the entire battle on the shores of the East China Sea back then.

Donghuang Taiyi was defeated in just two moves; the Zhou Tian Star Array was easily destroyed; even the Daoist Dharma Image of the Sage Nuwa fought fiercely with him to a standstill; what was even more terrifying was that the figure that emerged from the long river of time still made her heart tremble slightly.

If it weren't for the intervention of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the outcome of that battle might have been completely rewritten.

Upon seeing this person again, Houtu composed herself, smiled gently, and spoke in a humble tone.

"Fellow Daoist, could you please make way?"

Chen Yu looked at her and, seeing her calm demeanor, returned her smile.

"Fellow Daoist Houtu, our meeting is predestined. You look worried; what troubles you?"

Houtu was taken aback by his response, clearly not expecting it. She glanced at Chen Yu in surprise before slowly speaking.

"To be honest, I have a question that I haven't been able to answer for a long time, which is why I've been pondering it."

Chen Yu's eyes flickered slightly, revealing a hint of curiosity, and then he asked:

"I wonder what question is troubling you, fellow Daoist? If you don't mind, you might as well tell me, and perhaps I can offer some explanation."

Upon hearing this, Houtu, the ancestral witch, immediately turned her gaze to Chen Yu with surprise and doubt.

She weighed the options in her mind.

The person before me possessed unfathomable strength, cultivation far surpassing my own, and an understanding of the Great Dao that was profound and far-reaching. Perhaps, precisely because of this, I might find a clue to my long-standing confusion here.

This question had been bothering her for a long time, and she longed to find the answer.

Even if Chen Yu knows the problem itself, it doesn't matter, as long as he is willing to offer guidance, that is enough.

With this thought in mind, Houtu, the ancestral witch, no longer hesitated and immediately spoke out about the long-standing confusion in her heart.

"Fellow Daoist, it's alright to tell you this matter, but the answer is only two words. I hope you won't take offense."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu smiled slightly.

"It's alright, please speak freely. If I know the answer, I will surely clear things up for you."

Upon hearing this, Houtu, the ancestral witch, solemnly nodded and finally revealed her heartfelt thoughts, which had been buried for a hundred years.

"Fellow Daoist, for the past hundred years, two words have been echoing in my ears, day after day. Those two words are 'reincarnation.' I don't understand their meaning, nor do I know their origin, but I clearly sense that they are closely related to me."

"I have a gut feeling that these two words are my destined mission, which I must complete."

"But how exactly do I do it? I have no clue. More than a hundred years have passed since I left the tribe and traveled all over the prehistoric land, but I have not been able to find a single clue. If you, my fellow Daoist, know anything about this, I humbly request your guidance."

Chen Yu listened quietly, his gaze slightly narrowed, and then he nodded gently.

"Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, I truly understand the meaning and the matter of the word 'reincarnation.' If you believe in me, then follow me on this journey. As long as we accompany each other, one day you will understand its true meaning for yourself."

"I will not tell you directly, but I will guide you forward, enlighten your mind, until you suddenly realize the truth."

Upon hearing this, Houtu's eyes lit up, and she looked at Chen Yu with gratitude.

"In that case, thank you for your kindness, fellow Daoist."

Chen Yu responded with a faint smile.

"No need for thanks. Since your mind is made up, let's set off."

Having said that, he glanced at the world ahead and began to walk.

Houtu followed closely beside him, walking forward side by side.

The Mirage Dragon silently followed behind the two, showing no unusual reaction to the newly arrived Ancestral Witch.

Since the master had no objection, why should he say anything more?

Thus, one man, one witch, and one dragon embarked on the primordial journey.

Chen Yu and Houtu traveled together for a thousand years.

For thousands of years, Chen Yu has been guiding Hou Tu, both openly and covertly, with the topic always revolving around death and rebirth.

Each time Houtu received a hint, she would ponder deeply and be moved, but she was always just a hair's breadth away from truly understanding the essence of "reincarnation".

However, as time went by, their friendship deepened, and even the Mirage Dragon and Houtu became more familiar and tacitly understanding.

One day, Houtu looked at the corpse of a fallen demon beast, sighed softly, shook her head repeatedly, and then turned to Chen Yu, finally asking the question that had been on her mind.

"Fellow Daoist Chen Yu, tell me—where do the true spirits of the myriad beings in the primordial world go once they die?"

Upon hearing this question, Chen Yu's lips curled up slightly.

This thousand-year guidance has finally reached the crucial point. All the hard work has not been in vain.

"Fellow Daoist Houtu, in your opinion, after all living beings perish, where should their true spirits go?"

Upon hearing this, Houtu frowned slightly, her gaze fixed on the vast expanse of heaven and earth in the distance, her eyes filled with doubt, yet her steps never faltered.

Chen Yu simply smiled, looked up at the road ahead, and continued on his way.