Primordial Era: I really don't want to be the Heavenly Emperor!

Chapter 289: The Great Battle Ends!

The battle in the chaos gradually subsided, with only Jieyin and Nuwa still fighting, but their battle had entered its final stage.

The Golden Lotus of Merit and the Banner of Guidance were unleashed together, and the Three Thousand Great Daos formed the Three Thousand Worlds, as if three thousand guides were fighting against Nuwa.

Nuwa on the other side did the same, revealing her true form: a human body with a snake tail, wielding the Creation Cauldron, the Lotus Lantern, and the Red Embroidered Knife.

From the very beginning of their battle, Jieyin was constantly being overwhelmed by Nuwa.

The two were originally of equal strength, so this shouldn't have happened, but Nuwa's cheat code was just too powerful.

Given that they were at the same level, Nuwa possessed several top-tier spiritual treasures, as well as a supreme innate treasure that she had crafted herself, so she naturally handled it with ease.

After Donghua broke the formation, he reappeared in the chaos. His ancient and majestic body inspired awe and fear. This battle solidified Donghua's status as the Great Heavenly Venerable.

Previously, he had only self-proclaimed the title, but from today onward, even without self-proclaiming it, the title of Great Heavenly Venerable will be firmly established.

"Junior Brother Jieyin, are you still going to fight?" Donghua looked at Jieyin, who was in the middle of the battle, with a mocking expression, as if he was about to make a move at any moment.

In fact, as long as Jieyin continues the battle, Donghua is indeed prepared to take action and join forces with Nuwa to defeat Jieyin without any hesitation.

Jieyin used all his strength to drive Nuwa back, then retreated to the side, dividing the battlefield.

Jieyin looked around at the battlefield, and his face darkened instantly after he saw the situation.

He didn't contribute anything to the battle from beginning to end. First, he was sealed by Donghua, and then he was held back by Nuwa. He had no sense of participation at all.

Those who are unaware of this situation might think that the guide was sent by Donghua.

"Brother Donghua, what a brilliant move! We in the West concede defeat and voluntarily withdraw from the battle of reincarnation. Is that alright?" Jieyin said, clasping his hands together and looking at Donghua.

In fact, after fighting this far, they all know they have lost.

They thought that the five of them working together would be able to fight against Donghua Nuwa, but they didn't expect that she had already made preparations and had corresponding tactics.

Given the cooperation between Donghua and Nuwa, who would believe that it wasn't planned in advance?

Donghua did not rush to make a decision, but glanced at Nuwa. He had already anticipated this battle, especially the fact that the two in the west would betray their alliance with him.

Therefore, he had already discussed with Nuwa how to deal with the situation. Now that the battle was over and it was time to divide the spoils of victory, he naturally had to mediate the internal conflicts to prevent internal conflicts from erupting before outsiders had even left.

Nuwa thought for a moment, then nodded, indicating her agreement with Jieyin's suggestion.

Both sides know that the battle has essentially come to an end and there are no further major changes.

Especially since both sides are immortal Primordial Saints and Heavenly Emperors, they will not fight to the death, or rather, they will not continue fighting, since both sides are people who can afford to lose.

If they really got into a bloody fight to the death at this point, with his peak strength at the third level of the Primordial Chaos Realm, Donghua wouldn't have anything to fear.

Moreover, if it were truly a battle to the death, it wouldn't take place in the chaos, but in the primordial wilderness!

Because the primordial world is beneficial to both sides, it's just a matter of who will have the last laugh!

Seeing Nuwa nod, Donghua turned his gaze to Houtu. He saw that Houtu's shoulder was covered in blood and her face was slightly pale. Clearly, Houtu's injuries from the battle with Zhunti were not light either.

However, it's understandable. Although Houtu's realm is high, she has only just attained the Primordial Chaos Realm, and she hasn't even been able to fully convert all the magic power in her body into Primordial Chaos Magic Power.

It's already quite impressive that Houtu was able to defeat Zhunti, since sometimes one's level of attainment isn't the only factor.

Realm is realm, and combat power is combat power!

Houtu did not see Donghua looking over. She smiled slightly but did not speak. Her mind was completely immersed in the Great Dao, dealing with the causal power that Zhunti had left on her shoulder.

The main reason was that she didn't care about the post-war benefits, because she knew that without Donghua and Nuwa, the power of reincarnation and the underworld would not fall into her hands.

The Three Pure Ones and the Two Western Saints will kick them out of the game, then divide up the power cleanly, treating them as mascots of reincarnation and the underworld.

Therefore, the current outcome is the best. After Donghua and his team win, they will definitely take the lion's share, but at least they won't be kicked out of the competition.

Seeing that neither of them had any objections, Donghua then looked at Jieyin and said, "Since Junior Brother has made such a condition, as his senior brother, I cannot refuse!"

"I agree to your departure, but on the condition that the West must not become involved in matters of reincarnation. Otherwise, I will sever your lineage and ensure that Buddhism ceases to exist in the primordial world!"

"Is it even possible?"

A look of pain appeared on Jieyin's face. This was the last thing he wanted to see, but it still happened, and it was the worst possible outcome.

They were kicked out of the game immediately!

But now that things have come to this, there's no point in him saying anything; he might as well just accept it.

Besides, aren't there the Three Pure Ones?

He didn't believe that Donghua and the other two could monopolize reincarnation and the underworld. If that were the case, what would be the point of having sages in the prehistoric world?

But this is just wishful thinking; in any case, the underworld and the power of reincarnation have nothing to do with the West anymore.

"Very well, since Senior Brother Donghua says so, then this humble Taoist agrees. From now on, the Western Paradise will not interfere with the authority over reincarnation and the authority over the Underworld!"

Donghua laughed and said, "Very well, Junior Brother Jieyin is a straightforward person. In that case, please proceed!"

Donghua put away the chaos sealed by the Chaos Bell and made way for a path.

Without hesitation, Jieyin stepped forward to help Zhunti up, and in a flash, he left the chaos.

With the two Western Saints withdrawing from the struggle, only the Three Pure Ones remained!

Donghua glanced at Taishang, who was still healing, and said softly, "Senior Brother Taishang, is there anything else you would like to instruct us on today? If not, shall we conclude here?"

Donghua lacked the arrogance of a victor; his voice was flat, devoid of any emotion, as if he were speaking to a wooden figure.

Tai Shang stopped healing and stood up inside the Qiankun Cauldron. He then slowly said, "Junior Brother Donghua, we have lost this battle, but do you intend to monopolize the power of the Underworld and the Cycle of Reincarnation?"

Donghua, with his hands behind his back, said, "Since Senior Brother has admitted defeat, why bother with all this? Is Senior Brother a sore loser?"

Tai Shang lowered his head slightly, not in a hurry to answer. Losing was losing, and he, Tai Shang, was not someone who couldn't accept defeat. The main problem was that the matter was really difficult to resolve!

At this moment, Yuanshi, who was sealed within the Five Primordial Banners, spoke up: "Donghua, do you really think you can seal us away? For a hundred years? A thousand years? Ten thousand years? One Yuanhui?"

"We, the Three Pure Ones, are born from the primordial spirit of our Father God, and we will never suffer such insults! If you want war, then let's fight! Why waste words!"

Upon hearing Yuanshi's words, Donghua chuckled but did not rush to retort.

The main point is that Yuanshi is right; they couldn't possibly seal away Taishang and Yuanshi. It's only a matter of time before they break free.

Even if it were possible to seal them for a long time, Donghua wouldn't do it, mainly because there's someone above them.

Master Hongjun!

Hongjun would not agree to seal two saints at once.

From a public perspective, this would mean that the prehistoric world would lack two sages, which would be detrimental to its development and advancement. It would also leave the Heavenly Dao incomplete, since the Heavenly Dao is spiritless and the sages act as agents of Heaven, thus being part of the Heavenly Dao.

Personally speaking, the Three Pure Ones are different from the Two Sages of the West. They are all direct disciples of Hongjun. This is fratricide. If they really anger Hongjun, after the Investiture of the Gods, the sages will not appear in the prehistoric world. Moreover, if they take the Pill of the Fallen Saint, it will be terrible.

The main reason is that Donghua doesn't have the strength to resist Hongjun, nor is there any need for him to resist Hongjun!

But no matter what, we can't back down now.

Donghua snorted coldly, said nothing, and simply glanced calmly at Houtu. Then, with a wave of his hand, the power of time and space surged, and a time-space passage appeared between Chaos and the Primordial World.

With a wave of his hand, Donghua sent the Five Primordial Banners and the Pure World White Lotus, along with the sealed Yuanshi, into the passage.

The passage connects to the newly established Five Paths of Reincarnation.

"boom!"

With a soft sound, the sealed Primordial was placed within the Five Paths of Reincarnation.

Houtu then flew up and returned to the cycle of reincarnation, where she used the Reincarnation Seal to empower the five paths of reincarnation, completely sealing off all exits.

"Brother Yuanshi, I know that you hold the Pangu Banner and it's only a matter of time before you break free from the seal. However, I advise you that the cycle of reincarnation has only just been established, and Houtu has not yet fully stabilized it."

"If you forcibly break the seal, be careful not to destroy the cycle of reincarnation, otherwise you will be abandoned by heaven and earth, burdened by karma, and I'm afraid you will lose your position as a saint."

Upon hearing Donghua's words, not only Yuanshi fell silent, but even the sealed Taishang felt a chill instantly, fearing that Donghua might do the same to him.

The primordial wilderness is not only home to the Five Paths of Reincarnation, the Eyes of the Four Seas, the Undying Volcano of the South, but also Mount Buzhou.

These places are all under Donghua's rule. If he were to be suppressed in the Undying Volcano and sealed off, and then placed under Yuanfeng's supervision, he really wouldn't dare to act rashly.

If he were to trigger the eruption of the Undying Volcano, he was absolutely certain that Hongjun would skin him alive, and even the Heavenly Dao would not easily let him go. At that time, he would truly become the common enemy of the prehistoric world.

When the onlookers heard Donghua's words, they all gasped in shock.

Donghua's move was a bit shameless, but it really worked, and it was truly ruthless.

Too bad!

If Donghua really did that, he might actually be able to seal away Taishang and Yuanshi.

At this moment, everyone looked at Donghua with awe in their eyes.

If before it was out of awe for Donghua's strength and status, then at this moment it is out of awe for Donghua himself.

Donghua took in everyone's glances and sighed inwardly, "Indeed, if you're not ruthless, you can't stand firm. No matter the time or place, you have to be tough. Being overly kind and compassionate will only make you a pushover!"

Donghua ignored the others and turned to Taishang, asking, "Senior Brother Taishang, can we have a proper chat now?"

Taishang closed his eyes and remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Alright, now that things have come to this, I won't waste any more time. We only want 10% of the power over reincarnation and 20% of the power over the underworld. If you agree, this matter is over. If you don't agree, then even if I have to give up this position, I will fight you again!"

Decisive and resolute!

Donghua greatly admired Taishang's pragmatism and actions. People are not afraid of losing, because no one is always victorious, and no one can win forever; losing is inevitable.

Even Hongjun lost once, didn't he?

And how many times has Donghua lost along the way? He has even faced dangerous situations and almost died many times.

So losing isn't scary!

What's scary is not being able to accept defeat!

What's terrifying is that you've lost your heart too!

When Donghua was reincarnated, although he inherited the original body's strength, he could not fully utilize it because he lacked the Dao Heart.

Without the Dao heart and the heart of a strong person, even with extraordinary strength, defeat is only a matter of time!

Donghua said solemnly, "Since Senior Brother Taishang has said so, Donghua is not an unreasonable person. I can even give up 20% of the power of reincarnation, but on the condition that the three senior brothers do not interfere with the operation of reincarnation and the underworld without reason."

"Of course, if in the future, if Donghua, Nuwa, or Houtu do anything wrong, you three senior brothers can point it out, and we can discuss and resolve it together."

"Is that alright?"

Taishang's expression changed, and his heart skipped a beat. He hadn't expected Donghua to say that.

At this moment, he was truly impressed by Donghua.

It's not just about ability, but also about character!

Taishang said softly, "Very well, Junior Brother Donghua, you're quite agreeable. Then, on behalf of the Three Pure Ones, I accept your offer. We'll do as you say!"

The two made a verbal agreement, without any vows, but it was better than any vow.

A sage's every word and deed embodies the Way!

Once words are spoken, Heaven will respond.

At this moment, the matter of reincarnation has come to a complete end.

It cannot be said that the curtain has fallen, because the internal division is not yet complete, and a strong fortress often breaks from within.

If internal affairs are not handled properly, the next battle could leave Donghua facing six saints alone.

At that time, unless Donghua possessed the power to suppress everything, everything else was nonsense.

One against six, all of whom are saints, if one's cultivation level cannot absolutely suppress them, Donghua will undoubtedly lose.

Seeing that everything was resolved, Nuwa removed the Map of Mountains and Rivers and took back the seal on the Qiankun Cauldron.

Taishang flew out and retrieved the Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda and other spiritual treasures that had been left in the chaos, then turned to look at Tongtian.

At this moment, Tongtian's face was pale, holy blood was dripping, his aura was weak, and his body was surrounded by fierce, murderous, and killing intent.

Clearly, Tongtian's injuries were not only inflicted by Donghua, but also by the backlash of the Zhuxian Sword Formation.

The Supreme One said nothing, took out a golden pill and gave it to Tongtian, then used the Great Dao of Taiqing to infuse it into Tongtian's body.

The combination of Taiqing Dao and Shangqing Dao instantly dispelled the sword energy and baleful aura permeating Tongtian's body.

The two then left the chaos on their own!

Yuanshi, who had been exiled to the cycle of reincarnation, was released by Houtu, and Donghua retrieved the Five Primordial Banners and the Twelve Pure White Lotuses.

The war of reincarnation has ended!

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P.S.: I'm sorry, I was rushing to catch a train today and spent the whole day traveling. I just finished writing this at the hotel.

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