Primordial Era: Becoming the Great Emperor of Humanity from the Start

Chapter 239 Raise Your Eyebrows!

"Teacher, the great calamity of heaven and earth is about to descend. How should we deal with it?" Fairy Yunxiao asked Tongtian Sect Leader with a respectful expression.

After Duobao Daoren left the Jie Sect, Yunxiao Fairy became the senior sister of the Jie Sect, and she basically presided over all matters of the Jie Sect.

"Do not cause trouble, do not get involved in karma, and all disciples are not allowed to go out. Just stay quiet and do nothing!" said the Tongtian Sect Leader.

Fairy Yunxiao looked at Master Tongtian with great surprise. At that moment, she almost thought she was seeing her grand-uncle.

Quiet and inactive? Their Jie Sect's doctrine is to fight against Heaven in order to seize a sliver of life. When have the disciples of the Jie Sect ever been able to be quiet and inactive?

That's the Dao of the Supreme Saint, not the Dao of their Jie Sect. Besides, doesn't Fairy Yunxiao know what kind of temperament her master really is?

"Teacher, how can we avoid a great calamity just by wanting to?" Fairy Yunxiao said with a sense of helplessness.

The Tongtian Sect Leader smiled slightly and said, "Our Jie Sect doesn't cause trouble, but that doesn't mean we're afraid of trouble. You don't need to ask any more questions."

"As long as we diligently follow my teachings, although this great calamity is perilous, with me here, the Jie Sect will be safe and sound!"

Fairy Yunxiao could only bow helplessly and leave. As for what she was really thinking, perhaps only she herself knew.

"Brother Yuanshi, this great calamity is no small matter. Will you regret your choice back then?" Tongtian Jiaozhu muttered to himself.

Through his conversation with Jiang Heng, the Tongtian Sect Leader gained a deeper understanding of this great calamity.

Although the Tongtian Sect Leader was unaware of some secrets, as one of the Three Pure Ones, he had already keenly sensed some things.

When the three families split up, Yuanshi Tianzun chose to stand on the side of Daozu Hongjun. Whether this choice was right or wrong, we will probably see the result in this great calamity.

As for the Investiture of the Gods, the Tongtian Sect Leader didn't take it to heart at all. Although the Jie Sect kept a low profile, it wouldn't let anyone bully it.

Each of the saints had their own ideas and began to prepare for this great calamity, but their gazes were all focused on the Earthly Immortal Realm.

Apart from Jiang Heng and others, no one in the human realm paid any attention to it, which is not surprising.

Although there are countless living beings in the human realm, they are ultimately beings below the realm of immortals, and they don't play a significant role in the great calamity.

Moreover, the Human Emperor Jiang Heng severely punished the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, because of the affairs of the human realm, which was witnessed by everyone else.

If not absolutely necessary, at such a critical moment, naturally no one would want to risk such misfortune, and the human world would therefore become deserted.

Meanwhile, in the human realm, Fuxi, who had been reincarnated as a human, had become a cultivator on a life-source planet.

The gears of fate began to turn at this moment, and the war between the two life-generating planets also began.

The human realm is vast and boundless, dotted with countless life-bearing planets, each of which has given rise to different civilizations.

Some civilizations are based on cultivation, others on technology, and still others on spirituality. The creativity of the human race is fully manifested in the human realm.

Some civilizations evolved rapidly and thus gained great power, naturally leading them to explore the boundless starry sky.

When a new planet harboring life is discovered, and civilizations clash, war becomes inevitable.

Such things are commonplace in the human world; the drama of barbarity versus civilization, war and conquest, is playing out every moment.

In the clash between the two civilizations, an inconspicuous figure is rapidly growing on a life-giving planet.

Because of reincarnation, Fuxi at this time naturally did not awaken his memories of his previous life, but he had gradually revealed his extraordinary nature.

Fuxi is growing at an unimaginable speed, creating his own mythology, and he will surely stir up the winds and clouds of the entire human world in the future.

A storm begins with a ripple! What appears to be an ordinary conflict in the human realm is precisely the beginning of this great calamity.

As the great calamity intensifies, it will begin in the human realm and slowly sweep across the entire Three Realms.

Meanwhile, the already somewhat chaotic Heavenly Court became even more chaotic after the council of saints in Zixiao Palace.

Logically speaking, re-signing the Investiture of the Gods should be extremely good news for the Heavenly Court, enough to greatly boost its morale.

Indeed, once the Investiture of the Gods was signed, there would be 1,080 spots available, and these powerful individuals would all be under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court.

With the support of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the Heavenly Court's strength will greatly increase, and it may very well be able to rule the Three Realms and become the true ruler of the Three Realms.

Everyone understands this principle, and Lu Ya naturally understands it as well. Therefore, after the meeting at Zixiao Palace, Lu Ya seemed a little anxious.

If the Heavenly Court truly prospers, who will benefit the most? Wouldn't it be the Jade Emperor Haotian? It certainly wouldn't be Lu Ya.

At that time, the Jade Emperor's position will be even more unshakeable, and Lu Ya's desire to become the ruler of the Heavenly Court will naturally have even less of a chance.

Only by completely dominating the Heavenly Court before the list of gods is officially determined can Lu Ya reap the greatest benefits of this great calamity.

For this reason, Lu Ya led a group of powerful demons and began to openly compete with the Jade Emperor Haotian for power and profit in the Heavenly Court.

The situation in Heaven was in complete chaos, just as Jiang Heng had said. At this time, the Jade Emperor Haotian had no energy to deal with other matters.

For the time being, the Jade Emperor Haotian and Lu Ya are locked in a fierce battle, neither willing to give way, and it is difficult to determine a winner in the short term.

On this day, Zhen Yuanzi, the ancestor of earth immortals whom we hadn't seen for a long time, suddenly came to visit Jiang Heng in the human race.

"Greetings, Your Majesty! I apologize for any inconvenience caused by my unauthorized visit!" Zhen Yuanzi said respectfully.

"No need to be so polite. We've known each other for many years, there's no need for such formalities!" Jiang Heng said.

"During this period, the Immortal Realm was in turmoil, but fortunately the Human Emperor was in charge, which kept the human race safe and sound!" Zhen Yuanzi said.

"When the great calamity of heaven and earth arrives, the world will be shrouded in dense evil energy. Living beings will be driven by the calamity and will naturally be unable to control their own destiny!"

"As the ancestor of earth immortals, you rarely get involved in karma. No matter how great the calamity of heaven and earth may be, it will be difficult to affect you!" Jiang Heng said.

Jiang Heng certainly didn't think that Zhen Yuanzi had come to inquire about the Great Tribulation. As a veteran Quasi-Saint of the Primordial World, Zhen Yuanzi had also experienced several Great Tribulations.

During those great calamities, Zhen Yuanzi remained vigilant and did not participate in them at all, nor was he affected in the slightest.

Zhen Yuanzi is considered to have great fortune. As long as he doesn't actively seek death, the great calamity is unlikely to affect him much.

"The great calamity of heaven and earth is not usually of great concern to me, but this calamity is extraordinary, and I cannot take it lightly!" Zhen Yuanzi said.

Jiang Heng glanced at Zhen Yuanzi with some surprise. This was a matter of great importance, something that Zhen Yuanzi could not possibly know.

Even Nuwa, the Sage, and Tongtian, who were closely related to Jiang Heng, did not know the full details of this great calamity.

In the hearts of both Nuwa and Tongtian, the key to this great calamity was probably which being could become the new saint.

Although Zhen Yuanzi knew that this great calamity was not simple, he didn't know exactly what level of knowledge he possessed.

Does it mean knowing that a new sage is about to appear, or knowing that the Heavenly Dao is about to reach its culmination in this great calamity? These are two completely different concepts.

If it is only a new sage who takes action, as long as Zhen Yuanzi does not have too much ambition for it, he will naturally be able to remain safe and sound during this great calamity.

However, if the Heavenly Dao is about to reach its perfection, even if Zhen Yuanzi is quiet and inactive and has no ambition, it is difficult to guarantee that he will be safe and sound.

After all, once the Heavenly Dao reaches its perfection, no one can guarantee what will happen when it sweeps through the entire primordial world.

Zhen Yuanzi was, after all, a veteran Quasi-Saint of the primordial world. Whether he would attract the attention of the perfect Heavenly Dao and thus become history was something Jiang Heng couldn't guarantee.

"Oh? Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi's words are not simple. Could it be that you have already noticed something?" Jiang Heng asked calmly.

Aside from himself, Jiang Heng found it hard to imagine that there could be any other living beings in the primordial world who could glimpse the secrets of the Heavenly Dao.

"Although I have existed in the primordial world for many years, I am not a saint after all, and there are many things in this world that I cannot see through."

"My concerns stem from a reminder from a fellow Daoist, which is also why I've come to visit the Human Emperor!" Zhen Yuanzi said.

"Oh? I wonder which fellow Daoist you are? Is there perhaps an unknown powerful being in this primordial world?" Jiang Heng inquired.

Having already guessed, Jiang Heng was not surprised at all. What made him curious was who Zhen Yuanzi's fellow Daoist was.

Whether due to his past life's knowledge or his current cultivation level, Jiang Heng did not believe that there were any unknown beings in the primordial world.

"My fellow Daoist is not actually a primordial being, but has been living in seclusion in the Chaos Sea for a long time!"

"Over the years, my fellow Daoist has never set foot in the primordial world. I only occasionally meet him in the Chaos Sea!" Zhen Yuanzi said.

Upon hearing Zhen Yuanzi's words, Jiang Heng became even more curious. According to Zhen Yuanzi, there were other powerful beings in the Chaos Sea.

Zhen Yuanzi, however, kept everyone in suspense, saying directly, "My fellow Daoist is named Yang Mei. I wonder if the Human Emperor has ever heard of him?"

Jiang Heng not only knew about the raised eyebrows that Zhen Yuanzi mentioned, but he had even seen them with his own eyes during the Dragon-Han Calamity.

Back then, during the Dragon-Han Calamity, Dao Ancestor Hongjun, along with three powerful quasi-saints at their peak, fought against Demon Ancestor Rahu.

Yang Mei was one of the three peak Quasi-Saints. He was seriously injured and fled in a battle with the Demon Ancestor Luo Hou, and then completely disappeared from the prehistoric world.

Unexpectedly, Yang Mei escaped to the Chaos Sea and has not returned to the Primordial World for many years.

Compared to the desolate Chaos Sea, the primordial world is undoubtedly much more exciting. It can be said that no living being would want to stay in the desolate Chaos Sea forever.

Moreover, the Primordial World is the only great world in the Chaos Sea, and it is the key to becoming a saint.

If Yang Mei were truly without desires, he would not have joined forces with Dao Ancestor Hongjun back then, thus triggering an earth-shattering battle with Demon Ancestor Luo Hou.

At the risk of near-death, Yang Mei did nothing but strive for that sliver of possibility, that sliver of possibility of becoming a saint.

But why has Yangmei remained in the desolate Chaos Sea for countless years? Is it because he is unwilling to return to the primordial world, or because he is unable to return?

"What did Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi just say? Did you come here because of this Fellow Daoist Yang Mei?" Jiang Heng asked.

"Indeed! Fellow Daoist Yangmei overheard me talking about the various deeds of the Human Emperor, and for some reason, he developed a strong interest in the Human Emperor."

"I have come here on the behalf of Fellow Daoist Yangmei, to invite the Human Emperor to the Chaos Sea for a chat. I wonder what the Human Emperor thinks?" Zhen Yuanzi asked.

Jiang Heng pondered for a moment, then nodded. Hearing Zhen Yuanzi say this, Jiang Heng really wanted to meet this Yang Mei.

There's no time like the present, so after Jiang Heng nodded in agreement, Zhen Yuanzi led Jiang Heng into the Chaos Sea.

In the chaotic sea, there was no up or down, no east or west, no concept of time, and no idea how far he had traveled, Jiang Heng saw a huge star in the distance.

The star stood out conspicuously in the chaotic sea, but with Jiang Heng's current cultivation level, it was not difficult to see that this star was not simple at all.

"What a magnificent time array!" Jiang Heng exclaimed in admiration as he gazed at the star before him.

The star before them was enormous, even larger than the Gouchen Star that Jiang Heng had discovered before, and naturally it was extremely conspicuous in the Chaos Sea.

However, Jiang Heng could also see that there was actually an incredibly mysterious formation around this giant star.

Upon entering this formation, Jiang Heng sensed a rich aura of time. After carefully sensing it for a moment, Jiang Heng understood the formation completely.

This place before him was extraordinary. If Jiang Heng hadn't already reached the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm, he might not have been able to discover its mysteries at a glance.

This is an array that contains the Dao of Time. The various arrangements within the array are exceptionally profound, and are no less than those of many top-tier arrays.

In Jiang Heng's view, although the formation in front of him did not reach the level of the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Formation, it was already quite close.

With such a top-tier array protecting it, this star before us is actually hidden within the endless river of time when it is not in use.

This is similar to the Desolate Heavenly Emperor's ability to traverse countless ages, but the formation before us clearly cannot achieve the same level as the Desolate Heavenly Emperor.

However, even a saint-level expert would likely not be able to discover this enormous star if they were merely passing by and not deliberately searching for it.

The reason why Jiang Heng and Zhen Yuanzi can see this huge star now is simply because the master of the formation has not activated it.

"Is it not delightful to have friends coming from afar?"

As the voice rang out, an elderly man with white hair and beard, exuding an ethereal aura, appeared before Jiang Heng and Zhen Yuanzi.

"Fellow Daoist Yangmei, this is the Human Emperor I told you about before! Human Emperor, this is Fellow Daoist Yangmei!" Zhen Yuanzi introduced.

After exchanging pleasantries, Yang Mei led Zhen Yuanzi and Jiang Heng toward the enormous star.

Stepping into the vast star, the rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth rushed towards him, and the aura of living beings also appeared in Jiang Heng's perception.

Compared to the primordial world of the past, the primordial energy within this star is naturally somewhat lacking.

However, the primordial world today is not as good as this star because the primordial energy of heaven and earth is becoming increasingly scarce.

"Could this enormous star have been created by you from fragments of the primordial world?" Jiang Heng inquired.

"The Human Emperor's wisdom was like a torch. In the great calamity of the Dragon and Han, he not only ravaged the western lands, but also shattered the entire prehistoric world."

Back then, when I was fleeing from the primordial world, I happened to see a huge fragment of the primordial world, so I kept it.

"After many years of hard work, we have finally created such a relatively perfect star!" Yang Mei said.

Judging from the smile on Yang Mei's face, he was quite proud of the star he had created.

In fact, given the strength of a quasi-saint, creating a star from fragments of the primordial world is not difficult at all.

The real challenge is how to ensure that this star possesses complete rules governing the universe, enabling it to be self-sufficient and allowing living beings to survive normally.

This is not something a quasi-saint can accomplish; only a saint himself can guarantee that it will be foolproof.

Just like the Gouchen Star that Jiang Heng once saw, if it weren't for the intervention of the Sage Nuwa, how could it have become a star suitable for the survival of the demon race?

The moment Jiang Heng stepped onto this star, he knew very well that the star created by Yang Mei was already extremely perfect.

"Fellow Daoist Yangmei's methods are indeed remarkable. In this star, you are probably a creator god!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

Yang Mei was slightly startled and glanced at Jiang Heng with some surprise. She then quickly concealed her aura, but how could this escape Jiang Heng's notice?

Yang Mei was probably surprised. This should have been his biggest secret, but Jiang Heng saw through it at a glance. How could he not be surprised?

Just as Jiang Heng said, this star is actually equivalent to an independent world, only it is not as big as the primordial world.

It possesses a fairly complete set of world rules, a virtuous cycle, and the ability to exist independently in the Chaos Sea—this is a complete world.

This world was created by Yang Mei, who was able to control all the rules of the world and even mobilize the power of the entire world.

This is a power akin to that of a creator god. It is no exaggeration to say that, among all the stars in the universe, Yangmei is actually comparable to a saint.

Beyond this star, Yang Mei's strength is actually equivalent to taking another step beyond the peak Quasi-Saint level, roughly equivalent to Yang Jian's strength.

Jiang Heng now understood that the key to Yang Mei's ability to stay in the primordial world was the star before him.

In fact, Jiang Heng thought that if Yang Mei could really go far on this path, he might just become a saint.

The primordial world is a complete and vast world with complete rules governing its laws, which is the foundation for becoming a sage, and that is why sages are born.

But if Yang Mei could create a world like the primordial universe, perhaps not as large as the primordial universe, but as long as it is complete, that would be enough.

At that time, Yang Mei will also be able to become a saint-level powerhouse by relying on a miniature version of the primordial world.

There are three thousand paths to sainthood, and all can lead to sainthood! This is not just a saying; there is more than one path to sainthood. It all depends on who can truly comprehend the Dao.

"I've often heard Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi recount the various deeds of the Human Emperor, but now that I've met him in person, I know it's even better than hearing about him!" Yang Mei said with great emotion.

Yang Mei's words were sincere. The fact that Jiang Heng could see through his relationship with this star at a glance showed that Jiang Heng was extraordinary.

"Fellow Daoist Yangmei, you are too kind. What is the purpose of inviting me here?" Jiang Heng asked.

Jiang Heng wasn't going to waste time with Yang Mei, so he directly stated his purpose. He wanted to see what Yang Mei was really up to.

He raised an eyebrow and glanced at Jiang Heng, seemingly hesitant. After letting out a deep sigh, he slowly spoke:

"When I first heard Zhen Yuanzi say that the Human Emperor could become a saint while being human, I already thought it was an incredible thing!"

During that great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods, the Human Emperor was actually able to force the Dao Ancestor Hongjun to compromise, which is even more astonishing!

Jiang Heng did not interrupt Yang Mei. These things were unbelievable not only to Yang Mei, but to any living being in the primordial world.

But if it were merely surprise, Yang Mei wouldn't have specifically asked Zhen Yuanzi to bring her to the Chaos Sea to meet him.

"Does the Human Emperor know my origins?" Yang Mei changed the subject and asked Jiang Heng.

Before the Great God Pangu created the world, three thousand Great Dao Demon Gods were born in the chaos. They were born with the will of the Great Dao and were powerful from birth!

Among them was a hollow willow tree, naturally wielding the Great Dao of Time. Fellow Daoist Yangmei, am I right? Jiang Heng said with a smile.

Yang Mei looked at Jiang Heng in disbelief. He really hadn't expected that Jiang Heng would see through his identity so easily.

Yang Mei learned from Zhen Yuanzi that Jiang Heng was actually a human created by the sage Nuwa, and that he had not been born for many years.

All things considered, Jiang Heng was only born during the Lich War, which is separated from the creation of the world by countless years.

Since the Dragon-Han Calamity, Yangmei has never appeared in the prehistoric world again. How did Jiang Heng know about his true form?

"As expected of the Emperor, he has keen insight. My secret is nothing in his eyes!" Yang Mei said helplessly.

Previously, Jiang Heng truly did not know what Yang Mei's true form was; his only guesses came from some legends from later generations.

However, the moment Jiang Heng saw Yang Mei, Yang Mei's true nature became completely clear to him.

The most crucial thing is Jiang Heng's current strength. Yang Mei probably never expected that Jiang Heng had already reached the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm.

Having reached the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm, Jiang Heng was already on the same level as Dao Ancestor Hongjun after he merged with the Dao. How could Yang Mei possibly hide this from Jiang Heng?

Moreover, Jiang Heng had already absorbed the obsessions and physical bodies of the Three Thousand Great Dao Demon Gods, so he knew them very well.

From the moment Jiang Heng saw Yang Mei, he sensed a familiar aura—the aura of the Three Thousand Great Dao Demon Gods.

"Let's get down to business! Fellow Daoist Yangmei invited me here, I'm afraid it's not just about these things!" Jiang Heng said.

"Since the Human Emperor already knows my identity, I won't keep you in suspense any longer. The reason I invited the Human Emperor here is actually for the sake of the Dao Ancestor and the Heavenly Dao!" Yang Mei said.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Heng's expression turned serious, and his gaze toward Yang Mei carried a hint of caution.

(End of this chapter)