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

Chapter 27 Would you like to walk with me?

When Zhen Yuanzi heard the words "Hongyun," he could no longer remain calm, and an extremely shocked expression appeared on his face.

Nowadays, most of the powerful beings in the primordial world know that Ancestor Hongyun has perished.

As a close friend of Hongyun Patriarch, Zhen Yuanzi was deeply saddened for a long time and vowed to avenge Hongyun Patriarch.

Now, Jiang Heng actually said in front of him that he had been entrusted by the Old Ancestor Hongyun to visit him.

But how is that possible? Could the fallen Ancestor Hongyun be resurrected? Or did Ancestor Hongyun never actually perish?

Thinking of this, Zhen Yuanzi stared intently at Jiang Heng, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Jiang Heng didn't beat around the bush. With a wave of his hand, the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd appeared. Zhen Yuanzi naturally recognized this innate spiritual treasure.

Under Zhen Yuanzi's expectant gaze, the remnant soul of the Red Cloud Ancestor appeared, looking at Zhen Yuanzi with a sorrowful expression.

"Brother Dao, how have you been?" Old Ancestor Hongyun's words were filled with sighs.

Zhen Yuanzi looked at Hongyun Patriarch with excitement on his face, but soon he noticed Hongyun Patriarch's current state.

"Brother Hongyun, how did you become like this? But it's good that you haven't perished, there's still hope!" Zhen Yuanzi said excitedly.

Hongyun Patriarch was also extremely excited. The two poured out their hearts to each other, and Hongyun Patriarch slowly recounted the circumstances of his ordeal that day.

"I regret not listening to your advice, brother, which led to this calamity. Fortunately, with the help of fellow Daoist Jiang Heng, I have a chance to survive!" said Ancestor Hongyun.

Zhen Yuanzi bowed deeply to Jiang Heng and said gratefully, "Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist. It gave my poor brother a chance to live."

"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. The Styx Cult Master and Kunpeng are extremely vicious, so it was only right for me to lend a hand. Unfortunately, I was still a step too late."

"Now that Fellow Daoist Hongyun is in such a state, it will be difficult for him to recover to his original state, but fortunately, it is not entirely hopeless!" Jiang Heng said.

"Oh? My brother is now just a remnant soul. It's already a stroke of luck that he's still alive. Restoring him to his former state is no easy feat."

"Fine, I'll risk all my pride and ask the Sage Nuwa for help. No matter the cost, I'll give it a try!" Zhen Yuanzi said firmly.

Jiang Heng couldn't help but sigh that Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun Laozu were indeed good buddies, and Zhen Yuanzi had truly opened his heart to Hongyun Laozu.

Leaving aside whether the Sage Nuwa has any way to restore the current Ancestor Hongyun to his original state, just asking the Sage to take action would not be easy.

Even if the sage Nuwa were willing to lend a helping hand, Zhen Yuanzi would still owe her a debt of karma, and how would he ever repay it?

Even so, Zhen Yuanzi did not hesitate for a moment. It seemed that he would try anything as long as there was even a sliver of hope.

"Brother Dao, there's no need for that. This is a calamity that I was destined to face. How could I trouble you to ask the Sage Nuwa for help?"

Furthermore, Fellow Daoist Jiang Heng and I have already made plans. Although we cannot fully recover, we are still confident that we can be reincarnated and start cultivating again!

Upon hearing Zhen Yuanzi's plan, Ancestor Hongyun was deeply moved. He looked at Zhen Yuanzi with teary eyes and spoke.

"Brother, we have supported each other since we took human form. Your affairs are my affairs. If I cannot protect you, how can I face the world?"

"Don't worry, I will definitely ask the Sage Nuwa to help you rebuild your physical body and restore you to your original state!"

Zhen Yuanzi thought that Hongyun Patriarch was unwilling to incur karma with the sage, which was why he said that.

"Brother Dao! There's really no need for that. I've already made a plan, and it's absolutely foolproof!" Old Ancestor Hongyun said anxiously.

"Alright! Brother, I understand. You wait here, I'll go and beg the Sage Nuwa right now!" Zhen Yuanzi said decisively.

"No! Fellow Daoist Jiang Heng, please explain this to Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi!" Ancestor Hongyun said hurriedly, his face flushed.

Jiang Heng was thoroughly enjoying the show; Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun Laozu were clearly displaying a strong bromance, and Jiang Heng was happy to be a bystander.

Seeing how excited Hongyun Patriarch and Zhen Yuanzi were, Jiang Heng had no choice but to step forward and explain the matter of reincarnation.

After hearing Jiang Heng's account, Zhen Yuanzi stared at Houtu Ancestral Witch in shock, while the latter remained calm.

Jiang Heng understood the matter of reincarnation, as did Houtu, the ancestral witch; the two had even discussed it.

Even the Xuanming Ancestral Witch didn't say much at this time. Clearly, the Witch Clan had made preparations for the Houtu Ancestral Witch to reincarnate.

For Zhen Yuanzi, the shock he felt upon first hearing about reincarnation was unimaginable.

With Zhen Yuanzi's cultivation level, he could easily judge what earth-shattering event would occur once Houtu Ancestral Witch transformed into a being of reincarnation.

"I never expected you to have such a grand vision, fellow Daoist. This act will bring great merit to all living beings in the primordial world. We are far inferior to you!" Zhen Yuanzi bowed deeply to Houtu, the Ancestral Witch.

Originally, Zhen Yuanzi didn't want to have any karmic connection with the Wu Clan, so he always ignored the two Ancestral Witches, Houtu and Xuanming.

But now, Zhen Yuanzi's bow was sincere. It was both an expression of admiration for Houtu Ancestral Witch's magnanimity and gratitude for the great merit she had performed.

"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. This world was originally created by Father God Pangu. As a descendant of Pangu, I have a responsibility to make this world better!" said Houtu Ancestral Witch calmly.

"Since you have spoken so kindly, I must accept your bow once more!"

Upon hearing Houtu's words, Zhen Yuanzi was once again deeply moved and bowed deeply to Houtu.

"Brother Dao, the ancestral witch Houtu's transformation into reincarnation is a great act of merit. I have come here this time hoping that you can lend a helping hand when the time comes!" said Ancestor Hongyun.

"I am naturally duty-bound to do this, and I will certainly lend a helping hand when the time comes!" Zhen Yuanzi said.

Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, transformed into a being of reincarnation, not only bringing great merit to heaven and earth, but also being related to whether Hongyun, the Old Ancestor, could be reincarnated and start anew. Zhen Yuanzi naturally dared not neglect this task.

Jiang Heng remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he breathed a sigh of relief, having successfully achieved his purpose in coming to Wuzhuang Temple.

With Zhen Yuanzi's help, his plan could now be implemented. While not foolproof, it offered a greater degree of certainty.

Afterwards, everyone discussed it for a long time and agreed that when Houtu Ancestral Witch transforms into a being of reincarnation, Zhen Yuanzi will definitely arrive in advance.

"Since you have come from afar, I have nothing to offer you. I will have my disciple fetch three ginseng fruits!" Zhen Yuanzi said.

Jiang Heng had naturally heard of the innate spiritual root, Ginseng Fruit, and was very curious about this innate spiritual root.

The ginseng fruit, also known as the herb-returning elixir, blooms once every three thousand years, bears fruit once every three thousand years, takes another three thousand years to ripen, and can only be consumed after ten thousand years.

It has been nurtured for thousands of years, yet it only produces thirty fruits. The fruits resemble infants less than three days old, complete with limbs and facial features.

If an ordinary person is fortunate enough to smell that fruit, they will live for 360 years; if they eat one, they will live for 47,000 years.

Jiang Heng himself possessed two immortal herbs, which in the world of "Covering the Sky" were peerless spiritual medicines that could extend the lifespan of an emperor by one lifetime.

Moreover, it is said that the elixir of immortality may have been transformed from the fallen immortals of ancient times, and it contains the supreme rules of the Great Dao.

Throughout history, even powerful emperors have carefully studied the elixir of immortality and even comprehended profound truths.

In the primordial world, the innate spiritual root is undoubtedly the strongest spiritual medicine, and it is unknown whether it is stronger or weaker than the elixir of immortality.

Before long, Zhen Yuanzi's two attendants brought three ginseng fruits and placed them in front of Jiang Heng and the other two.

Upon closer inspection, Jiang Heng confirmed that the ginseng fruit was indeed as rumored, resembling a child in shape.

"With your cultivation levels, consuming this ginseng fruit will naturally be of little use, but you can still try it out!" Zhen Yuanzi said quite politely.

"This is an innate spiritual root? It doesn't look that great. Let me try it first!" The Ancestral Witch Xuanming grabbed a ginseng fruit and took a bite.

"Then thank you for your kindness, fellow Daoist!" said Houtu Ancestral Witch.

Jiang Heng also picked up a ginseng fruit and took a bite, the rich essence instantly flowing into his body.

"I must say, this fruit tastes pretty good, but it's just tasty!" Xuanming Ancestral Witch finished eating a ginseng fruit, smacked his lips, and said with a hint of disdain.

Since the Wu tribe does not possess a primordial spirit, for the ancestral Wu, the ginseng fruit is merely a delicious treat, offering little other benefit.

But Jiang Heng was different. After consuming the ginseng fruit, Jiang Heng clearly felt that his understanding of the Great Dao had improved by one point.

Although it may not be much, at Jiang Heng's current level, even the slightest progress is precious and hard-won.

If he could gain more insights like this, it would be just around the corner for Jiang Heng to break through the ninth level of Quasi-Emperor and step into the realm of Great Emperor.

Unfortunately, the innate spiritual root only has the greatest effect the first time it is consumed. After consuming a few more ginseng fruits, it has little effect on Jiang Heng.

However, after this comparison, Jiang Heng finally understood that the innate spiritual root and the elixir of immortality each have their own advantages and disadvantages, and it is impossible to say which is stronger or weaker.

"Thank you for your hospitality this time, fellow Daoist!" Jiang Heng said to Zhen Yuanzi.

"You're too kind, fellow Daoist!" Zhen Yuanzi said.

"In that case, we should take our leave. We hope you will lend a helping hand when the time comes!" Jiang Heng said.

"It is my duty to do this!" Zhen Yuanzi said.

Afterwards, Jiang Heng and the other two did not intend to stay any longer, so they bid farewell to Zhen Yuanzi and left the Wuzhuang Temple on Wanshou Mountain.

"Fellow Daoist, would you be willing to walk with me for a while?"

After leaving Wuzhuang Temple, Houtu Zuwu looked at Jiang Heng and said softly, a bright smile suddenly blooming on her face.

Before Jiang Heng could speak, the Ancestral Witch Xuanming exclaimed excitedly, "Sister Houtu, where are we going to play again?"

"Xuanming, you go back to the Witch Clan first. I want to go out for a walk alone with Fellow Daoist Jiang Heng!" Houtu Ancestral Witch suddenly said.

"good!"

Without saying much, Jiang Heng's attitude was directly expressed by a single word: "Okay".

(End of this chapter)