"We will leave first."

Then, he led the gods of the Dragon Clan in constant retreat.

The Qilin Clan also took the opportunity to sneak away.

The Primordial Sacred Ones, seeing the Taiwei Gods arriving, also started to have second thoughts.

"Dragon Clan, Qilin Clan, this isn't over between us!" These sacred beings transformed into the Phoenix Clan, shouting slogans, and chased after the retreating Dragon and Qilin Clans.

[Are these our people?]

The Phoenix Clan was also a bit confused.

Why were their members increasing instead of decreasing as the battle went on?

[Doesn't matter, let's catch up with them and hit them hard, or our clan leader died in vain?]

[No way!]

The Vermilion Bird organized the clan members to stop their reckless actions further.

She looked cautiously towards the Taiwei Gods above the Nine Heavens, especially at the two figures standing shoulder to shoulder at the highest point.

"We are retreating too!"

The Vermilion Bird was very rational.

The leader of the Phoenix Clan was gone.

But it wasn't the only clan leader they had.

"Yuan Feng Clan Leader, now it's your turn to take the helm!"

The Vermilion Bird's eyes flashed, then retreated with the clan members.

Ming River watched the three races retreat.

He was quite surprised, "Giving us face like this?"

Nuwa shook her head, "Not giving us face, but they are more realistic."

At the highest point of the Heavenly Vault.

Xuanqing and Luo Hou stood shoulder to shoulder.

He said, "The hundred thousand year agreement seems to have given us breathing space, but it actually hides dangers. Hong Jun is definitely not an easy opponent, he will surely use this time to plan in the Primordial World and accumulate strength."

"Indeed." Luo Hou nodded, his expression solemn, "Though you have temporarily cracked the method of the Three Corpse Cutting, he may have other plans. Moreover, if he advances to the Primordial Chaos..."

"Primordial Chaos?" Xuanqing's eyes flashed sharply, he smiled and said, "You wouldn't have mentioned it if I had forgotten."

He pondered for a moment and said, "Therefore, during these hundred thousand years, we cannot be idle. Daoist, you should quickly integrate the Demon Path forces, gather the old members, refine the Four Immortal Slaying Swords, and regroup the Demon Path's Qi Fortune. After the three races' war, the Primordial World is in ruins, nevertheless it is a prime opportunity for us to preach and expand influence."

Luo Hou nodded, "I have my own plans for this matter. But, Daoist, you..." He looked at Xuanqing, hesitated to speak, but finally couldn't help asking, "Those endless... 'Spiritual Treasures', were they truly refined by you?"

Xuanqing smiled slightly, "Merely some casual creations while contemplating the Taishi Dao, nothing noteworthy."

Seeing Xuanqing's casual attitude, Luo Hou's mouth twitched, deciding not to pursue this dangerous topic any further. He certainly didn't want to find out if Xuanqing had "casually" created another "Demon Ancestor Charm Attractor" or an "Automatic Navigation System for Backstabbing with the God Slaying Spear."

"I also have plans for these hundred thousand years." Xuanqing shifted the conversation, "Though the Taishi Realm can reverse 'form' and 'substance', it's ultimately still within the realm of 'existence'. I wish to go further and explore the mysteries of 'non-existence.'"

His eyes shimmered with an unfathomable light, "For this, I need to venture into the depths of Chaos to find several things."

"Oh? What are these things?" Luo Hou became interested.

"Firstly, the 'Heart of Chaos Stone', this is the most original and solid 'substance' before Chaos opened, which might assist me in deducing the limits of 'existence';"

"Secondly, the 'Time Hourglass Reverse Flowing Dust', it is rumored this item can solidify and even reverse time and space in a small range, possibly it can contend with Hong Jun's 'Returning to Heaven and Returning to the Sun' technique;"

"Thirdly..." Xuanqing paused, a peculiar light flickered in his eyes, "I wish to visit the source of the 'River of Oblivion', where legend says flows the 'True Water of Non-Existence' that can wash away all traces of existence. Maybe, in there, I can glimpse a hint of the mystery of 'Taiwu.'"

He looked at Luo Hou, "This journey might take time, so I'll have to trouble you with the matters of the Primordial World. Particularly, keep an eye on Hong Jun to see if he indeed plans to start that so-called 'Purple Cloud Palace Preaching.'"

Luo Hou felt his heart shaken upon hearing this; the Chaos Stone, Time Hourglass, River of Oblivion... these are all Chaos Strange Lands and Strange Objects that exist only in the oldest legends. Unexpectedly, Xuanqing intends to venture into them! This is far more reliable than studying some bizarre Spiritual Treasures!

"Worry not, Daoist friend!" Luo Hou's spirit was invigorated, he patted his chest to assure (though the action was still a bit stiff), "With me in the Primordial World, there will be no worries! You let your mind be at ease and seek Dao; upon your return, you and I shall join forces to settle the score with that old Daoist Hong Jun!"

He even felt that Xuanqing quickly leaving the Primordial World for Chaos adventures would be beneficial for himself, the Demon Path, and perhaps even the "mental health" of the entire Primordial World.

~~~~~

Yujing Mountain, shrouded in mist, filled with immortal energy.

Hong Jun and Yang Mei sat facing each other, yet the atmosphere was somewhat oppressive.

Yang Mei Daoist closed his eyes to meditate, the law of space around him constantly forming and collapsing, but his brows were furrowed tightly as if the memory of being "Enriched" and "Assisted Recognition" in his Primordial Spirit were like the most stubborn stain that couldn't be scrubbed away.

He even resolved quietly that, in the future whenever he leaves, he must wear an Innate Spiritual Treasure level "Anti-pollution Inner Armor" beneath his Daoist robe, and reinforce it with nine hundred and ninety-nine Heart Clarity Spells and a Space Isolation Array!

Hong Jun's face was as calm as water, repeatedly deducing every detail of his battle with Xuanqing.

[Xuanqing... Taishi Dao... Reverse Essence...] His eyes glinted coldly.

[This Dao is too bizarre, it can directly affect the essence of the Great Dao, ignoring ordinary defenses! That Three Corpses Cutting method was cracked so easily... and those peculiar Spiritual Treasures, seemingly absurd, yet always able to play a crucial role at key moments.]

He took a deep breath and suppressed his internal frustration.

"Yang Mei Daoist friend,"

He slowly began, "This setback isn't your fault or mine, it's really due to that Xuanqing's methods being too cunning, difficult to guard against."

He first comforted his obviously mentally unraveling companion.

Yang Mei opened his eyes and smiled bitterly, "The Daoist Ancestor speaks truthfully. I have practiced for countless ages, yet have never seen someone so... unreasonable."

"Hmph, unreasonable?" Hong Jun sneered, "In the struggle for the Great Dao, there's no reason to speak of, only strength counts!"

His gaze became firm and profound, "With the three races self-destructing, the structure of the Primordial World will transform, it's precisely the opportunity for my Immortal Dao to act in accordance with the heavens, to seize the opportunity for enlightenment! A hundred thousand years is sufficient!"

"What arrangements do you have, Daoist ancestor?" Yang Mei was invigorated.

"Firstly, you and I need to cultivate diligently and remedy our shortcomings. The old Dao intends to combine the Three Corpses Cutting method with the Creation Jade Disc to deduce an even more perfect and difficult-to-reverse Magic Technique, while also preparing for 'Harmonization'!"

"Harmonization?!" Yang Mei was surprised.

"Indeed!" Hong Jun's eyes flashed with determination, "Only by merging with the Heavenly Dao can we mobilize the Origin Power of the Primordial World and completely suppress all anomalies! This is the righteous path, the trend of grand momentum!" (Foreshadowing: Hong Jun formally sets Harmonization on the agenda.)

"Secondly," Hong Jun continued, "Once I'm ready, I'll open the 'Purple Cloud Palace' on this mountain, to preach the Mystic Gate Dao! Preach to three thousand, all fated ones may come to listen! Using this to gather the Qi Fortune of the Primordial World, unite people's hearts, spreading the name of Immortal Dao across the All Heavens!"

"Thirdly," he gazed towards the Primordial World, "Zhen Yuanzi, Jieyin, Zhun Ti... are all promising talents. The remnants of the three races also hold some value. These hundred thousand years are not only for cultivation, but also for utilizing talents. Your Space Divine Power is enormously useful for observation, communication, and dispatching."

Listening to Hong Jun's grand plan, the gloom in Yang Mei's heart disappeared completely, reigniting his fighting spirit: "Rest assured, Daoist ancestor! I will do everything in my power to help you achieve the Great Dao!"

However, he inwardly decided that when facing Xuanqing again, he would definitely keep a safe distance, only responsible for space teleportation and long-distance harassment, close combat? That's absolutely impossible!

Hong Jun nodded in satisfaction, closed his eyes, and began to silently deduce the numerous details of the Purple Cloud Palace Preaching.

A brand new era is slowly unfolding with the curtain falling on the three races. Undercurrents surged, storms brewed again. The hundred thousand year agreement seemed like a giant hourglass, beginning to flow silently. And the Primordial creatures, whether willing or not, were bound to be caught up in this increasingly majestic, and increasingly unpredictable grand stream of the Great Dao.

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