Volume One: The Lich Calamity, Chapter 203: The Twelve Zodiac Guardians and the Great Trends of the Primordial World

Many of the ancient powerful beings of the primordial world sensed the fall of the Eastern Duke.

“What a pity, among the three thousand guests of Purple Cloud Palace, yet another great power is lost!”

There were still many who sighed in regret.

“It’s a shame about that dragon-headed cane—I wonder who it will fall into!”

Upon discovering the Eastern Duke’s demise, Emperor Jun and the others could not help but feel a deep sense of loss.

“Forget it. Being able to break through the celestial court of Purple Mansion Continent is already a good outcome!”

With that, Emperor Jun and his companions headed straight for the treasure vault of the Purple Mansion Continent’s celestial court.

In no time at all, the entire vault was completely emptied by Emperor Jun and his group.

“Return to the Heavenly Court!”

After finishing everything, Emperor Jun waved his hand, commanding the妖族 forces to swiftly return to the Heavenly Court.

At the foot of Mount Buzhou:

“Unexpectedly, Emperor Jun was quick to act—he destroyed the celestial court in no time!”

Xing Tian and others gathered in the great hall of the Hou Yi tribe, angrily speaking.

“Ah, it’s fine. Even if their Heavenly Court destroys the celestial court, we Wu clan need not fear them!”

Hou Yi listened calmly to their words and spoke with composed assurance.

“Ancestor Wu Hou Yi, why don’t we take advantage of the妖族’s current weakness, intercept their army, and destroy their妖族 Heavenly Court once and for all?”

“Ah, I wish I could! But what we should do is not to fight the妖族 to the death, but to protect the primordial world—that is the righteous path!”

Hou Yi lifted his gaze toward the direction of the Heavenly Court and quietly uttered these words.

At last, countless Wu clan warriors noticed Hou Yi’s eyes turn toward the ancient starry sky.

More precisely, toward the Taiyin Star in the ancient starry sky.

Since the last time Hou Yi went to help the ancient starry sky repel enemies, after seeing that figure, he found he could no longer erase her image from his mind.

Instead, with time, the impression only deepened.

“Ancestor Wu Hou Yi, the妖族’s invasions on our Wu clan have become increasingly frequent recently! What exactly should we do?”

Hou Yi was suddenly pulled back to reality by the voices of several great Wu clan elders.

“Since these妖族 are reckless, we need not be courteous to them. We can avoid seeking them out, but if they come knocking, we shall destroy them all outright!”

A chill suddenly surfaced in Hou Yi’s eyes.

The great Wu elders and other Wu clan members below heard this and knew exactly what needed to be done.

Mount Buzhou, Qinglian Taoist Academy!

“Ao Qing, you’ve been following this humble Taoist for quite some time now, haven’t you?”

At this moment, Qing Kong spoke to Ao Qing with a hint of casual intent.

“Master, since following you, I’ve always been diligent and earnest!”

Ao Qing, suddenly caught off guard by Qing Kong’s words, felt a bit flustered and quickly responded.

“You fool, what exactly are you thinking?”

Qing Kong chuckled softly upon hearing this.

“Ah, Master, what do you mean by that?”

“What do I mean? Of course it’s a good thing. I just don’t know if you actually want it!”

Just then, the figure of Chen Rui suddenly appeared within the Qinglian Taoist Academy and spoke to Ao Qing.

Ao Qing looked at Chen Rui with confusion.

“You are of the Dragon clan, descended from the Azure Dragon lineage! Now, I hold a chance most suited for you—are you willing?”

“Master, if you need me, just say the word!”

“Although you follow me, I have never regarded you as a servant. There’s no need for such formality. This matter is indeed an opportunity for you, but whether to undertake it or not depends on your own will.”

Chen Rui observed Ao Qing lowering his posture so deeply and reminded him thus.

“I have always seen the Master’s kindness toward Ao Qing!”

Ao Qing responded gratefully, voice choked with emotion.

“Enough. Familiarize yourself with this method first, then find a suitable object. At that time, your doppelgänger can be sent to the starry sky to serve as the Heavenly Gang Yuanchen!”

Chen Rui continued speaking to Ao Qing.

“Also, ask Geng Ning’s opinion—whether he desires the position of Yin Tiger Gongcao Yuanchen! If he agrees, you two can go together to the starry sky to seek me out.”

With that, Chen Rui vanished.

Ao Qing could only turn to Qing Kong.

“You may consider it. Although these twelve Yuanchen are important, they are not quite at the level to illuminate the starry sky, but it is still an opportunity.”

Seeing this, Qing Kong merely gave Ao Qing a hint.

What Qing Kong did not explain was that great changes were about to come to the primordial world.

At that time, the human race would emerge, sages would attain enlightenment one after another.

The role of the Star Gods would become crucial.

Meanwhile, Zhen Yuanzi was expected to successfully attain enlightenment when Nuwa created humanity.

At that moment, the primordial world would undergo tremendous changes.

Even Qing Xuan could not foresee what was to come.

The changes in the primordial world were growing ever more frequent, completely deviating from the original trajectory.

Qing Kong then looked again toward the foot of Mount Buzhou.

Now, the powers of the ancestral Wu clan had reached a bottleneck.

Except for the two who had attained enlightenment—Houtu and Jiumang.

The others had completely comprehended the innate Dao of natural laws, reaching the pinnacle.

Yet, they still had no clue about enlightenment.

Only Qing Xuan knew that perhaps their fate was not yet fulfilled; without a complete transformation, opportunities would not come.

In the Blood Sea, Ming He’s power had also reached the state of Perfect Mixed Yuan Golden Immortal.

Ming He had now fully realized that his chance was imminent.

When that time came, he would have the opportunity to step closer to the realm that countless people yearn for and pursue.

After Emperor Jun destroyed the celestial court, it seemed the opponents had completely gone dormant, hidden from the eyes of the primordial world’s great powers.

At Phoenix Rest Mountain.

“Brother, what is the purpose of this visit?”

“Sister!”

Fuxi felt a surge of emotion upon hearing Nuwa’s words.

At some unknown point, Fuxi suddenly realized that the relationship between them no longer could return to what it once was.

“Brother, I have told you, following the妖族 is not a good thing. While there is still a chance, you should quickly withdraw!”

Nuwa looked at Fuxi expressionlessly and spoke calmly.

“Sister! Now that I have become the妖族’s Emperor Xi Huang, I have no thought of retreating!”

After hearing Nuwa’s words, Fuxi responded with a heavy heart.