It was a terrifying demonic dragon, at the pinnacle of the weak primordial realm, having already touched upon the supreme holy realm.
That is why it so desperately craved the blade, hoping to use it to glimpse the wonders of the primordial chaos.
Other chaotic spiritual treasures already have owners; even if they are in the possession of a quasi-saint, they were bestowed upon him by a saint.
Without a powerful backer, how dare the Demon Dragon ambush them so easily? What if they succeed but fail to achieve sainthood immediately...?
Under the immense power of Hunyuan, it had no way to ascend to heaven or descend to earth, and its only fate was death.
Otherwise, why would it have joined this alliance that weakens humanity and overthrows the Heavenly Dao?!
Isn't it all for that final victory, so that we can directly observe the Primordial Heavenly Dao!
The Demon Dragon had no intention of merging with the Dao—mainly because it lacked the strength—but it could examine the Heavenly Dao of the Great Universe. Undoubtedly, this would have a profound impact on it, far more useful than any Chaos Treasure. With its weak foundation at the peak of the Primordial Chaos realm, it had a great chance of breaking through to become a Saint!
I only got involved because it concerned my own future.
However, if there were other good opportunities before that, the dragon thought he should seize them!
If you do not take what Heaven has given you, you will suffer the consequences.
"Demon Ancestor, you must keep your word."
"Don't let the Three Emperors Taoist kill me halfway there."
The Demon Dragon Path was filled with fear of the newly enlightened Three Emperors Daoist.
The saying "below the sage, all are ants" is not an exaggeration; even a weak Hunyuan is no match for him.
Luo Hou smiled and said, "Our alliance has so many Hunyuan, what are you afraid of?"
"Even if Hongjun were to descend, he could be stopped; the Three Sovereigns and the others are even less of a threat."
After speaking, Rahu flicked his finger, and the blade sliced through the void, becoming the control of the demon dragon.
The surrounding weaker mixed-element cultivators couldn't help but reveal greed in their eyes.
However, with Rahu present, who would dare to act recklessly?
If you really think that his title of "Demon Ancestor" is something he got for nothing, it's because it's stained with countless blood.
The dragon accepted it, his breathing rapid. With this item, he was absolutely certain he could kill the First Emperor.
No matter how powerful the First Emperor was, how could he compare to a weak, chaotic empire that had been accumulating power for so many years?
Moreover, now that I have obtained a fragment of a first-class spiritual treasure, its power is no less than that of a peak second-class spiritual treasure!
"This treasure will belong to me, the Chaos Dragon, from this day forward."
The dragon carefully put the blade away, nurtured it with its magic, and gradually refined it to familiarize itself with the blade's power.
As a demonic dragon that existed before the creation of the world, he was older than the Ancestral Dragon.
However, during the years when the First Emperor reigned supreme, he was recuperating from his injuries and did not emerge into the world.
It wasn't until billions of years after the First Dragon withdrew from the primordial stage that he finally traversed the vast universe in his peak, weak primordial form.
As for the dragons, it didn't care at all; at most, they were similar in appearance but were not its offspring.
Aside from itself, the Chaos Dragon cares nothing for any other life.
"Gentlemen, a great battle is about to break out. You'd better be prepared and not be caught off guard."
The Demon Ancestor Rahu grinned, revealing his white teeth, which gleamed with a cold light.
“Hongjun, the Three Sovereigns, Nuwa, and the Moral Celestial Venerable are not to be underestimated.”
As soon as the words were spoken, Donghuang Taiyi, Chaos Demon Insect, Chaos Demon Rabbit, and others, including Chaos Demon Scorpion, Chaos Giant Serpent, and Chaos Demon Spider, all became solemn.
The Chaos Dragon replied, "I need time to familiarize myself with the treasures. I will make my move again after a thousand years."
Luo Hou nodded, unconcerned. He didn't believe the Chaos Dragon would dare take his things and then do nothing! Even if a weak Primordial Chaos cultivator reached the pinnacle, Luo Hou could easily kill him!
******
In the Immortal Realm, in the Southern Continent of the Great Qin Dynasty, there is a mountain called Mangdang.
"Damn it, there's too much corvée labor." A free-spirited man walked through the mountains, casting a spell that emitted a burst of light, erasing all traces of the crowd to prevent the Qin officials from pursuing them.
"Brother Liu, are we really sure we're safe hiding in Mangdang Mountain? Or should we head east to Dongsheng Shenzhou?" Behind him followed dozens of people, all with worried expressions.
"What are you afraid of! The First Emperor is high above us, why would he care about us?" Liu Ji sneered. He was the head of the Sishui Pavilion in Pei County and was ordered to escort laborers to Mount Li. However, after the establishment of the Qin Dynasty, the corvée labor was heavy, and even cultivators could hardly bear it. Countless people ran away along the way.
Seeing that there were not many people left, and that they would be punished if they went to Mount Li, Liu Ji simply released the laborers. Those who wanted to run away could run away, and he did not refuse those who wanted to go into the mountains with him to hide.
He also secretly sent messengers to his family to keep them on guard.
His actions, for the time being, should not have reached Pei County.
"Sigh, I thought that with the unification of Qin, we could finally have better days, but who knew... it would still be just as tough." Someone in the group lamented.
"The First Emperor wanted to unite the Southern Continent, consolidate his rule, and fight against demons, thus developing and strengthening the Qin Dynasty. That's fine, it benefits everyone... But, shouldn't we at least get a break? Who wants to be a beast of burden forever? We were willing to do it before so that we could enjoy a peaceful life later. In the end, we didn't get to enjoy the blessings, and our life as beasts of burden is still not over." Another person complained bitterly.
Everyone was like this. In the past, life was hard, so they complained about the states of Wei and Chu. Later, when Qin unified the country, nothing changed, and life was still difficult, so they naturally complained about the Qin Dynasty.
They are not stupid; they can see many big-picture implications.
But we can't expect them to toil until they die, without a single day of peace, can we?
Most importantly, the benefits and compensation must be adequate; if that's the case, then a little hardship is bearable.
Ironically, their service is merely a duty, yielding them nothing in return. They receive neither merit nor titles, nor money or resources to aid their cultivation.
If this continues, everyone will be dissatisfied.
Liu Ji stopped, looked around at the crowd, and shook his head inwardly. How easy is it to bring peace and order to the land, free from strife?
Of course, the Qin high command, having seized power and gained endless resources, had also secured their benefits and were obligated to fulfill their corresponding responsibilities, no matter how difficult.
"Let's take a break." Liu Ji gestured for everyone to stop and said, "Mount Mangdang may not be famous in this Southern Continent, but it is a well-known mountain here."
"They want to find us within a radius of millions of miles... Hmph, they'd be better off sending a Grand Luo Immortal."
"But are our few heads of garlic enough to warrant sending out Ronaldo?"
"I've heard that there are still remnants of the six kingdoms and demons causing trouble in various places."
"That's the real headache for the big shots like Luo."
Everyone agreed that Qin Ting's real headaches were still the remnants of the six states and the demons.
"Those remnants are a matter of power struggles at the top. We should stay away from them and not get involved. As for the great demons and evil spirits... hey, if I catch them, I'll kill them all!" Liu Ji laughed.
Everyone couldn't help but laugh. Could you, Liu Ji, really handle a demon that could wreak havoc in the heart of the Qin Dynasty?
It's not even enough to fill someone's teeth!
"Huh?" Liu Ji sat under a big tree, gazing at the sky where the sun was at its zenith.
But if he wanted to return to Pei County, there was no hope, as he would have to part with his family and friends.
"Whoosh." A green leaf drifted down, and Liu Ji didn't dodge, letting it land on his forehead.
The next second, a unique charm astonished Liu Ji.
"This green leaf is a treasure?" Liu Ji was taken aback, but without showing any emotion, he took the green leaf off, held it in his palm, and infused it with his magic power.
With a "whoosh," the green leaf trembled slightly before disappearing into Liu Ji's body, transmitting an increasingly strange legal principle.
"Could it be that after this great misfortune, I, Liu Ji, have had a stroke of good luck? Have I obtained a spiritual treasure in Mangdang Mountain? I don't need it to be high-grade, I'd be secretly happy even if it's a fifth-grade spiritual treasure!" Liu Ji's heart was pounding.
Liu Ji was unaware that this leaf was a gift from the Chaos Divine Tree. In terms of power alone, it was no less than a top-tier second-grade spiritual treasure, and it also had the miraculous effect of helping one comprehend the Dao, making it quite unique.
Of course, after traversing the vast chaos and entering the primordial world, who it ended up in was entirely up to fate; even the Chaos Divine Tree didn't know.
Its premise is merely that the green leaves should be cast upon humans who possess great fortune and extraordinary abilities.
Liu Ji was very good at keeping secrets and didn't tell anyone. He led the group to hide in the Mangdang Mountains, which covered an area of millions of miles. They were all cultivators, so surviving in the wilderness was not difficult for them.
Liu Ji's cultivation level is also rising rapidly at an unimaginable speed!
Everyone else was shocked and could only admire them.
******
A thousand years later, in the Southern Continent, within the territory of the Great Qin Dynasty, to suppress the remnants of the six kingdoms and the rampaging demons, the First Emperor once again made an eastern tour. His imperial aura pierced the clouds, and his might suppressed the eight wastelands and six directions.
"Boom!" However, at this moment, a terrifying figure descended from the sky.
It was a gigantic creature, its dragon head taller than a mountain, overlooking all living beings.
Inside the carriage, the First Emperor frowned, lifted the curtain, and with a swift movement, appeared above the procession.
"First Emperor, today is the day of your demise," the Chaos Dragon proclaimed.
The massive dragon body began to shrink until it was the size of an ordinary person, but its terrifying aura only increased!
Throughout the entire Southern Continent, countless creatures cowered in fear under the might of the Chaos Dragon.
"This is the Great Qin, you have no right to run wild here." The First Emperor snorted coldly, his imperial aura spreading out, neutralizing the demonic intent. The collision of the two great laws shook the Immortal Realm.
The cultivators from all directions were terrified, feeling as if the sky were falling and the earth was collapsing – a sense of impending doom.
"Huh, you've reached the pinnacle of weak primordial chaos?" The Chaos Dragon glanced sideways.
Although it is true that there are no weaklings among those who can attain the weak Hunyuan realm, it is simply incredible that one can maintain such rapid progress in such a profound realm!
Even the Chaos Dragon felt as if it were facing a formidable enemy.
"Fortunately, I still have a backup plan." The Chaos Demon Dragon was relieved that it had fully mastered the fragments of the Chaos Spiritual Treasure given to it by Rahu.
Besides, he himself already possessed a second-class spiritual treasure.
"The Chaos Dragon... is about to slay the Chaos God of the Weak Primordial Realm, using you as resources to enrich the Qin Empire's treasury, and also using this prestige to carry out reforms." The First Emperor said indifferently.
He sent telepathic instructions to the prime minister, his personal eunuch, the generals, and others in the entourage.
Immediately, the First Emperor placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, took a step forward, tore through the void, and went to the outer realms.
The Southern Continent cannot bear the fierce battle between the best of the weak Hunyuan Realm.
"Haha, I couldn't be happier." The Chaos Dragon laughed, not daring to damage the Southern Continent.
One of the Three Realms, it is of paramount importance. If it is destroyed, Hongjun will surely descend to earth.
Even though Rahu blocked it, the Chaos Dragon was also afraid and would settle scores later.
It was aimed at the human race, indirectly weakening the Primordial Heavenly Dao, which was less conspicuous and had a solid foundation.
"Boom..." The two weak Chaos Realm beings left the Earthly Immortal Realm and confronted each other in the vast and boundless sea of stars.
Within the Immortal Realm, countless eyes gazed towards the heavens, watching this battle unfold.
Outside the Fire Cloud Cave, two figures of primordial chaos appeared, treading the long river of time and overlooking eternity.
"Donghuang Taiyi! Chaos Demon Rabbit!" The Three Emperors Daoist appeared, his expression slightly solemn.
"Three Emperors Daoist, this battle is between us, both of us in the Primordial Chaos Realm. Why should we interfere? Let's just observe quietly." The Chaos Demon Rabbit grinned.
As a seasoned sage, he had no fear of the newly promoted Three Sovereigns Daoists.
Even though this place is the Fire Cloud Cave, the opponent can get the assistance of experts such as the Five Emperors, and is also supported by a great formation!
However, Donghuang Taiyi was no ordinary character. The Chaos Demon Rabbit considered himself to be slightly inferior to him.
Donghuang Taiyi's eyes were cold as he glanced at the Three Emperors Daoist, but he had no intention of making a move.
Here, I have no confidence that I can defeat the Three Emperors Taoist.
Similarly, with the arrival of the two great sages, the Three Sovereigns Daoist was also on high alert.
Looking up at the sky, the Three Sovereigns Taoist whispered, "This time, we can only rely on the First Emperor himself!"
Saints appeared in the Great Crimson Heaven, the Nuwa Heaven, and the Netherworld, and confronted each other.
Chaos Demon Insects, Chaos Ferocious Sharks, Chaos Thousand-Tent Octopuses, and others are all extremely powerful and terrifying in strength.
The Demon Ancestor Rahu appeared and disappeared intermittently, both intimidating the saints and guarding against Hongjun.
Neither side was confident, and a stalemate ensued.
"Buzz." The gazes of the supreme beings all descended, drifting towards the outer starry sky of the Earthly Immortal Realm.
Meanwhile, weaker Chaos-level beings such as the Chaos Scorpion, Chaos Serpent, and Chaos Spider went to resist the heroes of the human race.
A clear example is the Hundred Schools of Thought, especially Lao Tzu, which required a great master to counter.
Even so, the various schools of thought might not necessarily take action for the First Emperor.
However, preparation is key to success, and lack of preparation leads to failure; any possibility must be eliminated.
The battle outside that day belonged only to the Chaos Dragon and the First Emperor; no one else was allowed to interfere!
Lao Tzu, with his white hair and beard and deep eyes, said, "The outcome of this battle is still uncertain."
"The Celestial Venerable of Morality... no, Li Er, do you really think we would show ourselves when there is no chance of victory?" The Chaos Serpent sneered, its head and tail connected, time and space as one.
Lao Tzu, a reincarnation of a fragment of the soul of the Heavenly Venerable of Morality, was already in a state of weak primordial chaos. He wrote the Tao Te Ching and became a sage of the earth!
Even the most confident Chaos Serpent was wary when facing Lao Tzu and immediately used its trump card.
Lao Tzu did not answer, but simply gazed at the heavens with calm eyes.
Meanwhile, in the northern star sea beyond the celestial realm, a terrifying figure also broke through the sky.
It was a huge spider with countless claws and many single eyes, densely packed together, which was quite terrifying.
Its chelicerae and appendages were sharp, surging with magical power, shattering the laws of nature, as if they were magical treasures.
Its mouthparts are even more terrifying, containing venom that can threaten weak mixed-level beings of the same rank!
“Chaos Demon Spider!” Cao Ya stood on Jidu Star, his expression grave.
The fact that such a chaotic demon god, skilled in slaughter, suddenly entered the northern galaxy is enough to prove that the situation is dire.
"Lord Ketu, Emperor Beiji Ziwei, you two, stay here and don't even think about descending to the mortal realm."
The Chaos Spider emitted a shrill sound, imbued with demonic intent, capable of polluting the planet.
"Whoosh." Cao Ya raised his hand, and the laws surged, the chaotic mist burst forth, erasing the pollution.
At the same time, the stars shone brightly, and the Great Emperor of the North Pole, Ziwei, activated his authority.
This is the Northern Star Sea, the home ground of the Great Emperor of the North Pole, Ziwei.
With the advantage of terrain, even a peak Quasi-Saint could not defeat him.
Even if a weak and powerful being arrives, we can still put up a fight.
If he was a powerful Quasi-Saint before the Investiture of the Gods, he could have emulated the Golden Spirit Mother and leaped to the level of a weak Primordial Being!
But even if it's not quite there, there's still the Star Lord Ketu, isn't there?
That star lord was a supreme quasi-saint. When they joined forces, they were enough to contend with ordinary, unorthodox saints in this star system!
"Not bad."
"No wonder the Demon Ancestor specifically sent me here to hinder you."
The Chaos Spider laughed, showing not a trace of guilt.
Cao Ya's emotions, on the contrary, became increasingly solemn.
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