The Primordial Era: The Mythical Path Beginning with the Jie Sect

Chapter 78 Ox-Head and Horse-Face Return to Their Positions
Just as everyone was on guard against each other, and no one dared to be the first to act, two furtive figures appeared behind the group.

Both figures were at the Taiyi Golden Immortal level, but they were surrounded by a lot of Yin and ghostly energy, which meant they had been corrupted by the Yin and ghostly energy of the Netherworld.

Being corrupted by yin energy and ghost energy has only two outcomes. The first is complete corruption, assimilation by yin energy and ghost energy, and transformation into a netherworld creature. However, it is hard to say whether it will still have its own consciousness at that time.

The second type cannot resist the erosion and assimilation of yin and ghostly energy, resulting in the collapse of the physical body, the annihilation of the primordial spirit, and the reincarnation of the true spirit.

Overall, regardless of the outcome, it's not good news for them.

The two figures did not alert the people in front. They found a secluded spot, concealed their forms, and directly sent their spirits out of their bodies.

It was observed that within the primordial spirits of both individuals, the yin and ghostly energy of the underworld had already occupied 60% of their primordial spirits, and was slowly eroding the remaining primordial spirits.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing madness in each other's eyes. They nodded heavily and then began to mobilize the surrounding yin and ghostly energy.

Because they have been corrupted and assimilated by the aura of the underworld, they are able to mobilize the ghostly energy of the underworld, but this will accelerate the corruption and assimilation process.

However, doing so allows one to unleash most of the power of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, essentially resulting in a slow self-destruction. After all, it involves forcibly using power that does not belong to oneself and is harmful to oneself.

Seeing their actions, Fengdu knew they were going all in. Even without using the power of the Netherworld, they wouldn't live much longer, so they might as well take a gamble.

If obtaining the spiritual treasures allows you to find a way to solve your own problems, that would be ideal. Even if you don't find one, you've still obtained two spiritual treasures. When you return to the prehistoric world, you can directly abandon your primordial spirit and true spirit to possess another body, so it won't be a loss.

His primordial spirit had already been eroded by the Netherworld energy, so this was his last act of self-discovery.

The two didn't use any magic; they simply carried the vast expanse of ghostly energy and rushed towards the spiritual treasure in the valley.

The on-duty crowd spotted them, but the two moved quickly and rushed over before the others even noticed them.

These people could only retreat, while simultaneously protecting themselves and launching attacks in an attempt to repel the two figures shrouded in ghostly energy.

Unfortunately, their powers were not on the same level. Before the attack could even reach them, it was blocked by the Netherworld Qi and dissipated.

But they had no other choice. They couldn't just do what they did and recklessly let the Netherworld Qi erode their primordial spirits, thereby mobilizing the Netherworld Qi to seize these two innate spiritual treasures!
Putting aside whether or not these two spiritual treasures can be obtained, the question is whether these two innate spiritual treasures are worth giving up one's cultivation accumulated over hundreds of millions of years.

Most of them didn't have the courage to burn their bridges; perhaps those two only did it because they had no other choice.

Regardless of the reason, the two finally got their wish and obtained the two magical treasures.

The moment the two obtained the spiritual treasure, the authority within it directly merged into their primordial spirits.

The power of authority erupted in full force, and countless streams of nether energy merged into their primordial spirits. The power of the laws of the nether world was also constantly imprinted on their primordial spirits, assisting the nether energy in transforming their primordial spirits.

With a wave of his hand, Fengdu sent their hidden physical bodies inside, allowing them to transform together.

Those who had been hiding stared in disbelief at everything that was happening.

"What, what's going on? How can they absorb the Netherworld Energy so recklessly? Don't they want to live anymore?"

"Are you blind? Do you think they want to absorb it? That's the effect of the spiritual treasure."

"Spiritual treasures have such effects? I've never heard of them before?"

"It's not a magical treasure; it seems to be the power of the authority of heaven and earth. I've seen the immortals and gods of the Heavenly Court use it before. Although it's somewhat different from what the Heavenly Court uses, it should be the power of the authority of heaven and earth!"

"Authority? In other words, this magical treasure contains the karmic positions of ghosts and gods from the underworld."
However, can't one refuse a position in Heaven?
Why does this magical artifact seem to be forcibly altering the bodies and spirits of these two people?

"You said it yourself, that's the Heavenly Court, while this is the Netherworld, so they're definitely different!"

"That's true!" "Alright, let's stop talking. Let's wait until they've finished the conversion and then see what happens!"

If all the magical treasures in the Netherworld are like this, we need to consider whether we should continue our search.

"Correct!"

……

A group of people stood at a distance, discussing in hushed tones, their eyes fixed on the two people undergoing the transformation.

Although shrouded in the aura of the underworld, two figures could still be vaguely seen struggling in pain. The reason for describing it as a painful struggle was that the heart-wrenching screams of the two could be faintly heard, indicating that the transformation process was not comfortable.

After a long while, the Netherworld energy stopped flowing in and slowly dissipated, and the Dao principles also disappeared into the void.

Two tall figures slowly emerged. One was a bull-headed human with a robust build, wielding a steel fork, surrounded by a ghostly aura. With the power of the Ghostly Dao Laws amplified by this, he appeared incredibly terrifying.

The other one is a horse-headed human with a slender build, wielding a spear, which is also quite frightening.

The two merged with the authority of the Netherworld, and after the transformation, they directly reached the realm of Great Luo Golden Immortal. If they fought in the Netherworld, they could also mobilize the power of the earth that the authority granted them, making them much stronger than ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortals.

The onlookers were surprised, some even envious. Just by obtaining a spiritual treasure, he had directly advanced to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. Who wouldn't be envious!

There are also those who dislike them, and given the appearance of these two, it's normal to dislike them.

Just as they were about to go forward and ask them something, the two figures suddenly disappeared.

"What? What happened? Where are they?"

"Are you stupid?"

"Is that even a question? They must have gone to the underworld and become ghosts and gods there. If they don't go to pay their respects to the Emperor of Fengdu, do they even want to stay in the netherworld?"

……

As they say, the new Ox-Head and Horse-Face are paying homage to the Emperor of Fengdu.

"You two have just completed your transformation. Quickly adapt and return to your positions as soon as possible to handle the matters under your charge," Fengdu said calmly, seated on his throne.

"We humbly obey the Emperor's decree!" the two figures, Ox-Head and Horse-Face, bowed in unison.

"Okay, go down!" Fengdu waved his hand.

The two bowed and withdrew to the outer gate to acclimatize before resuming their duties.

After reading it, Fengdu nodded and began to deal with matters concerning the underworld.

……

In the primordial wilderness, at Kunlun Mountain, in the Jade Void Palace.

Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian, these three sages, are gathered in Yuxu Palace, discussing matters concerning the Earthly Dao Sage.

After Duobao, Nanji, and Xuandu returned and reported the matter to their master, their master took them to Yuxu Palace to discuss it together.

(End of this chapter)