The Primordial War: The Symbol Emperor

Three stunningly beautiful goddesses entered the magnificent Vermilion Bird Palace.

“Wang Shu…” Wei Chen suddenly stood up, looking at the newcomer with surprise.

Wang Shu's face flushed slightly. She glanced around and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

"Good, good, good!" Wei Chen said three times, trying to step forward and pull Wang Shu back.

Unexpectedly, Zhuque suddenly transmitted her voice: "Be mindful of the occasion."

Wei Chen froze, gave an awkward smile, and sat back down in his seat.

Having not seen Wang Shu for so many years, I was completely unprepared to meet her now, and you can imagine how excited I was.

Unfortunately, the occasion was inappropriate for romance. He didn't care, but Wang Shu was shy. If they were to hug and kiss in public, Wang Shu would probably lose face.

"How did you get here?" Wei Chen asked Wang Shu telepathically.

"I heard you came out of seclusion, so I came to see you!" Wang Shu replied.

"Then why didn't you come sooner?" Wei Chen asked.

"Stop flirting, mind your manners," Zhuque whispered to Weichen, clearly displeased.

"You're such a busybody," Wei Chen replied, then turned to look at the other two goddesses, then at Zhuque and Wangshu, and the mermaid.

Then, after taking another look at the magnificent Vermilion Bird Palace, I found that the dazzling Vermilion Bird Palace had lost its luster.

Each goddess here is dressed differently and has a different personality. But each goddess is flawless and graceful, making the magnificent palace even more dazzling.

"I am Phoenix, Beichen, and I greet all fellow Daoists..."

The Holy Mother of the North Star, dressed in a starry gauze robe, and the Phoenix Ancestor, dressed in a fiery red phoenix robe, smiled and bowed.

"Fellow Daoist, you're too kind. Please have a seat..." Zhuque said with a smile.

Wei Chen smiled and said, "I, Emperor Wei Chen, have long admired the names of all of you fellow Daoists. It is truly an honor to meet you today."

After exchanging pleasantries, the group took their seats.

The mermaid's eyes sparkled, and her face was full of joy.

They've arrived as expected...

She made no attempt to conceal her presence when she came to the Vermilion Bird Clan, and her purpose was quite obvious.

Anyone with a discerning eye would know that she came seeking help and forming an alliance.

The situation in the primordial world is somewhat complicated now, with three factions involved in this debate.

One side remains neutral, neither side assisting the other, with Hongjun as its leader.

The other side wanted to divide the territory, led by many supreme powerhouses such as the Dao Emperor, the Emperor, and the Four Symbols Saint Lord.

The other side is the Creator race, who do not want to divide their territory, and mermaids are their main focus.

Given this situation, it's natural for all parties to form alliances. And of course, they'll reap the benefits.

For example, if a mermaid wants to form an alliance with the Vermilion Bird Clan, it will be difficult to do so without sufficient mutual benefits.

As for the other Primordial Races, they are like behemoths in their own worlds.

Once the alliance is successfully formed, the other leaders will naturally follow the main force.

So, of course, the behemoth reaps the benefits, while the other leaders can only follow behind and drink the leftovers.

But as local tyrants, how could they be content to drink the leftovers?

So this is the scene before our eyes.

This is also what the mermaid wants to see, because the resources she offers are limited. If Suzaku gets them all, what if other races are unwilling to contribute?

The best approach is to distribute the benefits equally, so that when faced with difficulties, no one can shirk responsibility.

Of course, the mermaid knew that Suzaku would definitely not be happy, so she secretly promised Suzaku some benefits.

This was also her predicament. The Vermilion Bird's power was too great, and he was too greedy. This calamity would not affect the South. It was simply unrealistic to expect the Vermilion Bird to help without giving him any benefits.

"Fellow Daoist, our two clans live on the same mountain, and have always shared weal and woe, prospering together and suffering together. What are your thoughts on this calamity?" Phoenix asked Vermilion Bird calmly, but everyone present could sense her dissatisfaction.

The reason is simple: no one would say such a thing at this time.

Phoenix's words were clearly a question, questioning why Zhuque had kept it from her and kept it all to himself.

Zhuque's expression turned slightly unnatural, and he smiled, "It's not decided yet. I'm sure you know why the mermaid came here. What are your thoughts?"

"What opinion could I possibly have?" Phoenix asked with a smile. "Fellow Daoist has always been autocratic and dictatorial. Our clan only needs to stand with you against the powerful enemy."

These words were no longer just expressions of dissatisfaction, but rather a deep-seated resentment.

It's like everyone is bleeding and sweating together, but all the benefits go to the other side.

Indeed, this was the case. The Vermilion Bird went to help the Star Clan and received huge benefits, while the Phoenix Clan received nothing.

Perhaps the forces of the primordial world did not know that the Vermilion Bird had gone to support the Star Clan, but the Phoenix Clan and the Vermilion Bird Clan lived on the same mountain. How could the Phoenix Clan not know that the Vermilion Bird Clan had caused such a commotion?

If this matter becomes known to the primordial forces and they launch a siege, the Phoenix Clan will inevitably be implicated and fight alongside the Vermilion Bird Clan against the enemy.

Why should the Phoenix Clan share the blame for the trouble caused by the Vermilion Bird? The most crucial point is that the Vermilion Bird didn't share the benefits with her, but she has to bear the consequences.

This time, he still wants to eat alone like before, how can she not be angry?

Zhuque glanced awkwardly at Weichen, hoping he could change the subject and ease her embarrassment.

But Wei Chen just smiled, as if he didn't understand. But he knew perfectly well that this matter couldn't be resolved by changing the subject; if he did, the relationship between the two races would only get worse.

On the contrary, only by speaking clearly and expressing their grievances can the two groups coexist peacefully for a long time.

With men so incompetent, Zhuque could only look to Wangshu and Beichen Shengmu.

Like Wei Chen, Bei Chen Shengmu had an enigmatic smile. She smiled gently and politely, but her eyes seemed to be gloating.

Wang Shu, however, pretended not to see it.

"Alright!" Zhuque shrugged helplessly and said, "I admit I felt guilty towards you for that matter, but I don't think I did anything wrong. I risked the lives of my clan to gain benefits through my own strength, why should I share them with you?"

He paused, then added, "If you are dissatisfied, you are welcome to do as I have done and go and plunder resources. I will not say a word."

The implication is that if you're capable, you can also enjoy the benefits of living alone, just like me.

"And what about this time?" Phoenix asked. "If I don't come, are you planning to do the same thing as last time?"

Phoenix's face darkened: "Our honor and disgrace are intertwined, that's undeniable, isn't it?"

Zhuque nodded helplessly.

"In that case, before you make a powerful enemy, even if I can't help you, could you at least let me know beforehand?" Phoenix said.

“What do you want to say? Just say it,” Suzaku said.

"It's not that I want to do anything; I just want you to discuss it with me before making a decision. As for the outcome, I won't influence your thoughts or interfere with your decision."

Phoenix said in a deep voice, "I just want you to respect my opinion. After all, your decision represents the decision of my Phoenix Clan. I don't want to be attacked by a powerful enemy without knowing why."

Wei Chen watched with great interest, almost wishing the two birds would fight.

Who told Zhuque to be so despicable? Last time, in order to deceive Wangshu, not only did Zhuque spend a lot of resources, but she didn't even help and just watched the show from the sidelines.

This time it was finally Suzaku's turn, and Wei Chen felt a sense of balance.

"If you dare to watch the show again, don't blame me for telling Wang Shu about what happened last time," Zhuque transmitted to Weichen.

Wei Chen was startled; he couldn't let Wang Shu know about this. Otherwise, his towering stature might crumble in Wang Shu's eyes.

"What happened last time was my decision. I didn't want the news to leak out, so..." Wei Chen paused, then said, "It was my oversight. Here's what I'll do. I'll make it up to you in a while."

Wei Chen didn't seduce the mermaid, and he wasn't willing to take the blame. Besides, his words weren't entirely innocent; he believed Phoenix wouldn't believe him and would ultimately blame Vermilion Bird.

Indeed, Phoenix didn't believe Wei Chen's words at all.

The two clans live on the same mountain. If the Vermilion Bird Clan can mobilize a large army, why can't the Phoenix Clan?

Phoenix pointed its spear directly at Vermilion Bird and smiled at Wei Chen, saying, "I have spent many years with Vermilion Bird, how could I not know her greed? This matter has nothing to do with you, fellow Daoist, and you do not need to make any compensation."

"You worthless scoundrel..." Zhuque cursed telepathically, then sneered, "The truth is indeed as you guessed, but so what?"

"I'll say it again: you can be like me, and I have no objection."

Zhuque stopped trying to deceive himself and made it clear directly.

Anyway, she felt she hadn't done anything wrong; in the primordial world, strength was everything. Whoever had the biggest fist got to call the shots.

Her strength is undeniable, and she took such a huge risk. Why should she share the benefits with the Phoenix Clan?

You have to understand, if the ferocious beast clan hadn't retreated back then, it would have been a fight to the death, and how many of her Vermilion Bird clan members would have perished?

Fortunately, everything went as she expected, and a deadly battle did not break out.

"I can't control your decision, but what should I do if a powerful enemy attacks? Stand idly by?" Phoenix said angrily.

"Alright, that's enough for now," Wei Chen interrupted the argument. Although he really wanted to see the two of them fight, that was impossible, and he would absolutely not let that happen.

There are too many powerful enemies in the Primordial World. If a civil war breaks out, the situation in the South will be extremely dire.

Therefore, we cannot allow the two races to become too hostile.

"Let's discuss this later and focus on the present," Wei Chen said to Phoenix with a smile. "Don't worry, you'll get what you're owed."

The Phoenix Clan's strength should not be underestimated. The two clans need to unite to prevent the enemy from taking advantage of the situation.

Although Wei Chen believed himself to be powerful, he could only launch an ambush at most when facing those major forces; he still needed the Vermilion Bird Clan and the Phoenix Clan to fight openly.

"Don't do that again," Wei Chen transmitted his voice to Zhu Que.

"Hmph, where did I go wrong? You reap what you sow. You can't expect me to take risks and do nothing for nothing, can you?" Zhuque retorted angrily. "I'm helping people solve their problems and taking their resources, there's nothing wrong with that... In short, it's all about who has the means."

“Alright, you’re not wrong.” Wei Chen couldn’t tell who was right and who was wrong in this matter either. “Although the Phoenix Clan didn’t contribute anything, they still took a risk. After this is over, give her some compensation! In the future, you should also be more careful in your actions, and don’t let the two clans turn against each other over resources. There will be many areas where we will need the Phoenix Clan’s help in the future. If things get too tense, it will be very detrimental to the development of your Vermilion Bird Clan.”

Zhuque nodded, naturally understanding the implications. However, the thought of having to allocate some resources to the Phoenix Clan was something she was very reluctant to do.

With so many clansmen, if she relied solely on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to cultivate, her cultivation would progress much more slowly.

Furthermore, the universe is not yet complete, and we don't know how many great calamities and tribulations are yet to come. To survive, we can only scavenge resources to increase our strength.

So it wasn't that she was stingy; everything she did was for survival, for the sake of the Vermilion Bird Clan.

Compared to the life and death of one's people, what does being a little selfish matter?

Zhuque looked at the mermaid and thought to herself, "What a clever trick." She pondered how to get her to contribute more resources, and also how to ensure the mermaid would bear the cost of the Phoenix Clan's compensation.

Just as Suzaku was pondering this, she received another message. Her face immediately darkened, and she said angrily, "They really arrived quickly..."