The Primordial War: The Symbol Emperor

"I have nothing much to do right now, so how about I travel through the primordial world with you, fellow Daoist?"

The Vermilion Bird asked, "Those who possess the Primordial Measuring Ruler are destined for great fortune. Such a person has a limitless future and boundless potential; they will surely become a powerful figure in the future."

Even if you can't win them over, making friends with them can only bring benefits, not harm.

After all, the waters of the primordial world are too deep and too dangerous, and the Vermilion Bird Clan is not invincible in the primordial world.

Moreover, Zhuque believed that Weichen was probably a novice innate deity. For a cultivator, a hundred years was just a blink of an eye. What could he possibly do?

Perhaps once Wei Chen realizes the true dangers of the prehistoric world, he will join the Vermilion Bird Clan.

With this idea in mind, Zhuque felt even more confident in persuading Weichen to join the Zhuque Clan.

"Sure, I couldn't be happier," Wei Chen said with a smile. He knew exactly what Zhu Que was thinking, but he didn't point it out. Only a fool would refuse a beautiful woman by his side.

Moreover, this beautiful woman is incredibly powerful, making her an essential travel companion.

Most importantly, he had another plan in mind that required Suzaku's help.

So, each with their own thoughts, they chatted happily.

"So those three beast kings were the Sky-Splitting Rhinoceros and the Zhaqiong. It's a pity they escaped," Wei Chen said with a hint of regret.

“Fellow Daoist, you have fought against ferocious beasts all by yourself for over a hundred years. We are no match for you.” Zhuque bowed and said.

"It's just a small skirmish. How can I compare to you, fellow Daoist?" Wei Chen shook his head and waved his hand. The ferocious beasts he had just killed were not even a tenth of the number killed by the Vermilion Bird. Not to mention that the Vermilion Bird was stationed in the south and slaughtered countless ferocious beasts every moment.

Wei Chen wondered if this Vermilion Bird was the Southern Vermilion Bird, Ling Guang Shen Jun, one of the Four Symbols Divine Beasts. If so, things would become more complicated. Wei Chen was conflicted, unsure of what to do.

In his past life memories, in the primordial world, there was the Azure Dragon Mengzhang God in the east, the White Tiger Jianbing God in the west, the Vermilion Bird Lingguang God in the south, and the Black Tortoise Zhiming God in the north, the four symbols and four poles, the four spirits of heaven.

He is the guardian deity of the primordial world, and will dedicate himself to protecting the four directions, quelling the turmoil in the primordial world, and stabilizing the order of heaven and earth.

After the primordial world settled down, the four beasts that emerged—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise—were revered as the Four Sacred Beasts of the Directions.

The Azure Dragon of the East (wood element), the Vermilion Bird of the South (fire element), the White Tiger of the West (metal element), and the Black Tortoise of the North (water element) are revered as the Four Spirits of Heaven.

"Fellow Daoist flatters me." Zhuque smiled with a hint of pride. The Zhuque clan suppressed the south and slaughtered countless ferocious beasts, earning a great reputation in the prehistoric world. Even the Beast Capital dared not cross the line.

This is her pride, and also the pride of the Vermilion Bird clan.

"Hehe, fellow Daoist, there's no need to be modest! I wonder if you are the patriarch of the Vermilion Bird Clan?" Wei Chen asked the question that had been on his mind. If it really was the Southern Vermilion Bird Ling Guang Divine Lord, then he couldn't afford to offend him, nor did he want to provoke the Four Heavenly Spirits.

"That's right—" Zhuque's expression brightened, thinking that Weichen wanted to join the Zhuque clan. This was great news; the Zhuque clan would have another great help in the future.

Wei Chen's eyelids twitched, and he said, "So that's how it is. No wonder you are so powerful, fighting against millions of ferocious beasts with ease. So you are the patriarch of the Vermilion Bird Clan!"

This must be the Southern Vermilion Bird Mausoleum Light God Lord; no wonder he's so powerful and domineering. It seems we need to think of another way; we absolutely cannot try to scheme against her.

"Fellow Daoist, what's your decision? Even if you don't join my Vermilion Bird Clan, we could form an alliance. This would benefit both of us," Vermilion Bird said with a smile, her expression expectant, hoping that Wei Chen would agree.

"Hmm!" Wei Chen pondered. The Southern Vermilion Bird Mausoleum Light God Lord, like himself, had obtained the Primordial Heavenly Determination Venerable Position.

Although he was fearless, having another ally was a good thing, since his own abilities were limited.

If you ever dislike someone or want to destroy a faction, you simply can't do it alone.

Just like these three beast kings, if it weren't for the Vermilion Bird's intervention, he would have been defeated and fled long ago. Instead, he's now slaughtering the ferocious beasts, leaving them routed.

Moreover, forming an alliance with the Vermilion Bird clan would not be harmful and would not have any impact on oneself.

They both want to eliminate the ferocious beasts, and the Vermilion Bird clan wants to do the same; there is absolutely no conflict between them.

After thinking it through, Wei Chen smiled and said, "Very well, I am alone and indeed lack the strength to eliminate the ferocious beast."

"I am willing to form an alliance with the Vermilion Bird Clan, but—" Wei Chen paused and said, "I am by nature carefree. Apart from taking the eradication of the ferocious beast clan as my duty, I will not care about anything else."

The meaning is clear: aside from fighting the ferocious beast together, I won't care about anything else.

"That's only right," Zhuque said with a smile. These powerful individuals all possess their own pride and have achieved their own lineage. To be able to bring them into the same alliance is already extremely fortunate.

If one could join the Vermilion Bird Clan, that wouldn't be so rare. Because those who seek protection from powerful figures have limited potential, and the Vermilion Bird Clan is full of them—they're essentially cannon fodder.

"Where would you like to train, my friend?" Zhuque chuckled. "How about we return to the Undying Volcano together? There, ferocious beast kings gather, and powerful dynasties and clans alike are assembled. Countless powerful beings exist there, and in every battle, hundreds of millions perish—"

"Hundreds of millions?" Wei Chen was shocked. Was this lineup too powerful? Even if hundreds of millions of beings stood still and let him chop them down, it would take countless years to kill them all.

“Indeed—our great beings often gather together to discuss the Dao. If you are willing to go, you will surely gain unexpected benefits,” said Zhuque. She had figured it out; Weichen was actually a newly born innate deity.

As for Wei Chen's claim of fighting ferocious beasts for over a hundred years, in her opinion, that amount of time wouldn't even be enough to travel, let alone accomplish anything.

"Very well, I am willing to go and join the Vermilion Bird Clan in slaughtering the ferocious beasts," Wei Chen said. Such a magnificent battlefield is one that a true man should participate in.

"Fellow Daoist, your righteousness is truly admirable—" Zhuque laughed, "Then let us set off immediately!"

"good--"

Zhuque's expression was strange as he asked, "Fellow Daoist, don't you intend to take these spoils of war?"

"No need, I have the Primordial Measuring Ruler, that's enough. Take it if you want," Wei Chen said. He already had enough treasures; these things were beneath his notice.

"Fellow Daoist, this—" Zhuque's beautiful face froze for a moment. Although this was not a spiritual treasure, nor even an acquired magic weapon, the materials used to refine these magic weapons were very precious, enough to create a spiritual treasure.

Even a powerful force like hers couldn't ignore it. She could hardly believe her ears. How could there be such a generous cultivator in the primordial world?

"Take it, I have no shortage of magical treasures." Wei Chen waved his hand and said generously, "Magic treasures are ultimately external things, only strength is the most fundamental."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Zhuque smiled reservedly, but inwardly she was overjoyed. Not only had she gained a powerful henchman for free, but this powerful henchman would also give her a magical treasure. Such a good thing was truly unprecedented.

Wei Chen smiled indifferently. Now that he was rich and powerful, he naturally didn't care about these magical treasures.

However, if it is a special innate spiritual treasure, then that's another matter.