The Primordial War: The Symbol Emperor

As Wei Chen watched the Vermilion Bird carry away the boundless sea of ​​fire, he sighed softly, "Ten thousand years of cultivation vanished in a single day..."

All those tens of thousands of years of solitary contemplation were for nothing. He knew then that he would face a tribulation of love, but he didn't expect it to come so soon.

He had barely left the mountain when he encountered the Vermilion Bird, who possessed a noble and elegant demeanor but a temper fiercer than raging fire.

Wei Chen sat on the pavilion, resting his chin on his hand, pondering the future.

He had great regrets in his past life; he was not only a homebody but also a virgin and a lonely man.

In this life, he wanted to remove the hats from those three men; that tasteless, mundane life was worse than death.

He was deeply attracted to Zhuque and longed to become her Daoist partner. Unfortunately, Zhuque had no such intentions whatsoever; her mind was solely focused on the Great Dao and the prosperity of the Zhuque clan.

"What should I do? Should I force myself on her?" A wicked thought popped into Wei Chen's mind.

Upon imagining that scene, Wei Chen suddenly stood up, paced back and forth, and shook his head.

The Vermilion Bird is too terrifying; we absolutely must not force our way in. Otherwise, our fate will be no better than that of those blue skies and white clouds.

Zhuque is too strong-willed; once she makes a decision, it's very difficult to change it. If she's unwilling to accept it, forcing her will only lead to a complete breakdown in relations, turning them into mortal enemies.

Don't assume that just because you have a woman's body, she will love you wholeheartedly. That's even more far-fetched than a legend, at least legends are recorded in history books.

There are only two consequences to forcing yourself on a woman: if she's willing, then congratulations.

If she's unwilling, then you need to be careful.

Who knows, one day when you're asleep, they might hang you up and give you a good beating—that would be the least of their worries.

In short, women may seem easy to mess with on the surface, but they are actually not easy to mess with at all.

If she's in a bad mood one day and cheats on you, or even stabs you in the back, you'll still be laughing happily.

"Sigh..." Wei Chen thought and thought, but couldn't come up with a solution.

Suzaku is not to be trifled with; her world-destroying black flames are too powerful, and her personality is too violent!

"Let's get down to business! Pangu is waiting for me—"

The thought of Pangu filled Wei Chen with excitement; he was a legendary figure.

"Who exactly destroyed Pangu's true form?" Wei Chen pondered.

"Forget it! The world is vast and chaotic; thinking too much about it will only cause trouble for myself."

"Strength is paramount. No matter where you are or what you do, it all comes down to how strong your fists are. Let's talk about things when you're strong enough!" Wei Chen muttered to himself.

After returning to the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Formation and recovering from his injuries, he dismantled the formation.

Wei Chen looked at this idyllic scene with lingering reluctance. He knew that after this trip, he didn't know when he would be able to return, or perhaps he would never return!

He planned to venture into the wilderness, carve out a bloody path, and achieve ultimate glory.

"唳——"

Wei Chen pulled himself back to reality and looked up at the void.

Black dots, countless black dots, obscuring the entire void, endless and overwhelming!

Wei Chen was shocked. This amounted to at least hundreds of millions. The Vermilion Bird clan was no joke; they truly possessed the strength to dominate the prehistoric world.

shhhhhh!

Wei Chen was dazzled by the uniformity of all the people wearing pure black hair and brightly colored clothes.

They filled the mountaintops, illuminating the void with dazzling colors! Brighter than any color flashlight on Earth.

Shocking

Wei Chen broke out in a cold sweat and said with a wry smile, "Isn't this a bit much? It's just a Beast Emperor, does it really need such a grand display?"

"This matter concerns the prosperity of our Vermilion Bird clan, and we cannot be careless. Whether we succeed or not depends on this battle," Vermilion Bird said solemnly.

He introduced the people around him to Wei Chen, saying, "This is the fifth elder of our Vermilion Bird clan, and the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, and thirty-seventh elders."

Zhuque didn't say his name, but just gave his title.

After the count was completed, all the elders bowed respectfully to Wei Chen and said, "We greet you, fellow Daoist, and thank you for your great kindness."

"No need. I have a deep friendship with the Vermilion Bird, and the elders need not be so polite," Wei Chen replied. After a few pleasantries, he calmed down. He was really not suited to dealing with this kind of situation.

Wei Chen was utterly shocked. These dozens of elders were all at the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm. Their auras were smooth and refined, clearly indicating that they had remained at this level for many years and had a solid foundation.

Not only that, there are also hundreds of Taiyi Golden Immortals at the peak of their cultivation. There are tens of thousands more at the Taiyi Golden Immortal level, and the majority of the rest are Golden Immortals.

There are hundreds of millions of Vermilion Birds here.

This lineup...

Wei Chen finally understood what Hong Huang meant when he said that Taiyi Golden Immortals were no better than dogs, and that Daluo Golden Immortals were everywhere.

With the Heavenly Dao suppressing them, no innate deity can break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. Anyone who dares to force their way through will only be destroyed by the Heavenly Dao.

If the Heavenly Dao were to cease its suppression in the future, all the major races of the primordial world, countless innate gods, and ferocious beasts would advance to higher realms.

If they all started fighting, wouldn't the primordial world be shattered?

No wonder, after Hongjun became a saint, all the ancient powerful races declined.

"Fellow Daoist, are you planning to mobilize the entire strength of your clan?" Wei Chen asked. This lineup was too terrifying, too frightening!

This army of Vermilion Birds could absolutely crush all the great beast capitals of the prehistoric world. Even some top dynasties couldn't compare to this army.

"No, I only mobilized one-third of my clan's elite," Suzaku said arrogantly. Under her leadership, the Suzaku clan had become increasingly prosperous, and she couldn't help but feel proud.

Wei Chen was speechless with shock. Although he had been allied with the Vermilion Bird Clan for many years, he had never inquired about the Vermilion Bird Clan's strength or how many members they had.

There wasn't enough time to tease Suzaku each time, so how could he have time to ask these questions?

Now he finally understands what shock truly means!

"Does dealing with a mere beast capital require such immense power?" Wei Chen asked. Was this just showing off, or was he being challenged?

Is it really necessary to be so scary?

"I must obtain the Fire Lotus—" Suzaku declared with fanaticism and murderous intent, "Those who stand in my way shall die..."

She was determined to obtain that chaotic spiritual object. Anyone who dared to stand in her way would die.

Wei Chen said helplessly, "Then there's no need to mobilize such a powerful force, is there?"

"Fellow Daoist doesn't understand." Zhuque shook his head. The allure of a supreme treasure for achieving Dao is immense. It's like a billionaire who can't comprehend a beggar's thirst for money.

He declared with unwavering fervor: "I will crush, absolutely crush, burn away all obstacles—"

Wei Chen was thrilled. Absolute crushing, burning everything in its path—what domineering power!

After a moment of silence, he took out the Map of Mountains and Rivers and said, "We must not let the ferocious beasts or innate deities discover anything unusual, otherwise things will change."

This matter cannot be discovered by any living being; otherwise, the Vermilion Bird clan would send a massive army of billions to conquer a ferocious beast capital. Who would believe there's nothing fishy about this?

It will definitely attract attention from all sides, and everyone will rush over to seize the treasure.

Looking at the billions of Vermilion Birds, he said, "I'm sorry to have troubled you all—"

Whoosh—The Mountain and River Map obscured the entire void, exuding an ancient and vast aura.

"The Map of Mountains and Rivers..." All the Vermilion Birds present exclaimed in surprise, their breathing quickening.

Wei Chen was shocked once again. The urgent cries of billions of Vermilion Birds created a sound wave that resounded throughout the sacred mountain, even more powerful than rolling thunder.

"Go inside, all of you!" Zhuque waved his hand, displaying the majesty of a clan leader.

"Yes, Chieftain..." The voice resounded throughout the sacred mountain.

shhhhhh!

Like locusts, the Vermilion Birds swarmed into the Landscape Painting without stopping.

Wei Chen looked at the five elders, numbered five, six, seven, eight, and nine, and said, "Is there anything else, fellow Daoists?"

The five elders cupped their hands respectfully and said, "Thank you for the treasure, fellow Daoist! We are deeply grateful! Please feel free to ask us for anything in the future, and we will certainly do our best to fulfill your request!"

"Okay!" Wei Chen nodded with a smile, glancing at Zhu Que.

Zhuque understood and said, "Alright, go inside!"

"Yes, Chieftain—"

After the group disappeared, Wei Chen laughed and said, "It seems you are very determined, fellow Daoist!"

"Hmph!" Zhuque sneered, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need for your sarcasm. If you were to give me your Dao-attaining treasure, I would immediately send my troops back to my nest."

"Hehe!" Wei Chen smiled broadly, stepped closer to Zhu Que's pretty face, and said, "How do you plan to repay me? I will not only give you a great opportunity, but also help you deceive everyone! I don't need any promises—"

Zhuque's fair skin flushed instantly, and she took a few steps back, her expression shifting rapidly.

Finally, with his eyelids lowered, he whispered, "I can give you nothing, fellow Daoist—"

Upon hearing this, Wei Chen felt a pang of sadness. Although he had already guessed this outcome and knew that asking would only cause more heartache, he still couldn't help but ask.

He dislikes procrastination, especially when it comes to his feelings. He won't be satisfied with a relationship that's unclear and ambiguous until he gets a clear answer.

He forced a smile and said, "Hehe! It's alright! I was just momentarily moved. We cultivators should prioritize cultivation; everything else is insignificant."

"Really!" Zhuque looked at Weichen with her big, dark, bright eyes, trying to see through his thoughts.

"Of course! Don't you think so, fellow Daoist?" Wei Chen asked matter-of-factly, without showing any sign of his disappointment.

After pondering for a moment, Zhuque said, "We cultivators should act this way, but have you truly let go, fellow Daoist?"

On the surface, it wasn't obvious that she was skeptical of Wei Chen's words.

She wasn't stupid; on the contrary, she was quite clever. Actually, she didn't believe Wei Chen's words at all; it was just her reluctance to let go that was holding her back.

She knew in her heart how good Weichen had been to her and how many treasures he had given her.

She didn't want to believe that Weichen would leave after this incident.

"If I can't even let go of this, how can I pursue the supreme path?" Wei Chen laughed suddenly.

As expected... I still had to leave in the end!

After a long silence and hesitation, Zhuque said, "How about this, I will let you choose any of the women in my clan?"

Wei Chen was stunned. What was going on? If I really took a woman from the Vermilion Bird clan, wouldn't I have to call you my ancestor?

However, a wicked glint appeared in Wei Chen's eyes. It really was true, those Vermilion Bird clan members were all incredibly beautiful. Many of them were no less attractive than the Vermilion Birds themselves; if it were really...

Shaking his head, Wei Chen pulled himself back to reality. He wasn't a lustful maniac; he wanted Zhu Que, her heart, not just her beauty.

If he were truly a lustful maniac, with so many beautiful women in the world, kidnapping hundreds of thousands would be an easy and enjoyable task.

Knowing he couldn't hide it from Suzaku, he decided to make one last attempt. He said, "No need, are you really not going to consider it?"

Wei Chen stared at Zhu Que, really hoping she would agree.

Zhuque resolutely shook her head and said, "I can let you choose whatever you want, fellow Daoist. Ten thousand, one hundred thousand, one million—"

Wei Chen felt bitter. What kind of person was this? He actually let the people who liked her choose her clansmen.

Millions? Do you really think I'm some kind of king of chickens and ducks?

He smiled and hugged Zhuque tightly, saying with a wry smile, "I like your personality. Even though you rejected me, I still like you."

Suzaku did not resist!

After a long while, Wei Chen released Zhu Que and said with a smile, "Let's go!"

Zhuque stood still, reluctantly asking, "Fellow Daoist, are you really leaving?"

After a moment of silence, Wei Chen said, "You know I'll have to leave sooner or later."

He knew that after this incident, Zhuque would no longer be able to accompany him to collect the Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner.

"Will you return, fellow Daoist?" Zhuque asked. Of course she knew, but she hadn't expected you to leave so soon.

"Yes!" Wei Chen will definitely come back.

Suzaku was the first person to win his heart, how could he give up so easily?

It's okay to be rejected now; there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

"Please don't leave! This is the primordial era, and there are countless top-tier experts. When the Heavenly Dao of the Primordial World evolves again, the number of experts will decrease. Whether you stay or leave, I will not stop you!" Zhuque pleaded.

Traveling through the primordial wilderness is far too dangerous now, as many innate deities possess the cultivation of a Taiyi Golden Immortal upon taking human form.

Wei Chen has no advantage whatsoever, which is very disadvantageous and dangerous for him.

"As someone who aspires to become the strongest in the primordial world, why would I fear such danger? Don't worry, I have so many treasures, I'll be fine," Wei Chen said with a smile. He knew the pros and cons, but he wasn't afraid at all.

He's already died once, so dying again won't hurt. At worst, he'll be a hero again in eighteen years.

"Sigh..." Zhuque knew she couldn't keep him, so she sighed and said, "No matter what happens, I will always be your most steadfast ally."

"I know!" Wei Chen laughed heartily and said, "Let's go!"

"Ok!"

"By the way, after this matter, will you still accompany me to collect the Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner?" Wei Chen asked hopefully.

After a long silence, Suzaku said, "I'm not going!"

She wanted the treasure, but it wasn't so easy to get.

Who knows if Wei Chen will like him more on the way to collect the Central Wuji Xinghuang Banner?

To avoid this happening, it's best to avoid it.

"Let's go..."