The Primordial War: The Symbol Emperor

Southern Vermilion Bird

Inside the Vermilion Bird Palace, there is only the Vermilion Bird and the Great Elder of the Vermilion Bird Clan, named Zhu Ming!

Zhu Ming, with a respectful expression, reported to Zhu Que on the changes in the prehistoric world.

After pondering for a long time, Zhuque smiled and said, "Fortunately, we had the help of Fellow Daoist Chenhuang. Otherwise, our Zhuque clan would not have been able to escape this calamity."

Zhu Ming was taken aback, then exclaimed in alarm, "Could there be a greater mystery behind this?"

Zhuque nodded, explaining with relief, "I have already gleaned a sliver of heavenly secrets from the fragments of creation! In this calamity, all races will perish, and the gods will vanish, in order to promote the perfection of heaven and earth."

"My Vermilion Bird clan was no exception. In the end, we were almost completely wiped out, leaving only a few hundred members. We then withdrew from the stage of the primordial world," the Vermilion Bird said with lingering fear.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ming was shocked and exclaimed, "How is this possible? Our Vermilion Bird Clan is a race blessed with the destiny of the primordial world, uniquely favored by heaven. How could we possibly suffer such a calamity of extermination?"

“I have indeed attained the highest position in the world, and the Vermilion Bird Clan has prospered as a result. But what about you?” Vermilion Bird asked.

Zhu Ming was stunned. The clan leader held a prestigious position and possessed great fortune, so naturally, the clan members could also benefit from it. This was an unchanging rule, and he didn't understand what Zhuque meant by asking this question.

“My esteemed position…” Suzaku was about to explain the esteemed position, but after thinking about it, she felt it was inappropriate, so she changed the subject and said, “What is a race of destiny?”

Before Zhu Ming could answer, Zhu Que continued, “My Zhu Que clan is not considered a race of destiny.”

"Well..." Zhu Ming was interrupted by Zhu Que halfway through his sentence.

"Do you think that now that I have obtained the position of honor, the Vermilion Bird Clan can be considered a race of destiny?"

Zhu Ming nodded. Only deities who have made great contributions to the primordial world can possess such a position. The clan leader has already obtained this position; doesn't that make them a race blessed with good fortune?

Zhuque shook his head and said, "That's not enough. This doesn't count as a race destined for destiny. Only those who bring blessings to heaven and earth, make great contributions to the primordial world, and are beneficial to the primordial world's perfection, can be considered races destined for destiny. The others don't..."

Zhu Ming seemed to understand something and asked, "Why? Why did my Vermilion Bird clan perish?"

After a moment of contemplation, the Vermilion Bird said, "The Heavenly Dao values ​​balance. The Vermilion Bird Clan is too powerful, possessing divine might capable of destroying the heavens and the earth, yet it brings no benefit to the primordial world. In such a situation, the Heavenly Dao will naturally bring down a great calamity..."

Zhuque slowly explained to Zhu Ming the distinction between destiny and race.

Zhu Ming grew increasingly terrified as he listened, and by the end, his face had turned deathly pale.

Trembling, he murmured, "I never imagined that the primordial world could give birth to millions of races, all because the world was flawed and used living beings as nourishment."

"Heaven and earth are truly ruthless, treating all things like straw dogs..."

"Alright! With me here, the Vermilion Bird Clan is safe and sound!"

Zhuque frowned, displeased with Zhu Ming's sorrowful and tragic expression.

Zhu Ming snapped out of his daze, looking ashamed, and said, "I was out of line!"

After speaking, he secretly glanced at Zhuque, then quickly lowered his head and lowered his eyelids.

While feeling ashamed, he also held the Vermilion Bird in the highest esteem. With such a clan leader who dared to defy the heavens, how could they not prosper!

Zhuque nodded and said slowly, "I don't know what happened, but many powerful figures from various races have survived the tribulation!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ming grew increasingly alarmed. He asked, "Is this good or bad? Can the clan leader discern the reason?"

Zhuque remained silent. Although she didn't know what had caused this major upheaval, she had a hunch.

She knew very well that the Vermilion Bird Clan was able to escape this calamity because of Wei Chen.

In other words, could it be that other races also escaped this great calamity because of the changes in the Vermilion Bird Clan and Wei Chen's intervention?

Although this conjecture is utterly absurd, it is not entirely without basis.

Wei Chen changed the fate of the Vermilion Bird clan, so the gears of Heaven's Dao must also change, leading to a series of upheavals and a complete alteration of the world's order.

After all, the Way of Heaven is merely a set of rules, ruthless yet perfectly just. Under the great calamity, all things and all beings have a glimmer of hope.

Whether you can seize this glimmer of hope depends on your abilities.

Zhuque did not answer, and Zhu Ming did not press the matter further. He stood respectfully to the side, awaiting Zhuque's command.

Zhuque thought for a long time, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

He calmly asked, "Do you have any news about Fellow Daoist Chenhuang?"

"No! I have sent my clansmen to search in all directions, but there has been no news of Fellow Daoist Chenhuang," Zhu Ming replied.

"Oh!" Zhuque said "oh" and then stopped talking about it.

He said, "Let's go back to the Undying Volcano! I have already obtained all the fortune here, there is no need to linger."

"Yes……"

A brightly colored flying boat leaped through the void at an extreme speed.

Zhuque was surrounded by enchanting scenery, a faint smile always playing on her lips.

Wei Chen not only gave her two treasures for proving one's Dao, but also unexpectedly obtained a Chaos Fire Spirit Crystal.

The Vermilion Bird refined the Fire Realm and became part of the Mountain and River Map. She also placed the Chaos Fire Spirit Crystal into the origin of the Mountain and River Map.

The current Mountain and River Map has surpassed the level of a top-grade innate spiritual treasure and can be considered a semi-innate supreme treasure.

Before long, the Mountain and River Map will be able to automatically upgrade to a Primordial Treasure.

As Zhuque reflected on her gains, the smile on her jade-like face became even more captivating.

However, Zhuque was troubled by the thought of Weichen's purpose.

"What a lecherous bastard..." Suzaku cursed inwardly.

After thinking about it, he was filled with shame and indignation: "You actually dared to ride me? I'll make you pay one day..."

Zhuque thought of Weichen's arrogant words and made up her mind that when she saw Weichen again, she would definitely teach him a lesson he would never forget.