The Primordial War: The Symbol Emperor

With Wang Shu's departure, Wei Chen and Zhu Que also rushed back to the south.

The two sat in a pavilion in the middle of the lake, where a gentle breeze occasionally rippled across the surface.

"What a treasure trove! I've possessed this blessed land for so many years, and I still don't know its name," Wei Chen exclaimed. So many years have passed; this place is no longer what it once was.

The altitude is more than double that of the area, and the innate spiritual energy has increased several times over.

"This place is the foremost blessed land in the south, hence it is called—South Mountain!" said Zhuque.

“Excellent! Nanshan truly deserves the title.” Wei Chen nodded. Although there are such top-tier blessed lands in the Primordial World, they are extremely rare. There are no more than ten, so calling Nanshan the foremost is not an exaggeration at all.

"What are your thoughts on the general trend of the prehistoric world?" Zhuque asked.

Wei Chen frowned and pondered for a moment, then said, "Let's go into seclusion!"

"Why?" Suzaku asked, puzzled. "Over the years, I have finally managed to seize boundless territory, dominate the south, and enjoy endless resources. As a result, the strength of my Suzaku clan has increased by leaps and bounds, making us capable of contending with three top-tier powers."

"My Vermilion Bird Clan has a bright future ahead of it all, why should we give it up?" Vermilion Bird asked, puzzled.

"How is it good? Tell me," Wei Chen said.

"This..." Suzaku was speechless for a moment, then said, "The Suzaku Clan is currently very strong, but its potential is insufficient. Moreover, with the evolution of the world, the Suzaku Clan's talent is decreasing. The birth of clan members is also gradually declining..."

After saying this, Zhuque's ambition had vanished, and worry remained between his brows.

“Go on, please continue…” Wei Chen listened attentively.

"Since the great changes in the primordial world, the number of people in both the races with the best destiny and the top races has been decreasing, and their talents have declined. Most importantly, the destiny of these races has been stripped away by the Heavenly Dao by more than half."

Zhuque frowned and slowly said, "The number of gods in the primordial world is increasing several times over, and there is no sign of it stopping."

"Anything else?" Wei Chen asked.

“Their talent and fortune are far superior to those of the first generation of gods at the beginning of creation,” said Zhuque.

"As expected..." Wei Chen's heart suddenly felt extremely heavy.

"What do you know?" Zhuque's heart sank when she saw Wei Chen's expression.

"The great calamity is imminent!" Wei Chen said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Zhuque's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in surprise, "The Primordial Calamity has only lasted for a few dozen eons, how can it be coming so soon?"

“The Primordial Calamity never occurred. When a calamity descends, all spirits and races must face it. But you did not emerge to face the calamity, so that calamity cannot be considered a true calamity,” Wei Chen explained.

Zhuque was terrified, her eyelids twitching. "Are we really destined to become nourishment for heaven and earth?"

“This…” Wei Chen didn’t know how to answer.

Once the great calamity descends, the world will be filled with the aura of the great calamity. Except for the strongest beings and some powerful gods who are unaffected, everyone else will be affected by the calamity and become killing machines.

How many creatures existed in the primordial world when they all lost their intelligence and only knew how to kill?

The thought of such a scene sends chills down my spine.

"You must have a way, right?" Zhuque lost control of her emotions, placing all her hopes on Weichen.

"This..." Wei Chen stammered. Such a terrifying battle, even a saint probably couldn't solve it.

He knows his own limitations.

Upon seeing this, Zhuque turned deathly pale, as if she had lost her soul.

Wei Chen grasped Zhu Que's hand and comforted her, "Don't think too much. I will do everything I can to help you."

"In the end, I couldn't escape it." Suzaku smiled bitterly.

"Don't be like that. You have to believe in yourself. As long as you're here, the Vermilion Bird Clan will not perish," Wei Chen comforted him.

"What's coming will come eventually. Your most important task now is to improve your strength. Do your best to protect your people. There will be a glimmer of hope during the great calamity, so don't give up on yourself," Wei Chen comforted him.

Zhuque remained silent, but she naturally understood Weichen's meaning. However, understanding was one thing, but whether she could do it, and whether she could let go of it, was another matter entirely.

"Don't worry, I won't let this affect my Dao heart or cause me to lose my fighting spirit," Zhuque said weakly.

"It's good that you understand," Wei Chen said with a smile.

After a moment's thought, he took out all the treasures he had except for the Dao talisman, and even gave away five Pure Spirit Rejuvenation Fruits.

He said bitterly, "This is all I can do to help you."

"This..." Zhuque stared in shock at the Azure Lotus, Thunder Punishment Pearl, Chaos Bell, Primordial Measuring Ruler, and hundreds of innate spiritual treasures before her.

After struggling for a moment, he ultimately did not accept it.

He asked, "Why did you do that?"

"I don't need it for now, you can take it and study it!" Wei Chen understood his own situation; without resolving the karma on his body, he could not expect to make any progress in his cultivation.

But cause and effect are not so easy to resolve.

Wei Chen currently has no way of knowing how much time it will take or whether the cause and effect can be resolved.

Therefore, these treasures are useless to him, so it's better to lend them to Suzaku.

"Can I refuse?" Suzaku asked, her eyes red.

“Okay!” Wei Chen smiled slightly.

Zhuque waved her hand, accepting all the treasures. She said, "No matter how good you are to me, I will not agree to your request!"

"I know!" Wei Chen nodded understandingly. "I don't have that thought right now. All I want to do is live a good life. Nothing else matters anymore!"

When he first took human form, his past life had a great influence on him.

Feeling that pursuing the Dao with all one's heart is meaningless, one wants to enter the Dao through emotions, to live according to one's true nature, and not to become a puppet of the Great Dao.

Therefore, they wanted to obtain the Vermilion Bird and pursue the Great Dao together.

But now, Weichen has come to terms with it. As long as they understand each other and support one another, whether or not they can become husband and wife is no longer so important.

Zhuque looked at Weichen in surprise, asking incredulously, "You've really come to terms with it?"

"Without eliminating one's obsession, how can one attain enlightenment?" Wei Chen smiled nonchalantly. He wanted to obtain the Vermilion Bird not because he coveted its beauty, but because his obsession with it ran too deep.

Having been deeply afflicted by sensual desires in his past life, Wei Chen is unwilling to remain a virgin for millions of years.

But now, all of that has faded with time, and I'm no longer fixated on romantic love.

Of course, Wei Chen would be overjoyed if Zhu Que agreed. He had come to terms with the idea and wasn't rejecting it.

Wei Chen takes it lightly and doesn't pursue it deliberately, letting things take their course.

"Great!" Zhuque was overjoyed. Weichen's obsession had become a source of anxiety for her, but now Weichen had actually come to terms with it.

From then on, the two could focus on their pursuit of the Tao without any further ideological conflicts.

Zhuque suddenly threw herself into Weichen's arms and said with a smile, "I like you, let's become Daoist partners!"

"This..." Wei Chen was speechless, stunned by Zhu Que's sudden appearance, and felt extremely bitter.

There are several types of Daoist partners. Married couples are one type, and those who share a deep bond can also be considered Daoist partners.

The Daoist partner that Suzaku mentioned was clearly the latter.

"Let's talk about it later!"

"You were lying to me just now?"

"no!"

Zhuque stood up and left the embrace, smiling bitterly, "You still haven't let go of your obsession."

"Hey, okay!"