A passing traveler through the heavens

In the primordial world, many strange formations appeared out of nowhere, each with the power to change the world. Among them was a formation called the Zhou Tian Star Formation.

Once activated, this formation can draw upon the power of the celestial bodies, unleashing a terrifying force capable of destroying the heavens and the earth.

Although it does not possess an independent space like some formations, it can lay out an invisible net to lock down all living beings within the formation. No matter how powerful the trapped beings are, they will find it difficult to break free from this powerful constraint originating from the stars.

Looking across the vast wilderness, only a handful of unparalleled formations, such as the Twelve Capital Heavenly Gods and Demons Formation and the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, can rival the Zhou Tian Star Array.

During the ancient Demon Court era, the Great War between the Lich King and the Demon King broke out. The Heavenly Court declined in the fierce war, and Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun perished.

Nevertheless, the Heavenly Court still preserves the method of setting up the Zhou Tian Star Array, and Ji Lin has also obtained all the secrets of the Zhou Tian Star Array from the memories of Donghuang Taiyi.

However, Ji Lin lacked the most crucial item—the Hetu Luoshu—in order to set up the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Array.

There is a close connection between the Zhou Tian Star Array and the He Tu Luo Shu. Emperor Jun used the He Tu Luo Shu as a foundation to comprehend the mysteries of the movement of the primordial stars, thus creating the Zhou Tian Star Array.

The mathematical principles and laws recorded in the Hetu and Luoshu, such as stars, yin and yang, the five elements, and the eight trigrams, provided a theoretical basis and blueprint for the construction of the great formation.

With the help of the Hetu and Luoshu, the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Array can more accurately draw upon the power of the Zhou Tian stars and fully exert its power. When setting up the array, the Hetu and Luoshu serve as the array eye, becoming the core hub of the entire array.

The Hetu and Luoshu were originally the companion treasures of the ancient demon emperor Di Jun. During the height of the war between the demons and the lich, the Kunpeng Ancestor betrayed the demon race and stole the Hetu and Luoshu while Di Jun was engaged in a fierce battle with the twelve ancestral witches.

Di Jun was distracted by the theft of the treasure and was ultimately severely injured by the self-destruction of the Ancestral Witch, his soul scattered. After the battle, Kunpeng used the return of the Hetu and Luoshu as a bargaining chip, and under the protection of the Goddess Nuwa, he regained the acceptance of the demon race.

Fuxi, as a member of the Demon Court, also died in the war between the Lich King and the Demon King. After Fuxi's death, Nuwa sent his last wisp of soul into the Hetu Luoshu in order to preserve it.

Later, Fuxi was reincarnated as a human and regained control of the Hetu and Luoshu. With this innate spiritual treasure, he deduced the innate Five Elements and Eight Trigrams. From then on, the Hetu and Luoshu became the supreme treasure for the human race to suppress their destiny.

In order to borrow the Hetu Luoshu, Ji Lin sent the White Lotus Taoist to the Fire Cloud Cave.

The White Lotus Taoist waited patiently in front of the Fire Cloud Cave. As the heavy cave door slowly opened, a child who looked like a fairy appeared.

After looking the White Lotus Taoist up and down, the boy said gently, "Since you have come on the orders of the Purple Palace, please come in with me." The White Lotus Taoist nodded his thanks and followed the boy into the Fire Cloud Cave.

Huoyun Cave is like a paradise, shrouded in mist, with stalactites of various shapes emitting a soft glow, like a dream.

After passing through the winding passage, the White Lotus Taoist arrived at a spacious stone chamber, where the Three Sovereigns, Fuxi, Shennong, and Xuanyuan, sat peacefully, exuding an aura of peace and majesty.

The White Lotus Taoist straightened his robes, stepped forward, and respectfully bowed. His powerful and steady voice echoed in the stone chamber.

"Bai Lian greets the three emperors. I have come here on the orders of Fellow Daoist Ji Lin of Ziwei Palace, and there is indeed an important matter to discuss." The three emperors simply gazed at Bai Lian Daoist in silence, and for a moment no one spoke.

The White Lotus Daoist said solemnly, "I have come here for no other reason than to obtain the Hetu and Luoshu. I hope that Senior Fuxi can lend me this treasure."

Upon hearing this, Fuxi remained silent, his profound gaze seemingly able to see through the heart of the White Lotus Daoist.

Shennong frowned slightly and asked with concern, "The Hetu and Luoshu are innate spiritual treasures of great importance. After you borrow them, how will you ensure their safety and prevent them from being coveted and stolen by those with ulterior motives?"

"If this treasure falls into the hands of evil people, the resulting disaster will be unimaginable."

The White Lotus Taoist immediately cupped his hands and assured, "Senior Shennong, rest assured, we are only using the Hetu and Luoshu to study the Zhou Tian Star Array."

"It will be returned in perfect condition once the research is completed."

Upon hearing the name of the Zhou Tian Star Array, a barely perceptible emotion flashed in Fuxi's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

After all, before becoming the Human Emperor, Fuxi was also a member of the ancient Demon Court, and upon hearing this familiar name, Fuxi was immediately lost in memories.

The White Lotus Taoist keenly noticed the change in Fuxi's expression and quickly continued speaking.

"Moreover, we have brought our utmost sincerity with us on this trip."

"If the three seniors agree, Fellow Daoist Ji Lin will agree to help the three Human Emperors escape the predicament of the Fire Cloud Cave and regain their freedom in the world."

"The three predecessors have selflessly dedicated themselves to the development of humanity, yet they are trapped here, which is truly heartbreaking. Ziwei Palace is willing to do its utmost to help the three predecessors break free from their constraints."

Upon hearing this, the three human emperors became excited. Although Fire Cloud Cave was their residence, after completing their great achievements for the human race, the three emperors retired here to cultivate and protect the human race's fortune.

But in reality, they were trapped in the Fire Cloud Cave and could not move freely in and out.

Behind this lies a complex relationship with Hongjun Daozu. As the representative of the Heavenly Dao, Hongjun intentionally arranged for the Three Sovereigns to be trapped in the Fire Cloud Cave in order to balance the fortune and development of the prehistoric world.

He believed that if the human race, as the protagonist of heaven and earth, developed too quickly, it would break the original prehistoric order and break away from its control over the prehistoric world.

By restricting the actions of the Three Sovereigns, the development of the human race was slowed down, maintaining the balance of the prehistoric world. In addition, several sages in the prehistoric world may have also been secretly pushing things along.

When Emperor Xuanyuan heard that he could escape the predicament of being trapped in the Fire Cloud Cave, his eyes lit up, but he was also a little cautious, and he quickly spoke up.

"This kind of thing can't be counted just by talking."

"If the Three Emperors do not believe me, I can swear an oath of the Great Dao." The White Lotus Daoist's expression was solemn, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent. He slowly took a step forward, looking firmly at the Three Emperors, then raised his hands and shouted loudly.

"I, Bai Lian, hereby swear an oath of the Great Dao! If I fail to help the three Holy Emperors escape the predicament of the Fire Cloud Cave, I will surely perish, my soul will be scattered, and I will never have the chance to be reborn!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the wind and clouds in the world changed color, and a muffled rumble came from the sky, as if it were the voice of the heavens, witnessing the establishment of this oath.

The power of the oath transformed into an invisible shackle, tightly binding the White Lotus Taoist. If he broke the oath, he would suffer the most cruel backlash.

Upon seeing this, the Three Sovereigns nodded slightly, a hint of relief in their eyes. Fuxi stroked his long beard and said, "Since that's the case, I'll trust you this time. If you truly keep your promise when you return, we will reward you handsomely."

Then, Fuxi waved his hand, and a compass-shaped magic weapon slowly floated towards the White Lotus Taoist. The White Lotus Taoist reached out and put it into his pocket, bowed respectfully again, and turned to leave.

Watching the departing figure of the White Lotus Taoist, the Three Emperors couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt, wondering whether they should believe his words.

But then he thought again, since the Hetu and Luoshu were Fuxi's magical treasures, they could recall them in an instant, so even if the White Lotus Daoist had ulterior motives, he wouldn't suffer much loss.