The Primordial Era: Starting from Being Forced to Become an Apprentice of the Three Pure Ones

As Taibai watched the Styx Ancestor activate the Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag, he involuntarily swallowed, his heart churning with emotion.

The Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag truly lives up to its reputation as one of the Five Elements Flags of the Primordial Era; its abilities are indeed extraordinary.

"I will lend you this flag for the time being to comprehend it for ten thousand years, in order to repay the karmic debt of the Three Lights Divine Water."

Suddenly, the indifferent voice of the Styx Ancestor rang out.

Before Taibai could respond, the Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag had already transformed into a stream of light and floated lightly into Taibai's hand.

Immediately, waves of blood surged, and the figure of Styx disappeared into them.

Taibai gripped the flagpole, immediately focused his mind, and immersed his consciousness into the flag, fully comprehending the true meaning of the Great Dao of Water contained within it.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the sea of ​​blood.

Houtu remained seated quietly, unaffected by the sudden burst of true solar fire.

Her divine sense seemed to penetrate the filth and malevolent energy on the surface of the sea of ​​blood, allowing her to observe the deeper scenes below:

Countless fragmented souls, influenced by the rules of heaven and earth, drifted and gathered here.

Those souls were then devoured by the lurking Blood God Child, becoming nourishment for him.

But in this sea of ​​blood, there is only endless sinking, and no place for living beings to be reincarnated and reborn.

"It shouldn't be like this. In the primordial world, where there is life, there must also be death."

……

"This is the meaning of my existence, but I do not wish to be trapped here forever."

Based on her previous understanding of the laws of reincarnation, and with the insights she gained along the way, her understanding of the path of reincarnation has deepened.

Behind her, a disc-shaped phantom slowly emerged and began to rotate.

One lap, two laps...

Six paths emerged evenly from the disc, extending upwards and penetrating everything.

For the first time, the stagnant sea of ​​blood showed a clear direction of flow.

Those floating specks of light, those painful lingering regrets, are drawn by the rhythm of rotation, no longer colliding aimlessly, no longer falling eternally.

They began to move, converging on their respective trajectories.

Deep within the Blood Sea, even the Styx Ancestor, who was in seclusion, was startled by the commotion and immediately broke free to observe the changes around him from the air.

At this time, tens of thousands of years had passed since Houtu first entered the Netherworld Blood Sea.

Styx had already relaxed his guard against her considerably, but he never expected that she could trigger such a strange phenomenon.

The sea of ​​blood rippled outwards, and Houtu's figure slowly emerged from the sea, with the hazy light and shadow of the Six Paths of Reincarnation floating behind her.

Her eyes were closed, indicating that she was still in a deep state of enlightenment.

The Styx Ancestor was knowledgeable and understood the laws of reincarnation, but he didn't understand what Houtu was trying to do. Surely she didn't want to usurp his place and occupy his Netherworld Blood Sea.

At this moment, Taibai also woke up from his comprehension of the Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag.

Looking at Houtu's current state, he felt uncertain.

Judging from this situation, Houtu's understanding of the law of reincarnation must have exceeded a critical value.

He swallowed hard, wondering how the story would unfold next, as it involved at least 50% of the Law of Reincarnation.

Just as Taibai was pondering future developments, the deep, scrutinizing voice of the Styx Ancestor rang out again, interrupting Taibai's thoughts.

"Taibai, you came with the Ancestral Witch Houtu, you must know something about this. What exactly is Houtu's intention?"

Taibai glanced at Houtu, who was still immersed in the Dao realm, and then looked at the Styx, whose expression was dark and unfathomable.

The most important thing right now is to keep this Lord of the Blood Sea in check and not let him launch an attack out of suspicion.

After all, this man was a notorious villain in the primordial world, acting without any scruples.

If they see an opportunity, it's not impossible for them to take the Yuan Tu and A Bi swords and charge in.

"Senior Styx, the Ancestral Witch Houtu is currently at a crucial moment in her enlightenment."

If you can offer some protection, the karmic debt will surely be repaid when the Ancestral Witch Houtu finishes her enlightenment. Why not do it?

Upon hearing this, Styx's scarlet eyes flickered slightly.

Houtu's cultivation level is almost the same as his. If he could make someone like her incur a karmic debt, it would indeed be a rare opportunity.

Besides, it's just standing by and watching, without paying any price, so it's a worthwhile deal no matter how you look at it.

However, he is by nature suspicious and cautious, and would never easily place his bets on the possible returns of others.

His gaze shifted, locking onto Taibai again, a subtle, enigmatic smile playing on his lips.

"What you say makes sense. However, just in case, and to show sincerity,"

"Why don't you first make a heavenly oath, stating that you owe me a karmic debt? How about that?"

Styx's plan was simple: the karma of Taibai, a mere Taiyi Golden Immortal, was not important.

However, the karmic connection with the sage behind him is rare. As long as Taibai owes him karmic debt, then if Taibai is unable to repay his karmic debt in the future...

In the end, this karma will still fall on the shoulders of the Three Pure Ones.

In this way, even if Houtu does not repay her karma, she will not suffer any loss.

However, while this request is reasonable, Taibai knows his own identity and will try his best not to create any karmic entanglements under any circumstances.

"Senior is too kind," Taibai said, maintaining a respectful expression while subtly taking another half-step back, his posture becoming even more humble.

"I am but a mere Taiyi Golden Immortal with insignificant cultivation. Even if I incur karmic debts, they will likely be of little use to a powerful being like you, senior."

Whether it is useful or not, I will decide for myself.

Before he finished speaking, Styx's figure had already closed in, almost face to face with Taibai.

The dense aura of bloodlust mixed with the pressure of a quasi-saint, heavily enveloping everything and silencing any excuses Taibai might have uttered.

"Young friend," Styx grinned and said, "please make your oath to Heaven immediately."

At the same time, the Yuan Tu and A Bi swords, which had been hovering beside him, quietly shifted their blades, their chilling sword intent locking onto Hou Tu, who was completely absorbed in the distance.

A silent threat carries more weight than any words.

Taibai remained silent for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the two deadly weapons, then over the face of the Styx River, which left no room for maneuver.

He slowly straightened his back slightly, and the deliberately maintained look of fear on his face faded, replaced by an almost indifferent calm.

"Since you insist on doing so, then please do as you please."

"If you want to kill, then do it. This junior doesn't actually have a very deep relationship with the Ancestral Witch Houtu."

He no longer looked at the sword aimed at Houtu, but simply stood there quietly, adopting a posture of complete submission.

Upon hearing Taibai's almost resigned reply, Styx's brows furrowed suddenly, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

He did not retract the sword pointing at Houtu; instead, he intensified his oppressive aura by three points, and said in a deep, cold voice:

"What do you mean by that? Do you really think I wouldn't dare to touch her?"

You should also know my methods; the phrase "The Blood Sea will never dry up, the Styx will never die" is not a joke.

The oppressive aura pressed down on Taibai, making it slightly difficult for him to breathe.

However, he showed no intention of backing down.