Hongyun and Zhen Yuanzi sat facing each other.
"Brother Zhenyuan, the human race is truly unfathomable. Right now, there is one Grand Luo Dao Lord and thousands of True Immortals on the surface. Who knows how many more powerful figures are hidden in the shadows!"
With a crunch, Hongyun took a bite of a ginseng fruit and mumbled a complaint.
Zhen Yuanzi frowned as he watched. This fellow Daoist was good in every way, kind-hearted, and a well-known good-natured person, but his meddlesome temper was something he just couldn't change no matter what he said.
"According to the Dao Ancestor, after this great calamity, the Wu and Yao races will fall, and the human race will become the destined protagonist. It is only natural that they possess extraordinary abilities!"
Zhen Yuanzi stroked his beard and spoke slowly.
"Alas, I, the Ancestor Hongyun, was the first cloud in the world to take human form. I have accumulated more than 40,000 Yuanhui, yet I am still only at the Great Luo Dao Lord realm. Even with the Primordial Purple Qi bestowed by the Dao Ancestor, I still do not know when I will be able to attain sainthood!"
"That mere human race has been around for less than a thousand years, yet it already has at least one being whose cultivation is comparable to ours!"
"Heaven is unjust!"
With a sigh, Hongyun couldn't help but feel envious, jealous, and resentful, and complained to Zhen Yuanzi.
“Brother Hongyun, you possess the Primordial Purple Qi, you should be in seclusion cultivating diligently to strive for enlightenment as soon as possible, instead of worrying about these trivial matters!”
Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi's face darkened, and he offered his advice.
If Hongyun were to attain sainthood, would he still care about these trivial things?
Seeing Hongyun's indifferent attitude, Zhen Yuanzi became even more furious.
Why are you so close to Hongyun?
It's all because Hongyun possesses the Primordial Purple Qi, so that once he becomes a saint, he will have a powerful ally.
Investing in emotions in advance, hoping for a return of billions in the future.
If the Primordial Purple Qi weren't so hard to seize, Zhen Yuanzi would have already snatched it for himself. Why would he be willing to feign compliance with him?
"Relax, relax! I know. Bring me some ginseng fruit later so I can take it home and eat it!"
Hongyun waved her hand dismissively.
"Ugh, they're utterly hopeless!"
Zhen Yuanzi let out a melancholy sigh.
...
Zixiao Palace.
The figure of Hongjun Daozu appeared quietly. His gaze was leisurely, as if he could see through layers of obstacles and see the Holy City of Humanity. Everything about Humanity had nowhere to hide.
"The Three Immortal Islands... are the greatest variable in this world!"
His gaze was almost tangible, and he looked thoughtful.
With just one glance, he knew everything that had happened to Xiao Ning since he left the Three Immortal Islands.
According to the River of Fate, there is no such person as Xiao Ning among the human race, and they are currently still in a state of ignorance.
However, the development and changes of the human race are happening far too fast these days.
They evolved directly from the ancient era to the interstellar era.
Therefore, the rule of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors that followed would not be needed.
It directly altered the cycle of days.
So it must be related to the Three Immortal Islands!
Now, there is only one way: He must take direct action to erase Xiao Ning's existence from the annals of time and destiny, and plunge humanity back into a state of ignorance.
However, when Hongjun Daozu merged with the Dao, he said that if the general trend does not change, Hongjun will not emerge!
What is the prevailing trend today?
The Lich Cataclysm!
Xiao Ning's appearance only changed the status quo of the human race, but did not affect the overall trend of the Lich War.
This is what is meant by "the general trend cannot be changed, but the minor trend can be changed".
He had no excuse or reason to attack a junior human.
"Well then... it's time for you to make your move!"
...
Western Continent, Mount Sumeru.
"Senior brother, I want to go for a trip to the East!"
Zhunti suddenly spoke, breaking the silence.
"No, the sages of the East are watching that place. Don't go looking for trouble!"
Jieyin opened his eyes and shook his head in refusal.
"The Three Pure Ones have already separated, there's no reason for them to make trouble for me. I just want to go to the East to find two disciples!"
Zhunti was taken aback and said.