Beginning Qilin Entrusts His Orphan

Upon the Primordial World's land, Beginning Qilin retained only his final sliver of obsession. The Three Primal Races had fallen, and fewer than one in ten of the Qilin Clan remained.

On Kunlun Mountain, Beginning Qilin stopped, with Si Bu Xiang beside him.

"Child, my time has come. I will no longer be able to protect you." Beginning Qilin sighed endlessly. The Qilin Clan had once been so glorious.

Now, in this vast Primordial World, all he wanted was to find Si Bu Xiang a place that could shelter him.

Buzhou Mountain had originally been an excellent choice, but Pangu Temple would not open, leaving Beginning Qilin with no way in.

He could only follow the final thread of Fortune left to the Qilin Clan, which led him here.

"Father, you need not worry. Your child has somewhere to go." Si Bu Xiang was overwhelmed with grief.

At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared. "I can offer shelter to the Qilin Clan."

Beginning Qilin fixed his gaze on the middle-aged Daoist who had appeared out of nowhere, surprise flashing through his eyes.

"A member of the Pangu Orthodox!"

"I am Yuqing Daoist Yuanshi, transformed from Pangu's Primordial Spirit." Yuanshi Tianzun had suddenly felt a stir in his heart and sensed a certain opportunity, which was why he had come here.

At present, Yuanshi Tianzun was merely a Late Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, insignificant in Beginning Qilin's eyes.

Yet when he saw Yuanshi's origins clearly, his eyes immediately lit up. This was a true bearer of immense Fortune in the Primordial World, one who could enjoy the Primordial World's Fortune forever.

"Si Bu Xiang, I still lack a mount. Are you willing?" Yuanshi asked calmly.

Before Si Bu Xiang could answer, Beginning Qilin nodded directly. "Swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao that you will protect my child, and I shall grant you a stroke of fortune."

Yuanshi looked at the former overlord of the Primordial World before him and could not help but feel deeply moved.

"I, Yuqing Yuanshi, shall certainly do everything in my power to protect the Qilin Clan. Let the Heavenly Dao bear witness!"

Beginning Qilin finally let out a breath. His final sliver of obsession dispersed, and he completely perished.

Qilin blood stained the cliffside red. This place would become Jade Void Cave's Qilin Cliff in the future.

Qilin represented auspiciousness, and because of Yuanshi's protection, the Qilin Clan's final Fortune shifted onto him as well.

"Come. From now on, you are a disciple under my Yuqing lineage!" Yuanshi looked at the grief-stricken Si Bu Xiang.

Si Bu Xiang had originally planned to seek out his two elder sisters, Xuan Ming and Houtu. Yet since this was Beginning Qilin's entrustment, he followed his father's final wish.

From then on, the Three Primal Races completely withdrew from the Primordial World and no longer contended for supremacy.

The Primordial World subsequently fell into tranquility. Numerous Innate Beings transformed into form, and all things awaited renewal.

All manner of treasures also emerged into the world with the deaths of the Three Primal Races.

What came next was the Dao-Demon Conflict, the great event that would determine the Primordial World's future.

Li Xinghe took this matter extremely seriously as well, because both Hongjun and Luohu were reincarnations of Chaos Demon Gods. Once they proved the Dao, they would become truly difficult to deal with.

The Dao-Demon Conflict would determine who was the Primordial World's true ruler. With the Heavenly Dao's protection, one could prove the Dao and Become Saint.

Sages were the highest existences in the Primordial World. A saying from later generations put it plainly: those who did not become Sages were ants in the end.

The gap between them was clear to see. With a single thought, a Sage could condemn Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals and Quasi-Saints alike to perish.

I should find those Innate Spiritual Roots first. Strategic resources should be kept in my own hands. Li Xinghe thought to himself.

As far as he knew, the Ginseng Fruit Tree was with Zhenyuanzi at Wuzhuang Temple, while the Peach Tree was with Queen Mother of the West.

However, given his current status, it would not be appropriate for him to simply seize them by force.

"Xuan Ming, Houtu, you were drawn into the Dragon-Phoenix Tribulation and have gained something from it. For the coming period, the Witch Race will slowly develop. You must give Dijiang your full assistance in reorganizing the clan. Perhaps one day, the Witch Race may become just like the Three Primal Races."

There were some things he could not say too bluntly. After all, the Witch-Demon Calamity was still far away.

No one knew how many years Hongjun and Luohu's struggle would last.

Moreover, the Demon Race was still weak and had yet to take shape. When they had fought over the River Diagram and Luo Book last time, Di Jun and Tai Yi had only been early Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals.

Had Li Xinghe not intervened, the Twelve Ancestral Witches would likely be only at that level even now.

In terms of Talent, they were still fundamentally different from the Three Pure Ones.

"Foster Father, are you saying that the Witch Race will also perish like the Three Primal Races?" Houtu was greatly shocked.

Li Xinghe pondered for a moment. He did not want to give them too much hope, or there would be no pressure.

"This world will be ruled by Sages. You brothers and sisters have no primordial spirits and are fated to be unable to become Heavenly Dao Sages. Unless you take the path of Law Proving Dao and become Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals, only then can you contend with Sages."

A flicker of alarm passed through Xuan Ming and Houtu's eyes. The further one traveled on the path of cultivation, the more difficult it became.

Sometimes, breaking through even a minor realm required time measured in Eons.

They were already at the peak of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm. To advance further was harder than ascending to the heavens.

At the very least, neither of them had yet sensed the barrier of the next realm. In other words, they still had a long way to go before becoming Primordial Golden Immortals, Quasi-Saints.

As for the legendary Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals, reaching that realm was even harder than ascending to the heavens. No wonder Li Xinghe did not think highly of them.

"Do not worry. Your father is here for everything. Even if Heaven demands the Witch Race's destruction, your father will still fight Heaven itself." Li Xinghe gave them his instructions, ensuring they were prepared.

Fortunately, the Twelve Ancestral Witches had not disappointed him. With his help, most of them had now broken through to the Late Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.

Several had even reached the peak of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm, just like Xuan Ming and Houtu.

At their current pace, when the Witch-Demon Tribulation descended in the future, they would certainly be able to crush the Demon Race.

Yet he feared unforeseen changes. If the Heavenly Dao played tricks, the Demon Race would surely grow stronger as well.

Afterward, Li Xinghe resumed his travels. After every great calamity, treasures were bound to emerge between Heaven and Earth.

Besides, his battle with Ancestor Yang Mei had also made him recognize some of his own shortcomings.

Although the Law of Time and the Law of Destiny were formidable, they were far too difficult to cultivate.

Had he not possessed Chaos Supreme Treasures, he truly might have been unable to do anything to Ancestor Yang Mei.

Among his many treasures, the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler possessed powerful offensive force, but it was overly righteous.

Though it posed some threat to Ancestor Yang Mei, it was not enough to inflict fatal harm.

Suddenly, he thought of Beast Emperor Shen Ni's God Slaying Spear. Since obtaining this treasure, Li Xinghe had not yet studied it carefully.

Because Luohu had lost the God Slaying Spear, he had instead unexpectedly acquired the World-Ending Millstone.

The moment he took out the God Slaying Spear, a stabbing pain ran through his body. "What powerful Sha Qi. Perhaps only figures like Shen Ni and Luohu can wield it."

Shen Ni's imprint within the God Slaying Spear was already gone. Li Xinghe placed his primordial spirit within it, intending to begin refining the treasure.

That terrifying, murderous Sha Qi instantly invaded his mind, seeking to turn him into a tool of slaughter.

"A mere Innate Supreme Treasure dares to turn the tables and become the master." Li Xinghe snorted coldly. The auras of the Chaos Shovel and Chaos Pearl erupted, and the God Slaying Spear instantly lost its temper.

This vicious treasure truly defied the heavens. No wonder Luohu had been able to firmly suppress Hongjun with it.

Under the suppression of two Chaos Supreme Treasures, the God Slaying Spear was soon successfully refined.

However, some of the Innate Divine Restrictions within it still needed to be refined gradually. Only then could he unleash the God Slaying Spear's full power.

"That World-Ending Millstone is immensely harmful. Luohu is now not merely the Demon Ancestor, but also a demon of world destruction. The Heavenly Dao cannot possibly stand on his side."

Hongjun would certainly be unable to defeat Luohu with Jade Plate of Creation fragments alone. If events followed the Primordial World's course, the other two Innate Supreme Treasures should soon emerge as well.

The Pangu Banner, an Innate Killing Supreme Treasure, was known as the foremost treasure of slaughter.

The Taiji Diagram, an Innate defensive treasure, was unmatched in defense.

Furthermore, the Chaos Bell combined offense and defense. Unfortunately, Tai Yi was somewhat too weak. It would be best if he could seize this treasure during the future Witch-Demon Calamity.