Primordial Era: The 3001st Demon God
Chapter 39

Yin and Yang, You Want to Eat Dumplings Too?

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At that moment, on the border between the Primordial World and Chaos, Hongjun was comprehending the fragments of the Jade Plate of Creation.

Unfortunately, at the very dawn of creation, Li Xinghe had used the advantage of the Chaos Shovel to snatch some of the fragments first, causing Hongjun to lose part of his opportunity.

And having been thwarted by Li Xinghe several times in succession, he was deeply frustrated.

Even Luohu had obtained the World-Ending Millstone, his strength growing ever greater, while Hongjun himself remained stagnant.

Just then, a fragment of the Jade Plate of Creation suddenly gave him guidance. Hongjun's heart stirred—could it be that what could attract the Jade Plate fragments were other fragments? Or perhaps another supreme treasure?

He now desperately longed for a complete Innate Supreme Treasure, something that might let him contend with Luohu.

Before long, at the edge of the Primordial World, a beam of light shot out from within a mass of Chaos Qi.

Hongjun's face lit up with surprise—this was his opportunity. The terrifying Killing Qi emanating from it was astonishing; it was definitely an Innate Supreme Treasure.

When the treasure landed in his hands, he saw clearly that it was an ancient banner, inscribed with patterns of Chaos and mysterious runes.

"It was formed from a fragment of the Pangu Axe. I shall call it the Pangu Banner." Hongjun was overjoyed.

He truly was the favored one of the Heavenly Dao. The fragments of the Jade Plate of Creation had guided his path of cultivation greatly.

And this Pangu Banner, unmatched in offense and defense, was no weaker than the World-Ending Millstone.

After all, the Pangu Axe was the treasure that split open the world, capable of cleaving even Chaos itself.

For now, his urgent task was to continue his bitter cultivation, comprehend the mysteries of the Pangu Banner, and refine its Innate Divine Restrictions.

Meanwhile, above the Eastern Sea, after the Ancestral Dragon fell, the Dragon Clan had vanished completely.

The Four Seas Dragon Kings had retreated into the depths of the ocean, waiting for the world to change once more.

The Yin Yang Demon God traveled back and forth between Kunlun Mountain and Penglai Immortal Island. The Queen Mother of the West and the East Prince were extraordinarily gifted, standing out among the many Innate Beings.

These top-level Demon Gods all knew that their era had passed, so they could only scheme in the shadows.

However, the Queen Mother of the West seemed to have little ambition, devoting herself entirely to cultivation and occasionally enlightening the beings on Kunlun Mountain, thus gathering quite a few disciples.

The East Prince, on the other hand, widely recruited heroes from across the land. Now that the Three Primal Races had fallen and the Primordial World was without a master, this was an opportunity.

At that very moment, at the convergence of Yin and Yang, a Taiji Diagram suddenly appeared, with Yin and Yang Qi flowing as if it were the center of the universe.

"An Innate Supreme Treasure! I never expected that I, the Yin Yang Demon God, would have such fortune."

The Taiji Diagram was composed of Yin and Yang Qi, and the Yin Yang Demon God was the law demon god who governed Yin and Yang. When this treasure emerged, he was naturally the only candidate.

Unfortunately, that Innate Supreme Treasure was formed from the Pangu Axe, and even Li Xinghe could not divine its whereabouts.

He only knew that in later ages, Hongjun would become a Saint and eventually bestow the Taiji Diagram upon Laozi, while the Pangu Banner would be given to Yuanshi Tianzun.

As for the Zhu Xian Sword Formation, it would be granted to Tongtian. Though that treasure was not an Innate Supreme Treasure, the Four Swords of Zhu Xian combined with the formation diagram were no weaker than one.

If Li Xinghe saw the Yin Yang Demon God obtaining the Taiji Diagram, he would surely sneer. This treasure was formed from the Pangu Axe—how could it fall into the hands of these demon gods?

It must be the work of the Heavenly Dao, letting the treasure fall to the Yin Yang Demon God only to use his power to slay Luohu.

The Taiji Diagram, along with the Qiankun Cauldron of the Qiankun Demon God, would eventually end up in Hongjun's hands.

Later, the Qiankun Cauldron would be bestowed upon Nuwa, who would use it to refine the Five-Colored Divine Stone when mending the heavens.

The emergence of two Innate Supreme Treasures in the Primordial World did not cause much of a stir. Only Li Xinghe seemed to sense something, yet he could not see clearly.

Still, he could roughly guess the reason. There were few things in heaven and earth that could evade his divination, and following the trajectory of the Primordial World's development, he knew the Taiji Diagram and the Pangu Banner had appeared.

These three treasures were not meant for him, but he supposed he was not lacking either.

At this moment, he was tracking down the whereabouts of the Yellow Middle Plum, one of the ten Innate Spiritual Roots.

On the same level as the Ginseng Fruit and the Peach Tree, a mortal who ate the fruit of the Yellow Middle Plum could ascend directly to the realm of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal.

"Penglai Immortal Island." After a bout of divination, Li Xinghe arrived at the territory of the East Prince.

According to legend, the Yellow Middle Plum had been obtained by the East Prince, but after his fall, it was taken by Yuanshi Tianzun.

"The Taiji Diagram is here too. Could the East Prince have such fortune? Impossible."

As his powerful aura descended, it immediately caught the attention of the Yin Yang Demon God.

"Li Xinghe, it's you!" The Yin Yang Demon God naturally knew how formidable Li Xinghe had been lately. The Dragon-Phoenix Tribulation bore his shadow.

Moreover, he had sensed it when Li Xinghe and the others had besieged Yang Mei.

"And who did I think it was? So it's the Yin Yang Demon God. No wonder the Taiji Diagram appeared here." Li Xinghe suddenly understood—the Taiji Diagram must have fallen into the Yin Yang Demon God's hands.

Later, Hongjun would summon the three demon gods—Yang Mei, Yin Yang, and Qiankun—to join forces against Luohu.

As a result, both the Qiankun Demon God and the Yin Yang Demon God would fall, and naturally, the Qiankun Cauldron and the Taiji Diagram would end up in Hongjun's possession.

"Perfect. The Heavenly Dao's ways are clear—no one can outmaneuver it." Li Xinghe sighed inwardly.

"What nonsense are you babbling?" The Yin Yang Demon God, having obtained the Taiji Diagram, was now brimming with confidence.

Though he could only activate it at a basic level, it was far more powerful than his own Yin Yang Mirror. Even facing Li Xinghe, he felt no fear.

"Have you never wondered why a treasure formed from a fragment of the Pangu Axe would fall into the hands of a demon god like you? Yin Yang, oh Yin Yang, you're about to die and don't even know it." Li Xinghe mocked.

The Yin Yang Demon God was startled. The Taiji Diagram had only just appeared, and he was the first to touch it. How could Li Xinghe know its origin?

But recalling Li Xinghe's connection to Pangu, he did not press further.

"This treasure evolves yin and yang, matching the very art I cultivate. Li Xinghe, you're not jealous of This Seat, are you?"

"Good words can't save a ghost bent on death." Li Xinghe shook his head.

In the Dao-Demon Conflict, Hongjun and Luohu were the true protagonists. Even he himself dared not interfere too much, yet the Yin Yang Demon God still dreamed of dominating the Primordial World—utterly overestimating himself.

But then again, if he weren't a time-traveler, he might have vied for it too. After all, this was the claim to an entire world.

"I came here today for something else. Step aside." Li Xinghe didn't want to waste time.

At that moment, a faint fragrance wafted across Penglai Immortal Island, and the sound of the Dao echoed throughout the entire isle.

"Creation... My Creation." East Prince's face lit up with excitement. He hadn't expected such a treasure to exist on this island.

The Yin Yang Demon God immediately understood—so Li Xinghe had come for the island's treasure.

"Li Xinghe, this place belongs to my disciple. Surely you don't mean to seize it by force?" the Yin Yang Demon God sneered.

Though he didn't know what treasure lay on the island, the commotion of its emergence alone told him it was no ordinary thing.

Besides, he was East Prince's master after all. If he let Li Xinghe just snatch the treasure away, where would his dignity be?

"Yin Yang, you want to eat dumplings too?" Li Xinghe suddenly said.

At his words, the Yin Yang Demon God inexplicably shuddered. The tale of Chaos eating dumplings back in the day had spread far and wide among the Three Thousand Demon Gods.

"Li Xinghe, do you think this is still the age when Pangu was alive? This Seat won't eat your bowl of dumplings today." The Yin Yang Demon God felt a strange sense of humiliation—why did the mere mention of eating dumplings make him afraid?

"Good. I like that defiant look in your eyes. Don't cry later." Li Xinghe gave a cold laugh.

An Innate Supreme Treasure? Hongjun and Luohu each had treasures of this caliber in their hands, and even they had to steer clear of him. Who did the Yin Yang Demon God think he was?

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