The innate human race, a remnant bloodline from the Primordial Beginning.
Cihang had not expected that merely refining a spiritual treasure would uncover such a secret.
The Primordial Beginning was the first era born after the Great Desolation came into being, and also its most mysterious era.
Neither Saints nor quasi-Saints had ever mentioned it, as though it had never existed at all.
All of the Great Desolation's history began with the era of the three ancient clans.
Only the Heavenly Dao could have accomplished something like this.
Only the Heavenly Dao possessed the ability to sever history.
What had happened during the Primordial Beginning? Why had the Heavenly Dao concealed it so thoroughly?
"Innate Spiritual Root, a sacrificial altar from the Primordial Beginning! If there truly is some secret, it can only be here."
No longer speculating, Cihang directly separated a thread of divine sense and sent it toward the spiritual root.
"Who exactly arranged all of this?"
Cihang withdrew his divine sense, but his brows only furrowed tighter.
Top-tier Innate Spiritual Root, the Five-Needle Pine.
However, during the Primordial Beginning, the Five-Needle Pine had its origin divided by a powerful expert and evolved into five high-grade spiritual roots.
The one before him was precisely a high-grade Earth-element Innate Spiritual Root.
There were four more spiritual roots like this one, though they were not recorded within the root itself.
Yet one thing was certain: the other four spiritual roots had to be within the Four Spirit Orbs.
Furthermore, there should be innate humans within the other spiritual orbs as well.
Only their attributes differed. Were they the innate Five Elements human race?
Or were there even more secrets?
Having found no useful information within the spiritual root, Cihang once more extended his divine sense into the ancient altar.
Boom!
The unremarkable altar suddenly erupted with boundless radiance.
The next moment, Cihang vanished from where he stood and appeared within a void-like space.
Though the space was empty, it was filled with terrifying pressure, giving Cihang the feeling of facing Pangu's might.
"I wonder which senior is present here. Cihang accidentally entered this place; please forgive any disturbance I may have caused!"
Cihang cautiously bowed toward the void.
Though the surroundings differed, this scene was remarkably similar to Yang Mei's methods.
Anyone capable of arranging such a grand scheme would be close to the level of a Primordial Unity expert even if he was not one.
"Little friend, there is no need to worry. I have waited here for a long time, and I mean you no harm."
In the blink of an eye, Cihang appeared within an ancient stone hall. A dignified middle-aged cultivator sat at the center of the great hall.
Though the other party did not reveal any aura, he still radiated majesty and nobility, making it impossible for anyone to harbor the slightest thought of offense.
"Cihang greets Senior. May I ask why Senior has brought me here?"
Cihang had already calmed down. If such a figure truly wished to scheme against him, he would have no power to resist.
Moreover, when he saw the other party, the willow leaf left behind by Yang Mei had not issued any warning.
It could be said that the willow leaf was his greatest support and source of confidence.
"I am Human Emperor Jiutou Shi. Your arrival here was not guided by me.
Rather, it was because you obtained my spiritual treasure and broke the seal within it!"
Jiu Tou Shi explained to Cihang.
Cihang wore a puzzled expression. He only knew of the Three Sovereigns of the future human race and had never heard of Human Emperor Jiutou Shi.
"Have all traces of me vanished in later ages? To what extent has the Great Desolation developed now?"
Jiu Tou Shi clearly saw Cihang's confusion and formed a few guesses of his own.
"It has been three eras since the creation of heaven and earth. This is now the era of the Witch and Demon Clans!"
Knowing that Jiu Tou Shi came from the era of the Primordial Beginning, Cihang did not conceal anything and told him everything he knew about the Great Desolation.
"The struggle for supremacy among the three clans, the Dao-Devil War, Hongjun attaining the Dao... The current Witch and Demon Clans are likely continuations of those three clans.
The Heavenly Dao truly has calculated well.
I sense the aura of Fellow Daoist Yang Mei upon you. How is Fellow Daoist Yang Mei doing now?"
Jiu Tou Shi was not surprised by the Great Desolation's development and saw through its essence at a glance.
What truly moved him was Cihang himself.
"I have indeed received some gifts from Senior Yang Mei.
However, I have never truly met Senior Yang Mei. He attained the Dao before the Dao-Devil War and has now returned to Chaos!"
Cihang was not surprised. Given the other party's realm, seeing through him was exceedingly easy.
There was no need for him to hide anything before Jiu Tou Shi.
"Yang Mei truly had good fortune, to actually escape in time!"
Upon hearing this, Jiu Tou Shi could not help but reveal an admiring expression.
Even though the two had once been enemies, there were truly not many old acquaintances left.
"Senior, what exactly happened during the era of the Primordial Beginning? Why are there no records of it at all now?"
Cihang still cared deeply about the secrets of the Primordial Beginning.
"Even if you had not asked, I would have told you. After all, I do not have much time left!"
Jiu Tou Shi's eyes carried the desolation and unwillingness of a defeated man.
Then, Jiu Tou Shi revealed truths that completely overturned Cihang's understanding.
Everything began with Pangu's creation of heaven and earth.
In truth, when heaven and earth were first opened, Pangu had a chance to attain the Great Dao. He had even succeeded more than halfway.
But those Chaos Demon Gods were unwilling to become Pangu's stepping stones.
At the critical moment, the resentment of the many fallen Demon Gods became a curse, cursing Pangu to fail in attaining the Dao.
The will of heaven and earth, which should have been utterly impartial and just, also developed consciousness because of that resentment and became the Heavenly Dao of the Great Desolation.
Born from the resentment of the Demon Gods, the Heavenly Dao naturally and instinctively hated Pangu.
It was also the Heavenly Dao's final backlash that caused Pangu to fall just short of success.
In the end, Pangu supported heaven and earth with his body and transformed all things through Dao Transformation.
Pangu failed to attain the Dao, leaving behind a Great Desolation world with limitless potential.
Although the Heavenly Dao had plotted against Pangu, Pangu had nearly destroyed its consciousness, forcing it into slumber.
Though Pangu had transformed into all things, he could not be considered completely dead. It could be said that all things between heaven and earth were Pangu.
During his Dao Transformation, Pangu also left behind many contingencies.
The Heavenly Dao had developed intelligence because of the resentment of the Demon Gods. Allowing it to control the Great Desolation would inevitably bring disaster rather than blessing.
Thus, Pangu cleaved out three origin incarnations: Cangli Shi, Yuejian Shi, and Jiu Tou Shi.
They originated from Pangu and inherited Pangu's will. They became the Dao of Heaven, the Dao of Earth, and the Dao of Humanity, restraining the Heavenly Dao's authority and maintaining the Great Desolation's operation.
Unfortunately, though the Three Sovereigns originated from Pangu, they were not truly Pangu.
In their struggle against the Heavenly Dao, they had always been at a disadvantage.
In the end, the Three Sovereigns chose to transform themselves into the Dao and establish the laws of heaven and earth.
They had failed, but they also imposed many restrictions upon the Heavenly Dao, forcing it to act according to those rules.
Cihang remained unable to recover for a long time. He had never expected to one day come into contact with such a secret.
"Senior's righteousness is truly admirable. If not for Senior transforming yourself into the Dao, we would not have such a peaceful environment for cultivation."
Once he regained his senses, Cihang respectfully bowed to Jiu Tou Shi in thanks.
Jiu Tou Shi was absolutely worthy of this bow.
Cihang could imagine what kind of disaster a Heavenly Dao born from the resentment of Demon Gods would bring upon the Great Desolation.
"Little friend, there is no need for this. It was the mission we were born to fulfill.
Returning to the Dao was also our destiny.
Unfortunately, even after exhausting all our strength, we still failed to erase the Heavenly Dao's consciousness.
Though it is bound by many restrictions now, the Heavenly Dao has selfish desires. The Great Desolation is destined to suffer countless disasters and tribulations.
Forget about allowing the Great Desolation to continue advancing—it will likely decline step by step!"
Jiu Tou Shi revealed an expression of incomparably deep sorrow.
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