Primordial Era: Outrageous! I Owe the Heavenly Dao Trillions in Merit at the Start
Chapter 3

Constant sensational moves! Famous throughout Buzhou!

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"Heavenly Dao, I want to borrow another hundred billion Merit!"

After Gu Xi gained enlightenment, he immediately contacted the Heavenly Dao through the Heavenly Dao Credit Card, stating his intention to borrow another hundred billion Merit!

Having understood the benefits of "being in debt," he no longer viewed it as a burden but as a protective charm.

Therefore, he wanted to borrow a large sum of money again.

The thought of being able to fleece the Heavenly Dao sent a thrill through Gu Xi's heart.

One second!

Two seconds!

Three seconds!

"Uh, the Heavenly Dao didn't respond..."

Awkwardness in capital letters.

It was clear that Gu Xi's plan to fleece the Heavenly Dao had failed.

Before he had even begun to repay the Merit, the Heavenly Dao would obviously not lend him any more.

"Sigh, I'm such a good person, I always repay my debts. Heavenly Dao, why won't you lend me just a little bit more?"

Gu Xi muttered to himself, then tidied up his emotions and prepared for his next plan.

The time for Nuwa to create humans had not yet arrived.

Even if he wanted to intervene, he had to wait.

For now, he could only focus on making himself stronger.

He had the "Primordial Merit Great Dao Embryo," which allowed him to directly comprehend the laws of the Primordial Merit Great Dao through this Dao Embryo.

However, cultivation was a long-term endeavor. As for now, he could use various means to quickly become stronger by acquiring external items.

For example, obtaining some Magic Treasures.

Without the protection of the Heavenly Dao, Gu Xi would naturally not dare to have such thoughts.

In the Primordial Era, almost all beings knew the importance of Magic Treasures.

Every time a Magic Treasure appeared, it would trigger bloody competition among countless beings.

Even Acquired Spiritual Treasures, born from the heavens and earth, were in the hands of powerful beings.

For Gu Xi, a mere Heavenly Immortal, the only way to obtain Magic Treasures was through sheer luck.

For example, if he happened to stumble upon an unclaimed Magic Treasure, and there were no powerful beings around.

Such a chance depended entirely on luck, and the probability was too low.

Gu Xi naturally did not consider obtaining Magic Treasures in this way.

The method he chose was to directly find beings who possessed Magic Treasures and then go and take them.

Of course, if other beings knew that Gu Xi, a mere Heavenly Immortal, dared to covet the Magic Treasures held by powerful beings, they would surely mock him for courting death and being reckless.

As for Gu Xi, he wanted to say: I am courting death! Come and take my life if you dare! Who's afraid of whom?

This was the confidence of someone with a backer!

Gu Xi began to act.

Buzhou Mountain was vast, unimaginably so. Moreover, the Heaven and Earth Vital Energy was far richer than in other parts of the Primordial Era, and it contained many hidden Grotto-Heaven Blessed Lands.

Therefore, there were many Primordial Gods and Demons and beings residing on Buzhou Mountain.

Relying on the protection of the Heavenly Dao, Gu Xi was not afraid of being schemed against or ambushed by other beings. He proactively interacted with Heavenly Immortal level beings in the Buzhou Mountain area and secretly investigated which beings possessed Magic Treasures.

A month later.

Gu Xi, riding a streak of light, landed before a prominent peak at the foot of Buzhou Mountain.

"...According to the information obtained from those Gods and Demons, a Golden Immortal level Gu Diao resides here, known as the Gu Diao Demon King. He possesses an Acquired Spiritual Treasure, the 'Geng Jin Tiangang Sword'."

Gu Xi thought this, and immediately flew to the sky above a cave dwelling on the peak.

"Halt! Gu Diao old demon, where are you! I have heard that you are cruel by nature, slaughtering surrounding beings at will, plunging many into dire straits. I have always been righteous and have a strong sense of justice. I cannot tolerate a wicked creature like you. Come out and accept your death!"

Gu Xi roared with righteous indignation, his voice echoing in all directions.

The Gu Diao Demon King, who was cultivating in the cave dwelling, had long sensed Gu Xi's arrival. However, it was too lazy to bother with a mere Heavenly Immortal.

But...

It never expected that this being would be so audacious, daring to roar above its cave dwelling, claiming to uphold justice and demanding it come out and accept death.

The Gu Diao Demon King was stunned for the first time.

What was wrong with this world?

How could a mere Heavenly Immortal dare to shout threats and challenges at the Gu Diao Demon King?

"Could it be some newbie who just became a Heavenly Immortal, not understanding how deep the waters of the Primordial Era are, and was tricked into coming here to die?"

The Gu Diao Demon King thought to itself.

However, no matter what, it would not allow a Heavenly Immortal to act so presumptuously before its cave dwelling.

"Although devouring a Heavenly Immortal doesn't seem to have much effect... but, a snack delivered to my doorstep, I can't possibly let it go. I'll just treat it as an appetizer."

The Gu Diao Demon King flickered and appeared before Gu Xi.

The Gu Diao Demon King's body, like a Yao, was as large as a small mountain, shaped like an eagle, but with two giant deer antlers on its head.

After appearing, the Gu Diao was too lazy to speak to a mere Heavenly Immortal like Gu Xi. It directly extended a sharp claw, carrying an overwhelming demonic power and storm, to grab at Gu Xi.

What puzzled the Gu Diao was that this small Heavenly Immortal before it did not resist or flee, but instead looked at it with a smile.

It was as if he had come specifically to die?

Hmm?

Has it been too long since I've been in seclusion, has the world truly changed?

There are actually living beings actively seeking death.

Then, just as the Gu Diao's sharp claw reached above Gu Xi's head, the Gu Diao's pupils suddenly contracted. It instantly felt a suffocating sense of crisis.

Its reaction was swift. It transformed into a streak of light and moved tens of miles away.

But...

It was useless!

"Boom------"

A zigzagging bolt of lightning pierced down from the nine heavens, as thick as a mountain range, exuding world-ending power, causing the vital energy within tens of thousands of miles to tremble.

Countless nearby living beings, upon seeing that bolt of lightning, nearly wet themselves in fear.

"No----"

The Gu Diao only had time to let out a mournful cry before it was struck by the terrifying lightning as thick as a mountain range. Its physical body and Primordial Spirit instantly turned to ash.

Only a celestial sword shimmering with immortal light and a treasure mirror wreathed in flames remained.

"Huh? Didn't they say there was only one Acquired Spiritual Treasure, the 'Geng Jin Tiangang Sword'? Why is there also a treasure mirror? Moreover, the aura of that treasure mirror clearly far surpasses the 'Geng Jin Tiangang Sword'."

Gu Xi flew over, collected the 'Geng Jin Tiangang Sword' and the treasure mirror, and immediately began refining them.

A moment later, his face revealed a look of pleasant surprise.

The 'Geng Jin Tiangang Sword' was indeed an Acquired Spiritual Treasure, and a mid-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure with twenty-four acquired restrictions.

But the treasure mirror was a low-grade Primordial Spiritual Treasure with twelve innate restrictions, named the 'Six Yang Divine Fire Mirror'.

Once activated, it could release the Six Yang True Fire, enough to burn mountains and boil seas.

"I didn't expect this Gu Diao Demon King to actually be hoarding a Primordial Spiritual Treasure."

"It probably understood that its own strength wasn't strong enough and feared that other powerful beings would come to snatch it, which is why it kept it hidden and didn't dare to reveal it."

"It's good this way. I've fulfilled its wish. It won't have to worry about the 'Six Yang Divine Fire Mirror' being exposed anymore and can live in peace without being on edge..."

"In that case, I seem to be a good person!"

Gu Xi silently gave himself a pat on the back and continued his actions.

Soon, using a similar tactic, he tricked and killed three more Gods and Demons of the Golden Immortal level, obtaining three Acquired Spiritual Treasures.

However, the Heavenly Punishments that repeatedly appeared soon attracted the attention of the surrounding Gods and Demons.

When these Gods and Demons discovered that the constantly appearing Heavenly Punishments seemed to be related to Gu Xi, they immediately avoided him as if he were a plague, even calling him the "God of Misfortune."

Gu Xi soon found himself in an awkward situation. After his reputation as the "God of Misfortune" spread, the Gods and Demons who possessed Magic Treasures no longer fell for his tricks.

As soon as they detected his approach, they would immediately flee, even if it meant abandoning their cave dwellings.

There was no other way, so he had to change his approach.

He began to use the Primordial Spiritual Treasure 'Six Yang Divine Fire Mirror' in his hand, along with four other Acquired Spiritual Treasures, as bait to lure powerful Gods and Demons to try and kill him.

The temptation of a Primordial Spiritual Treasure and four Acquired Spiritual Treasures was still very great. Four or five Golden Immortal-level Gods and Demons couldn't resist attacking Gu Xi simultaneously.

They wanted to kill Gu Xi in an instant, seize the Magic Treasures, and then escape.

However, after they made their move, the outcome was already decided—a sea of thunder, vast as the ocean, crashed down from the high heavens—turning everything within tens of thousands of miles, along with the five Golden Immortal-level Gods and Demons, into dust in an instant.

Yet, Gu Xi, who was also struck by the sea of thunder, remained unharmed. He leisurely collected a low-grade Primordial Spiritual Treasure and four Acquired Spiritual Treasures left behind by the five Golden Immortal-level Gods and Demons.

Many living beings, hidden in the shadows, saw this scene and their legs trembled, their faces turning pale.

"Damn it, this person must be the 'God of Misfortune' born from the 'Primordial Tribulation Fortune Great Dao'. Anyone who gets close to him will suffer calamity."

"Fellow Daoist speaks the truth. This person is too unlucky. To think, nine Golden Immortals have attacked him and perished."

"Let's all be careful and stay away from the 'God of Misfortune'. Preserving our lives is the priority."

Numerous living beings looked at Gu Xi's figure with extreme apprehension.

Soon, the news of the "God of Misfortune" spread throughout Buzhou Mountain.

After many Gods and Demons saw Gu Xi's image, it was firmly etched in their minds.

"God of Misfortune," you can't get close.

"Sigh, it looks like it won't be so easy to trick people anymore."

Gu Xi's divine sense swept over the surrounding Gods and Demons. Seeing their expressions, he knew these people wouldn't be so easily fooled in the future.

However, the Magic Treasures he had gained from this move were enough for now.

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