Summon the Forbidden Door, Don't You Like to Be Called? Keep Calling, Dark Version of Hongjun!

"I pushed the Calamity, causing the Primordial Era to become unstable and shatter step by step. Then, for some unknown reason, the Heavenly Dao stirred up an immeasurable Calamity."

Hongjun said in a deep voice.

Although future events had not yet occurred, he had heard of them through the Gate of Taboo.

Even if the Gate of Taboo spoke utter nonsense, with both truth and falsehood mixed in, Hongjun could still judge what he would do in the future.

The Dragon-Phoenix Tribulation buried the Three Clans, the Witch-Demon era saw the Witch Clan's demise, the Investiture of the Gods confined the Three Pure Ones, and the Journey to the West restricted the Two Sages of the West... He would definitely do these things, whether he had the Gate of Taboo or not.

Coupled with his desire to refine the Heavenly Dao, it seemed that a slight misstep could indeed lead to disaster, pushing the Primordial Era to its end?

So, the mastermind was me all along?

The Heavenly Dao might have issues, but it seemed I was... the biggest culprit?

Hongjun's mouth twitched, and he felt numb.

"Damn, I've become the clown!"

He had been vigilant against others, but in the end, the one he should have been most wary of was himself!

"It's not that simple."

"You, or the Heavenly Dao, can at most push the Primordial Era towards an immeasurable Calamity. This alone cannot connect countless destroyed Primordial Eras and gather them within this Gate of Taboo."

"A necessary medium and factor are still missing."

"Moreover, what exactly does the Gate of Taboo signify? Is it merely a connecting medium? Or is it the Gate of Taboo that causes these Primordial Eras to gather together?"

"Furthermore, what do these Primordial Eras represent? Are they different timelines of this Primordial Era, or do they represent different Primordial Era planes?"

Tang Xuan said slowly.

Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao fell into deep thought upon hearing this.

Especially Hongjun.

Yes, countless cycles would come and go. He seemed to have grasped much information about the Gate of Taboo, but in reality? He had grasped nothing.

It was still unknown whether the Heavenly Dao and the Hongjun of other Primordial Eras were truly the masterminds.

"How did the Gate of Taboo find you?"

Tang Xuan looked at Hongjun and asked.

"Senior, this humble one doesn't know either. During the Chaos period, one day a door suddenly reflected itself in my true spirit. I don't know how it appeared or what its origin is."

Hongjun shook his head.

Tang Xuan understood, his eyes narrowed, and countless thoughts and ideas flashed through his mind.

The appearance of the Gate of Taboo was definitely not random or accidental, but inevitable. However, Tang Xuan didn't know what the condition was for now.

Could it be related to Destiny? To importance to the Primordial Era? Would the Gate of Taboo appear to any important figure or someone involved in major karma within the Primordial Era?

There was too little information, and Tang Xuan couldn't make a judgment.

Besides, he hadn't seen anything similar in the prehistoric cultivation novels he read in his past life, so he couldn't even find a reference.

"Summon the Gate of Taboo."

Tang Xuan gestured.

"Yes, Senior."

Hongjun had no objections. Even the Heavenly Dao's avatar looked over, clearly also very interested in, or rather, paying great attention to, the Gate of Taboo.

"Buzz!"

With a thought from Hongjun, the surrounding light instantly dimmed. In the unseen depths, it felt as if some taboo, some ineffable great terror, began to gather, began to be born.

The Heavenly Dao's avatar tilted its head slightly, intending to mobilize the rules of the Great Dao to dispel the darkness, but found it couldn't.

"Senior, this darkness represents annihilation, the end, and destruction. It cannot be removed or dispelled. What exists within this Gate of Taboo is indeed countless destroyed worlds."

The Heavenly Dao's avatar spoke.

Tang Xuan nodded slightly and looked up.

In the endless darkness, an ancient, mysterious, and bizarre portal, or rather, a black doorframe, was vaguely outlined.

Just a glance seemed to fill his mind with countless whispers, countless strange voices, as if luring beings to fall and be corrupted, filled with unparalleled evil.

Tang Xuan understood. No wonder Hongjun said the Gate of Taboo was a great terror and filled with ill omens. Anyone who saw this appearance would clearly know that this door was definitely not a good thing.

"Hongjun, you dare to play us."

"Hongjun, you will know the conseq... Ga, who is this person?"

"I haven't seen them."

"I've never heard of them."

"You are a heretic."

"You are an anomaly."

"You do not belong to the Primordial Era."

"Heh heh heh, your appearance will surely plunge the Primordial Era into eternal damnation."

Whispers emanated from the Gate of Taboo, a cacophony as if countless living beings were gathered within. In the blur, indistinct figures with claw-like limbs seemed poised to burst forth.

Regarding the seductive voices from the Gate of Taboo, Tang Xuan, Hongjun, and even the Heavenly Dao Incarnation remained unfazed, watching with indifferent expressions.

Gradually, the voices from within the Gate of Taboo grew fainter, eventually ceasing altogether.

"You liked shouting, didn't you? Keep going, we're listening."

Tang Xuan gestured.

Trying to sow discord?

Who do you think is falling for that?

"Senior, I have deduced that these living beings do indeed possess an aura similar to Hongjun's."

"It seems they originate from other Primordial Eras, and there are multiple Hongjuns."

"If we are to glean more information, they need to speak further so I can analyze and deduce from it."

The Heavenly Dao Incarnation stated.

"..."

The Gate of Taboo.

"%&...*#."

The Gate of Taboo.

"The end is near, oblivion will come. After the immeasurable Calamity, we will await you within the Gate of Taboo."

A resentful voice emerged from the Gate of Taboo. Vaguely, countless beings could be seen retreating to the sides as a figure slowly stepped forward. Though its face was obscured, an intense aura of taboo and strangeness could be felt radiating from it.

"Boom!!!"

As this figure spoke, the entire Gate of Taboo seemed to tremble. The boundless darkness within churned, and phantoms of countless shattered, destroyed, mutated, or bizarre worlds flickered in and out of existence.

He is...

"Hong! Jun!"

Hongjun's expression grew solemn as he spoke each word.

Yes, Hongjun!

Even without seeing its face clearly, he could confirm that this figure was unequivocally himself.

A self different from the Hongjun of this Primordial Era!

"Buzz!"

Obscure energies surged, and the Gate of Taboo vanished without a trace, restoring light to the heavens and earth.

"It seems the 'you' from other Primordial Eras is quite formidable."

Tang Xuan said with a chuckle.

Truly worthy of being called the ultimate boss behind the scenes of the Primordial Era. That dark version of Hongjun just now was brimming with presence.

"..."

Hongjun.

"Don't dwell too much on the matter of the Gate of Taboo. Hongjun, return to your cultivation. Once your realm is stable, come visit me. I will... grant you an opportunity."

Tang Xuan spoke leisurely.

"Thank you, Senior."

Hongjun's eyes lit up, and he immediately expressed his gratitude.

Deep within the Chaos.

In a region where time and space were in disarray, the evolution of Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire could be vaguely perceived, and a small world was hidden within.

A young man in black was seen meditating cross-legged at the center of this dark, small world.

Suddenly, as if sensing something, the young man's eyes snapped open.