Primordial Era: My System Forces Me to Be a Prodigal
Chapter 30

The Heavenly Dao's Divine Wheel

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This is the supreme Heavenly Dao that governs the order of the Primordial World.

How could it be so diligent, like a servant?

Furthermore, how could the Heavenly Dao itself lack Merit?

Even if a mere mortal being possessed immense Merit, how could it surpass the Heavenly Dao?

Under Hongjun's confused gaze, the Six Sages' shocked stares, and the Primordial World's stunned upward glances--

Lu Changsheng calmly stepped onto the golden bridge of auspicious light descending from the sky, ascending step by step.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he smoothly traversed the vast Heaven's might, arriving directly before the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel.

"Could it be that Immortal Venerable Changsheng can disregard the Heavenly Dao's pressure as if it were nothing?"

The Heavenly Dao's might was as vast as the tide.

If ordinary beings dared to approach, their souls would likely scatter on the spot.

Even Saints, upon getting close, could not avoid its deterrence, sustaining damage to their souls.

Yet, Lu Changsheng was merely at the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm.

To be able to completely ignore that immense Heavenly Dao pressure was truly astonishing.

Under the gaze of countless eyes, Lu Changsheng faced the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel with a smile and spoke loudly:

"Brother Heavenly Dao, I have summoned you here this time because I wish to ask for a small favor."

All beings in the Primordial World showed expressions of shock.

They all looked up, gazing at Lu Changsheng, who dared to speak to the Heavenly Dao in such a manner.

Was he not afraid of being struck by heavenly lightning for such arrogance?

Just as all beings instinctively retreated.

From within the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel, a vast divine might emanated.

Within the divine might, a fluctuation that reached directly into the soul was contained.

Although they did not hear the Heavenly Dao speak.

All beings understood its meaning--

It was the two words: "Please speak."

Instantly, all beings in the Primordial World were shocked.

"Boundless Heavenly Venerate! The Heavenly Dao actually responded to Immortal Venerable Changsheng?"

"And it even used 'Please speak'? Is it treating Immortal Venerable Changsheng as an equal?"

The Six Sages were also speechless with shock, looking at Lu Changsheng from afar, their eyes filled with admiration.

This was the Heavenly Dao.

If they were to summon the Heavenly Dao in such a manner, let alone the divine wheel appearing and auspicious light forming a bridge.

They would likely directly attract the Eye of Heavenly Punishment, bringing down the world-destroying divine lightning from the nine heavens.

Lu Changsheng heard the Heavenly Dao's response.

This was his first time directly communicating with the Heavenly Dao, and the feeling was quite peculiar.

It was like conversing with an artificial intelligence in his previous life, slightly stiff.

"It's not a major matter. I wish to bestow Merit upon the beings of the Primordial World.

However, I have too much Merit, and the amount of Merit to be distributed is also extremely large.

My servants are insufficient in number, and distributing it one by one would delay my own enjoyment too much.

Therefore, I wish to ask you to distribute it on my behalf.

Of course, I am never stingy.

I will naturally reward you with Merit as compensation!"

Lu Changsheng said generously.

Upon hearing this, all beings felt that Lu Changsheng must have gone mad?

He actually asked the Heavenly Dao to work for him, and dared to claim he had abundant Merit in front of the Heavenly Dao?

In the entire Primordial World, who dared to say their Merit was greater than the Heavenly Dao's?

At this moment, Hongjun in Zixiao Palace also showed a hint of amusement.

He admitted that Lu Changsheng's Merit was indeed profound.

However, in front of the Heavenly Dao, wasn't this just inviting humiliation?

The Heavenly Dao had no human emotions or thoughts; all its actions followed instinct and the order and rules of the Primordial World.

The reason it protected Lu Changsheng was due to his vast Merit and long-lasting good fortune.

The Heavenly Dao responded to his summons, not only because of his profound Merit, but also because Lu Changsheng rallied countless beings of the Primordial World to create together, making the order of heaven and earth more complete and the spiritual energy more abundant.

Therefore, the Heavenly Dao attached special importance to Lu Changsheng's summons.

This was akin to Lu Changsheng being a VIP customer of the bank in the future, enjoying priority processing from the System.

But even with priority, he was ultimately just an ordinary being, a wealthy commoner.

No matter how rich you are, can you be richer than the bank?

Clearly impossible.

At this moment, not only the beings of the heavens, but even the Heavenly Dao sent out a fluctuation filled with mockery, and then responded again:

"This Heavenly Dao doesn't care about your paltry Merit!"

Upon sensing the Heavenly Dao's response, all beings couldn't help but smile.

Competing with the Heavenly Dao in Merit? It was simply absurd.

Although the Immortal Venerable Changsheng of Wuji Heaven was already a symbol of Merit, that was ultimately a metaphor. How could it possibly surpass the Heavenly Dao's Merit?

The Six Sages also shook their heads helplessly, sighing, "Immortal Venerable Changsheng is ultimately too young."

Lu Changsheng felt the Heavenly Dao's response but didn't feel mocked. He simply chuckled and replied:

"Are you worried about having too little Merit? There's no need to fret.

We'll settle the reward based on the amount issued. For every portion of Merit you receive, you can take one ten-thousandth as a token of appreciation."

With that, Lu Changsheng casually produced trillions of Merit.

In an instant, the sky for trillions of miles was covered in auspicious clouds of Merit, and dazzling golden light filled the Primordial World. Even Hongjun in the chaos was blinded by this sea of Merit.

Scanning the auspicious clouds of Merit that almost obscured the Primordial World with his divine sense, Hongjun felt his scalp tingle.

What on earth was that?

Could a Quasi-Saint truly possess such immense Merit?

At this moment, not only Hongjun was shocked, but all beings in the Primordial World were dumbfounded.

When the auspicious clouds of Merit appeared in the sky, even the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel stopped turning.

How outrageous!

As the supreme ruler of the Primordial World, the Heavenly Dao itself had not accumulated trillions of Merit.

How could an ordinary being casually produce so much?

A fluctuation of astonishment emanated from the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel. After perceiving it, all beings were petrified.

Because the message conveyed by that fluctuation was—the Merit possessed by the Heavenly Dao was actually less than Lu Changsheng's!

It should be known that Nuwa, who achieved sainthood through Merit, only obtained tens of millions of Merit.

If there were truly trillions of Merit, coupled with enough Primordial Violet Qi, how many Saints could be cultivated?

All beings froze at this moment.

Lu Changsheng, however, casually waved his hand, concealing the radiance of the Merit.

He looked at the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel with a smile, his tone peaceful:

"It's not much Merit, only trillions. Afterward, I'll trouble you, Brother Heavenly Dao, for your assistance."

Upon hearing this, all beings were speechless.

Even the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel paused for a moment, and the world seemed to stand still.

Trillions of Merit, and he still said it wasn't much?

Did Immortal Venerable Changsheng misunderstand the meaning of "not much"?

While all beings were astonished and the Saints were speechless, the Heavenly Dao was the first to recover.

Although these trillions of Merit far exceeded its own reserves, the Heavenly Dao was different from the beings in the world.

It depended on the Primordial World. Merit was useless to it; only when the Primordial World became stronger and more vibrant could the Heavenly Dao improve.

Therefore, the Heavenly Dao once again politely declined Lu Changsheng's offer of Merit as a reward.

The fluctuation spread, and all beings were shocked.

Even one ten-thousandth of trillions of Merit was as high as one hundred million Merit!

It was truly a pity that such a generous gift was refused.

"I presume Immortal Venerable Changsheng will prepare another generous gift to thank the supreme Heavenly Dao? But I wonder what treasure he could produce as a return gift?"

After all, being able to summon the manifestation of the Heavenly Dao was already a tremendous favor.

If he didn't offer a return, no matter what, it wouldn't make sense.

Just as everyone was speculating about what other shocking treasures Lu Changsheng could produce, he casually put away the trillions of Merit.

At this moment, Lu Changsheng suddenly realized that perhaps the Heavenly Dao didn't need Merit.

He nodded slightly, understanding, and said, "Since that's the case, let's not mention Merit for the reward. Consider it you doing me a favor, old friend!"

All beings who had been eagerly anticipating Lu Changsheng to produce even more astonishing treasures were once again stunned speechless.

What kind of situation was this?

The Heavenly Dao wouldn't accept Merit, so it was making someone work for free?

This wasn't generosity and magnanimity; it was clearly exploitation!

Asking the Heavenly Dao to manage accounts, and not even giving a reward?

In the entire Primordial World, perhaps only he dared to do such a thing!

Hearing Lu Changsheng's words, the Six Sages were also unsettled.

This was really too much!

The Heavenly Dao had already shown him enough respect, and he just dismissed it with a "favor"?

Wasn't this pushing his luck too far?

Thinking of this, Grand Pure One Laozi couldn't help but sigh, "Fellow Daoist Changsheng is probably going to be struck by lightning this time."

The other Saints nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

After all, to dare to speak to the supreme Heavenly Dao like that and not be struck by lightning would truly be defying natural order.

Just as all beings in the Primordial World were shocked by Lu Changsheng's words, the Six Sages also stared intently at the sky, fearing that a world-destroying divine lightning strike would implicate them.

However, after hearing Lu Changsheng's words, the Heavenly Dao did not become enraged. Instead, it remained silent.

All beings were unaware of the Heavenly Dao's thoughts. Perhaps it was considering how to deal with Lu Changsheng to vent its anger.

Just as everyone was speculating, Lu Changsheng, unwilling to be outdone, spoke again as if he had "too long a life and wanted to test it":

"Hey? Old friend, can you give me a word or not! If you don't say anything more, I'll stop creating worlds!"

Lu Changsheng wasn't truly seeking death. He had calculated that the Heavenly Dao couldn't do anything to him.

Firstly, his Merit was profound, and his fortune was vast. Secondly, he was currently promoting the progress of the Primordial World.

If the Heavenly Dao wanted to improve itself, it could only rely on the advancement of the Primordial World.

It was precisely because he saw through this point that Lu Changsheng was certain the Heavenly Dao would never refuse his request.

Hearing Lu Changsheng's impatient words, the beings present were immediately in an uproar.

They all retreated several thousand miles further, fearing that they would be affected if Lu Changsheng were struck by heavenly lightning.

After all, Immortal Venerable Changsheng was a top-tier existence in the Primordial World. To ask the Heavenly Dao for help without offering any reward, and to even shout at it so directly—

Who could tolerate this?

If they were the Heavenly Dao, they would have likely unleashed hundreds of world-destroying divine lightning strikes long ago.

The Six Sages were also astonished by Lu Changsheng's boldness.

Primordial Heavenly Lord sighed, "Fellow Daoist Changsheng is truly peerlessly brave!"

As he spoke, he retreated tens of thousands of miles further, fearing he couldn't withstand the Heavenly Dao's wrath.

Tongtian also retreated tens of thousands of miles, echoing, "Brother speaks the truth."

Laozi retreated even further, shaking his head and saying, "This isn't bravery; it's suicidal.

Even when asking ordinary beings for help, one should be more polite if no reward is offered, shouldn't they?"

The Two Sages of the West had already retreated a hundred and eight thousand miles away, gazing at Lu Changsheng and the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel from afar.

Only Nuwa remained in place, looking around and sighing softly, "Fellow Daoists are too easily startled.

Even if Fellow Daoist Changsheng has offended it, the supreme Heavenly Dao wouldn't directly strike him with world-destroying divine lightning."

She had already seen that the Heavenly Dao placed great importance on Lu Changsheng. Even if it were angered, it would only administer a minor punishment.

On the other side, the Twelve Ancestor Witches of the Witch Clan looked at Lu Changsheng with reverence.

The Witch Clan had always disrespected heaven and earth and never bowed to Saints. The only one they revered was Father God Pangu.

Pangu dared to contend with heaven and earth, to open the sky and evolve the Primordial World. That fearless spirit was precisely what they admired.

And Lu Changsheng dared to face the Heavenly Dao directly, acting recklessly. Such behavior was the bravery they yearned for in their hearts.

Dijiang's eyes were full of admiration, saying, "Immortal Venerable Changsheng is truly a peerless fierce man in the Primordial World!"

Zhurong also sincerely admired, "In my life, the only ones I admire, besides Father God Pangu, are Immortal Venerable Changsheng."

Inside the Demon Clan's territory.

Demon Emperor Di Jun sighed softly:

"Alas, no matter how much Merit there is, we are ultimately just tiny beings under the Heavenly Dao. What's the point of it all?"

Di Jun had always held a favorable impression of Lu Changsheng.

In fact, it was difficult for any being in the Primordial World to harbor ill feelings towards Lu Changsheng.

In the long expanse of time, when had they ever seen a cultivator in the Primordial World so dedicated to the well-being of all others?

Taiyi also shook his head and sighed:

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