The Gods Vanished Mysteriously! Returning to the Primordial World

Crack...

A thunderclap echoed through the sky on a clear day, dark clouds gathered, and a storm was about to break. The sky turned gloomy, instilling a sense of fear.

The group standing on the mountain showed no fear, nor did they seem to care. They simply looked at the faint figure of a Mountain God, hoping for some information.

He was already stunned...

"What? Impossible, absolutely impossible... Great Goddess Nuwa, the Humanistic Progenitor Fuxi, and Empress Ping Xin from the Underworld are long gone..." The Mountain God shook his head repeatedly, unable to accept what he was seeing.

"You don't believe it? Is that so?" Nuwa revealed her true form, a human-headed serpent with flowing white robes, radiating a sacred light. She possessed an indescribably noble presence, a true Innate God.

"This humble Mountain God pays respects to Empress Nuwa, Empress Ping Xin, and Human Emperor Fuxi..." The Mountain God immediately prostrated himself, immensely excited. These were genuine Innate Great Gods, possessing the power to create heaven and earth.

As for Chen Xuan, his strength was humble. The Mountain God also gave a friendly, slight bow. To be able to stand with three Innate Great Gods meant he was no ordinary person.

"Speak! Why is only a sliver of your true spirit left in the world? Where are the other gods?" Great Goddess Nuwa possessed absolute authority, controlling the gods of heaven and earth.

"Alas..." The Mountain God sighed and said, "My remaining sliver of true spirit is also an accident. Back then, the spiritual energy on Earth withered, the Age of Dharma's End descended, and many gods dissipated, vanishing mysteriously..."

"As for the Heavenly Court, I have no knowledge. That day, the imperial system that ruled China for two thousand years collapsed, the world fell into chaos, and fireworks erupted across the land. I received a message..."

"Flee..."

"That day, the sky was filled with endless darkness, the earth was in turmoil, all order collapsed, and all beings were in despair..."

"I was originally a Mountain God, protecting a region of land and water. The people were like me; as long as the mountains and rivers existed, so did I..."

"My true spirit was disintegrating, gradually fading from the mortal world. Later, some villagers worshipped me, and a small part was preserved. I never expected to see you all before disappearing..."

"Farewell... Seeing you return makes my guardianship worthwhile."

The Mountain God let out a faint smile, as if finally at peace, and gradually vanished into the heavens and earth, turning into a shower of starlight, leaving everyone in silence.

"Great Goddess Nuwa... Can't you save the Mountain God?" Chen Xuan was deeply saddened.

Nuwa shook her head and said, "No... Unless a Saint intervenes, this Palace is powerless."

"Haha..." Houtu suddenly laughed, a bit sorrowfully. "When humans despair, they can seek gods. What do gods seek when they despair?"

"The Three Realms and Six Paths all have their laws. Crossing even a little bit leads to endless destruction, with countless deaths and injuries. Heaven and Earth are not benevolent; all things are like straw dogs. Saints are not benevolent; they treat the common people as straw dogs. This is 'Rules'..." Fuxi sighed.

Chen Xuan remained silent, offering no comment, as it was too complex. He thought of how some people now engage in releasing animals, not understanding the ecosystem. They might kindly release a snapping turtle, only for it to decimate all the fish fry in a pond...

This was doing harm with good intentions...

Before the heavy rain began, the four quickly returned to the village. The downpour was immense, a boundless rainstorm stretching for miles. If the water management wasn't handled well, it would be another flood...

Inside the house...

Everyone's mood was somber...

"Little Xuanzi... What are your thoughts on this sudden turn of events?" Great Goddess Nuwa finally couldn't help but ask Chen Xuan, a descendant from later generations.

"Indeed... As a descendant, you must have some thoughts. Heaven and Earth wouldn't change so drastically without reason." Ancestral Witch Houtu also looked on, hoping for a clue.

Chen Xuan shook his head and said, "Actually, regarding the Age of Dharma's End and the depletion of spiritual energy, we had several ideas. The first was that the gods left Earth and went to the depths of the universe to establish an eternal kingdom..."

"Clearly, Earth is not the true Primordial World. Your theory is incorrect. How vast is the Primordial World, encompassing all creation." Great Goddess Nuwa was the first to dismiss the idea.

"There's a second theory: Earth became a god-forsaken land. The gods severed their connection with the mortal realm, severing the connection between heaven and earth. The Three Realms and Six Paths were created. Due to the Calamities, many spaces were shattered, and this universe was abandoned by the gods." Chen Xuan voiced his second thought.

"This theory is also unreasonable. The Primordial World is immeasurably vast; every inch of space bears the mark of the Heavenly Dao. This place seems to have lost control," Fuxi interjected, refuting the theory.

"The last theory is that a powerful force threatened all the gods. Otherwise, why would the message be 'Flee'?" Chen Xuan took a deep breath, hesitant to consider this possibility.

"If it's an enemy, what kind of existence would make even Saints wary?" Ancestral Witch Houtu shook her head.

This statement startled everyone, sending a chill down their spines. The lingering horror took a while to subside. It was clearly impossible, given how small Earth was.

In the Primordial World, a cave dwelling opened by a Grand Unity Golden Immortal could accommodate an entire solar system. What was Earth in comparison?

"Forget it... Let's eat potato chips and drink Happy Fat House Water. Cheers... Why think so much? We'll discuss it when we get back to the Primordial World..." Great Goddess Nuwa waved her hand, decisively giving up.

"Haha... Sister Nuwa... You mentioned Shamate and university life. When can we go together? Should we be teachers or students? You can manually create an atomic bomb, but I can't without a Primordial Spirit..." Houtu also laughed, her demeanor becoming more carefree.

"You can't... You can only be a university student. After all, if I'm the teacher, and you're my student, wouldn't that be doing whatever you please?" Great Goddess Nuwa giggled.

"No... I refuse to be a student. I want to be a gym teacher." Ancestral Witch Houtu was proud and would never agree to be a student.

"Alright... You two are fooling around. The elder from the next village is asking me to perform geomancy for a grave. He plans to be buried there a hundred years from now. Truly living in times of peace and dying in comfort. I must charge him five hundred yuan for a red envelope..." Fuxi took out his compass. In reality, he didn't need it; a glance would suffice, but to be professional, his livelihood couldn't be neglected.

Each of them had their own way of finding enjoyment...

Chen Xuan was a bit idle...

The next morning...

Chen Xuan went to the fields. Lush green sprouts had emerged, promising a bright future. Once this batch of agricultural products hit the market, it would undoubtedly cause a sensation.

"Chen Xuan..." A grinding voice sounded. It was the new Village Chief, Chen Wang, approaching.

"Oh... Isn't this Village Chief Chen Wang? You've planted quite a few sugar tangerines. Soon, they'll be mine..." Chen Xuan sneered. He wouldn't mess with him now because of their bet.

"Heh heh... Chen Xuan, don't think that because Town Chief Ye Shuiyan favors you, you can act so boldly. You can't compete with me. I'll make you leave Chen Family Village sooner or later." Chen Wang gritted his teeth. He had felt a sense of crisis recently, hearing that the vegetables were selling well, which made him uneasy.

"What other tricks do you have? When has Chen Xuan ever been afraid of you? Hmph... Your branch of the family are all idiots." Chen Xuan didn't hold back his insults.

The ancestor of Chen Family Village had three sons. After hundreds of years of development, the eldest son's descendants were known as the First Branch, the second son's as the Second Branch, and the third son's as the Third Branch. According to the ancestor's words, the Third Branch would prosper...

As expected, the Third Branch flourished with people, always overshadowing the First and Second Branches and controlling the village's power. After the establishment of New China, such privileges were abolished...

The group of villagers opposing Chen Xuan were all from the Third Branch. Now, working with Chen Wang to plant sugar tangerines, they were all full of pride and believed they would soon strike it rich...

"Chen Xuan... enjoy your moment of smugness. I guarantee you'll regret it." Chen Wang's eyes were sharp.

"Oh really? Big Yellow, bite him..." Chen Xuan said unceremoniously.

Woof woof woof...

Big Yellow came sprinting from a distance, scaring Chen Wang so much that his face changed color. He immediately fled without daring to look back. Nowadays, Big Yellow was majestic; just standing anywhere exuded dominance.

It's important to understand that this was a Golden Core stage dog. Back in modern times, its spiritual energy was suppressed, but it still possessed at least the strength of an early Qi Refining stage cultivator. A single bite could break bones...

"Big Yellow... in a few days, we're going back to the Primordial World. You must help guard the fields, and also my parents. You need to keep an eye on any dogs entering the village, to make sure they aren't causing trouble..."

Chen Xuan instructed sternly.

Woof woof woof...

Big Yellow rolled around. After visiting the Primordial World, its intelligence was no less than that of a small child. Naturally, it was diligent. From now on, even a fly entering the village would be swatted by it.

"Good... I know you're a good dog..." Chen Xuan said proudly. His mother had brought it back, and Empress Nuwa had saved its life. From now on, it would guard Chen Family Village. Good deeds brought good fortune.

Three more days passed...

Empress Nuwa had selected some seeds for improvement, making them tastier and even high-yielding with beneficial effects, including the cultivation of Dragon Tooth Rice...

Ancestral Witch Houtu improved the soil quality, gradually developing the spiritual fields. All that was needed was for spiritual energy to become abundant.

"Good... we're returning to the Primordial World. The Dragon-Han Calamity should be over by now, right? When we come back next time, we can sell vegetables on the market..."

Chen Xuan called out and crawled into the Primordial World Great Bed.