Yuan Feng's Request, Three Tribes Retreat

The Pure Yang Sword Qi, with its rainbow-like momentum and electric might, pierced through the Six Qi Illusory Devil's body, which had been restrained, in a single strike.

As the sword qi penetrated, the Supreme Yang Power within it twisted, crushing the True Devil Heart of the Luohu Clone. Its life force extinguished, the Illusory Devil Body retreated, and the true body fell. wisps of devilish qi seeped out from the seven orifices of its dao body.

Not long after, all sound ceased. The Luohu Clone, its form and spirit annihilated, gradually dissipated. This path of cloning was achieved by condensing an external incarnation with great magical power. Although it possessed a physical body and primordial spirit, indistinguishable from ordinary beings, it was essentially formed from spiritual energy. With the primordial spirit's collapse, it returned to its origin.

East King Duke was not surprised by this. However, even so, he did not leave immediately. Instead, he locked onto the dissipating dao body with his divine sense.

Suddenly, several streams of spiritual light flew out from the dissipating primordial spirit at extreme speed. Although he was prepared, he was still a moment too late. The spiritual light seemed to be controlled, and as it flew out, it instantly dissolved the surrounding space, disappearing into the void.

"What a shame."

East King Duke muttered to himself, but his face did not show much disappointment.

These streams of spiritual light were the innate spiritual treasures used by the Luohu Clone. After two battles, he knew the opponent possessed many spiritual treasures. He had seen the black lotus platform beneath his feet and a spiritual treasure longsword.

Luohu was wealthy, and the items he gave his clone to use were not ordinary. East King Duke had intended to take the spiritual treasures after killing him. As expected, it was not to be. The Devil Ancestor's items were not so easily obtained.

Fortunately, he himself was no longer lacking in spiritual treasures. He had only tried, and since he couldn't get them, that was that.

Far away in the west, within the Demon Luo Palace on Mount Sumeru, space fluctuated. Several streams of spiritual light flew out and entered Luohu's primordial spirit – they were the clone's spiritual treasures.

Luohu naturally knew of his clone's demise, but he remained seated in his dao palace, showing no intention of leaving.

East King Duke withdrew his aura and saw Ancestor Dragon, Primeval Phoenix, and Primeval Kirin flying towards him from a distance.

This great battle had opened their eyes. They had initially thought East King Duke and that Devil Race Great Power were evenly matched. They never expected this Supreme Yang Dao Lord to suddenly unleash his divine might and slay the devilish cultivator on the spot.

This greatly shocked them and gave them a clearer understanding of East King Duke's combat power.

"Your might, fellow Daoist, commands our admiration."

The clan leaders of the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin tribes had arrived nearby. Looking at East King Duke, they were genuinely convinced. Not to mention that the three of them were currently burdened by karmic sin, and their combat power was suppressed by nearly half. With the power East King Duke had just displayed, even at their peak, they would likely be unable to match him.

"Fellow Daoists, the tribulation has not yet ended. We must still clear out the remaining devil affliction and restore the Great Desolation to a clear and bright universe."

East King Duke spoke.

The ultimate protagonists of the Dao Demon War were Luohu and Hongjun. What East King Duke and the others had to do was to clear the obstacles before the great battle.

"What you say is true, fellow Daoist. We will immediately mobilize our clansmen to eliminate the remaining devil race."

The Three Innate Tribes eliminating the devil race was a way to repay the karma of heaven and earth, a form of atonement. Ancestor Dragon and the other two ancestors had no reason not to do so.

They greeted each other. Ancestor Dragon and Primeval Kirin left separately, but Primeval Phoenix remained.

"Fellow Daoist, may we have a chat?"

As if deliberately staying behind, the Phoenix Clan Master approached East King Duke.

"Yes, fellow Daoist, what is it? You may speak."

East King Duke said calmly.

"My Three Innate Tribes initiated the war, causing the Honghuang Beings to suffer. This karma is immense, and I fear it will not end well. I, Primeval Phoenix, feel my death is insignificant, but I still have concerns in my heart."

Primeval Phoenix's words carried a sense of sorrow. Although she was a female cultivator, she now felt like a hero in twilight.

"Since fellow Daoist knows the Heavenly Mandate, you should understand that the Heavenly Dao is clear. I am merely a Da Luo Cultivator and have no power to turn the tide."

Hearing East King Duke's words, Primeval Phoenix repeatedly shook her head.

"Fellow Daoist worries too much. I am not seeking to escape punishment, but I have a matter to ask of you."

As she spoke, she reached out and took out an item.

"This is a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Southern Flame Light Banner from the Five Innate Banners. I wish to gift it to you."

Upon seeing this item, East King Duke had already guessed. He possessed the Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner himself and naturally knew the wondrous uses of the Five Innate Banners. Although he wanted to keep it for himself, even though Phoenix Ancestor was offering it proactively, he did not immediately accept it.

"Please state what you seek from fellow Daoist first."

Accepting the Flame Light Banner meant accepting the karma associated with it. East King Duke naturally needed to clarify.

"I have two sons who are currently gestating in the South Bright Undying Volcano and will be born within two Yuan Hui. Because their origins are different, if they do not join my Phoenix Clan, they will not bear the karmic sin my Phoenix Clan has incurred. I wish to ask fellow Daoist to protect them and take them as disciples. This Flame Light Banner will be their betrothal gift."

East King Duke naturally knew of Phoenix Ancestor's two sons, who were the Peacock and Great Peng of later generations. It was quite a coincidence, as these two were the disciples he had long chosen from the Supreme Yang Lineage. Having Primeval Phoenix mention them now was a perfect opportunity to go with the flow.

Thus, he directly accepted the spiritual treasure.

"This matter, I agree to!"

Primeval Phoenix left with satisfaction. Not long after, the battle between the Three Innate Tribes and the Devil Race came to its final conclusion. Since most of the Devil Race's Da Luo cultivators, including those of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires, had already been killed, and with the addition of a Great Supernatural Being like East King Duke, the remaining devils were quickly purged.

With the Devil Affliction removed, the Primordial World gradually became clearer. However, the Calamity Qi in the world did not dissipate. East King Duke knew that the battle to decide the first Saint Position in the Primordial World was already brewing.

The Three Innate Tribes had accumulated too much killing sin in the early stages. Although they made contributions in eliminating the devils later, they were still unable to offset the karmic sin they had incurred. The Three Ancestors, sensing this, and in order to continue their respective races, made vows under the guidance of the Heavenly Dao.

"I, Ancestor Dragon, the Dragon Clan Master, knowing my grave sins, am willing to personally guard the Eyes of the Four Seas. The Dragon Clan will withdraw from the Primordial World's conflicts, forever guard the Four Seas, and act on behalf of Heaven to bring rain and clouds, benefiting the Honghuang Beings to repay my karma. May the Heavenly Dao bear witness!"

"I, Primeval Phoenix, the Phoenix Clan Master, am willing to forever guard the South Bright Undying Volcano and maintain the stability of the Primordial Earth Fire. The Phoenix Clan will henceforth no longer interfere in the affairs of the Primordial World. May the Heavenly Dao bear witness!"

"I, Primeval Kirin, the Kirin Clan Ancestor, have committed grave sins. I am willing to personally solidify the Primordial Earth Veins. The Kirin Clan will no longer participate in the conflicts of the Primordial World and will henceforth transform into Primordial Auspicious Beasts. When a Kirin appears, auspiciousness will manifest. May the Heavenly Dao bear witness!"

Under the Heavenly Dao's blessing, these voices resounded throughout the Primordial World, reaching the ears of every Honghuang Being, naturally including the cultivators of the Three Innate Tribes. At this time, the Three Tribes, after continuous battles, were less than one-tenth of their former strength, extremely weakened, and each burdened by karmic sin. Hearing the words of their clan leaders, they all prostrated themselves in worship.

After the vows, the Three Ancestors returned to their respective positions and formally went into seclusion. The karmic sin within the primordial spirits of the Three Tribes' cultivators was instantly reduced by a large portion. The remainder would need to be slowly offset by the merits of the Three Ancestors.

Thus, the Dragon-Han Tribulation concluded with the Three Innate Tribes withdrawing from the Primordial World stage. The fate of the once powerful Three Tribes was truly lamentable.

This was the cruel reality of the Primordial World's evolution.