The three continued deeper into the Dragon Vein.
Daoist Shichen sighed with emotion. "Back in the day, I did enter the Primordial World, and I even saw its earthly dragon veins. But though I dreamed of obtaining them, I never dared so much as touch them!"
The Destruction God-Demon nodded. After Pangu established the Primordial World, Chaos Demon Gods like them had initially dared not enter it.
Dangers lurked everywhere there, and there was no telling when karma might entangle them.
Moreover, although the Primordial World had lacked any particularly powerful opponents at the time, Dao Ancestor Hongjun had already begun his rise. Under the Heavenly Dao's protection, no one could match him.
Nothing in the Primordial World could escape his discerning gaze.
It was precisely because of Dao Ancestor Hongjun's presence that the entire Primordial World enjoyed peace. Even Chaos Demon Gods like them could only hide like turtles once they entered, not daring to show their heads at will.
In truth, Dao Ancestor Hongjun knew exactly where they went, but as long as they caused no trouble, he would not press them too hard.
After all, his time was limited, and he still needed to cultivate.
Recalling those days, the Destruction God-Demon said, "I thought those were our hardest days. Looking back now, at least we could still enter and leave the Primordial World freely then. After those great tribulations, forget entering the Primordial World-Dao Ancestor Hongjun would hunt us down the moment we showed our heads."
Almost half the Primordial World's history had been a history dominated by Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
In public, Dao Ancestor Hongjun suppressed all opposition and preached the Dao for the benefit of all living beings.
Behind the scenes, he had not only guarded against Chaos Demon Gods like them, but also searched