Chapter 16 The Importance of the Eastern Primordial

Daoist Hong Jun fell silent for a moment after hearing Daoist Dian Dao's words and then spoke, "Since Daoist Luo Hou has proposed to challenge us with the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation, he must have a certain chance of winning."

"We must not be careless."

Daoist Hong Jun warned with concern.

"Daoist Hong Jun worries too much. The Slaying Immortal Sword Formation couldn't even trap the Four Great Fierce Beasts without Luo Hou's intervention into the formation."

Daoist Yin Yang said.

They were all powerful beings from the beginning of Heaven and Earth, and although they acknowledged Luo Hou's strength, they did not believe that they four could not withstand Luo Hou.

"Daoist Yin Yang, I think Daoist Hong Jun has a point. Since Luo Hou dares to challenge us, he must be fully prepared. Although we are not afraid, we must certainly not be careless."

Daoist Qian Kun stated.

Daoist Dian Dao also nodded in agreement and added, "We do indeed need to be cautious. After all, Luo Hou's Slaying Immortal Sword Formation has only been seen once during the Fierce Beast Catastrophe, and we don't know if Luo Hou still has something hidden."

Seeing the other three refuting him, Daoist Yin Yang did not say anything further.

Seeing this, Daoist Hong Jun lowered his eyebrows and did not speak more.

For so many years during the strife between Dao and Demon, the aura of calamity pervaded, affecting many lives, including themselves.

Daoist Hong Jun couldn't help but recall the final battle of the Fierce Beast Catastrophe, where Shen Ni led a horde of Fierce Beasts in the last stand.

In the end, Shen Ni sacrificed himself to heal Heavenly Dao, and since then, the vapors of calamity clouded minds and obscured Heavenly Dao in the Primordial.

And this was how Shen Ni secured a slim chance of survival for the descendants of the Chaos Demon Gods - the tribe of Fierce Beasts.

When the endless eons of calamity arrive in the Primordial, the Fierce Beasts will return, continuing the will of the Chaos Demon Gods to destroy the Primordial World.

As for these lives, from the moment they cast aside their original identities, they were no longer the offspring of Chaos Demon Gods but became true Primordial Beings.

Daoist Hong Jun noticed something off about Daoist Yin Yang's demeanor, seemingly growing more arrogant.

But this was something Daoist Hong Jun could not point out, after all, no one would think they could be influenced by the aura of calamity.

"In that case, let us accept the challenge of Daoist Luo Hou."

Daoist Hong Jun declared.

"Good!"

"Agreeable!"

"Good!"

The other three elders nodded their heads.

The four elders exchanged glances and then communicated with Heavenly Dao in their minds.

In an instant, the might of Heavenly Dao underwent a drastic transformation, yet the future remained inscrutable and mysterious.

At Mount Sumeru, Luo Hou, who sat upon a throne, suddenly burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, very good. Hong Jun, Dian Dao, Yin Yang, Qian Kun, I will be waiting for you at Mount Sumeru, hahaha..."

Luo Hou's derisive attitude was undisguised and directly transmitted through Heavenly Dao to the four elders.

Daoist Hong Jun maintained a benevolent appearance, with downcast eyebrows, as if he had not heard Luo Hou's words.

Daoist Qian Kun said with a calm face and composure, "Luo Hou, the outcome is not yet decided!"

Both Daoist Yin Yang and Daoist Dian Dao looked somewhat angry, incensed by Luo Hou's brazen arrogance.

Not only Luo Hou and the other elders, but all the Primordial Golden Immortals in the Primordial sensed a change in Heavenly Dao, though they remained uncertain of the cause.

However, they could feel that the fortune of the Demon Path seemed to be on the rise, burgeoning.

Yet this feeling was not pleasant to them; it felt like fuel being thrown on a raging fire, a desperate attempt at revival.

They knew that Luo Hou's challenge had a high possibility of being the ultimate battle between Dao and Demon.

The Daluo Golden Immortals also sensed something, but it was far more vague; they tried to calculate, yet ultimately they did not get any results.

As for beings beneath the level of Daluo Golden Immortals, only Di Jun sensed something, while other beings had no reaction at all.

"Dian Dao dear friend, Yin Yang dear friend, do not be angry; three thousand years later, our conflict with Luo Hou will be resolved."

Daoist Qian Kun comforted them.

"What Daoist Qian Kun said is right, dear friends, please calm your anger."

Hong Jun echoed the sentiment, but he pondered in his heart: the impact of the ominous aura is truly severe. Given the Qi Cultivation Technique of these two friends, they shouldn't be so angered by Luo Hou's rampant behavior.

At that moment, Hong Jun was grateful that he had an Innate Treasure—the damaged Creation Jade Disc.

This Innate Treasure could not only help him understand the Dao but also ensure that he was unaffected by the ominous aura.

A moment later, Dian Dao Ancestor and Yin Yang Ancestor's emotions had finally stabilized.

"There's another matter that requires the discretion of all dear friends."

With the two friends' emotions calmed, Hong Jun spoke with a smile.

"What matter?"

Yin Yang Ancestor asked.

Daoist Qian Kun and Dian Dao Ancestor were equally curious, wondering what other matter there was that required their decision.

"I've been thinking, if Luo Hou takes the opportunity of challenging us to command his forces from the Demon Path to fiercely attack the beings of the Eastern Primordial, what should we do?"

Yin Yang Ancestor didn't care much and said apathetically, "No worries, our decisive battle with Luo Hou is the key. As long as we emerge victorious, even if the whole Eastern Primordial falls, it will still be the triumph of the Dao."

Dian Dao Ancestor didn't speak but was considering the meaning behind Hong Jun's words.

"Not right!"

Daoist Qian Kun suddenly said.

"What's not right?"

Yin Yang Ancestor asked somewhat impatiently, looking at Daoist Qian Kun.

He felt everyone was acting strangely today. Wasn't it just a challenge from Luo Hou? Why was it making everyone so tense?

"The Eastern Primordial cannot fall; in fact, we must defend the Eastern Primordial at all costs, not yielding an inch. If possible, we should even counter-attack."

Daoist Qian Kun stated.

Such words left Dian Dao Ancestor and Yin Yang Ancestor puzzled, and they turned their gaze to Daoist Qian Kun.

Daoist Qian Kun did not answer their doubts directly but looked towards Hong Jun.

After all, it was Daoist Hong Jun who first noticed the problem, so it was more appropriate for Daoist Hong Jun to speak for himself.

Seeing this, Dian Dao Ancestor and Yin Yang Ancestor also turned their gaze to Hong Jun.

Hong Jun did not beat around the bush and simply said, "Both dear friends seem to have forgotten what our struggle against Luo Hou is for."

For what?

It was, of course, for the fate and fortune of Primordial.

At this moment, Dian Dao and Yin Yang appeared to have an epiphany.

"It seems both dear friends have understood. Our battle with Luo Hou is likely to be protracted; we must not allow the Demon Path's fortune to increase further, or else it will increase our difficulties."

Dian Dao and Yin Yang nodded, signifying that they had understood.

"Indeed, the fate of the Eastern Primordial is not only coveted by Luo Hou but also forms a part of our foundation, and we must hold it."

Daoist Qian Kun added.

"Otherwise, Luo Hou's strength will increase, and our strength will decrease, which will lead to danger."

At this time, the expressions of Dian Dao and Yin Yang also became very solemn.