The Primordial Era: Starting from Being Forced to Become an Apprentice of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 69 Hongyun's Choice

Taibai gazed at Hongyun, who looked bewildered and had lost all her memories, and sighed softly.

He did not rush to help Hongyun regain her memories, but instead used his divine sense to carefully examine the newborn body.

After investigating, Taibai was secretly alarmed:

This physical body not only possesses extraordinary physical attributes and pure bloodline, but also subtly harmonizes with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Although it is not as good as Hongyun's original innate Dao body that has undergone tempering, it is not much different and can be called a masterpiece of creation.

"You have bestowed upon me a ten percent of your fortune, and I will not be stingy with it. Although this body is not as good as Hongyun's original Dao body, it is not much inferior."

Nuwa's voice came faintly from the cloud bed, and she gently waved her sleeve in the direction of the red clouds.

A red light emerged from the depths of Hongyun's soul, and he trembled slightly, as if some shackles had been quietly unlocked.

In an instant, all the memories, insights, and experiences sealed deep within the soul surged forth.

After Hongyun recovered, he straightened his clothes and hat, bowed deeply to Nuwa, and prostrated himself on the ground.

"Hongyun thanks the Holy Woman Nuwa for her grace in creating us again!"

He and Nuwa were originally fellow disciples in the Zixiao Palace, and they usually greeted each other with a simple bow.

But this time he was able to be reborn entirely thanks to the intervention of the sage, and this bow was sincere.

However, Nuwa did not accept the greeting, but simply waved her hand dismissively:

"Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. I am merely reshaping your physical body at Taibai's request."

The one who saved your life and protected your soul was not me, but Taibai. He paid the price of an entire human destiny for you.

Hongyun's body trembled, his eyes filled with disbelief. He looked at Taibai beside him, his thoughts in turmoil:

I had only met this chief disciple of the Three Pure Ones a few times, and in the past, he had merely given me a broken spiritual treasure.

How could it be worth the other party sacrificing their luck for my rebirth?

Hongyun turned to Taibai and bowed respectfully in return:

"In any case, I am very grateful to Fellow Daoist Taibai for saving my life. I will remember this kindness forever. Once I settle my karmic debt with Kunpeng, this life will belong to you."

Upon hearing this, Taibai's heart sank.

He never expected that this person, who had died once, would still have the same temperament.

Now that Hongyun's primordial spirit and true spirit have scattered, only his soul has been reforged. Although his current body can be considered an innate Dao body, his cultivation has only barely recovered to the Golden Immortal realm.

Let alone seeking revenge against Kunpeng, even if he were to fight himself, he would probably have a hard time gaining the upper hand.

Hearing Hongyun's words, Nuwa's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she almost laughed out loud, but in the end she simply flicked her sleeve.

"This matter is settled. You may now depart. Do not linger in the Nuwa Palace."

As soon as the words were spoken, Taibai and Hongyun felt a lightness all over their bodies as they were sent out of the sky and back to the primordial earth.

Taibai had no interest in the changing scenery around him. He looked at the person beside him and said in a serious tone:

"Fellow Daoist Hongyun is currently only at the Golden Immortal level. You wish to take revenge on Kunpeng, but what are your plans?"

"This humble Taoist may invite Fellow Taoist Zhen Yuanzi to join us in setting up an ambush. What do you think, Fellow Taoist?"

Taibai was speechless for a moment, and sighed inwardly: Zhen Yuanzi, Zhen Yuanzi, you have such a close friend, I really don't know if it is a blessing or a curse.

"Kunpeng is a demon master of the demon court. Anyone who kills him will be relentlessly hunted down by the Heavenly Court."

"Fellow Daoist, isn't this putting Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi in a deadly predicament? Even with the Book of Earth in his possession, how can he possibly stand against the entire Demon Court alone?"

Upon hearing this, Hongyun's initial joy at her resurrection gradually faded, replaced by a somber gloom.

He has this hurdle in his heart. If he can't get over it, he'll have trouble finding peace of mind and his cultivation will be difficult to advance any further.

"Fellow Daoist, Kunpeng lost his chance to become a saint because of you. You paid for it with your life, so this cause and effect can be considered settled."

"What about Styx and the others? I have never owed them anything!"

And those two from the West—back in Zixiao Palace, I was the one who abdicated in favor of them! Yet they just stood by and watched me suffer!"

"All things originate from you, that is the cause; when you die and your life ends, that is the effect."

That's all I have to say. Fellow Daoist Hongyun, please consider this carefully before making a decision."

Taibai said no more, turned around and transformed into a beam of light, rushing towards Kunlun Mountain, leaving Hongyun alone in the same place.

Now, Taibai only needs to wait for a result.

If Hongyun chooses to return to Kunlun Mountain with him, it will prove that his previous judgment and investment were correct.

This once kind-hearted old man may become a great help to me in the future.

If Hongyun insists on leaving and choosing the path of revenge, then it means that he misjudged her.

A person blinded by hatred, no matter how great their potential, will eventually become a problem and even backfire on themselves.

Then all my previous arrangements and efforts would have been in vain.

Taibai knew that if Hongyun wanted to take revenge, the first step would definitely be to go to Wuzhuang Temple to find Zhenyuanzi.

Given their friendship, Zhen Yuanzi would likely agree, even at the cost of becoming an enemy of the Demon Court.

With two powerful figures who once listened to the teachings of Zixiao Palace joining forces and setting up an ambush, there might be a chance to severely injure or even kill Kunpeng.

However, the consequences were equally terrible.

Kunpeng is a demon master of the Demon Court, and Dijun and Taiyi will not let this go easily.

That would inevitably lead to a fight to the death, and might even trigger a war between the Lich Kings ahead of schedule.

More importantly, Hongyun's death was already part of the predetermined fate of Heaven, and saving his soul was already going against the will of Heaven.

If Hongyun were to revive and then actively instigate a calamity, it would likely anger the Heavenly Dao, causing it to unleash the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder to obliterate Hongyun.

As the one who instigated Hongyun's revival, he will inevitably be implicated.

Therefore, Taibai had already made the worst-case scenario plan in his mind.

If, three days later, Hongyun truly chooses to go to Wuzhuang Temple and embark on that path of no return,

He would not hesitate to activate the mark, causing the red clouds to completely dissipate between heaven and earth.

The location where Nuwa teleported them back was not far from Kunlun Mountain.

At Taibai's speed, he returned to Kunlun in less than a day.

After paying his respects to Taiqing, Yuqing, and Shangqing, Taibai returned directly to his Taibai Palace.

He didn't pay much attention to the founding ceremony the teachers mentioned; at this moment, all his attention was focused on Hongyun.

Unexpectedly, Hongyun did not rush towards Wuzhuang Temple as he had anticipated.

He sat down cross-legged in the same spot and remained motionless.

"Is he attaining enlightenment? Or is he still struggling internally with his obsession with revenge?"

Taibai felt a sense of doubt and focused his mind even more intently on sensing the subtle fluctuations emanating from the mark.

Just as Taibai was pondering the matter, Hongyun moved.

He slowly stood up and began to fly towards the direction of Kunlun Mountain.

But this doesn't mean the trouble is over:

Kunlun Mountain is the sacred site of the Three Pure Ones, protected by a powerful protective array.

With Hongyun's current cultivation level of only Golden Immortal, it is impossible for him to enter the great formation.

If he approaches rashly, not only will he be unable to enter, but he is also very likely to trigger the defensive mechanism of the great formation.

"We must not let him trigger the great formation."

Taibai made a decision immediately. He quickly got up, transformed into a beam of light, and flew straight towards the direction from which the red clouds had come.

He had to safely bring Hongyun inside before he unknowingly stumbled into the array's warning zone.