After the calamity of the Dragon and Phoenix, the Primordial World remained silent for a long time. It was not until those immortals who had secluded themselves in the Cave to avoid the brilliance of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans gradually began to move within the Primordial inland that this long-silent world slowly regained its vitality.
Heaven and earth had lost their color due to the battle between the Dragon and Phoenix, with mountains collapsing, earth veins destroyed, fertile lands turning into scorched earth, and vast plains devoid of life. The quietly flowing river of time nourished and healed the damaged Primordial inland. Mountains were reshaped, earth veins repaired, scorched lands revived, and yellow sands were once again covered with lush green grass. Newborn beasts ran through the forests and fields, while birds sang day and night, their voices melodious.
Buzhou Mountain remained as it always had, with lush trees providing shade and flowers blooming vibrantly. The tall and sturdy ancient trees cast shadows in the forest, having experienced the desolation of autumn and winter; now they revived, sprouting new green branches, with tender leaves clustering closely together. Among the verdant grass were colorful flowers, while a pleasant mountain spring flowed through the forest, where small fish swam gracefully in schools.
On this day, Ye Chuanze was still lying in a lake within the Valley, surrounded by a pool of White Lotus leaves swaying gracefully, among which a beautiful and enchanting Black Lotus caught the eye. It was rare that today Fuxi and Nuwa came together to seek him out; the three of them—ah no, to be precise, two people and one lotus flower—discussed Dao by the lotus pond.
Fuxi and Nuwa sat on the ground casually by the shore, exuding an aura of immortality. Golden Lotuses surrounded them as three flowers gathered above their heads, with five energies converging. Their expressions were ethereal, devoid of sorrow or joy, good or evil, hatred or love; their minds were fully immersed in the mysteries of Dao Law.
The Twelfth-Grade Annihilation Black Lotus in the lotus pool was also enveloped in a purple-black glow, with glimpses of golden light flashing within. It was evident that Ye Chuanze was also absorbed in the mysteries of Dao Law. Fuxi and Nuwa were renowned figures in Primordial; although they had not yet reached the heights they would later attain, they were already well-known. Their understanding of Dao Law was quite remarkable, and Ye Chuanze benefited greatly from discussing Dao with them.
At this moment, although Ye Chuanze was still merely a prototype lotus flower without a human form, he was born during the chaotic primordial period and had innate qualities. Having touched upon great Dao Law before, he had gained insights into heavenly Dao Law as well. As Fuxi and Nuwa discussed Dao with him, they experienced sudden enlightenment; previously incomprehensible aspects of Dao Law became clear to them. It was then that Fuxi and Nuwa truly recognized Ye Chuanze's strength from their hearts, feeling that he was an immortal in Primordial whose cultivation was on par with theirs.
Their discussion on Dao benefited nearby Sentient Beings; all creatures in the Valley gathered beyond a hundred miles away to listen and comprehend the profound Dao Law they revealed. If these Sentient Beings could grasp this Dao Law within a century, they could awaken their spiritual intelligence; within a millennium, they could transform into human forms.
In this regard, Ye Chuanze felt both envy and jealousy; these Sentient Beings were far luckier than him. Transforming into human form was extremely simple for them; unlike him who might have to wait an unknown amount of time to achieve it! He felt deeply for all creatures trapped in their beastly forms throughout their lives—aging, suffering illness, dying—unable to find liberation. With a surge of compassion in his heart, he shared a method for transformation. Although it was difficult for him to attain human form himself, these creatures around him were not hindered by heavenly laws; their path to transformation would be much easier.
After Ye Chuanze finished explaining his method for transformation, he saw that all nearby creatures bowed down in gratitude for his teachings. Observing this scene from within the Twelfth-Grade Annihilation Black Lotus as a soul state brought him great comfort. Who said beasts were ungrateful? In Ye Chuanze's view, the world of beasts was the purest—good and evil were clearly defined; grievances were straightforward.
Suddenly, merit descended from heaven upon Ye Chuanze.
As merit entered his body, golden light flowed over the petals of the Twelfth-Grade Annihilation Black Lotus. Ye Chuanze was astonished at first but then broke into an extremely joyful grin that carried a hint of... schadenfreude.
The Heavenly Dao, which had always been committed to eliminating Ye Chuanze, unexpectedly bestowed Merit upon him. It was akin to a sworn enemy who would rather see you dead yet chooses to present you with the coveted treasure everyone desires. If the Heavenly Dao had a human form, its expression at this moment would surely be quite... delightful. Emma! Ye Chuanze suddenly wanted to see the reluctant expression on the Heavenly Dao's face; it must be very satisfying!
Tsk... Ye Chuanze couldn't help but imagine the Heavenly Dao, furious yet holding back its anger, and his mood instantly brightened, feeling quite refreshed.
Fuxi and Nüwa opened their eyes, awakening from the profound Dao Law.
They were naturally aware of the recent turn of events. Fuxi spoke up, "I never expected you to have such a kind heart."
"Tsk... Fuxi, the way you say that makes it sound like I usually have a wicked heart," Ye Chuanze replied with a slightly teasing tone.
"Wicked heart is not quite right, but you are certainly not known for your kindness," Fuxi said.
Nüwa nodded in agreement and added, "What brother said is true; this Merit was likely given by the Heavenly Dao unwillingly."
Upon hearing this, Ye Chuanze immediately felt delighted. It turned out he wasn't the only one thinking this way! He felt a sense of accomplishment as if he had tricked the Heavenly Dao. When someone feels pleased, they often can't help but boast; and when they boast too much, it can lead to trouble. As the saying goes, misfortune often comes from words. He smugly declared, "So what if it was given unwillingly? In the end, it still has to obediently give me the Merit! Hehe!"
His tone was indeed quite arrogant, causing Fuxi and Nüwa to shake their heads. However, that was not all; unfortunately, this person never knew when to hold back or stop.
Ye Chuanze continued to boast like a cunning fox with its tail held high: "If he has the ability, let him strike me down! Tsk... last time he struck me with lightning and seemed so pleased about it. After suffering such a huge loss this time, if he's unwilling, let him strike me down if he can!"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a thunderous clap in the clear sky. A purple tribulation lightning struck fiercely at the Twelfth-Grade Annihilation Black Lotus in the lake, destroying all the lotus flowers in the pond.
"..." Fuxi.
“……” Nuwa.
“!!!!!!” This is Ye Chuanze, struck by lightning.
Fuxi was the first to recover from the shock, shaking his head and sighing, “It would be wise for you to choose your words carefully in the future.”
Nuwa then let out a snicker, laughing ungraciously.
“Stop laughing! Nuwa, no laughing allowed! Fine, we’re breaking up, cutting ties! We are enemies!” Ye Chuanze exploded in anger.
Outside the Thirty-Three Heavens, within the Purple Cloud Palace, Hongjun Daoist, who had been meditating with closed eyes, suddenly opened them and shook his head with a smile. With an increasingly close connection to the Heavenly Dao, Hongjun Daoist naturally sensed the small movements of the Heavenly Dao at that moment.
Hongjun shook his head helplessly; that Black Lotus had never been a well-behaved entity, so it was no wonder that the Heavenly Dao held some reservations about him.
Initially following Rahul around to kill and plunder, he had become stained with an irredeemable aura of violence. He thought that going to Buzhou Mountain would finally allow him to settle down, but after failing to transform and transcend tribulations, he ended up causing trouble again alongside Fuxi and Nuwa. Now among the Primordial immortals, who didn’t know about that Twelfth-Grade Annihilation Black Lotus under Buzhou Mountain that had become extremely ferocious and intelligent?
Congratulations to Ye Chuanze for acquiring a new title—Man-Eating Flower.
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Meanwhile, over at Buzhou Mountain, Ye Chuanze was chatting leisurely with Fuxi and Nuwa in the Valley when suddenly several unfamiliar auras appeared at Buzhou Mountain. Fuxi and Nuwa's expressions immediately turned vigilant; it seemed someone had intruded into Buzhou Mountain.
The Primordial immortals had a very strong territorial awareness, akin to wild beasts that would not allow anyone to touch their territory. Buzhou Mountain was Fuxi and Nuwa's domain, and they guarded it fiercely. When Ye Chuanze first arrived at Buzhou Mountain, Fuxi and Nuwa tested him to confirm he was truly harmless. More importantly, they likely considered him as one of their own since he belonged to the demon race. Of course, it was also because Ye Chuanze was quite formidable; if it came down to a real fight, Fuxi and Nuwa would find it challenging as well. In summary, after weighing various reasons, Fuxi and Nuwa ultimately allowed him to settle in Buzhou Mountain. The three coexisted peacefully without any issues.
The sudden arrival of the unfamiliar immortal at Buzhou Mountain naturally alerted Fuxi and Nuwa. Fuxi stood up and said to Ye Chuanze, "I won't be polite and say much. We have matters to attend to, so Nuwa and I will take our leave."
Nuwa also stood up, preparing to depart.
However, to Fuxi and Nuwa's surprise, Ye Chuanze, who usually seemed lethargic and unenthusiastic, expressed considerable interest and said, "Take me with you!" His tone was eager.
Fuxi frowned upon hearing this, seemingly puzzled by his sudden enthusiasm.
Seeing Fuxi's expression, Ye Chuanze explained, "Don't think too much about it. I'm just bored and want to join in on the fun. Staying idle in the Valley every day is quite dull."
"Suit yourself!" Fuxi nodded in agreement after hearing his explanation. Although Ye Chuanze's reason was somewhat absurd, considering his usual behavior, Fuxi felt it was indeed something he would do.
Thus, Ye Chuanze happily leaped out of the lake, shrank in size, and transformed into a mini version of the Twelfth-Grade Annihilation Black Lotus, just like before, resting on Fuxi's white-clad shoulder.
Fuxi, Nuwa, and a carnivorous flower swiftly soared through the clouds toward the location where the unfamiliar auras were gathering.
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