Xu Fang, accompanied by his magical treasures, navigated the chaotic seas, setting up arrangements according to his plans.
Time flowed by, and after an unknown number of years, Xu Fang's preparations were finally complete.
"With this, even if we suffer a setback in the Primordial Era, we will still have a chance to make a comeback."
Xu Fang exclaimed with joy, and the assembled magical treasures echoed his sentiment.
After careful consideration and confirmation that everything was foolproof, Xu Fang felt even more at ease. With a grand wave of his hand, he declared,
"Everything is now secure. Let us return to the Primordial Era!"
Upon receiving the command, Fen Bao Yan exerted its full power. With the assistance of the other treasures, they quickly traversed the vast chaotic sea and appeared at the embryonic membrane of the heavens and earth.
Without further instruction from Xu Fang, the treasures unleashed their might, piercing through the embryonic membrane and emerging into the Primordial Era.
"Primordial Era, I have finally returned! Wait! Why does this Primordial Era feel so different?"
Xu Fang's exclamations were cut short as he felt an overwhelming killing intent surge towards him. He frowned, sensing that something was amiss.
He quickly looked up and saw threads of killing intent crisscrossing the Primordial Era, with blood-colored qi permeating the air. The entire world seemed to have transformed into a slaughterhouse.
"This!"
Xu Fang was shocked. He had left the Primordial Era for less than a thousand years at most. How had it become like this?
"Little Xu, look at these beings. They seem to be heading towards this embryonic membrane, as if intending to travel to the chaotic sea,"
Liang Tian Chi reminded him. Xu Fang hurried to look and indeed, countless beings in the sky were heading towards the embryonic membrane. Beings were constantly breaking through the membrane and venturing into the chaotic sea.
"This is strange. Let's find a being to ask."
Xu Fang spoke, and Fen Bao Yan, receiving the order, randomly selected a fortunate being.
The being was flying at full speed when suddenly, a colossal object, like a shadow, descended upon him. He was instantly thrown into a panic.
"Fellow Daoist, why obstruct my path? Do you think I am easily bullied? Xu Fang!"
The being cried out loudly. Upon seeing the appearance of Fen Bao Yan, he exclaimed in surprise. Wasn't this one of Xu Fang's treasures?
Xu Fang, meanwhile, peered out from Fen Bao Yan, looking down at the being from above, and said,
"There is no need to panic. I merely wish to ask a question: What is happening in this world? And why are you all heading to the chaotic sea?"
"That's not one question, that's two!"
The being protested. However, as he looked at the row of shimmering treasures, his voice weakened. He quickly composed himself and honestly answered Xu Fang's questions.
"Greetings, Senior Xu Fang. Judging by your appearance, you have just returned from the chaotic sea. You should have stayed there; why did you come back?"
"The conflict between the Wu and Yao tribes is extremely fierce now. The world is facing tribulation, and the living are suffering. It is no less than the war between the three tribes!"
Soon, through the being's narration, Xu Fang understood what was happening.
It turned out that after Emperor Jun of the Yao tribe held his wedding, the Empress gave birth to ten Golden Crows, greatly increasing their strength.
The Yao tribe further collected the souls and flesh of the deceased beings in the Primordial Era and completed the forging of the Sword of Witch Slaughter.
Thus, brimming with confidence, the Yao tribe eagerly sought trouble with their old rivals, the Wu tribe.
The Wu tribe, naturally, would not stand idly by. The great war between the Wu and Yao tribes thus erupted, instantly engulfing the entire Primordial Era.
"That's how it is, Senior Xu Fang. You should turn back quickly and continue to the chaotic sea. Come back after they have finished fighting!"
The being finished speaking and bowed to Xu Fang.
Xu Fang's expression grew grave. He waved his hand, signaling the treasures to release the being and let him depart.
Although he now understood the situation, Xu Fang was still greatly alarmed and unsettled, murmuring incessantly.
"How could this be? So soon?"
According to Xu Fang's memory, it should have taken several thousand years after the wedding for the ten Golden Crows to appear.
Later, Di Jun placed them in the Solar Star, and when they wreaked havoc in the Primordial Era, Kuafu chased the sun, and Hou Yi shot down the suns, leading to the full outbreak of the Wu tribe's war.
Why had time accelerated so much now, and why was it so urgent?
Many events had yet to unfold, and the Wu-Yao Tribulation had already erupted?
"It seems that someone has realized something and accelerated everything. This makes things difficult!"
Xu Fang sighed. There was no doubt that this was the arrangement of the Heavenly Dao.
Perhaps the Heavenly Dao had sensed a threat and was using its power to influence the Wu and Yao tribes, accelerating everything.
This rapid development meant that he no longer had the luxury of leisurely making arrangements.
The treasures, seeing Xu Fang's distress, offered their suggestions.
"Little Xu, isn't this perfect? The Wu and Yao tribes are fiercely battling. We can take this opportunity to see if we can implement our plan."
"That's a good idea. We can wait for a critical moment to strike, disrupt that person's plan, and steer everything towards the outcome we desire."
"However, time is tight and the situation is urgent. Are we truly confident with this approach?"
Xu Fang listened to the words of the treasures and fell into thought. Finally, he shook his head and said,
"Forget it. Let's see if we can prevent the conflict between the Wu and Yao tribes."
The treasures expressed their confusion, not understanding why Xu Fang had this idea.
"If that person is so anxious, we must not grant them their wish. Preventing this sudden great war between the Wu and Yao tribes would disrupt that person's plan, which would be greatly beneficial to us."
Xu Fang smiled and explained to the treasures.
Observing the conflict between the Wu and Yao tribes, while allowing them to remain detached and seek opportunities, carried risks.
However, if they gained nothing from this war, the situation would become dire after the war concluded.
Xu Fang clearly remembered that Empress Houtu had told him that this Wu-Yao war was crucial for the Heavenly Dao to fully control the entire Primordial Era.
Therefore, Xu Fang did not wish for the Wu-Yao war to proceed as the Heavenly Dao intended.
Otherwise, after the war, the Heavenly Dao would become even more powerful, and even the Earthly Dao would be completely suppressed, making it impossible for them to contend.
At that point, no amount of arrangements or manpower would be able to match absolute power.
Thus, what the enemy desired, Xu Fang would not allow.
The best course of action would be to prevent this Wu-Yao war, or at least delay it and buy time.
The treasures understood Xu Fang's words and agreed with his idea.
Seeing no objections, Xu Fang immediately ordered Fen Bao Yan to head towards the Yao tribe.
Xu Fang decided to start with the Yao tribe and see if there was an opportunity.