Chapter 112: Fortune and Misfortune Intertwined

It can be said that Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman has made a tremendous contribution to Honghuang Tian Di and the myriad beings living within it.

Moreover, the establishment of the Six Realms of Reincarnation also means that the structure of the Vast Wilderness World is more complete.

For the entire Vast Wilderness World, the establishment of the Six Realms of Reincarnation is crucial, but Zhou Yi is unsure whether this is an inevitable outcome or a coincidence.

Although he has not been in this world long, Zhou Yi has already sensed that the Vast Wilderness World is far from as simple as it appears on the surface.

Many legendary tales are half‑true, half‑false; for example, the accounts of Tai Qing Sheng Ren lecturing among humans perplex Zhou Yi.

Nevertheless, as his own strength grows, Zhou Yi believes that one day he will be able to uncover all the secrets of the Vast Wilderness World.

In any case, the establishment of the Six Realms of Reincarnation is a rare opportunity, and Zhou Yi naturally will not miss it.

Once the cycle forms, even a lingering soul state like that of Wan Huo Ancestor has a chance to be reborn through the cycle.

According to Zhou Yi's memories of a past life, Wan Huo Ancestor was reincarnated as Yun Zhongzi within the Six Realms of Reincarnation and became a disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun.

In the later years, Yun Zhongzi not only possessed profound cultivation but was also hailed as an Immortal of Fortune and Virtue.

As the saying goes, fortune and misfortune are intertwined; Wan Huo Ancestor's experience perfectly illustrates this principle.

Therefore, in the long run, Wan Huo Ancestor's current ordeal may not be a bad thing.

Zhou Yi is not in a hurry to seek Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman, because he knows that, one way or another, Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman will eventually appear in the Blood Sea to complete the cycle.

As long as he reaches the Blood Sea early to await Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman's arrival, Zhou Yi is confident he will not miss this once‑in‑a‑thousand‑years opportunity.

With that in mind, Zhou Yi resolutely took a step forward and began moving toward the direction of that Blood Sea.

Legend says that ever since Pangu Great Deity opened up heaven and earth and transformed into all things, his abdomen turned into an endless Blood Sea. This Blood Sea is vast and boundless, its exact extent impossible to gauge.

Within it, blood waves surge turbulently, and no creature can survive there; it has become a place that gathers all the yin‑malicious qi of heaven and earth.

"This You Ming Blood Sea truly lives up to the rumors; it is the convergence point of all the world's filthy qi!" Zhou Yi frowned and whispered.

Before him lay that mysterious and terrifying You Ming Blood Sea.

Looking out, countless wandering souls drift around the Blood Sea, and the dense resentment and malice, even from a distance, cause a wave of discomfort.

Such a place brimming with negative energy existing within the Vast Wilderness World is undoubtedly a potential threat to the entire world. When the resentment and malice in the You Ming Blood Sea accumulate to a certain level and erupt, the consequences could be more severe than any disaster.

Zhou Yi did not risk venturing deep into the You Ming Blood Sea; instead, he chose a hidden spot at its edge to practice secret cultivation, even though he has already attained the Quasi‑Emperor Nine Heavens realm.

Yet there is still a distance to reach the Great Emperor level. Becoming a Great Emperor is far from easy, especially for someone like Zhou Yi who has attained Dao through a Saint Body; breaking through to that realm is fraught with difficulties, even within the Vast Wilderness World.

Although ascending to Great Luo Golden Immortal is not uncommon, reaching the Quasi Saint realm is exceedingly rare. Across the Vast Wilderness World, Great Luo Golden Immortals are numerous, yet beings with Quasi Saint cultivation are few.

Zhou Yi is not anxious about this; he continues to amass power while further studying the Nine Secrets.

In the battles before this, the power displayed by the Nine Secrets made Zhou Yi deeply realize its importance.

Therefore he will not let go of this excellent cultivation opportunity. However, because the Nine Secrets are extremely difficult to learn, Zhou Yi must devote a great deal of time and effort to fully master them.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, decades have passed since Zhou Yi left the Human Race. On this day, Zhou Yi knows that Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman is about to arrive.

Zhou Yi has long heard of the Wu Clan, but he has not yet seen their true appearance with his own eyes.

In his imagination, the Wu Clan should be towering, muscular figures that inspire awe.

Although Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman is female, in Zhou Yi's expectation she would not differ much.

However, before him stands a woman of serene temperament and beautiful appearance, whose presence seems to carry an ineffable charm.

Add to that a faint hint of melancholy, and one cannot help but feel immediate compassion.

What exact cause makes the Nine Heavens Fairy so wistful?

Unconsciously, Zhou Yi finds himself standing before Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman; after bowing, he opens his mouth to ask:

"Why, fellow Daoist, are you here alone and sorrowful?"

Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman lifts her eyes to glance at Zhou Yi, a hint of surprise on her face, seeming not to understand why Zhou Yi appears in this You Ming Blood Sea.

"Look at these souls; most are innocent victims who died unjustly. They have nowhere to go and can only wander this Blood Sea. What crimes did they commit to suffer such torment? How heartbreaking!" Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman says with deep sympathy.

Moved by sorrow, a single tear rolls from Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman's eye corner into the You Ming Blood Sea and evaporates instantly.

"Indeed, as you say, fellow Daoist, the You Ming Blood Sea is filled with countless wronged souls, many of whom are ancestors of our Human Race! Humans are born into struggle in the Vast Wilderness World, and even after death their spirits have nowhere to rest," Zhou Yi nods in agreement.

"You are human?" Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman asks, slightly surprised.

"I am Zhou Yi, the chief of the Human Race, self‑titled Human Ancestor, and I have met the Hou Tu fellow!"

"I see, our clan is naturally lacking a primordial spirit, so it's not surprising you can recognize me. Zhou Yi, seeing your cultivation so profound, it's hard to imagine you are the leader of the Human Race."

"Humans are newly born, yet can cultivate to such a realm—truly rare. Surely even the strongest in Honghuang Tian Di did not anticipate the Human Race to produce such an outstanding figure!" Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman exclaims.

"You flatter me, fellow Daoist. Humanity is still in its infancy, currently only able to survive with difficulty on the Vast Wilderness Land, far weaker than the nobles," Zhou Yi replies modestly.

"Powerful? Appearances may be splendid, but disaster may be imminent. Sigh, let us not dwell on it! As the leader of the Human Race, what is your purpose in coming to the You Ming Blood Sea?" Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman sighs and asks.

Hearing this, Zhou Yi feels a slight tremor in his heart. He understands the forthcoming Wu‑Yao Great Calamity, and the worry in Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman's words indicates she may already have a premonition.

However, in the Vast Wilderness World, because the Wu Clan is born without a primordial spirit, they cannot perceive the changes of heavenly mechanisms. With the arrival of the Wu‑Yao Great Calamity, even Saints find it hard to see future trends, let alone the Wu Clan.

"In fact, I set out this time to travel the four directions, broaden my experience, and seek a breakthrough of my current realm. I did not expect to encounter the Wan Huo fellow in danger along the way," Zhou Yi says.

"Wan Huo Ancestor? Could you be referring to that previous great battle?" Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman asks, slightly surprised.