Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends
Chapter 207 - 187: Bai Jin Intervenes

Chapter 207: Chapter 187: Bai Jin Intervenes

Within the sealed palace, Ao Han spread his palm open, revealing a Round Pearl that emerged within it, emitting a hazy white light that enveloped him. In an instant, it shrank and disappeared from the great hall, eluding even the East Sea Dragon King’s notice.

...

Under the dark night sky, the outskirts of Chen were stained in a glaring red, as an Eight Trigrams Array rotated atop a volcano. Qian, Zhen, Kan, Gen, Kun, Xun, Li, and Dui shone resplendently while Shennong stood above the volcano, with countless members of the Human Clan kneeling below.

On the city walls of Chen, Xuandu stood amidst the night, sighing with a worried look between his brows. The unfolding events were now beyond his control—it couldn’t go on like this. His figure disappeared instantly.

...

At the Eastern Sea Jie Sect, all Disciples were within their own Taoist courts, indifferent to the matters of the East Sea.

On Three Lights Immortal Island, Bai Jin sat at the edge of the island, gazing towards the mainland, thinking, what a mess! The myths of the past only mentioned Jingwei filling the sea, but they never spoke of a battle between the Human Dragon!

Suddenly, a figure descended from the skies and landed on Three Lights Immortal Island, greeting Bai Jin with a bow, saying earnestly, "I beg for Junior Brother’s assistance!"

Bai Jin stood up, turned around to look at Xuandu, and said, "Before I left, I already instructed you to watch over the descendants of the Human Emperor. Why then was the daughter of the Human Emperor harmed in the East Sea?"

Xuandu replied gloomily, "It was my oversight. I thought that the Earth Emperor would transition as smoothly as the Heavenly Emperor. Now, the East Sea Dragon Clan and the Human Clan are at a standstill, locked in a fire and water confrontation. The Human Emperor has united the entire force of the Human Clan to forge a Supreme Treasure—the Eight Diagrams Dragon Locking Well—which is powerful enough to suppress the East Sea Dragon Clan. By then, the Azure Dragon Realm will surely intervene, and there will be no room left for reconciliation between the Human and Dragon Clans.

Junior Brother, what should I do now?"

Bai Jin spoke disdainfully, "Go and stop it, then!"

Xuandu replied helplessly, "Junior Brother, my influence among the Human Clan is far lesser than yours. The people are now outraged, like a fiery oil tempest—I am unable to stop them."

Bai Jin spread his hands and said, "Then what are you asking me for? I can’t do anything either!"

Xuandu bowed respectfully and earnestly implored, "I ask for Junior Brother’s intervention."

Bai Jin returned the bow with a pained expression, saying, "You’re putting me in a difficult position, Junior Brother. Now, as the Heavenly Emperor’s Master, issues of the Human Clan should be resolved by the Human Sect. If I interfere, it would be a slap to the Human Sect’s face, do you understand? So I cannot meddle with the Human Clan’s affairs."

Xuandu stood up straight with a dejected tone, "When you served as the Heavenly Emperor’s Master, you taught Emperor Fu Xi and unified the Human Clan effortlessly, paving a new way for the Human Clan in the Primordial World. I thought that as the Earth Emperor’s Master, it would be easy, but now it’s my turn, I’ve suddenly realized that reality is completely unlike my expectations. What I know and what the Human Clan needs are entirely different, and now, I’ve pushed the Human Clan into grave danger. I’ve failed our Master!"

An aged voice resounded in Bai Jin’s ears, "Bai Jin, it falls upon you to properly handle the matter between the Human and Dragon Clans, for there is more underlying this situation."

Bai Jin quickly bowed in response, "Understood! Your Disciple obeys the command."

Xuandu also bowed towards the direction of Shouyang Mountain, joyfully saying, "Thank you, Master!"

The two straightened up, and Bai Jin pondered for a moment before saying, "Xuandu, go back to the Human Clan, I’ll make a trip to the Dragon Palace of the East Sea to clarify things."

"Alright! I am grateful to you, Junior Brother," Xuandu replied, as clouds rose beneath his feet and he soared into the sky.

...

Atop Shouyang Mountain, Taishang sat beneath a grand tree and spoke: "Nuwa Junior Sister, are you aware of the full story behind this incident?"

A cold voice resonated: "It was disturbed by a certain Saint."

Taishang chuckled and said: "I thought it was the handiwork of Junior Sister! The Demon Clan of the North is getting restless."

Within Nuwa Palace, Nuwa sat upright, her face somewhat displeased.

An imposing voice suddenly echoed within Nuwa Palace: "Nuwa Junior Sister, you’ve gone too far this time, you cannot harm her simply because her name sounds like yours."

Nuwa said angrily: "Senior Brother Yuan Shi, this matter has nothing to do with me!"

"Then who could it be? The current conflict between the Human Clan and the Dragon Clan all stems from you, Saints should not be entangled in cause and effect, but in the future, your disciples of Nuwa Palace may very well be caught in its web. Be careful!"

Zhunti’s concerned voice followed: "Senior Sister, what are you planning? Can you inform this Junior Brother so I can also be prepared."

Crack! The string of Bright Pearls in Nuwa’s hand shattered, anger apparent in her eyes. Who exactly is interfering, it’s infuriating!

...

Bai Jin walked above the sea, where massive waves surged tumultuously, muddy breakers rolling endlessly. In the distance, a dark cloud skimmed above the water, from which a mountaintop plummeted, boom!—crashing into the raging sea.

"Jingwei~" a cry echoed across the sky.

Bai Jin stood above the water, watching the distant Jingwei Bird. In legends of the past, Jingwei was once the young daughter of Emperor Yan, known as Nüwa. One day while playing in the East Sea, she drowned.

Carrying resentment after her death, she transformed into a mythical bird with a floral head, white beak, and red claws. Every day, she would carry stones and twigs from the mountain and cast them into the East Sea, followed by mournful cries of "Jingwei, Jingwei", giving rise to the tale of Jingwei endeavouring to fill the sea.

But now, within the Primordial World, reality greatly differs from the myth. How could Nüwa, who died full of resentment in the East Sea, transform into a benevolent mythical bird? Clearly a Demon Bird existed, one blinded of spiritual wisdom, driven solely by an instinct for revenge. The myths were indeed all glorified.

In an instant, Bai Jin’s figure vanished from the sea’s surface. In the turbulent waters swam orderly rows of Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals exuding a solemn air of deterrence.

Bai Jin stealthily moved through the patrolling Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals and appeared before the Dragon Palace of the East Sea.

"Jie Sect Disciple Bai Jin seeks audience with the East Sea Dragon King."

The surrounding Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals were taken aback, then acted as if they had seen nothing, steadfastly holding their positions with great discernment.

A series of rapid footsteps emerged from within the Dragon Palace, and four elderly Dragon Kings with dragon heads and human bodies stepped out, each draped in a Dragon Robe with flowing whiskers. For a moment, Bai Jin was unable to tell them apart, they looked identical to her discerning eye.

One of the Old Dragon Kings stepped forward, holding Bai Jin’s hands and said excitedly: "My kin! You’ve finally come!"

That familiar feeling confirmed this was indeed the East Sea Dragon King. Bai Jin, likewise moved, responded: "I was secluding myself and only upon exiting did I learn of the unfortunate events befalling the East Sea Dragon Clan. I rushed here immediately, hoping to lend my support to the Dragon Clan."

The East Sea Old Dragon King’s eyes welled with tears, touched, he said: "Adversity reveals true friendship, brother Bai Jin, Taishang Old Dragon is moved."

"Distant relatives cannot compare to near neighbors, and neighbors are like family. How could I stand idly by when family is in trouble?"

The Old Dragon King quickly gestured and said emotionally; "Kin! Please, come inside quickly!"

The two took the lead and walked inside while the other three Old Dragon Kings followed, their gazes silently passing between them.