CHAPTER 1997: CHAPTER 1256: FUSION OF THE RIVER OF DESTINY AND THE RIVER OF SPACE-TIME

"It’s not exactly a return. Di Jun’s true form is still with the Chaos Demigod, and what came back is a mere avatar. Even so, he brought back quite a bit of information about the Chaos Demigod."

"Furthermore, over there with the Chaos Demigod, he has accomplished quite a few things and seems to have significant influence, which might be helpful to us at crucial moments."

Hongjun Ancestor replied, and briefly introduced Di Jun’s situation on the Chaos Demigod’s side.

Jiang Chen had just left, and Di Jun’s avatar returned, causing quite a stir. If it weren’t for timely help, Di Jun would have been crushed by Mother Earth upon his return.

"Di Jun, indeed, has some influence on the Chaos Demigod’s side, but the specifics are unclear. However, if he assists, attacking the Chaos Demigods would indeed be easier."

Hongjun Ancestor’s intention was understood by Jiang Chen; mentioning Di Jun wanted him to set aside the hatred between them temporarily.

After all, Chaos Demigod remains a major adversary in the Prehistoric World, and Di Jun is like a nail buried in the Chaos Demigod’s group. If his value can be fully realised, even if we can’t annihilate the Chaos Demigod, we can significantly injure them.

In this context, considering the Prehistoric World, the Taoist Ancestor naturally sought to preserve Di Jun.

"Taoist Ancestor, speaking matter-of-factly, can Di Jun truly be trusted? You are aware of the Chaos Demigod’s power. Put yourself or me in his position, can we truly establish a foundation in the Chaos Demigod’s base?"

Jiang Chen hesitated momentarily before speaking. Aside from his grudge with Di Jun, Di Jun’s current situation seems off.

That is the Chaos Demigod’s base; the recent events showed their combined strength can mobilise the Power of Great Dao. Such power, even in the current Primordial World, is difficult to withstand.

Even Jiang Chen employed the Space-Time Demon and Destiny Demon as buffers to avoid its impact on the Prehistoric World.

With such formidable power, how can Di Jun resist? Given Di Jun’s origin, it’s impressive enough to survive there, let alone establish influence.

This is where Jiang Chen’s suspicion of Di Jun lies: not being of Chaos Demigod origin, how did he thrive in their base and become the pivotal Sun God?

"Di Jun explained to me that he took over the Light Demon’s spirit, which allowed him to evade the Chaos Gods’ perception and develop over there."

"However, he later became too eager, trying to control the suns of all worlds, which angered other Chaos Demigods, leading to his downfall."

"Though he perished, a significant part of his established influence remains. If the Prehistoric World plans to attack the Chaos Demigod, he can still provide some assistance."

Taoist Ancestor patiently explained. Jiang Chen’s suspicions were shared by him, and he had long inquired with Di Jun for an explanation, which Di Jun provided in detail.

"For now, I promise not to act against Di Jun, but if others from the Human Race do, it has nothing to do with me."

After pondering, Jiang Chen replied.

Though Di Jun’s reasoning seemed sound, Jiang Chen still harboured doubts.

This doubt was entirely unfounded; despite saying a lot, it was merely an excuse, a subconscious reluctance to trust Di Jun.

This feeling was strange; he hadn’t felt it before discovering Di Jun’s whereabouts. Yet this time, upon hearing news of Di Jun after returning from Chaos, he instinctively suspected him.

Jiang Chen attributed this to his intuition, which he trusted deeply. The higher one’s realm, the more accurate the intuition. Though his power remains at the Creation Realm, his realm is already in the Chaos Realm.

Since he feels Di Jun has issues, then Di Jun definitely has issues. Jiang Chen just hasn’t voiced it yet — observing Di Jun’s plans, as long as they don’t harm the Prehistoric World, he wouldn’t interfere.

Chaos Demigod is indeed crucial to the Prehistoric World. Whether it can ascend to the Eternal World hinges on consuming the Chaos Demigods.

Thus, even the slightest chance of obliterating Chaos Demigod is something Jiang Chen doesn’t wish to forsake. That’s why knowing Di Jun has issues, he hasn’t acted.

"As long as the Heavenly Emperor doesn’t act, it’s fine."

Relieved by Jiang Chen’s promise, the Taoist Ancestor relaxed. The Human Race is strong, but Di Jun isn’t weak either, and facing the Human Race, even if he can’t win, he has room to struggle.

However, if Jiang Chen were to act, Di Jun would undoubtedly perish. Thus, Jiang Chen’s assurance was crucial.

"By the way, another matter: Haotian has returned. The Heavenly Emperor should go and complete the final ritual."

Recalling something, the Taoist Ancestor reminded.

Though Jiang Chen’s status is unassailable, Haotian remains his father-in-law, morally and emotionally, he should fulfill the final procedure.

This would at least safeguard Haotian’s dignity, marking his Heavenly Emperor journey with a perfect ending.

"Alright, I’ll head back for now."

At this point, Jiang Chen had received all the information and understood what had occurred in the Primordial World during his absence.

He hadn’t spent much time in Chaos, yet millions of years passed in the Prehistoric World. During this time, many fallen powerful beings revived, most notably the Twelve Ancestral Witches and Dong Wanggong.

Even the Innate Saints from the Taoist Ancestor’s era, many from the first generation of Innate Ferocious Beasts, have also revived.