The moment Primordial Heavenly Venerate heard Taishang Laojun's words, he was so furious he nearly spat blood!
Damn it!
Taishang Laojun, that old schemer!
What did he mean by inviting him to visit Shouyang Mountain? He was clearly after the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts too, merely using a different approach!
Shameless! Absolutely shameless!
Primordial Heavenly Venerate shot him a sidelong glance.
As the saying went, one did not strike a smiling face!
Seeing Taishang Laojun like this, Li Xiao hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Since Grand Uncle-Master has invited me, this disciple will certainly visit someday!"
"Excellent!"
Taishang Laojun nodded, then looked at All Saints and said, "In that case, this humble Taoist shall take his leave first!"
With that, Taishang Laojun turned the Green Ox around and headed back to Shouyang Mountain.
Nearby, Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance.
Daoist Zhunti shamelessly put on a smile and said, "Little Friend Li Xiao, when you have time, you may also come visit our Western Sect!"
Shameless!
The Western Sect actually dared to covet the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts too?
This time, Tongtian Cult Master and Primordial Heavenly Venerate abruptly turned to look at Jieyin and Zhunti.
Yet the two remained unmoved.
Just then, Li Xiao cupped his hands toward Jieyin and Zhunti and said, "Two Saints, I have heard that the Western World is a barren wasteland, far from the East. This junior shall not be going!"
The old faces of Jieyin and Zhunti twitched violently.
Tongtian Cult Master burst into laughter. "Good, good, good! Well said, my disciple! The Western World is a place where birds don't even shit. We won't go, won't go! Hahaha..."
The faces of Jieyin and Zhunti instantly darkened like the bottom of a pot.
"Farewell!"
The two truly could not stay any longer. They turned and fled toward Mount Sumeru.
Empress Nuwa hesitated for a moment, then looked at Li Xiao and smiled. "Nephew Li Xiao, when you have time, you may also visit my Palace of Nuwa. Here, this is Nuwa's Imperial Token. With this token, members of the Demon Race will treat you as though they have seen me."
As she spoke, Empress Nuwa flipped her hand, producing a golden token, and tossed it to Li Xiao.
Li Xiao caught the token, his eyes lighting up. He hurriedly cupped his hands toward Empress Nuwa and said, "Many thanks, Empress Nuwa!"
This was the Witch-Demon Hegemony Era. With Nuwa's Imperial Token, Li Xiao would be safer while traveling the prehistoric world.
"In that case, I shall take my leave as well!"
Empress Nuwa nodded, then turned and vanished into the void, returning to the Palace of Nuwa.
Primordial Heavenly Venerate glanced at Li Xiao, seemingly wanting to speak but stopping himself. With a helpless sigh, he turned and returned to Mount Kunlun.
In truth, Primordial Heavenly Venerate also wanted to invite Li Xiao to Mount Kunlun and probe him about the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts. But he simply could not bring himself to say it, so he could only leave first and think of another way later.
"Disciple, let us go!"
Tongtian Cult Master looked at Li Xiao and spoke calmly.
Li Xiao nodded.
Tongtian Cult Master cupped his hands toward Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi and Old Ancestor Hongyun. Then, with a sweep of his sleeve, he took Li Xiao and Yunxiao back to Golden Ao Island.
Once they reached Golden Ao Island, Li Xiao found an excuse and returned to Fifth Peak to sleep soundly.
Inside Biyou Palace.
Tongtian Cult Master set down layer upon layer of restrictions. Looking at Yunxiao in the hall, he asked, "Yunxiao, what happened? Why do you look so grave?"
Yunxiao cupped her hands toward Tongtian Cult Master and said, "Master, this disciple heard Senior Brother Li Xiao's inner thoughts. He said... he said Old Ancestor Hongyun would be surrounded and attacked by the Demon Race, meet death and destruction, and that the Primordial Violet Qi..."
Tongtian Cult Master's pupils contracted sharply. Raising his brows, he exclaimed, "That is useful information indeed. But how does Li Xiao know such things so clearly? Could it be..."
"Could Li Xiao be the legendary Child of the Great Dao?"
Tongtian Cult Master added.
Yunxiao's pretty face twitched fiercely, and her delicate lips fell open wide.
After a pause, Yunxiao looked at Tongtian Cult Master and asked, "Master, if Old Ancestor Hongyun dies, then the Primordial Violet Qi... should we make arrangements in advance?"
"The Primordial Violet Qi is the Opportunity to become a Saint. This is of utmost importance. Naturally, our Jie Sect cannot sit idly by!"
Tongtian Cult Master's eyes flickered with an uncertain gleam as he spoke in a deep voice.
Western World, the golden summit of Mount Sumeru.
Jieyin and Zhunti sat facing each other.
Buddhist light shone behind their heads, reflecting off one another and illuminating the entire Western World in splendid brilliance.
Daoist Jieyin cultivated the Dream Divine Ability.
Within dreams, he could roam the Three Thousand Worlds. Its wonders were beyond words.
That day, Daoist Jieyin wandered about in a daze, stumbling into a certain place. There, he saw members of the Demon Race hiding in the shadows. Di Jun, Eastern Emperor Taiyi, Demon Master Kunpeng, and others were all present.
Looking farther ahead, Daoist Jieyin saw that this was the only route leading to Huoyun Cave.
"The Demon Race is planning to ambush Old Ancestor Hongyun and seize the Primordial Violet Qi?"
Western World, the golden summit of Mount Sumeru. Daoist Jieyin suddenly awoke with a start and cried out.
Daoist Zhunti was awakened as well. Raising his brows, he exclaimed, "Senior Brother, what did you say? The Demon Race intends to seize the Primordial Violet Qi? This..."
A shifting light flashed in Daoist Jieyin's eyes. After a long while, he said, "Junior Brother, back then Hongyun gave up his Saint seat to us. We owe that man Hongyun an enormous Karma. If this Karma is not resolved, I fear that the cultivation of you and me will be unable to advance further, and our Western Sect will surely be dragged down by this Karma..."
Two rays of light burst from Daoist Zhunti's Buddhist eyes. Looking at Daoist Jieyin, he asked, "Senior Brother means..."
"We shall not interfere. No, we should conceal the heavenly secrets!"
Daoist Jieyin said flatly.
Daoist Jieyin did not finish what he wanted to say, but his meaning was already clear!
Not only could they not help Old Ancestor Hongyun, they had to conceal the heavenly secrets so that Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi would not learn of this matter, completely cutting off Old Ancestor Hongyun's chance of survival!
That way, once Old Ancestor Hongyun met death and destruction, the Karma owed by the Western Sect would be considered repaid!
Daoist Zhunti took a deep breath and nodded. "Senior Brother speaks wisely!"
As he spoke, Daoist Zhunti used a divine ability to conceal the heavenly secrets.
Daoist Jieyin also used a divine ability to help conceal the heavenly secrets.
Elsewhere, inside Wuzhuang Temple, Old Ancestor Hongyun rose to his feet and cupped his hands toward Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi. "Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi, I have imposed on you for many days. This humble Taoist should return to Huoyun Cave and take a look. I shall take my leave now!"
The Demon Race Really Ambushed Old Ancestor Hongyun?
Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi frowned slightly and looked at Old Ancestor Hongyun. "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, recently this humble Taoist has felt deeply unsettled, as though something is about to happen. Fellow Daoist Hongyun, why not remain at my Wuzhuang Temple for now and return after some days?"
Old Ancestor Hongyun grinned. "Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi, you are overthinking it. This humble Taoist has always treated others kindly and never made enemies. I am known throughout the prehistoric world for getting along with everyone. Who would wish to harm me? Farewell, farewell..."
With that, Old Ancestor Hongyun ignored Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi's attempts to stop him. He left Wuzhuang Temple, mounted a cloud, and hurried toward Huoyun Cave.
"Shriek..."
Halfway there, Old Ancestor Hongyun suddenly heard an incomparably piercing eagle cry.
Boom...
A violent and overwhelming force struck Old Ancestor Hongyun head-on, sending him tumbling forward and smashing through mountain after mountain.
Dong...
Immediately afterward, a resounding bell sound rang out. A massive bell descended from the sky and crashed down over the mountain.
A streak of red light shot out, barely evading the enormous bell!
But Old Ancestor Hongyun himself was further injured by the bell's shockwave. His body staggered, blood surged up his throat, and he could not help vomiting a mouthful of blood. He glared in shock and fury at the people surrounding him.
Di Jun, Eastern Emperor Taiyi, Demon Master Kunpeng, numerous Demon Race Demon Saints, and a host of demon soldiers and generals.
"Di Jun, Taiyi, why are you doing this? This humble Taoist has neither grievance nor enmity with your Demon Race. Why have you ambushed me?"
Old Ancestor Hongyun roared furiously through gritted teeth.
Demon Master Kunpeng's eyes were bloodshot as he glared at Old Ancestor Hongyun. "Hongyun, you caused this humble Taoist to lose his Saint seat. Today, this humble Taoist will avenge that old grudge!"
Eastern Emperor Taiyi snorted coldly. Holding the Chaos Bell in his hand, he looked at Old Ancestor Hongyun with disdain and said in a deep voice, "Hongyun, hand over the Primordial Violet Qi, and I shall spare your life!"
"Good, good! So after all this, you have come for the Primordial Violet Qi! You... The Primordial Violet Qi was bestowed by the Dao Ancestor. How dare you try to seize it?"
Old Ancestor Hongyun's crimson robes fluttered as he glared at the Demon Race members and shouted in a deep voice.
Di Jun rolled his eyes and looked at Old Ancestor Hongyun with disdain. Curling his lips, he said, "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, wake up already. The Dao Ancestor bestowed seven strands of Primordial Violet Qi, yet he alone did not take you as a disciple. Why do you think that was? Do you really take yourself so seriously? This Emperor advises you to hand over the Primordial Violet Qi if you know what is good for you. Otherwise, do not blame this Emperor for being impolite!"
Old Ancestor Hongyun raised his brows and glared at the Demon Race members in shock and fury. Through gritted teeth, he said, "Hmph! If you want the Primordial Violet Qi, then come and take it if you have the ability!"
As he spoke, Old Ancestor Hongyun flipped his hand and produced a red-skinned gourd. Opening its stopper, red light flickered within before countless grains of red sand instantly spewed forth.
The red sand surged like evil dragons, howling as it rushed toward the Demon Race members.
"Careful! That is the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd. The red sand inside can harm the primordial spirit..."
The moment Di Jun saw it, he cried out in alarm.
As he spoke, he hurriedly slapped his forehead, and the River Diagram and Luo Script appeared behind his head.
The two treasures traced phantom images of the prehistoric world's mountains and rivers, casting down streams of Profound Light that protected his body.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi hurriedly placed the Chaos Bell above his head. Streams of Chaos Qi descended from the Chaos Bell, protecting his body.
Demon Master Kunpeng was startled. He slapped his forehead, and a dazzlingly magnificent palace leaped out from behind his head.
This was the Demon Master's Palace!
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