It was a merit treasure obtained by Demon Master Kunpeng after he created the Demon Race's writing system and gained merit, then infused that merit into the palace!
The Demon Master's Palace also let down streams of mystic yellow energy, protecting Demon Master Kunpeng's entire body.
Ji Meng, foremost among the Ten Demon Sages, shouted loudly. He seized his trident and spun it like a wheel. In an instant, the roar of surging waves filled the air, howling and crashing as they blocked the countless red grains of sand.
The other Demon Sages and Demon Gods each unleashed their divine abilities to block the red sand!
But how could some demon soldiers and generals possibly have the means to resist the red sand's assault?
The red sand entered their bodies and directly invaded their primordial spirits!
In an instant, countless demon soldiers and generals let out miserable howls. Cries of grief filled the land, and screams rose and fell one after another.
The bodies of countless demon soldiers and generals remained completely intact, but their primordial spirits had long since been eroded and obliterated by the red sand. They became walking corpses and fell into the lower realm, smashing huge pits into the ground below.
Seizing the opportunity, Old Ancestor Hongyun transformed into a streak of red light and fled into the distance.
Old Ancestor Hongyun had transformed from the first red cloud between heaven and earth. He was an immortal of fortune and virtue, especially skilled in escape techniques, and his speed was incredibly fast!
Yet the people he had encountered—Di Jun, Taiyi, and Demon Master Kunpeng—were all renowned for their speed.
Di Jun and Taiyi had transformed from Golden Crows, while Demon Master Kunpeng could soar ninety thousand li in a single rise. With one flap of his wings, he could cross hundreds of millions of li in an instant. His speed was terrifyingly fast.
Moreover, Old Ancestor Hongyun was badly wounded. How could he possibly escape?
Very soon, Old Ancestor Hongyun was surrounded once more by Di Jun, Taiyi, and Demon Master Kunpeng.
Immediately afterward, countless demon soldiers and generals surged forward, encircling Old Ancestor Hongyun three layers deep inside and three layers deep outside.
"Hongyun, I'll say this one last time. Hand over the Primordial Violet Qi, and I'll spare your life. Otherwise, today will be the day you die!"
Di Jun held the two supreme treasures, the River Diagram and Luo Script, in his hands. He glared at Old Ancestor Hongyun and shouted in a deep voice.
Old Ancestor Hongyun wore a miserable expression as he stared venomously at Di Jun, Taiyi, and the others. Grinding his teeth, he said, "Hmph, you want the Primordial Violet Qi? Fine, very well. Come and take it!"
"Hmph, you're courting death!"
Eastern Emperor Taiyi relied on his high cultivation and the protection of a supreme treasure like the Chaos Bell. Bold in both skill and spirit, he stepped forward to seize the Primordial Violet Qi.
"Hahaha, stay behind! All of you, stay behind..."
Suddenly, Old Ancestor Hongyun threw back his head and laughed wildly. Countless fine cracks appeared across his body, and red light burst from them, like countless streams of magma rolling through fissures torn open in the earth. They contained incomparably vast and terrifying energy.
"Not good, he's going to self-destruct! Brother, be careful!"
Di Jun saw through what was happening and cried out in horror.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi was startled and hurriedly raised the Chaos Bell over his head.
Old Ancestor Hongyun was a mighty quasi-sage!
The self-destruction of a quasi-sage would be unimaginably terrifying.
Boom...
The next moment, an earth-shaking explosion rang out. Terrifying energy instantly swept across hundreds of millions of li, even blasting space itself into collapse as earth, water, wind, fire, and other annihilating substances surged in wildly.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi bore the brunt of it!
Even with the Chaos Bell protecting him, Eastern Emperor Taiyi was blasted away by the horrific force. He crashed into a great mountain and directly shattered the mountain range that stretched for hundreds of millions of li.
Di Jun, Demon Master Kunpeng, and the others did not fare much better either, blown back hundreds of millions of li.
A streak of red light flew out from the center of the explosion and fled into the distance.
"Not good, Hongyun's primordial spirit has escaped! Quick, pursue him!"
Seeing this, Di Jun shouted. He revealed his Golden Crow true form, spread his wings, and gave chase after Old Ancestor Hongyun's primordial spirit.
Demon Master Kunpeng and the others also chased after him with all their might...
Tongtian Seizes the Prize, Yuanshi Panics
Very soon, Old Ancestor Hongyun once again fell into the Demon Race's encirclement.
At this point, Old Ancestor Hongyun had only his primordial spirit left. He no longer even had the mana to activate the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd.
Because he had used a secret technique, even his primordial spirit was exceptionally weak. It was nearly transparent, as though it might dissipate at any moment.
"Hongyun, hand over the Primordial Violet Qi, or don't blame this emperor for showing you no mercy!"
Eastern Emperor Taiyi held the Chaos Bell in his hand and glared at Old Ancestor Hongyun as he shouted in a deep voice.
Old Ancestor Hongyun gave a miserable laugh. He glared furiously at the Demon Race members and gritted his teeth. "Hmph, don't come any closer. Take another step, and this humble Taoist will destroy the Primordial Violet Qi!"
As he spoke, Old Ancestor Hongyun flipped his hand and produced the Primordial Violet Qi, gripping it in his palm as he prepared to self-destruct his primordial spirit at any moment.
"Don't, Fellow Daoist Hongyun. Everything can be discussed, discussed..."
Di Jun immediately panicked at the sight.
"Move aside!"
Old Ancestor Hongyun shouted.
Solar True Fire blazed in Di Jun's eyes. He waved his hand, signaling everyone to make way.
Overjoyed, Old Ancestor Hongyun turned to flee.
Just then, a small bell suddenly shot toward Old Ancestor Hongyun and slammed fiercely into him, sending him tumbling head over heels forward.
The Primordial Violet Qi in his hand was also flung into the distance.
"The Primordial Violet Qi..."
The Demon Race members were overjoyed at the sight and rushed toward the Primordial Violet Qi.
Clang...
At that moment, an immortal sword descended from the heavens, letting out a clear sword cry.
Terrifying sword qi swept in all directions, instantly engulfing everyone.
Even Eastern Emperor Taiyi, protected by the Chaos Bell, was forced back hundreds of thousands of zhang by the terrifying sword qi and no longer dared step forward.
"The Qingping Sword!"
Eastern Emperor Taiyi's pupils shrank sharply as he cried out.
Di Jun, Demon Master Kunpeng, and the others' expressions changed drastically.
It was over!
A Saint had intervened!
That meant they were fated to lose the Primordial Violet Qi!
But no matter how hard they thought, they could not understand how the Saint had learned that they planned to ambush Old Ancestor Hongyun.
The Three Treasures of Creation could obscure heavenly secrets!
Before acting, the Demon Race had expended tremendous effort to use the Chaos Bell to disrupt the heavenly secrets, all to prevent Saints from joining the contest for the Primordial Violet Qi.
Yet a Saint had still arrived!
The next moment, Tongtian Cult Master emerged from the void riding Kui Niu. With a wave of his hand, that strand of Primordial Violet Qi flew into his palm.
"This..."
Di Jun was anxious, yet he did not dare act rashly.
Although this was the Witch-Demon Hegemony Era, Saints would forever remain terrifying existences above all else!
Even as the Heavenly Emperor, he likely could not withstand a single sword strike from Tongtian Cult Master!
Tongtian Cult Master examined the Primordial Violet Qi in his hand, secretly astonished. That brat Li Xiao was right after all. The Demon Race really did ambush Fellow Daoist Hongyun to seize the Primordial Violet Qi. Good thing Yunxiao can hear his thoughts. Otherwise, this strand of Primordial Violet Qi would have fallen into someone else's hands!
"Fellow Daoist Tongtian, this Primordial Violet Qi belongs to our Demon Race. I ask that the Saint return it!"
After hesitating briefly, Di Jun stepped forward and cupped his hands toward Tongtian Cult Master.
Tongtian Cult Master raised his head and glanced at Di Jun. He directly put away the Primordial Violet Qi, then looked at Di Jun with a mocking sneer. Curling his lips, he said, "Fellow Daoist Di Jun, did this humble Taoist hear correctly? The Primordial Violet Qi was originally bestowed upon Fellow Daoist Hongyun by the Dao Ancestor. You are robbing him here, yet you still have the nerve to claim it is the Demon Race's property?"
"Tongtian, you must leave the Primordial Violet Qi behind today, otherwise... otherwise..."
Eastern Emperor Taiyi had a fiery temper. Seeing Tongtian Cult Master take the Primordial Violet Qi, he flew into a rage. His eyes reddened, Solar True Fire surged from them, and he shouted in a deep voice.
"Otherwise what? Are you planning to attack this humble Taoist?"
Tongtian Cult Master narrowed his eyes and asked in a deep voice.
At the same time, sensing its master's anger, the Qingping Sword emitted a series of clear clang, clang, clang sword cries, as though it might slash at the Demon Race at any moment.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi was someone who feared no trouble!
Seeing that Eastern Emperor Taiyi was about to make a move, Di Jun was startled as well. He hurriedly grabbed Eastern Emperor Taiyi and gave Tongtian Cult Master an ingratiating smile. "Saint, you jest. How would we dare raise a hand against a Saint?"
"Hmph, I knew you wouldn't dare!"
Tongtian Cult Master snorted coldly. He stretched out his hand and made a grasping motion downward, drawing a crimson glow into his palm.
Clearly, Tongtian Cult Master had collected Old Ancestor Hongyun's primordial spirit.
Following the principle of saving a life after taking someone's belongings, Tongtian Cult Master saved Old Ancestor Hongyun's primordial spirit.
Then, before everyone's eyes, Tongtian Cult Master turned and vanished into the void, returning to Golden Ao Island.
Though the Demon Race members were furious, there was nothing they could do!
Inside Biyou Palace on Golden Ao Island, Tongtian Cult Master looked at the nearly nonexistent Old Ancestor Hongyun and said, "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, it has been many days since we last met. I never expected you to end up in such a state. Alas..."
Old Ancestor Hongyun looked at Tongtian Cult Master, gave a bitter smile, and cupped his hands. "Many thanks to the Saint for saving me this time. Let the Primordial Violet Qi serve as this humble Taoist's gift in repayment for the Saint's life-saving grace!"
Old Ancestor Hongyun had accepted it now!
A common man was innocent, but possessing a jade made him guilty!
Without sufficient strength, possessing a supreme treasure like the Primordial Violet Qi would sooner or later bring about a fatal disaster!
Since the Primordial Violet Qi had already fallen into Tongtian Cult Master's hands, he might as well do him a favor and give it to Tongtian Cult Master, thereby repaying the Saint for saving his life.
Tongtian Cult Master naturally understood this. Looking at Old Ancestor Hongyun, he asked, "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, what are your plans from here on?"
Old Ancestor Hongyun frowned. "Saint, in my current state, I fear... I fear I can no longer take revenge. I ask that the Saint permit me to recover from my injuries on Golden Ao Island!"
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