Winning Hongjun's Favor

"Zhen Yuanzi! Hong Yun!"

Zhunti exclaimed in shock, "What are you doing in my Western Regions!"

Zhen Yuanzi remained calm and spoke softly, "Fellow Daoists, how have you been?"

"I've heard that you've recently become quite interested in the cycle of reincarnation in the underworld, and even secretly plotting to attain immortality. I, this humble Fellow Daoist Hongyun to teach you a lesson."

Jieyin turned bitter, and he said in a low voice, "Zhen Yuanzi Daoist Zhenyuanzi, there may be a misunderstanding in this matter..."

"Misunderstand?"

Hong Yun, standing beside her, sneered and interrupted her, "Zhen Yuanzi is kind-hearted, but I'm not as easy to talk to as he is."

I'm here today purely to support Fellow Zhen Yuanzi; I can't stand anyone doing anything underhanded behind my back."

Upon Zhunti this, Zhunti flew into a rage, pointing at Hong Yun and shouting, "Hong Yun, you shameless scoundrel! Don't try to sound so noble! You're clearly seeking revenge because of the incident where my senior Laozi and I, along with Laozi and Yuanshi, attacked you!"

"You call me shameless?"

Hong Yun laughed in fury, "Zhunti, in the Primordial World world, who can compare to you and your fellow disciple in terms of shamelessness?"

They stole the prayer mat in the Purple Heavens Palace back then, and later coveted the Primordial Violet Qi in my possession, and ruthlessly tried to kill me.

"And you still have the nerve to bark and howl here? You're right, I'm here for revenge!"

Zhen Yuanzi locked his aura onto the two of them. "Further words are useless. Since you're here, we should settle things once and for all. Will you fight yourselves, or will we help you?"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhen Yuanzi had already made his move.

With a light stomp of her foot, in an instant, the boundless Earth Veins energy of the entire Western Continent was stirred, transforming into two earth-yellow giant dragons that roared as they charged toward Jieyin and Zhunti.

Hong Yun unleashed the Nine-Nine Red Cloud Soul Scattering Gourd. A flash of red light appeared at the gourd's mouth, and countless red threads shot out, covering the sky and blocking the two's escape route.

"This is outrageous!"

Jieyin and Zhunti shocked and furious.

Although they were both saints, they attained enlightenment through great vows and merits, and their foundations were ultimately shallow.

Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun attained the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal through their unparalleled understanding of the laws of heaven and earth, making their combat power far superior to that of others at the same level.

The Jieyin offered up Twelve-grade Golden Lotus of Merit, with ten thousand rays of golden light protecting his entire body.

Zhunti then brandished the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, unleashing a burst of Five-Colored Divine Light in an attempt to block it.

However, faced with Zhen Yuanzi's immense power that could manipulate the Earth Veins across the entire continent, the Merit Golden Lotus's defenses were on the verge of collapse.

Zhunti's Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree was tightly bound by the laws of the Hong Yun, its spiritual light dimmed.

In just over ten rounds, Jieyin and Zhunti flying, holy blood spilling from the corner of their mouths.

Zhen Yuanzi withdrew his imposing aura, looked down at the two disheveled figures, and said coldly, "Remember, the affairs of the Underworld are not for you to meddle in."

If this happens again, it won't be as simple as just giving them a lesson; we will wipe the Western Religion out of existence from this Primordial World forever!

After saying that, she exchanged a glance with Hong Yun, and then disappeared from the spot in a flash.

Jieyin helped Zhunti to his feet. The two looked at each other, their faces filled with bitterness and resentment.

After a long silence, Jieyin spoke with difficulty, "Junior sister, our strength is insufficient, and we have been humiliated time and again. If this continues, how can the West ever prosper... The only way now is to seek help from our teacher."

"Excellent! Senior Sister's words make sense."

The two hit it off immediately and decided to go find Hongjun.

Meanwhile, in the Purple Heavens Palace, the sound of the Great Dao resonated, and Hongjun sat high on the cloud platform, his expression indifferent.

Two attendants stood before her, none other than Haotian and Yaochi.

"Haotian, Yaochi."

Hongjun slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on the two of them. "The Witch-Demon Calamity is about to end, and the Heavenly Court cannot be without a ruler for even a day."

Do you have any intention of taking control of the Heavenly Court and ruling over the Primordial World?

Upon hearing this, Yaochi lowered her head slightly and said softly, "Master, Yaochi has no desire to fight; I only wish to stay by my teacher's side forever."

Hongjun nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Haotian.

Haotian's heart trembled. He stepped forward and bowed deeply. "Reporting to Master! Haotian is willing to share Master's burdens, seek the well-being of all living beings in the Primordial World, and create a great cause!"

"Good."

Hongjun nodded slightly, "Once the Witch-Demon Calamity are over, the throne of the Heavenly Emperor will be yours."

"Your disciple kowtows in gratitude to your teacher for your divine grace!"

Haotian was overjoyed and kowtowed again in excitement.

Just then, Haotian sensed something and looked up, saying, "Reporting to Master, there are two sages, Zhunti Jieyin, outside the palace requesting an audience."

Hongjun said expressionlessly, "Let them in."

Haotian accepted the Zhunti and went out, where he found Jieyin disheveled Jieyin and Zhunti at the entrance of the Purple Heavens Palace.

Although she was somewhat surprised, she maintained a respectful demeanor. "Haotian greets the two fellow Daoists."

Jieyin and Zhunti saw Haotian, they quickly concealed the bitterness on their faces and forced a smile.

Zhunti forward and patted Haotian's shoulder warmly. "So it's Junior Sister Haotian! It's been a long time. Your cultivation and Junior Sister Yaochi's cultivation have become increasingly profound. As expected of the attendants serving our teacher, your future is limitless!"

"Senior sister is too kind."

Haotian bowed slightly, but inwardly he felt a surge of disdain.

Although she and Yaochi were Daoist disciples, they were personally chosen by Hongjun, and their origins were extraordinary.

These two, though saints, showed no reverence whatsoever, instead fawning over a mere novice like themselves; such behavior reveals their true nature.

Leading the two into the main hall, Jieyin and Zhunti as if they had seen a relative upon seeing Hongjun, and all the grievances they had accumulated along the way instantly erupted.

The two boys knelt down with a thud, sobbing and crying, "Teacher! You must do justice for us!"

They embellished the story, recounting how Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun were unreasonable, how they stormed Mount Sumeru, and how they humiliated the sisters.

Upon hearing this, Hongjun was not moved at all. Instead, he frowned and coldly rebuked, "What kind of behavior is this, crying and wailing!"

You have already attained the venerable position of sages and act on behalf of Heaven. You should possess the dignity of sages. How can you behave so disrespectfully!

Upon being Jieyin and Zhunti by Hongjun, Jieyin and Zhunti immediately stopped crying and knelt on the ground, trembling.

Hongjun looked at them, sighed softly, and waved his hand. "Enough, your prosperity for the West is also ordained by Heaven."

"It is a fact that their cultivation surpasses yours. Today, I will lend you a hand."

Upon Jieyin and Zhunti this, Jieyin and Zhunti were immediately overjoyed, and a torrent of flattery poured out. "Thank you for your compassion, Master! May you live a long and prosperous life, and may your power be boundless!"

The virtue of a teacher is like the radiant sun, shining upon the Primordial World world.

The kindness of teachers is like a vast and sweet rain, benefiting all living beings.

My sister and I owe our present-day success entirely to our teacher's teachings, which bestowed upon us the Primordial Violet Qi.

Now that we have been humiliated, our teacher is willing to lend a helping hand. Such kindness is something we could never repay, even if we were to be shattered to pieces!

I will diligently follow your teachings and dedicate myself to the Xuanmen sect and to you, even unto death!

The wisdom of our teachers will forever be the brightest beacon on our path forward...

Faced with praise, Hongjun remained unmoved, and waved his hand lightly. "This is not my achievement, but the will of Heaven. You will have your own destiny once you enter the Endless Void."

As soon as he finished speaking, a void rift appeared in front of Jieyin and Zhunti, containing supreme mysteries.

The two dared not delay, exchanged a glance, and stepped inside.

As soon as they entered, the immense power of creation and the pure laws of the Heavenly Dao surged into their bodies like a celestial river flowing backward.

His aura steadily increased, breaking through all the shackles from the first level of the Saint realm, and finally stopping at the third level of the Saint realm.

Overjoyed at the unprecedented power within them, the two emerged from the void and bowed to Hongjun once more. "Thank you, Master, for your grace in giving us life!"

Go ahead.

Hongjun waved his hand.

The Jieyin was grateful, bowed respectfully, and prepared to leave with Zhunti.

Just then, a glint flashed in Zhunti's eyes, and a fawning smile appeared on his face...