Teasing Hong Yun About the Tribulation of Killing

Not long after, inside the Ancestral Witch Hall.

Chu Feng looked at Hong Yun with a solemn expression and got straight to the point, asking, "Fellow Daoist Hong Yun, in the Purple Firmament Palace, you had already secured a cushion seat. Why did you give it to Jieyin and Zhunti from the West?"

As soon as he spoke, the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Fuxi, and others cast curious glances, their faces full of wonder.

They had witnessed the matter of giving up the seat and assumed Hong Yun had acted out of kindness.

Hong Yun sighed upon hearing this and lamented, "Fellow Daoist Chu, you may not know, but Fellow Daoists Jieyin and Zhunti come from the barren Western lands.

They both sought a sliver of hope for the countless beings in the West. I saw them begging desperately and could not bear to see the suffering of those beings, so I yielded."

After hearing this, Chu Feng's expression grew even more solemn. As expected, Hong Yun was the good Samaritan of the Primordial World.

"Fellow Daoist Hong Yun, do you know that by yielding, you have not accumulated immeasurable merit, but instead have invited a Tribulation of Killing that will lead to your death?" Chu Feng said calmly.

At these words, the smile on Hong Yun's face froze instantly.

"Tribulation of Killing? How is that possible?"

Hong Yun was full of confusion. "I merely acted out of kindness and gave up a seat. How could that bring about a disaster that ends my life? Fellow Daoist Chu, are you perhaps joking with me?"

Zhen Yuanzi's expression also darkened, and he said sternly, "Fellow Daoist Chu, this matter concerns the life and death of my dear friend. Please enlighten us."

Just then, Dijiang suddenly interrupted, "Since Fellow Daoist Hong Yun is facing a Tribulation of Killing, this is no place to talk. Let us go to Pangu Hall to discuss it."

Dijiang's suggestion was immediately agreed upon by everyone.

Hong Yun's mind was in turmoil, and she had no idea what to do. She could only look at Zhen Yuanzi.

Zhen Yuanzi was not familiar with the Witch Clan, but he knew they had always acted with integrity, and Dijiang's words made sense. He nodded at Hong Yun.

Everyone agreed instantly and arrived at Pangu Hall.

Dijiang immediately cast a spell, opening Pangu Hall, and everyone stepped inside.

Inside Pangu Hall, malevolent energy and vitality intertwined, and an ancient aura washed over them.

"We pay our respects to Father God!"

"We pay our respects to Father God!"

The Twelve Ancestral Witches and the Three Pure Ones said in unison.

Chu Feng smiled. He had never seen the scene of the Three Pure Ones visiting Pangu Hall to pay their respects to Pangu before.

After the ceremony.

Everyone took their seats. Hong Yun immediately stood up, bowed to Chu Feng, and asked anxiously, "Fellow Daoist Chu, can you tell me now? Why have I incurred a Tribulation of Killing?"

Chu Feng looked at her, sighed, and slowly said, "Fellow Daoist, do you know that the cushion represents more than just a seat?

It is the key to becoming a Saint in the future. By giving away your opportunity, the Karma has fallen upon you."

He paused and continued, "You gave your seat to Jieyin. After Jieyin, Jieyin and Zhunti joined forces to drive Kunpeng away. In Kunpeng's eyes, she lost her chance to become a Saint and suffered this immense humiliation, with you as the source.

She dared not retaliate against Jieyin and Zhunti, but she will blame you for giving away the seat. If you hadn't given the seat and set a precedent, Jieyin and Zhunti would not have snatched her seat.

You have cut off her path to the Dao, and she will find a way to take your life. This is the source of your Tribulation of Killing."

At these words, Pangu Hall fell into dead silence.

Everyone gasped, sucking in cold air. They never expected that Hong Yun's Tribulation of Killing would be due to being held responsible for giving away a seat.

Upon hearing this, Hong Yun was struck as if by lightning, her face turning deathly pale. She muttered, "How could this be? I merely..."

She also couldn't understand why her good intentions had resulted in such a monstrous killing intent.

"Kunpeng is too overbearing!"

Zhen Yuanzi became furious and slammed the table.

"Fellow Daoist Hong Yun is kind-hearted. She dares not trouble Jieyin and Zhunti, yet she comes to vent her anger on Fellow Daoist Hong Yun! Does she think we are easily bullied?"

As soon as he spoke, the others in the hall also showed varied expressions.

In the Primordial World, it was a dog-eat-dog world with complex power dynamics.

Hong Yun's personality, while appearing friendly and good-natured, meant she had good relationships with everyone.

Having good relationships with everyone implied she had no strong ties with any particular faction, as the Primordial World was a treacherous place.

Laozi showed a flicker of emotional fluctuation, Yuanshi had a look of disdain, clearly looking down on Kunpeng's actions, while Tongtian raised an eyebrow, revealing a hint of indignation.

Nuwa and Fuxi exchanged glances. After a moment, Fuxi sighed deeply, divined some of the Karma, and confirmed that Chu Feng's words were not false.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches all wore angry expressions. They despised such schemes and tricks the most.

If there was a problem, they would fight it out directly. Why resort to such convoluted methods?

After a long while, Hong Yun regained her senses and bowed deeply to Chu Feng. "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chu, for awakening me. However, since things have come to this, is there a way to resolve it?"

All eyes focused on Chu Feng once more.

Chu Feng's expression was calm. "The calamity has arisen and cannot be avoided. The method of resolution is difficult, yet easy. Ultimately, it comes down to four words: break the calamity with power."

He looked at Hong Yun, his gaze becoming sharp. "From today onwards, you will stay with Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, or go into seclusion in the territory of the Witch Clan,"

"Stop paying attention to the disputes in the Primordial World. Focus entirely on your cultivation and break through the shackles of Grand Unity Golden Immortal as quickly as possible to attain the Dao Fruit of Hunyuan Golden Immortal.

As long as you are strong enough yourself, any schemes or conspiracies against you can be shattered with a single effort."

"Hunyuan Golden Immortal?"

Hong Yun was stunned. It wasn't just her; the Three Pure Ones also wore expressions of bewilderment.

Hongjun had only spoken of Grand Unity Golden Immortal, Quasi-Saint, and Saint. She hadn't mentioned Hunyuan Golden Immortal.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches and Nuwa, however, appeared calm. They had already heard Chu Feng speak of it and weren't overly surprised.

Chu Feng surveyed Hong Yun and the others, stating in a deep voice, "Above Grand Unity Golden Immortal, there are two paths one can take.

The first is the method of Severing the Three Corpses taught by Dao Ancestor Hongjun. By using Innate Spiritual Treasures to sever the three corpses of good, evil, and self, and by entrusting one's Primordial Spirit to the Heavenly Dao, one can attain the Dao, but will be constrained by the Heavenly Dao.

The other path is to continue comprehending the laws and attain the Hunyuan Golden Immortal. One's own being becomes the Dao. Though this path is difficult, it allows one to escape all constraints, and it is the supreme path of great freedom and great liberation."

Because everyone was unaware of the ambiguous relationship between Chu Feng and Hongjun, Chu Feng gave her ample face.

While explaining to everyone, he still referred to her as Dao Ancestor, maintaining her image.

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in unison. Chu Feng's words had a profound impact on them.

Laozi and Yuanshi's emotions remained largely unfazed. Laozi felt that although Chu Feng was stronger than him now, he was ultimately not as formidable as Hongjun, and Chu Feng's words seemed too fantastical.

Tongtian's eyes, however, lit up. She was straightforward, loyal, valued righteousness, and cherished freedom. She cultivated the laws of the sword, and Chu Feng's words deeply shook her.

Ever since she had sat on the cushion to listen to the Dao, she felt that conforming to the Heavenly Dao was not the path she wanted to take, which conflicted with her pursuit of freedom.

"So that's how it is. Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chu, for imparting this knowledge. But how can Fellow Daoist Hong Yun avoid the Tribulation of Killing?"

Zhen Yuanzi inquired, realizing that time was likely too short for Hong Yun to quickly attain Hunyuan Golden Immortal.

"Yes, Fellow Daoist Chu, please teach me how to break through this predicament. Hong Yun is eternally grateful," Hong Yun said with utmost sincerity, cupping her hands.