This Man Was Far Too Fierce!

Time flowed on, and in the blink of an eye, a thousand years had passed.

As the Dao being expounded grew increasingly profound, some of the three thousand listeners in Purple Heaven Palace began to look bewildered.

Most of them frowned in contemplation at times, seemed to gain insights at others, and then appeared sorrowful or joyful, unable to contain themselves.

Only Tongtian and several others in the front rows remained unchanged, their states of mind undisturbed.

"Hmm?"

At a certain moment, an uncertain exclamation rang out within Purple Heaven Palace.

The sound of the sermon came to an abrupt halt.

The crowd awoke from their profound insights and looked at one another in confusion, unable to understand what had happened.

Following Hongjun's gaze, everyone turned to Tongtian, who still had his eyes closed.

"What? He's actually breaking through!"

Zhunti blurted out, his tone full of shock.

"Impossible!"

Laozi's expression darkened slightly, and a trace of displeasure rose in his heart.

As one of Pangu's Orthodox Lineage and the eldest of the Three Pure Ones, he had always held himself in high regard, believing that he would be the first to make a breakthrough.

Yet Tongtian had beaten him to it. It was no different from receiving a fierce slap across the face before three thousand great cultivators!

As the elder brother of the Three Pure Ones, how could he have been beaten to the opportunity by Tongtian? Where would his dignity go?

"Him again! How could this be?"

Yuanshi's eyes were filled with resentment and jealousy.

Tongtian, whom he usually reprimanded, had now surpassed him on the path of cultivation. How could he possibly accept that?

A stifling fury churned in his chest, nearly making him cough up blood.

"Worthy of being one of those ruthless people sitting in the front rows. His talent and foundation are truly admirable!"

"Look at Laozi and Yuanshi's expressions! Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter!"

"And look at Zhunti. His face has turned green. He's probably already thinking about how to bow his head and admit defeat!"

"..."

Secret voice transmissions rose and fell, containing both amazement and mockery.

Suddenly!

An incomparably terrifying aura erupted from Tongtian, sweeping through the entire Purple Heaven Palace.

A vast pressure descended abruptly as golden radiance rose around him, dazzling and brilliant.

Three thousand laws danced joyfully around him, while all manner of phenomena emerged in succession, as though a Saint had descended into the world.

Everyone was dumbfounded, shocked beyond measure!

Even Hongjun glanced at him, surprise flashing through his eyes.

Even a Quasi-Saint's breakthrough might not produce such imposing phenomena!

Tongtian slowly opened his eyes, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

Although he had merely advanced from the middle stage of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm to the late stage, only one minor realm apart, his combat power was worlds apart.

If he fought his former self again, even ten of them would not be enough for him to deal with.

"Damn it! How did this guy get ahead of me again?"

Yuanshi gritted his teeth, his jealousy growing even stronger.

Dijun, Taiyi, Minghe, and the other top experts in the back rows cast complicated looks at Tongtian, then looked toward Hongjun and remained silent.

Afterward, Hongjun continued his sermon.

The voice of the Great Dao rang out once more, stirring their thoughts whether they understood or gained enlightenment.

Perhaps because Tongtian had set the precedent.

Several hundred years later, Laozi, Yuanshi, Nuwa, Fuxi, Zhenyuanzi, Dijun, Taiyi, and the others successively entered states of breakthrough.

Unfortunately, the phenomena accompanying their breakthroughs did not even compare to half of Tongtian's.

No one knew how much time had passed before Hongjun stopped speaking.

Seeing the crowd's lingering reluctance, he slowly opened his mouth.

"This sermon has ended.

East King Duke, you were formed from Innate Pure Yang Qi and bear the responsibility of harmonizing yin and yang."

"Today, I appoint you Chief of Male Immortals in the Primordial Wilderness, to govern all male immortals under Heaven."

"This Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure—the Dragon Head Crutch—is bestowed upon you to suppress your fortune."

As soon as his words fell, Purple Heaven Palace erupted in uproar.

The many great cultivators all turned their gazes toward East King Duke.

Seeing that he possessed nothing particularly outstanding, many immediately became dissatisfied.

"Thank you, Dao Ancestor, for your appointment."

East King Duke bowed respectfully. His voice was calm, yet it stirred ripples in everyone's hearts.

East King Duke revealed a delighted expression and solemnly bowed in thanks.

Hongjun nodded slightly, then turned his gaze toward West Queen Mother.

"West Queen Mother, you were formed from an Innate Supreme Yin Body. Today, I appoint you the mistress of female immortals in the Primordial Wilderness, in charge of all matters concerning female immortals in the world."

"This Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure—the Plain Cloud Boundary Banner—is bestowed upon you to suppress your fortune."

Unlike East King Duke's delight, West Queen Mother appeared calm and composed.

"Thank you, Saint, for your appointment. I shall obey your decree."

Tongtian, who had watched coldly from the side, had not spoken a single word.

He did not care in the slightest about the title of "Chief of Male Immortals."

If anyone truly failed to recognize their place and dared provoke him, he could simply suppress them with a wave of his hand.

As for Laozi and Yuanshi, as well as the two Saints of the west, an imperceptible trace of jealousy flashed through their eyes before they quickly returned to normal.

They gazed fervently at East King Duke and West Queen Mother.

The remaining great cultivators seemed to have reached an unspoken agreement. They all bowed and pleaded softly:

"Please show us mercy, Saint!"

"The three-thousand-year sermon has concluded. In ten thousand years, you may enter Purple Heaven Palace again to hear the Dao."

Ignoring their pleas, Hongjun gave the order indifferently before vanishing from atop the cloud bed.

With the Saint gone, everyone rose helplessly.

Seeing Hongjun leave, Tongtian stood and slowly walked toward the palace entrance.

As he passed Zhunti, the corner of his mouth curled slightly, and he let out a cold laugh.

The other great cultivators immediately became interested, preparing to watch a good show.

Zhunti's expression changed slightly as he secretly transmitted his voice.

"Senior Brother, Tongtian is coming for me this time. Don't interfere, lest Nuwa and Fuxi have something to hold against us."

"You've suffered, Junior Brother." Jieyin sighed softly and nodded in agreement.

He knew this battle was unavoidable.

He only hoped Tongtian would show some restraint when he struck.

Watching the many spectators gathering in the chaos, Tongtian's gaze was like a torch as he stared directly at Zhunti.

"What? Weren't you quite tough back in Purple Heaven Palace? Why don't you dare come out now?"

His tone sounded relaxed, but it carried a chilling coldness.

Seeing how calm and composed he was, the onlookers immediately began discussing among themselves.

"I was rude earlier. I ask that you show mercy, Fellow Daoist." Zhunti stepped out of Purple Heaven Palace and lowered his head on the spot.

As for what others thought of him, he no longer cared.

How much was face worth compared to spiritual power? Why stubbornly hold on for such empty vanity?

"Admitting your mistake now? Hmph!"

With a cold snort, Tongtian waved his right hand, and a long spear brimming with murderous intent and baleful aura fell into his grasp.

"The God-Slaying Spear!!!"

Zhunti cried out upon recognizing it.

It had once belonged to the Demon Ancestor Luohu. As one born in the west, how could he possibly fail to recognize it?

At that moment, his heart sank to the bottom.

Upon hearing the words "God-Slaying Spear," everyone trembled, and their eyes immediately became burning hot.

This treasure was said to be capable of injuring even a Saint's Primordial Spirit. It was truly a heaven-defying object!

Yuanshi, in particular, was overcome with envy.

Why?

Not only had the younger brother he always reprimanded surpassed him greatly in cultivation, he had even obtained such a divine weapon!

How could someone as proud as him swallow this resentment?

His eldest brother bore the title of foremost among the Three Pure Ones, so obtaining the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda could still be explained.

But why could Tongtian obtain such a supreme treasure?

And he, the Second Brother, still did not even possess a decent spiritual treasure!

"Fellow Daoist, I was rash before. Consider these Bodhi Seeds my apology. Let this matter end here, all right?"

Knowing the God-Slaying Spear's power well, Zhunti nervously took out five Bodhi Seeds.

Any concern for status or face had long since been cast aside.

If he continued to act tough and was injured by the God-Slaying Spear, a few Bodhi Seeds would not be enough to make up for it!

"You were the one who provoked my Interception Sect, and now you're the one who wants to write it all off? Do you think my Interception Sect can be bullied however you please?"

Tongtian stared at him coldly, icy light flickering in his eyes as killing intent surged.

The aura of a Peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal erupted completely at that moment.

He raised the God-Slaying Spear in his hand and pointed it directly at Zhunti's face.

Boom!

Vast magical power surged with the spear, its momentum shaking heaven and earth.

Terrifying pressure spread in all directions, shaking Heaven and Earth.

The power of chaos roiled and roared as black spear light crisscrossed through the void, striking terror into the heart.

The immortal spectators all changed expression.

Their faces were filled with shock.

Apart from a handful of top experts whose expressions remained unchanged, everyone else was intimidated to the core by that strike.

If they were in his place, would they truly be able to block that attack?

Zhunti, who bore the brunt of it, watched the spear stirring the chaos draw ever closer, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

His body began trembling uncontrollably as a bone-deep chill rose from within his heart.

His expression became one of utter terror.

An unprecedented crisis of death!!

Almost instantly, Zhunti felt his hair stand on end and cold sweat pour down his back.

The shadow of death instantly enveloped his entire body.

In panic, he took out the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree and pushed all his magical power to its limit.

In an instant, dazzling radiance illuminated hundreds of millions of miles of void.

Its astonishing power directly overwhelmed the Chaos Qi churning around them.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

At that instant.

Heaven and earth seemed to dim, while the sun, moon, and stars all vanished.

Deafening explosions echoed through the chaos.

An indescribably immense power intertwined in the void.

Endless Chaos Qi exploded under that earth-shattering collision.

The space across hundreds of millions of miles trembled violently.

Vast aftershocks surged madly in every direction, forming a gale that swept through everything.

Pfft!

After the storm dispersed.

Tongtian stood in the air with the God-Slaying Spear in hand, his gaze cold and stern, completely unscathed.

Zhunti, meanwhile, was already vomiting blood and looked utterly miserable.

His hair was disheveled, his body staggered, and he was in a wretched state.

Where was even a trace of the bearing of a Primordial Wilderness powerhouse?

Seeing this scene, the watching great cultivators were shaken to their cores!

The horror on their faces could no longer be concealed.

This man was far too fierce!!

They all firmly remembered Tongtian and his two companions, planning to return and warn their disciples never to provoke them!

Even Laozi and Yuanshi, who had watched from the side, could not hide their shock.

After all, they believed they were not much stronger than Zhunti.

If they truly fought, they likely could not heavily injure him in a single strike either.

The two exchanged glances and saw profound shock in each other's eyes.

With bitter smiles, they finally realized at that moment that their always low-key Third Brother had become so unfamiliar—and so terrifying.