In Reality, It Originates From Its Own Authority

This was undoubtedly an affront to the authority of the Heavenly Dao!

At the same time, in the Primordial World, Taiqing looked up toward the direction of Purple Cloud Palace, meeting Hongjun's icy gaze.

A faint smile curled at the corner of Taiqing's lips, carrying a hint of mockery.

Hongjun's expression grew even colder.

"How dare you!!!"

Seeing this, Yuanshi was stunned speechless.

Taiqing's move was utterly astonishing!

Big brother, this is too incredible!

He had openly defied the rules to descend into the Primordial World!

Tongtian was equally shocked.

He had thought himself bold for teasing Hongjun.

But he never expected his elder brother to be even more daring—practically challenging Hongjun's authority!

Inside Wa Huang Palace, Nüwa's beautiful face paled.

She had assumed Taiqing had a plan all along.

Who would have thought...

I thought he could change the situation, but...

In Nüwa's mind, Taiqing had always been a master of control, a figure of deep strategy—so much so that she had overlooked just how terrifying his raw power truly was.

This time, he shattered the deadlock with sheer violence, catching even Hongjun off guard.

In the Underworld, Houtu was utterly stunned.

She had imagined Taiqing would use all kinds of schemes, but never expected him to be so direct and brutal.

He descended, trampling the Heavenly Dao's rules, and directly erased the Good Corpses of Receiver and Cundi.

Even during the Witch Race's peak, the Twelve Ancestral Witches had never been so ruthless, daring to trample the Heavenly Dao's rules like this. He was truly the number one Ruthless One of the Primordial World.

The Great Witches like Xingtian were terrified, swallowing hard.

They realized that compared to Taiqing, the Witch Race's former ferocity was nothing but child's play.

At this moment, all the Primordial World Beings looked up at Taiqing, their hearts shaken to the core.

Taiqing Saint was simply too powerful!

And the disciples of the Three Teachings, beyond their shock, were filled with excitement.

Senior Grand Uncle Taiqing was undoubtedly a unique existence in the Primordial World. "Greetings, Master!" Xuandu bowed excitedly. "Greetings, Senior Grand Uncle!" Guangchengzi, Zhao Gongming, and the others couldn't contain their excitement, clasping their fists in salute.

Taiqing nodded slightly in response and said, "All of you have done well." The disciples of the Three Teachings grew even more thrilled.

Taiqing looked at Ying Zheng, a smile on his face as he said, "Ying Zheng, you have done very well."

Ying Zheng's heart surged with excitement, his body even trembling slightly.

He had finally met his master, and the moment his master appeared, he displayed such astonishing power, directly breaking the Heavenly Dao's rules and crushing everything with overwhelming force.

This only deepened Ying Zheng's reverence for his master.

He bowed deeply, filled with guilt: "Your disciple Ying Zheng pays respects to Master."

Taiqing nodded gently.

Then Ying Zheng said, "Your disciple has failed your expectations. I could not destroy the Heavenly Court."

Taiqing gave a light smile, showing understanding.

In Taiqing's view, Ying Zheng's achievement in pushing the Primordial World's evolution was already outstanding.

Taiqing's gaze shifted toward the Heavenly Court. Though he made no move, the supreme majesty of a saint still struck fear into the hearts of the Buddhist Sect members within the Heavenly Court.

Haotian trembled all over, unable to meet his eyes; Burning Lamp and the other Buddhist cultivators were drenched in cold sweat, their legs weak.

Their hearts were filled with terror. They could hardly believe that Taiqing had personally descended, not only destroying the Good Corpses of the Western Saints but also ignoring the existence of the Heavenly Dao's rules.

Especially Burning Lamp and the other traitors of the Three Teachings—they feared Taiqing would kill them on the spot.

After all, he was a true saint. Who could possibly withstand him?

A cold snort escaped Taiqing's lips, carrying a hint of chill.

He was not like the Western Saints; he disdained to lay hands on these juniors.

Just then, heaven and earth changed abruptly!

A thunderous roar shook the Nine Heavens, and the Primordial World turned pitch-black, as if drenched in ink.

Countless bolts of Purple Cloud Divine Thunder swept in, seething with fury, their momentum overwhelming.

All the Primordial World Beings were gripped by fear, and even the saint-level experts felt uneasy.

Heavenly Punishment was the most terrifying threat in the Primordial World.

Taiqing looked up at the fearsome heavenly punishment, his expression calm, utterly devoid of fear.

Inside the Purple Cloud Palace, Hongjun's face was dark.

He hadn't expected Taiqing to be so audacious, directly breaking the rules to come here.

This was an act of sheer arrogance.

A thunderous roar rang out as countless bolts of Purple Cloud Divine Thunder poured down.

Their might was such that heaven and earth seemed on the verge of collapse.

The Primordial World Beings trembled in terror, not daring to even lift their heads.

In an instant, Taiqing's figure was swallowed by the divine thunder.

Only the power of heavenly punishment raged unchecked, any living thing that touched it perishing on the spot.

This sight struck fear into the hearts of many great powers.

Even a Saint's face changed!

Yuanshi's expression shifted in shock!

Tongtian's face turned pale as well!

Big Brother, could he really be about to fall?

Nüwa's expression changed as she abruptly stood up!

Houtu's brows knitted tightly.

Under heavenly punishment, no one could escape!

Did Taiqing still have a chance?

Receiver and Cundi, however, wore looks of delight!

Taiqing had actually drawn heavenly punishment!

He would surely be destroyed by his own disciples!

Inside the Purple Cloud Palace.

Hongjun's demeanor was icy.

He was the Heavenly Dao, and the Heavenly Dao's authority was his own!

Taiqing's arrogant provocation!

How could it come without a price?

Boom!

Countless bolts of Purple Cloud Divine Thunder turned the Primordial World into a blazing white!

Nothing could be seen, only a sea of thunder rampaging!

At last, the heavenly punishment's thunderlight faded.

No trace of aura remained.

Everyone was shaken!

Had Taiqing the Saint fallen?

Just then!

Hongjun's pupils contracted slightly, his expression shifting!

A light laugh echoed across the Primordial World.

"Purple Cloud Divine Thunder?"

"Nothing special."

Where the thunderlight had dissipated, Taiqing stood with a smile at the corner of his mouth, the aura of the Great Dao swirling around him!

He emerged calmly from the thunderlight, completely unharmed!

The entire Primordial World was stunned.

Heavenly punishment couldn't even harm Taiqing the Saint! This was utterly astonishing.

Nüwa and Houtu could hardly believe it, their hearts filled with shock.

Taiqing was simply too mysterious and powerful, able to withstand even the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder.

Yuanshi and Tongtian were overjoyed—their elder brother was far too formidable.

As for the Two Sages of the West, their jaws nearly dropped in shock; if they had to endure such heavenly punishment, they would likely fall.

The strong among the Primordial World Beings were also stunned.

That someone could resist the heavenly punishment was truly hard to believe.

But in Taiqing's view, this heavenly punishment meant nothing.

For other sages, this heavenly punishment was indeed terrifying.

But Taiqing was already a Half-Step Wuji and wielded the Intermediate Source Authority; the heavenly punishment posed no threat to him.

More importantly, Taiqing knew he had not violated the Heavenly Dao.

The Heavenly Dao had never forbidden sages from entering the Primordial World, especially now that the world was evolving—more sages would benefit the Primordial World, and the Heavenly Dao must have sensed this.

The heavenly punishment set by Hongjun actually stemmed from his own authority.

This heavenly punishment was not a natural evolution of the Heavenly Dao but was brought down by Hongjun using Heavenly Dao Power.

Since Taiqing feared even true heavenly punishment, how could he fear Hongjun?

Inside the Purple Cloud Palace.

Hongjun's expression was gloomy.

Taiqing had ignored the heavenly punishment, and the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder had no effect on him.

But this was not what truly worried Hongjun.

He sensed that the Heavenly Dao had no intention of eliminating Taiqing.

After the Primordial World evolved, the Heavenly Dao had also changed.

Hongjun wanted the sages to leave the world, but the Heavenly Dao did not agree.

If the Heavenly Dao truly wished to punish, no sage could withstand it.

Hongjun's face grew heavier.

The evolution of the Heavenly Dao, while granting him increased power, was detrimental to him in the long run.

Hongjun could no longer keep pace with the Heavenly Dao's evolution.

Thus, he could not achieve his goal of transcending the Heavenly Dao.

"Is this a test?"

Hongjun stared coldly at Taiqing, but his gaze pierced through him.

As if seeing the existence hidden behind Taiqing.

In his view, Taiqing was merely a Heavenly Dao Sage, How could he perceive the affairs of the Heavenly Dao?

Especially since Taiqing had ignored the heavenly punishment this time.

Previously, when the Primordial World stagnated, he had managed to avoid sage intervention—this was beyond Taiqing's ability.

It must be the mysterious force behind him making a move.

Hongjun's mind stirred, all emotions calming as he resumed his cold demeanor.

Did he think I had no recourse? The Primordial World is ultimately my domain.

Receiver and Cundi, worried about the Buddhist Sect's safety, grew even more anxious upon learning of Taiqing's sudden visit.

If Taiqing meant harm to the Buddhist Sect, they planned to seek help from Hongjun.

Hearing the Dao Ancestor's summons, they hurried to the Purple Cloud Palace.

Even seeing Tongtian severely wounded by Heavenly Dao Power, they had no time to mock him.

Entering the Purple Cloud Palace, Receiver and Cundi asked why Hongjun had summoned them.

"Master, what orders do you have?"

"Is it to punish Taiqing?"

Receiver and Cundi looked at Hongjun expectantly, hoping he would act.

Hongjun said calmly, "Taiqing has defied the Heavenly Dao. You two will deal with him."

Since the other side treated the Three Pure Ones as pawns, Hongjun would naturally use the sages in response.

As for acting personally, he deemed Taiqing unworthy.

Unless that Mysterious Existence appeared in person.

Inside the Purple Cloud Palace, Receiver and Cundi exchanged glances after hearing this.

Deal with Taiqing? That was a joke!

Taiqing had the ability to withstand heavenly punishment!

The Three Pure Ones seemed to have recovered their state, and Yuanshi Tianzun might appear.

How could they possibly win?

Receiver sighed, his face full of sorrow.

"Master, our Good Corpses have been destroyed, our foundations damaged. We're likely no match for Taiqing."

Cundi joined in, weeping.

"Yes, Master, the West has suffered grievous losses."

"We can only beg you to act in person."

Receiver and Cundi had always been shameless disciples, prone to wailing and tantrums.

Hongjun understood their nature well.

Now, he lightly waved the whisk in his hand.

Two pills imbued with the power of the Heavenly Dao materialized.

"These are Three Corpses Pills. They can restore your foundations and reshape your Three Corpses."

Receiver and Cundi were overjoyed at the sight.

Slaying the Three Corpses was closely tied to a sage's cultivation.

That was why they had been so furious when Taiqing destroyed their Good Corpses.

But they never expected the Dao Ancestor to directly produce a divine object that could reshape the Three Corpses!

"Thank you, Master!"

The Two Sages of the West immediately consumed the Three Corpses Pills.

Soon, as saintly power flowed, their cultivation actually improved.

Moreover, Tathagata and Bodhi were perfectly reshaped, bowing to Receiver and Cundi.

"Greetings, Original Body."

Both Receiver and Cundi beamed with joy.

But they completely failed to grasp what it meant that they could restore their Three Corpses so easily.

Taiqing, however, understood that Slaying the Three Corpses was actually a conspiracy.

At that moment, Hongjun spoke calmly.

"Taiqing has a Saintfall Pill inside him. No need for concern."

Receiver and Cundi grew even more delighted upon hearing this.

They had nearly forgotten that key point!

Now, dealing with Taiqing would be effortless!

"Master, rest assured. We'll set out at once!"

"This trip will surely eliminate Taiqing!"

Receiver and Cundi hurried off to the Primordial Wilderness.

Cundi couldn't contain his excitement and said, "Elder Brother, the West's opportunity has come!"

Receiver laughed eagerly as well. "Indeed, the Buddhist Sect's great rise is right before us!"

The Two Sages of the West had already begun scheming.

Taiqing had endured the Heavenly Punishment. On the surface, he seemed unharmed, but he was surely wounded.

Coupled with the restriction of the Saintfall Pill, this time they could definitely defeat Taiqing.

Once Taiqing was eliminated, the West's prestige would completely overshadow the Three Pure Ones.

And now, the Heavenly Court of the Primordial Wilderness had already declined, forced to rely on the Buddhist Sect.

The Primordial Wilderness was about to enter the era of the Buddhist Sect.

The Two Sages of the West thrilled at the thought.

With Hongjun's support, they were brimming with confidence.

Taiqing had no room to resist.

In the Purple Cloud Palace, Tongtian watched Receiver and Cundi leave in high spirits, and his heart grew heavy.

This was surely Hongjun sending them to deal with his Big Brother, Taiqing.

Tongtian gritted his teeth, divine light flashing in his eyes.

The aura of a sage once again filled the air.

He decided to leave the Purple Cloud Palace

and aid his elder brother, Taiqing.

Hongjun cast a cold glance, utterly unconcerned.